Author: Landlord Association

Scottish housebuilding plummets to record lows

Scottish housebuilding falls to record lows amid ongoing housing crisis New data from the Scottish government reveals a significant decline in housebuilding activity, with starts down 5% and completions falling by 8% in the year ending September 2025 compared to the previous year. This downturn poses challenges for landlords and agents as the supply of […]

Scottish housebuilding plummets to record lows

Scottish housebuilding falls to record lows amid ongoing housing crisis New data from the Scottish government reveals a significant decline in housebuilding activity, with starts down 5% and completions falling 8% between the years ending September 2024 and September 2025. This downturn occurs despite government commitments to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, raising concerns […]

First-time buyers lift home moves to three-year high as price growth cools

First-time buyers drive home moves to three-year high as price growth slows The UK housing market is on track for its busiest year since 2022, with home sales expected to reach 1.2 million in 2025. This increase in activity is largely driven by first-time buyers benefiting from improved mortgage access, even as house price growth […]

First-time buyers lift home moves to three-year high as price growth cools

First-time buyers drive home sales to three-year high as price growth slows The UK housing market is experiencing its busiest year since 2022, with home sales forecast to reach 1.2 million in 2025. This increase in transactions is largely driven by first-time buyers benefiting from improved mortgage access, even as house price growth moderates to […]

Leaseholders could be allowed to demand superfast broadband under new plans

Leaseholders Could Gain Right to Demand Superfast Broadband Under New Government Proposals The government has launched a consultation proposing that leaseholders in flats be granted the right to request gigabit-capable broadband connections from freeholders, who would not be able to unreasonably refuse such requests. This development is part of a broader strategy to achieve 99% […]

Leaseholders could be allowed to demand superfast broadband under new plans

Leaseholders Could Gain Right to Demand Superfast Broadband Under New Government Proposals The government has launched a consultation proposing to grant leaseholders the right to request gigabit-capable broadband connections from freeholders, which cannot be unreasonably refused. This move aims to improve digital connectivity in leasehold flats, addressing a common issue that affects many landlords and […]

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s Law and could win compensation The government has confirmed that landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) will be required to comply with Awaab’s Law, which mandates the prompt repair of damp and mould issues. Tenants will have the right to challenge landlords in court for […]

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s law and could win compensation

Tenants will be able to challenge landlords over Awaab’s Law and could win compensation The government has confirmed that tenants in the private rented sector (PRS) will be able to challenge landlords in court if they fail to comply with the requirements of Awaab’s Law, which mandates the timely remediation of damp and mould hazards. […]

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Is Section 21 Valid if the EPC Was Served Late but Before Notice? Landlords often face questions about the validity of Section 21 notices, especially concerning the timing of serving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This article clarifies whether serving a valid EPC late in the tenancy but before issuing a Section 21 notice affects […]

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Is Section 21 Valid if the EPC Was Served Late but Before Notice? Landlords often face questions about the validity of serving a Section 21 notice when an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was not provided at the start of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). This issue is significant because failing to comply with EPC regulations […]