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Committee Urges Government to Strengthen Protections for Private Renters
A cross-party committee has called for more government action to protect private renters, improve housing standards, and support enforcement in the UK private rented sector.
British Mortgage Awards Marks 20 Years of Industry Recognition
The British Mortgage Awards has celebrated 20 years of recognising individual excellence in the mortgage sector, with reflections from early winner Sara Palmer.
MPs Call for Tougher Regulation of Private Renting Sector
A committee of MPs has published a report calling for tougher regulation of private renting, according to Landlord Today.
Committee Urges Higher Standards and Enforcement in Private Rented Sector
A government committee has called for incentives to improve standards and stronger enforcement in the private rented sector, urging faster compliance with the Decent Homes Standard.
Bungalow Construction Hits Historic Low Amid Housing Policy Debate
New-build bungalows now make up just 1-2% of completions, with developers citing land use and policy constraints. The decline raises concerns about suitable housing for the UK's ageing population.
Government Considers State-Owned Housebuilder Amid Falling Completions
Reports indicate the government is considering a state-owned housebuilder as new home completions fall short of targets, with viability and affordability pressures highlighted.
Rising Energy Costs Increase Demand for Homes with High EPC Ratings
Rising energy bills are making EPC ratings more important for buyers and tenants, with Rightmove data showing households in the lowest EPC-rated homes could pay up to £591 more per year.
Five English Homes Feature Kitchens Opening Directly to Gardens
Guardian Property highlights five homes in England with kitchens that open directly onto gardens, showcasing features relevant to letting agents and inventory clerks.
IPPR Proposes National Rent Stabilisation Scheme for UK
The Institute for Public Policy Research has proposed a national rent stabilisation scheme to limit rent increases and address affordability in the UK private rented sector.
Estate Agent CRM Providers Roll Out AI to Automate Key Tasks
UK estate agent CRM providers are integrating AI to automate administrative tasks, qualify leads, and reduce transaction times, according to PropertyWire.
Second Charge Mortgages Gain Ground Amid Economic Uncertainty
Second charge mortgages are becoming a mainstream option as borrowers seek alternatives to remortgaging in a high-cost, uncertain market, according to Mortgage Strategy.
Landlords and Agents Face £20,000 Fines for Right to Rent Failures
Landlords and letting agents in England must update Right to Rent procedures by 1 October or risk fines of up to £20,000 per occupier for repeat breaches, under new Home Office guidance.