The Debate: Is the Renters’ Rights Act good for London landlords? Opinion The Renters Rights' Act has completely rewritten the landlord-tenant relationship. But can it benefit both sides?
What’s the point of living in Zone 2 anymore? Opinion A grand a month for Tube delays and no nightlife to speak of, what's even the point of living in Zone 2 nowadays, asks Matt Kenyon.
Estate agency Foxtons targets commuter towns in drive for growth Property London’s biggest estate agency, Foxtons, expects ever-rising demand for rental homes in and near the capital to help it double its profit in the medium term. The sales and lettings agency outlined plans to double its profit to £50m over the medium term by acquiring estate agents in commuter towns, integrating AI, and enhancing consumer loyalty. Chief [...]
Happy Cost of Rent Day Londoners – for the rest of the year your money is yours May 27, 2025 With the average London tenant needing to work 146 days a year just to pay off their rent, today marks a miserable milestone, writes Sebastian Charleton.
Pension giants ink £1bn build-to-rent deal September 23, 2024 “We can see there’s a critical shortage of housing supply, coupled with increasing demand for high-quality rental homes,” said Elizabeth Fernando, chief investment officer at the workplace pension fund said.
PRS: Strong growth at build-to-rent specialist July 18, 2024 PRS's 5,396 completed homes across the fourth quarter had an estimated rental value (ERV) of £65.1m, as of 30 June.
Average London rent on the rise as price outside the capital reaches record high July 3, 2024 The average advertised monthly rent in London has continued to rise while prices outside of the capital reached a record high, according to Rightmove.
The week that was: hot property and an optimist’s guide to UK equities May 4, 2024 We wrap up another busy week in the Square Mile
Explained: What is happening with the Renters Reform Bill? May 2, 2024 The Renters Reform Bill was introduced last year, but it has been beset by delays, and now has 200 amendments added to it. What's the latest?
