Empty Homes Consultation
Posted in Site News on Sep 19, 2018
MK Council are inviting comments on the Empty Homes Strategy Read more..
PROPOSED SUBMISSION PLAN:MK OCTOBER 2017
Posted in Site News on Oct 31, 2017
Milton Keynes Council (MKC) is inviting representations on its Proposed Submission Plan:MK October 2017, which sets out the planning strategy for Milton Keynes until 2031 together with site allocations and development management policies. Read more..
The Tories’ silence
Posted on Dec 09, 2019
Owners of small companies would pay more tax under Labour – up to 45% more – but the Tories haven’t mentioned this. Commenting on the Labour manifesto, John McDonnell said “In terms of income tax, the top 5% will pay a bit more Read more..
Third of generation Z think landlords should change their light bulbs
Posted on Dec 09, 2019
A study, conducted by broadband and utilities provider , surveyed 1,000 tenants who are either currently renting a property, or have previously, to find out which issues they expect their landlords to be responsible for dealing with. Read more..
Is Robert Jenrick going soft on Rent Controls?
Posted on Dec 09, 2019
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, gave an interview to the detailing conservative plans and policies to tackle the housing crisis. When questioned about the Tory commitment to end Section 21 eviction notices and what was the point if landlord could instead ‘constructively’ Read more..
Average tenant deposit set to drop for first time since 2015
Posted on Dec 09, 2019
Research by Hamilton Fraser’s deposit alternative scheme Ome, has revealed the current cost of the average deposit facing UK’s tenants and how this has changed since 2015. The data shows that so far in 2019, the current tenant is paying an average rental deposit of £1,299 Read more..
Halifax House Price Index up 2.1%
Posted on Dec 06, 2019
The latest report has been released. House prices in November were 2.1% higher than in the same month a year earlier with the average house price now £234,625. However, on a monthly basis Read more..
Scotland is home to the highest rental yields
Posted on Dec 05, 2019
Lettings management platform, Howsy, has revealed the most appealing markets for UK landlords based on the annual rental return available as a percentage of the property investment cost. Across the UK the current annual rent of £11,436 accounts for 4.9% of the average UK house price (£234,370). Read more..
Christmas is not the time to find New Build bargains
Posted on Dec 05, 2019
The latest research by new homes specialist, Stone Real Estate, has revealed that the level of new build properties being sold accelerates as we head into December, while sales across the regular market drop a gear in the run-up to Christmas. Read more..
2019 Property Investors Awards recognise sector’s most outstanding individuals
Posted on Dec 04, 2019
The is delighted to announce the winners for 2019. The annual event, celebrating excellence in property investing, included a glittering evening of fine dining and entertainment, with the winners receiving the much coveted awards themselves. Read more..
AML rules to include landlords and tenants involved in rental transactions over €10,000
Posted on Dec 04, 2019
Although the upcoming general election has grabbed all the headlines, letting agencies should not forget the important changes to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that come into force on January 10th 2020. says that while the political future remains unsettled Read more..
Empty Homes Consultation
Posted in Site News on Sep 19, 2018
MK Council are inviting comments on the Empty Homes Strategy Read more..