Government rakes in 22% more from stamp duty
Stamp duty receipts rose by 22% to £14.6 billion in the past 12 months, HMRC data shows. This represents an increase from £12bn last year, and reflects how investors now…
Major East London development unveiled
Some 573 homes have been made available after the second phase of a development in Goodmayes, East London, was completed by developer Fairview New Homes. The development is situated between…
Lack of bungalows hurting older buyers
Potential downsizers are becoming frustrated at the lack of bungalows to move into, research by HomeOwners Alliance shows. Some 38% of over-55 homeowners said they would prefer a bungalow for…
Social landlords urged to up their game on mould ahead of Awaab’s Law
There’s currently a skills gap where social housing providers are slow to prioritise damp and mould issues – and tend to clean it up with only temporary measures. That is…
Council partnership bringing 2,500 homes to Cardiff and Vale
Some 2,500 homes will be provided over the next 10 years in Cardiff and Vale after developer Lovell, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council signed a partnership contract. At…
Tenant lawyer urges ‘no-win, no-fee’ term to be regulated, not banned
A lawyer has defended the use of ‘no win, no fee’ terminology, despite some unregulated companies using it as a lead generation tactic. Legal regulators are reportedly considering banning the…
Gatwick house prices could fall by £40k due to second runway approval
The planned second runway at Gatwick Airport could see house prices in the surrounding area of the “Gatwick Diamond” fall by as much as £40,000, analysis from estate agency firm…
Pass the Keys transitions to a management franchise model
Holiday let franchiser Pass the Keys has shifted to a management franchise model, which it said will enable franchisees to scale faster by building and leading teams. The company manages…
Slowdown in rent increases on the horizon
Fewer landlords plan to raise rents than a year ago, suggesting the market is finally slowing down, the Landlord Trends report by mortgage market specialist Pegasus Insight has found. Some…
154 homes to be built in Hoddesdon
The housebuilder Bellway has been given the go-ahead to build 154 homes on three plots of land in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, known as High Leigh Grange. There will be a mixture…