House of Lords committee ask for views on Building Safety Regulator
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is asking for feedback on the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The inquiry will focus on reports of delays to approvals by the…
Bristol and Brighton most expensive cities outside London
Brighton and Bristol are the most expensive cities outside the capital based on both rental and house prices. They are also the costliest based on the average yearly electricity bill…
House prices fell off cliff in April
House prices dropped by -2.7% in April, reflecting the distorting effects of the end of the March stamp duty holiday. This brought the average UK house price down to £265,000.…
Fake landlord jailed for for Airbnb grift
A fake landlord has been convicted of fraud after booking Airbnbs and selling them on as long-term rentals. Samy Daim would advertise the properties on Rightmove and Zoopla, asking for…
Tenants rush to market after stamp duty blip
Tenant applications surged by 35% between April and May, counteracting April’s dip with a strong seasonal uplift. At the same time listings rose by 9% month-on-month, Foxtons data shows. While…
Scottish rental inflation hits ‘low’ of 5.1%
The cost of renting in Scotland increased by 5.1% to April 2025, the lowest monthly figure since November 2022, according to agent DJ Alexander. This means that rental inflation north…
Commercial landlords given EPC deadline warning
Strict environmental targets for commercial properties could leave landlords with an unlettable portfolio, warns Joe Collison, managing director of specialist electrical contractors CES. Landlords need to make sure their properties…
Leicester council in landlord legal action over excessive licensing fees
A letting agent and law firm will take Leicester City Council to court for charging buy-to-let landlords onerous licensing fees of £1,290 per property. Leicester’s biggest letting agent Martin &…
EPCs are destined to fail without proper support
Mark Bailey, partner at Landwood Group Attempts to improve the energy efficiency of UK properties are laudable but, without adequate funding and support, are doomed to fail. Energy Performance Certificates…
Government unveils ‘National Housing Bank’ to back SME builders
The government has launched a publicly owned ‘National Housing Bank’ to support small housebuilders and provide certainty on funding for housing projects. SMEs will be backed by via lending alliances…