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The Unseen Costs of Building Safety: A Financial Burden on Leaseholders in High-Rise Buildings

The UK housing market, already under strain due to rising energy prices and inflation linked to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and other global disruptions, faces an additional layer of financial stress for leaseholders in high-rise residential buildings. This comes...

Read    19/07/2025

Judicial Review Granted Against Gwynedd Council’s Planning Restrictions on Second Homes

The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review of Gwynedd Council’s decision to impose new planning restrictions on second homes and holiday lets. Enlli Angharad Williams, who brought the case, argues that the council misinterpreted planning laws and ove...

Read    10/07/2025

Angela Rayner Faces Pressure Over Housing Pledge of 1.5 Million Homes as Target Appears Unachievable

In 2024, UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner made a bold commitment. Speaking at the UKREiiF property conference in Leeds, she promised that the Labour government would build 1.5 million homes within five years. The announcement was met with strong support from ...

Read    07/07/2025

Leasehold Reform Moves Forward with New Cross-Party Parliamentary Group

A newly restructured All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform is expected to drive key policy discussions throughout 2025. With four co-chairs drawn from across party lines and 83 members, the group’s mission is to reshape how leasehol...

Read    07/07/2025

Grenfell Tower Deconstruction to Begin Under £12.25m Government Contract

The UK government has confirmed that Deconstruct (UK) Limited will lead the sensitive dismantling of Grenfell Tower, following the award of a £12.25 million contract extension. The new scope of work, announced in April 2025, marks a pivotal step in the long-planned d...

Read    07/07/2025

Government Moves to Abolish Leasehold System and Establish Commonhold as Default

Oh No!! The UK government is still insisting on its plans to ban new leasehold flats and making commonhold the default tenure, marking a significant shift in property ownership. This change aims to give homeowners greater control over their properties and eliminate ...

Read    07/07/2025

Renters’ Rights Bill to Reform Evictions and Upfront Rent Costs

The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will introduce major changes to the private rental sector in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to improve tenant security while setting clear financial limits on upfront costs. Current rules allow landlords to demand large upfront ren...

Read    07/07/2025

Major Tax Change Ahead for Sole Traders and Landlords in the UK

A major change to the UK tax system will begin in April 2026. Sole traders and landlords with gross income over £50,000 must follow new rules under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. This change is part of the government’s plan to boost economic growth by modernising...

Read    07/07/2025

New Government Reforms Aim to Cut Red Tape and Revive the UK’s Nightlife and Hospitality Sector

The UK government has announced a new set of reforms to support pubs, clubs, restaurants, and the wider hospitality sector. These changes are part of the Plan for Change, which is designed to create favourable conditions for businesses and help the economy grow. Li...

Read    10/06/2025

Will AI help improve the UK's flood resilience?

England has made a significant advancement in environmental data collection and planning with the release of a new map detailing non-woodland trees across the country. This development marks the first time that trees outside traditional forests and woodlands have bee...

Read    10/06/2025

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