November was another month of highs and lows. Once everything evened out, however, it was actually a stable four weeks. Here are 11 announcements and reports that caught our eye.
It was somehow fitting that, on the morning of 26th November 2025 when most of the UK woke up to sub-zero temperatures – this year’s Budget headline was a strategic freeze. We’ll gloss over the Office for Budget Responsibility’s mishap that left the Chancellor reeling just minutes before her delivery, choosing to concentrate on what matters to you, the general public.
We’ve officially joined forces with Thorpe & Co! This exciting acquisition expands our portfolio to over 550 managed properties and gives us a second office in Salford. Same trusted faces, same great service.
‘And they lived happily ever after’ doesn’t always have to mean they lived happily together. In the 2022/2023 financial year, data held by the Department for Work and Pensions revealed there were 2.4 million separated families in Great Britain, and 3.8 million children living in separated families.
We’re excited to introduce Reposit, a deposit-free renting option that reduces upfront costs for tenants while providing landlords with stronger protection. Find out how this modern alternative benefits everyone involved in the rental process.
This year is set to be a defining one for the private rental sector. The Renters’ Rights Act is confirmed, ready to be implemented, and the Autumn Budget 2025 looks set to reshape our fiscal landscape.
A major overhaul of the private rented sector is approaching, with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 now confirmed for phased rollout from May 2026. Our latest guide breaks down each stage of the reforms, from the end of fixed-term tenancies and the abolition of Section 21, to the new landlord ombudsman, PRS database, and upcoming Decent Homes Standard. Find out what’s changing, when it will happen, and how landlords and tenants can start preparing.
Politics and property certainly collided last month. Blink and you will have missed one of several announcements in October. From Bills becoming Acts and new conveyancing forms to changes to safety compliance and stamp duty pledges, here’s what you might have missed.
A recent headline involving Chancellor Rachel Reeves has highlighted just how easily landlords can fall foul of property licensing laws, even unintentionally. In this post, we explore what selective licensing is, how it applies in Manchester, and what steps landlords should take to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
Rodents prefer to live inside during autumn and winter as they need warmth and food to survive. Some homes are more inviting than others thanks to unobstructed entry points and a lax attitude to food hygiene.
The Renters’ Rights Act introduces the biggest shake-up to the private rented sector in a generation, abolishing Section 21, ending fixed-term tenancies, and introducing new standards for fairness, transparency, and accountability. From limits on rent increases to stronger tenant rights and landlord registration requirements, we break down the 12 key changes every landlord and tenant needs to know.
As temperatures drop, condensation, and the mould that follows, becomes a common problem in many rented homes. Understanding how and why it happens is key to preventing damage and maintaining a healthy living environment. This guide explains how to identify mould caused by condensation, practical steps to reduce it, and what your tenancy agreement says about your responsibilities for cleaning and ventilation.
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