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Call to prioritise housing in Scotland’s anti-social behaviour crackdown

One leading professional body is demanding a sharper focus from the Scottish government on tackling anti-social behaviour within the housing sector.
It follows a comprehensive assessment by the Independent Working Group on Anti-Social Behaviour in Sco…

House prices rise as buyers beat stamp duty deadline

The average cost of a home across England and Wales grew by £2,500, equivalent to a 0.7% rise to reach £357,300 in February, one index reveals.
The analysis from the chartered surveyors e.surv, shows that the price rise marks the second consecutive mon…

The UK’s top renter-friendly city revealed

Britain’s best location for renters and landlords in 2025 has been revealed and its success is down to a large and thriving student population and high tenant satisfaction.
According to Property Investments UK, the vibrant northern city boasts a …

Scottish Greens push to end winter evictions of tenants

A Scottish Green MSP has tabled an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill which would prevent tenants from being evicted in winter months – forever.
Maggie Chapman says her proposal will eliminate the threat of evictions during the chilliest mo…

Looking to sell and end of tenancy query with Estate Agent?

Hi all, Can you advise me regarding ending my fully managed contract with my letting agent?
I have read my terms of business and have given ample notice, 3 months. I have requested they confirm the transition and when will they walk away.

Universal Credit overhaul will affect rent payments from April

Landlords are being warned that there are big alterations to Universal Credit coming which will transform how rent payments are managed across the UK.
Propertymark says that from April, the Fair Repayment Rate will drop from 25% to 15%.

Block managing agents and quotes for repairs?

Hello, I have a block of flats currently managed by Block Managing Agents. Recently there was a leak in the building where damage was caused to a number of flats.
The managing agents said that they had quotes in from two contractors but refused to disc…

Tenant has decided to change the day she pays her rent?

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if someone could give me a bit of advice. I have a tenant who is on benefits and has been late with her rent on several occasions as her money has not come through.

Rent arrears fuel one in five tenancy disputes

There has been a big escalation in tenancy disputes with rent arrears now accounting for a fifth of all disagreements, research reveals.
The firm behind the findings also fears that the Renters’ Rights Bill will worsen tenant-landlord relations a…

My tenant wants me to issue her a Notice to Leave?

My tenant is a single mother with two children aged 8 and 2. She has been my tenant for the last 3 years. Her rent has always been below market.
This year I suggested that when her annual tenancy expires on 20 April 2025 she pays the market rate (£1250…

Redress scheme sees surge in complaints and member expulsions

The Property Redress Scheme (PRS) says that the top three complaints about agents last year are the same as in 2023.
They are issues with holding deposits, substandard service and oversight, and difficulties with tenancy fees and rent gathering.

Home sellers cut prices before the stamp duty deadline

Homeowners are reducing asking prices ahead of the forthcoming stamp duty change, particularly for properties under £250,000, research reveals.
An analysis by GetAgent.co.uk reveals a surge in price drops as sellers attempt to offset the rising tax bur…

Property Investors Awards – New Property Investor of the Year

With a property business inspired by her last name, Olivia Hornby is certainly on track for success.
Winning New Property Investor of the Year at the Property Investors Awards was an unexpected surprise, but it has given her a huge confidence boost an…

Civil courts and property tribunals need more investment to handle Renters’ Rights Bill

A firm warns without investment in the civil courts and property tribunals, landlords could be left in limbo in trying to regain possession of their properties.
Proptech firm Reapit says, despite the government’s funding boost for criminal courts

Widowed tenant in care home permanently?

Hi, I have a long term widowed tenant who went into a care home with dementia in August, for assessment. She has no children, and only a brother who is not our tenant.
Her social worker has told me that she will be staying at the care home and not retu…

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