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HMO Investment and Mortgage Trends in the UK: Q1 2025 Overview

The cost-of-living crisis remains a dominant force in the housing market. More tenants are opting for shared accommodation to manage increasing rents. As reported by property platforms, UK rental prices rose by over 7 per cent year-on-year by the end of 2024. This tr...

Read    07/08/2025

Planning Bill Moves Forward as AI Tool Set to Modernise UK Housing System

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returned to Parliament for its Second Reading, marking a significant step in the UK government’s mission to drive economic growth and accelerate housing development. The legislation is a central part of the government’s broader Pl...

Read    07/08/2025

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

Remediation Costs: What Leaseholders Need to Know

Leaseholders in England are often concerned about the financial implications of remediating building safety defects. Understanding the costs involved and the protections available is crucial for leaseholders. This guide explains what leaseholders need to know regardi...

Read    19/02/2025

UK Government to Implement Major Leasehold and Freehold Reforms in 2025

The UK government is set to introduce significant reforms to leasehold and freehold laws, aiming to enhance property owners' rights and modernise outdated systems. These changes, outlined in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA 2024) and the forthcoming L...

Read    19/02/2025

Leaseholders Win Right to Manage Chelsea Bridge Wharf in Landmark Decision

Chelsea Bridge Wharf’s leaseholders have made history by winning the Right to Manage (RTM) the £1 billion riverside complex, home to the Berkeley Group’s headquarters. This triumph shifts control from traditional freeholders to residents, aligning with ongoing UK lea...

Read    17/02/2025

Labour's Ambitious Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes Faces Significant Challenges

The Labour government has pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, requiring an unprecedented 300,000 homes annually—a level never achieved in modern UK history. With housing completions recently dropping to 221,500 in 2024 (a 7% decline), this target repres...

Read    17/02/2025

Building Safety Reforms in the UK: Significant Changes Expected in 2025

Building safety continues to be a crucial focus for the UK construction sector. Significant changes are anticipated as the new safety regime for England and Wales becomes fully operational in 2025. This evolving framework follows the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) im...

Read    14/02/2025

Landmark Tribunal Ruling Redefines Tenants' Right to Manage

A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in the case of Avon Freeholds Limited v Cresta Court E RTM Company Ltd [2024] UKUT 335 (LC) has clarified certain key legal points about tenants’ rights to manage (RTM). The ruling affects how landlords and tena...

Read    27/01/2025

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