Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround finds itself in another week, let’s see what has caught the team’s eye this week. Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England Angela Rayner has confirmed that the government will not be bringing in Rent Controls.  Which will be a relief to...
What Does the Housing Act 1988 Mean for Landlords Today?

What Does the Housing Act 1988 Mean for Landlords Today?

The Housing Act, 1988 is one of the most important statutes governing housing law in the UK and is where many of the current rights enjoyed by tenants and landlords are enshrined. In its simplest form, the 1988 Housing Act gives us the modern tenancy agreement whereby...
What Landlords and Investors Need to Know

What Landlords and Investors Need to Know

The Decent Homes Standard is a legal standard which regulates housing provided by the social housing sector. However, it is currently being proposed that this standard will be applied to the private rented sector or PRS in the future. Here’s what the Decent...
Barbie’s moving, and her new DreamHouse is on Rightmove

Barbie’s moving, and her new DreamHouse is on Rightmove

Even since the very first DreamHouse back in 1962, Barbie’s always had an eye for a great home. She’s lived in some iconic houses over the decades, and they’ve been the backdrop to friendships, career changes, reinventions, and everything in between. And in 2026,...
Most Expensive Streets in Newcastle: New Top 10

Most Expensive Streets in Newcastle: New Top 10

The most expensive street in Newcastle by average sold price is Melbury Road in the NE7 district, where two standard residential sales average £2,475,000 on the latest Land Registry price paid data. Those two sales, £3.1 million in March 2022 and £1,850,000 four...
Most Expensive Streets in Liverpool: New Top 10

Most Expensive Streets in Liverpool: New Top 10

The most expensive street in Liverpool is Shireburn Road in Formby, where three standard residential sales since 2020 average £1,528,333. The highest individual sale is a different answer to a different question: £3,971,025 for a freehold terraced property on Lindale...
Most Expensive Streets in Sheffield: New Top 10

Most Expensive Streets in Sheffield: New Top 10

The most expensive street in Sheffield is Belgrave Drive, in the S10 postcode, where two standard residential sales since 2020 average £2,277,500. The highest individual sale is a different answer to a different question: £3 million for a detached house on Dore Road...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #445 » The Landlord Law Blog

Welcome to another Landlord Law Newsround where we bring you all the latest housing news. Quite a momentous day today as Andy Burnham is set to become Labour Leader and will enter No 10 as Prime Minister on Monday. We will keep you updated on housing-related issues...
Estate agents give their views on homebuying reforms

Estate agents give their views on homebuying reforms

The government’s proposed homebuying reforms include upfront property information, earlier binding agreements, new professional standards for agents and greater use of digital technology. Estate agents we spoke to agreed that the proposed reforms could help to address...
Homes with amazing gardens for sale right now

Homes with amazing gardens for sale right now

It’s high summer now, and we’re longing to be outside to soak up every minute of these bright days and long, light evenings. And what better place to do that than in a show-stopping garden. Whether you’re dreaming of south-facing sun loungers and spontaneous...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #444 » The Landlord Law Blog

Another week and another Newsround, let’s see what has been happening in the housing news this week. Housing Ombudsman Service revealed The government has announced this week a few more details on the new landlord ombudsman which will be delivered by the ongoing...
Dream homes with pools for sale right now

Dream homes with pools for sale right now

This isn’t news to anyone, but it’s been a hot summer. We’ve tried every cool-down tactic going, but we’ve thrown in the metaphorical beach towel. Instead, we’ve turned to these incredible homes with private pools for inspiration. Forget reserving a sun lounger at...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #443 » The Landlord Law Blog

Welcome to our first Newsround for July, Let’s see what has caught our eye this week. Calls grow to end insured protection deposit scheme Generation Rent has this week launched a petition calling for the end of insured protection deposit schemes in which the landlord...
The challenges lying in wait for Burnham | Andy Burnham

The challenges lying in wait for Burnham | Andy Burnham

We are told that regional devolution is the key to the UK’s growth and prosperity (Burnham sets out vision to transform Britain and fix ‘broken’ system, 29 June). But what are “regions”? Like nations, they have an objective reality (generated by geography,...
Life on the porch of an empty mansion – podcast | Housing

Life on the porch of an empty mansion – podcast | Housing

In the heart of Knightsbridge, London, 2-8A Rutland Gate sits empty. The 45-room mansion, which sold for £210m in 2020, has been unoccupied for years. But on its doorstep, there is life. Anders Fernstedt has been sleeping rough on the porch for three years, surrounded...
Peter O’Callaghan obituary | Housing

Peter O’Callaghan obituary | Housing

As a young man, my friend Peter O’Callaghan, who has died aged 82, had his heart set on being a priest, but after five years in a seminary decided it was not his calling and instead dedicated his life to helping homeless people.From the late 1960s, as head of the...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #442 » The Landlord Law Blog

Welcome to another Landlord Law Newsround which brings you all the latest housing news and more. Fines increase this week – don’t get caught out This week saw fines increased to £7000 if landlords do not fix any of 21 listed hazards that are found to be ‘serious’....
How Can I Attract More Tenants to My Property Listing?

How Can I Attract More Tenants to My Property Listing?

We want your property advert to attract as many good-quality tenants as possible, so we’ve pulled together seven key areas where you can improve it, with a simple guide for each one.The good news is you don’t need to hand over a large chunk of your rental income to a...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #441 » The Landlord Law Blog

Welcome to our Newsround, let’s see what the team has found this week in the housing news. Fuel Poverty call for targeted Warm Homes support The Fuel Poverty committee has called on the government to support lower-income landlords with extra support from £5 billion...
What the proposed homebuying reforms could mean for you

What the proposed homebuying reforms could mean for you

In summary  The government has announced a package of proposed reforms to the homebuying process in England  Key changes include upfront ‘sales packs’, earlier binding agreements, a new Code of Practice for estate agents, and a wider shift to digital tools  The...
Giles Peaker obituary | Law

Giles Peaker obituary | Law

My friend Giles Peaker, who has died suddenly aged 60, was a housing lawyer whose work had a lasting and positive impact on the lives of many people.Qualifying in 2008, after a first career as a lecturer in art history, Giles went from paralegal to partner at the...
Most popular UK commuter towns for buyers 2026

Most popular UK commuter towns for buyers 2026

Hitchin, Hertfordshire was the most popular London commuter town, generating almost twice the number of enquiries per available listing as London itself (+96%) Prices vary widely for popular UK commuter towns, from almost £950,000 for Harpenden in London’s commuter...
Landlord Law Newsround #446 » The Landlord Law Blog

Landlord Law Newsround #440 » The Landlord Law Blog

Another week passes and so to another Newsround. Let us see what’s been happening in the news this week. Government rejects additional HMO legislation Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook has stated that councils have ‘sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a local level’...
How to Stress-Test a Buy-to-Let Deal

How to Stress-Test a Buy-to-Let Deal

You find a property yielding a comfortable 6.5%. You calculate the monthly mortgage payments at the actual product rate offered by your broker, deduct your running costs, and conclude that the cash flow is positive. Yet a week later, the application is rejected on...
How to Build a Property Portfolio in the UK

How to Build a Property Portfolio in the UK

There’s a big difference between owning a few rental properties and building a property portfolio on purpose. The first often happens almost by accident, you buy a couple of local houses over the years, manage them with spreadsheets, and treat the rent as extra...
6 vibrant homes with maximalist interiors

6 vibrant homes with maximalist interiors

Maximalism is the design philosophy that says more is always more when it comes to colour, pattern, texture and curated objects From a £149,000 stone cottage in Scotland to an £11 million Surrey mansion, homes with maximalist interiors come in all shapes, sizes and...
6 vibrant homes with maximalist interiors

6 vibrant homes with maximalist interiors

Maximalism is the design philosophy that says more is always more when it comes to colour, pattern, texture and curated objects From a £149,000 stone cottage in Scotland to an £11 million Surrey mansion, homes with maximalist interiors come in all shapes, sizes and...
First-time buyer price hotspots revealed

First-time buyer price hotspots revealed

Prices for typical first-time buyer homes are rising fastest in Bridlington in East Riding of Yorkshire (£167,321) and St Helens in Merseyside (£133,106), with average asking prices up 18% compared to last year All the fastest-growing areas for price remain below...
What could the mortgage rule changes mean for you?

What could the mortgage rule changes mean for you?

In summary: The FCA is proposing changes to mortgage rules that could make it easier for more people to borrow Lenders may be able to take a more flexible, tailored approach to applications First-time buyers, self-employed people, older homeowners and those with past...
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies obituary | Charities

Hattie Llewelyn-Davies obituary | Charities

My mother, Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, who has died aged 71, was known to many as a passionate non-executive director in the fields of homelessness, healthcare and social housing, and was widely respected for her commitment.Over the years, she served on more than 30...