House prices edge up as easing borrowing costs boost buyer confidence

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in central London on Saturday, in a national housing demonstration organised by tenant groups, trade unions and campaign organisations to demand rent controls and a large-scale programme of council housebuilding. They set off from Soho Square before marching through central London, with event speakers including former Labour leader…

Confusion over a new mandatory tenant information sheet could result in landlords and letting agents being fined up to £7,000, a property ombudsman has warned. Sean Hooker (pictured), Head of Redress at Property Redress, says property owners and agents must be clear who is responsible for issuing the document to renters. The Renters’ Rights Act…

Landlords and tenants have been left £16,000 out of pocket after the latest expulsions by The Property Ombudsman, it has been revealed. Analysis by compliance platform The Letting Partnership of the six agencies expelled by TPO earlier this month found that the complainants were left without any practical route to recover their money. No protection…

Agents who have never attended a conference are being encouraged to break the habit and give one a try Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

A significant share of first-time buyers were supported but the impact for lower-income households was limited Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe

Empty and second homes are not the answer to Scotland’s chronic housing shortage, warns David Alexander (pictured), Chief Executive of DJ Alexander. It comes after Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan announced she was acting to prevent “unacceptable” levels of empty homes by funding more empty homes officers to bring privately-owned houses back into use. Alexander argues…