London rental market “in dire need of reform” cla…

London rental market “in dire need of reform” cla…

Almost a quarter of London tenants have had to move rental properties more than five times in five years, a tax consultancy claims. Cornerstone gives a wide range of statistics in a... Read more »
Councils say social housing is being sidelined in call for right-to-buy reform

Councils say social housing is being sidelined in call for right-to-buy reform

The cross-party Local Government Association (LGA) said the scheme, first introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government in 1980, “can no longer be allowed to exist in its current form”. This is because... Read more »
CBI secures hope as members approve conduct scandal reform package | Business News

CBI secures hope as members approve conduct scandal reform package | Business News

The scandal-hit CBI has secured support in its battle for survival by winning a crunch membership vote on plans aimed at restoring trust in the business lobby group. The UK’s largest employers’... Read more »
London fire service vows reform after damning review

London fire service vows reform after damning review

London’s fire service said on Friday it was taking “immediate action”, after an independent review concluded it was institutionally misogynistic and racist. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) promised a “zero tolerance approach... Read more »
Renters Reform Bill coming this session o…

Renters Reform Bill coming this session o…

It’s been confirmed that the controversial Renters Reform Bill will still be introduced by the end of this session of Parliament, despite the change of Prime Minister. This session of Parliament ends... Read more »
Rental reform may be bogged down after elections, war…

Rental reform may be bogged down after elections, war…

Last month’s local election results could yet impact on the private rental sector, a prominent industry supplier claims. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks says it’s clear that council tax, landlord licensing,... Read more »
Rental Reform aimed mostly at north of England, gover…

Rental Reform aimed mostly at north of England, gover…

The government is admitting that its rental reform agenda is aimed primarily at the north of England – which just happens to be where the infamous ‘Red Wall’ constituencies are located, which... Read more »
Activists ask Boris Johnson to begin rental reform pr…

Activists ask Boris Johnson to begin rental reform pr…

The letter says: Dear Prime Minister We are writing to urge you to keep your promise to bring forward the Renters’ Reform Bill in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday 10 May 2022.... Read more »
Calls grow to reform ALL property taxes, not just stamp duty

Capital Gains Tax reform could wreak huge damage on h…

There’s a warning this morning that potential tax reforms to be unveiled subsequent Monday could wreak huge damage on the property market. Next Monday has been flagged up as Tax Day by... Read more »