Savills has delivered a good performance in 2025 “despite challenging markets”, with the Group expecting solid year-on-year growth at least in line with expectations, helped by an improvement in transactional momentum in Q4. In a year-end trading statement to the City for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, Savills said the market recovery seen…
New research by Go Compare has revealed how the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill has triggered a surge in rental prices, with 53% of tenants experiencing increases since the legislation was announced in September 2024. Renters’ Rights Bill could have had an unwanted side effect on tenants.” Nathan Blackler (pictured), the firm’s Home Insurance Expert, says:…
From 1 May 2026, landlords and agents who breach the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 could face fines of up to £40,000 or even criminal prosecution, as part of a new enforcement regime designed to toughen compliance across the private rented sector. The legislation introduces two levels. ‘Breaches,’ such as issuing fixed-term tenancies, ending agreements verbally,…
TwentyEA says growing supply and demand in 2025 will see an overall 7% rise in property transactions compared to 2024 Author: Gemma Discover more from Sovereign Prime Property Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
Telephobia is a thing. An affliction mainly suffered by Gen Z and Millennials, using the telephone is dated… and daunting for some. Research indicates young people dread accepting a call and experience anxiety before dialling a number. Purposely switching a phone to silent? Letting calls ring out to answerphone? Axing the landline? Common behaviour. In…
As part of its Cut the Rent campaign, London Renters Union (LRU) says it is “ramping up” its push for rent controls by calling on members and aligned organisations to come together to draw up its rent control demands for the capital’s rental market. Rent controls are central to breaking the exploitation at the heart…
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