UK Economic Snapshot: Services Sector Update — June 2025
The latest economic indicators reveal ongoing activity in the UK’s crucial service industries, which made up 81% of economic output and 83% of employment in…
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Renters’ Rights Bill: What Agents and Landlords Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to become law within months, but some complex parts won’t kick in until 2026 or 2027, warns Propertymark. Having…
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HMRC Fines Nearly 200 Agents Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
HMRC has fined 194 estate and lettings agents a total of £1.09 million for breaching anti-money laundering (AML) regulations — part of a broader crackdown…
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Opinion: MEES & New EPC Rules – Redefining Landlord Landscape in 2025
Introduction: The MEES Revolution From April 2025, landlords of domestic and non‑domestic properties face stricter energy‑efficiency obligations. The Government plans to raise the MEES minimum…
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Housing Ombudsman Issues Stark Warning Over Repairs Crisis in Social Housing
Under the Title ‘Housing ombudsman for England warns of ‘simmering anger’ over living conditions‘ the Guardian is reporting that complaints about substandard housing conditions have surged…
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DWP Cuts Benefit Fraud by £200m – But Watchdog Still Raises Alarm
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported a significant reduction in benefit fraud and error, with figures for the 2024–25 financial year showing…
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Ed Miliband to cost us £1.5M
£1.5 Billion Coal Pension Concession: Sentiment Over Sense? Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has waived the Government’s right to £1.5 billion from the surplus of the…
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Trump Presidency’s Potential Impact on UK Housing Market
According to Compare My Move, UK house prices historically perform worse under Republican US presidents compared to Democrat presidents, with three main reasons: Timing and…
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