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Can Leaseholders Really Manage Their Own Block of Flats

If you live in a block of flats, you’ve probably groaned at the sight of your latest service charge demand. Many leaseholders think, *“Surely we can do this better ourselves?”* On paper, self-managing your block sounds like a great idea. No managing agent’s fees, mor...

Read    22/09/2025

Private Landlord Exodus Accelerates as Reforms and Rising Costs Pressure Rental Market

The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing growing instability as many landlords begin selling their properties in response to rising costs, regulatory changes, and the anticipated Renters’ Rights Bill. Official data and independent research indicate that many pr...

Read    18/08/2025

Freeholders claim Human Rights infringed in Legal Battle Over Leasehold Reforms

Leaseholders have been blocked from intervening in a legal challenge brought by freeholders against key parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. A Court of Appeal judge rejected applications from the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership (LKP) and several consu...

Read    18/08/2025

Freeholders Win Early Round in Legal Battle Over Leasehold Reforms

Leaseholders have been blocked from intervening in a legal challenge brought by freeholders against key parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. A Court of Appeal judge rejected applications from the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership (LKP) and several consu...

Read    18/08/2025

New Standards for Smart Appliances Aim to Reduce Household Energy Bills

New regulations requiring smart functionality in many energy-efficient appliances are set to benefit households across the UK. These changes form part of the government’s wider Clean Power Action Plan, which focuses on lowering energy bills and supporting the shift t...

Read    08/08/2025

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

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 pr...

Read    07/07/2025

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