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The Law Society of England and Wales says it welcomes the Renters’ Rights Bill that gained Royal Assent but warns that without significant court reform and modernisation, the bew legislation could struggle to deliver on its aims. The organisation said…

The Conservatives used an Opposition Day debate in the House of Commons yesterday to renew their pledge to abolish stamp duty and call on the Treasury to outline plans to get the housing market moving. Conservative Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel…

Toby Martin When John Reith first took charge of the BBC in the 1920s, he saw broadcasting not as a playground for advertisers but as a public duty. His now-famous philosophy – “to inform, educate and entertain” – was a…

Local authorities have been granted new enforcement powers to investigate letting agents and property managers suspected of breaching regulations under the new Renters Rights Act. The updated rules means councils can now enter premises, inspect records, and seize documents as…

Sir Keir Starmer The government has published new guidance on the Renters’ Rights Act, outlining what the legislation means for letting agents, landlords, and tenants. The guidance includes changes to tenancy structures, notice periods, and property standards, as well as…

Dominic Agace Potential proposals for a mansion tax would unfairly impact ordinary Londoners and risk further stalling the capital’s already slowing housing market, according to Dominic Agace, CEO of Winkworth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a mansion tax…

King Charles The Renters’ Rights Bill will bring the biggest shake-up to private renting in a generation after it received Royal Assent today. The Bill, the first major legislation introduced in the private renting since the Housing Act 1988, passed…

Zoopla’s latest figures show new sales have fallen for the first time in two years as house price growth slows to 1.3%, roughly in line with last year. Uncertainty over the November Budget is prompting a “wait and see” approach…

Expectations of an interest rate cut before the end of the year have strengthened after annual inflation came in lower than forecast. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the year to September, below most economists’ predictions. Following…

Oliver Prior Auctioneer Auction House has established a presence in Northern Ireland, giving it coverage across the entire UK. The auctioneer officially opened its Northern Ireland operations this month. The expansion allows Auction House to provide appraisal…