Build to Rent investment in Scotland ‘paused’
Build to Rent investment has paused for breath following the Scottish government’s decision to freeze rents and ban evictions until at least March.
Most landlords supported tenants with the rising cost-of-living
Three quarters (75%) of landlords have taken steps to support tenants during the current cost-of-living crisis, research from Shawbrook has revealed.
Bank of England to “stick with” 0.50% rate hike
The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hike the base rate by 0.50% next Thursday, despite suggestions that a steeper 0.75% increase could be put in place instead.
Lee Rowley replaces renters reform architect
Lee Rowley has become the latest junior housing minister after replacing Eddie Hughes in the role, who stepped down following Liz Truss’s appointment as Prime Minister last week.
Councils facing tough order to rehouse Ukrainian refugees in next two months
There’s likely to be a spike of councils having to rehouse Ukrainian refugees in October and November, as we approach the six-month mark since many of the visas were granted in March, April and May.
Lisbon the best place to work from home
The Portuguese capital city Lisbon has been ranked the best place to work remotely based on internet speed, quality of life, climate, air connectivity and Prime residential rents by Savills.
Housing development in Sheffield gathering pace
Housebuilder Walshaw Homes is constructing 22 high-quality homes on a plot of land on the site of a demolished social club in Main Street, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield.
Rogue landlords to be listed on property portal
The government has committed to naming and shaming rogue landlords on a widely accessible property portal.
Pantheon pleased with “better news” on inflation`
The inflation rate fell to 9.9% in August, which research consultancy Pantheon Economics said is better news – signalling that it shouldn’t exceed 11% come October before dropping afterwards.
“Hokey Cokey” house price growth doubles to 15.5%
House price growth shot up to 15.5% in the year to July, due to the distorting impact of the end of the stamp duty holiday at the end of last year.
