The Scottish Government has launched a shared-equity scheme offering interest-free loans of £10,000 to first-time buyers, aimed at addressing deposit barriers in the property market. The First Homes Fund will…
The government’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will function as a monitoring and enforcement tool for local authorities under the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a newly published policy paper.…
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has identified the Renters’ Rights Act as a potential growth driver, reporting increased enquiries from landlords seeking professional property management services ahead of the legislation’s…
Britain’s private rented sector has more than doubled in size since 2000, with families now constituting a significant proportion of tenants, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation. The…
Homebuying platform OneDome has launched its first television advertising campaign on Channel 4, backed by a £7.5 million media-for-equity partnership. The campaign, titled “The New Way”, features a narrative depicting…
A 76-year-old Bradford landlord with a history of housing regulation breaches has been found guilty of multiple offences relating to poor conditions at three of his houses in multiple occupation…
The Land Registry has warned conveyancers that repeated failures to properly check property deeds or instances of losing them could result in referrals for disciplinary investigation. Serene Rollins, Assistant Registrar…
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s housing policy positions have come under renewed scrutiny following reports that he purchased a London rental property with assistance from the parliamentary expenses system. According…
Two Martin & Co franchise owners have acquired their third office in the North West, expanding their lettings portfolio across the region in under two years. Peter Mahoney and Craig…
A new software platform designed to identify Land Registry registration issues before submission has been launched by two conveyancing directors in the north east of England. RegLand, developed by Ruth…