Landlords and renters’ activists are at either end of the spectrum reacting to a controversial report on the private rental sector. Yesterday...
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Britain’s housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, according new analysis published by the Resolution Foundation. The...
25 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Many households are struggling with rising costs, while renters in particular continue to struggle with low quality housing, the Resolution Foundation...
19 December 2023
From: Breaking News
House prices fell 1.9 per cent in August and are down 4.6 per cent over the year, according to Halifax. It’s the...
08 September 2023
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Over a third of homes in England are at high risk of overheating as summer temperatures of 40oC and above apparently...
15 August 2023
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The Resolution Foundation has urged the government not to relax its target deadlines for improved energy efficiency in the private rental...
05 May 2023
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Typical household disposable incomes for working-age families are on track to fall by three per cent this financial year, and by...
12 January 2023
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A senior figure at the Bank of England is warning that base rate could rise to 2.0 per cent or more...
20 July 2022
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Private landlords get it in the neck for allegedly-high rents but 4.75m families living in social housing in England are facing...
22 December 2021
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Landlords are today backing a call by the Resolution Foundation think tank for tenant hardship loans for renters impacted by the...
16 February 2021
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A think tank is calling for landlords to consider rent reductions and is also suggesting the return of an eviction ban...
02 November 2020
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The Dispute Service (TDS) has launched a new service to help reduce tenant and landlord disputes over rent arrears. TDS Resolution is...
14 July 2020
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Industry leaders are calling on the government to provide urgent support for young people living in private rented housing. As the chancellor...
07 July 2020
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New research shows that renters are more vulnerable to economic shocks compared to homeowners. Renters typically spend a higher proportion of their...
15 June 2020
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A survey of tenants suggests around one in eight private sector tenants have fallen behind with housing costs since the coronavirus...
01 June 2020
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Many buy-to-let landlords are heavily exposed to young renters most at risk of losing their job, according to new research from...
29 May 2020
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The government has extended its wage-subsidy programme for workers until the end of June, which should help ensure many private tenants are...
20 April 2020
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The buy-to-let boom over the past 20 years has contributed significantly to the number of people who own second homes. More than...
17 June 2019
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High rents mean young people are less likely to move to UK cities where average salaries are higher, a new report...
07 June 2019
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High house prices and years without real-terms wages growth have prompted a growing number of young people to abandon the idea...
20 April 2018
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Private landlords provide an increasingly vital source of affordable and flexible accommodation for many people and the government should do more...
18 April 2018
From: Breaking News
Home ownership has fallen to its lowest level for 30 years in England, with rising prices leaving many people with little...