Higher supply pulls house price growth down to 1.4%
UK house price inflation has slowed to 1.4%, led by falling values in London and the South, Zoopla’s house price index has revealed. This represents a reduction from 2% earlier…
South West the top destination for over-50s
The South West of England is the UK’s top destination for over-50s looking to downsize, as nearly half (43%) of the region are over that age, research from Regency Living…
Advance rent caps to lock renters out of the market – warning
The Renters’ Rights Bill’s cap of advance rents to one month could have the effect of pushing vulnerable tenants out of the market, an estate agency boss has warned. Des…
Renters’ Rights Bill won’t pass till Autumn
The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes measures to ban Section 21 evictions, won’t pass until Autumn at the earliest. That is according to The Financial Times, which blamed a “choked”…
Major lender calls for more gradual EPC regulations
The Mortgage Works (TMW) has called for EPC regulations to focus on the least energy efficient properties first, rather than expecting all properties to reach a C rating by 2030.…
Inntelo AI appoints global advisory board to accelerate innovation and growth in hospitality tech
UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has announced the formation of its global advisory board, comprising renowned hospitality leaders from the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Inntelo…
Inner London to increasingly price out new buyers
All but those earning over £90,000 are expected to be priced out of the Inner London boroughs by 2035, affordable housing charity Dolphin Living has projected. London’s population is expected…
Industry leaders warn government: Tax landlords and you harm tenants
Tenants and first-time buyers could be left worse off if the government continues to squeeze landlords, industry figures warned. Landlord groups are worried the Chancellor Rachel Reeves could again increase…
NRLA rallies against Renters’ Rights Bill pet amendment
Planned changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill will mean landlords will be required to shoulder the risk of damage to properties by pets. Proposed amendments will reverse plans to enable…
79 homes to be built in Surrey village
A development that will bring 79 homes to Cranleigh, Waverley, has been submitted by developer Bellway. The new homes would include a range of one and two-bedroom maisonettes and two,…