Where parents buying uni properties saves the most
When you compare the cost of mortgage payments versus rent in university cities it makes most sense to invest around Glasgow Caledonian University, analysis from broker Alexander Hall shows. The…
Councils handing landlords hefty incentives to house the homeless
Local councils have spent over £31 million on incentives to landlords providing their properties for the homeless. This is money handed to landlords they receive on top of housing benefit.…
Haringey agents fined over £100,000 for failing to display fees
Letting agents in Haringey have been hit with over £100,000 in fines for failing to display clear fees and breaching Client Money Protection rules. Client Money Protection safeguards rent and…
Scotland unveils ‘Housing Emergency’ plan to tackle homelessness
The Scottish government has committed to investing £4.9 billion in the next four years to deliver around 36,000 affordable homes by 2029-30, as part of its ‘Housing Emergency Action Plan.…
Hull and Sunderland the cheapest cities for student renters
Hull, Sunderland and Carlisle are the most affordable student cities across Great Britain, analysis from Rightmove shows. In Hull and Sunderland you can typically rent for £804 per month, will…
300 homes coming to Melton Mowbray
Plans to develop 290 homes at Sysonby Farm in Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire have been given the green light by the council. Spearheaded by housebuilder Morris Homes, plans will see…
Belvoir unveils franchise operations platform
Estate agency group Belvoir has rolled out management platform, Fransys, to help all its estate agency groups communicate and train staff. The group operates more than 170 offices, employing 350…
Labour considering taxing landlords on rental income
Landlords could have to pay national insurance payments based on rental income under leaked plans being considered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. National Insurance contributions are charged at 8% on employee…
Deposit Protection Service targets students in social media ad campaign
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has created a series of social media videos for students as well as their parents and guardians. The UK’s largest protector of deposits said…
Housing market ‘gaining momentum’ despite fewer completions
More homes are coming to a market and a greater number of sales are being agreed, according to data from eXp UK. New listings climbed by 15.1% between the first…