It’s not often that a story from Westminster ties directly into the private rental sector, but this one certainly does. Recently, a senior government figure found themselves in trouble for failing to apply for the correct licence on one of their rental properties.
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.
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 Cotswolds is the UK’s current property hotspot, with celebrities and stylists lapping up its sophisticated take on countryside living. Much fawned over are the interior designs, known for their timeless quality and rustic appeal.
Billed as the biggest set of reforms in property’s history, the Government has outlined its plans to reshape how homes are bought and sold in England and Wales. It has started two consultations – one on the wider transactional process and another on Material Information
September raced by, with people enjoying the last days of summer and families readjusting to school terms again. With so much going on, you may have missed the latest property news. Here’s what we learnt last month.
From now until the Spring Equinox, our evenings are longer than our days. Perhaps you’ve even caught yourself muttering ‘the nights are drawing in’, which is a sure sign we’re well into autumn and heading towards winter.
Working your way up the property ladder has been a rite of passage for decades - buying a studio, trading it in for a small flat then finally owning a terraced property – but what if your first home was your forever home?
Two separate pieces of research, by the RAC and Aviva, have concluded that many of the UK’s estimated 11 million garages never have a car inside. The most recent findings, published in July 2025, cite difficulty in parking (21%), a belief the car is too big (16%) and a driveway preference (42%) as reasons why 28% of garage owners never park their car inside.
Changing how you present your home in line with the seasons is not just a consideration – it’s essential. Shorter days, cooler temperatures and breezy, wetter weather will all affect our homes and outside spaces. If you’re already on the market or hoping to sell in the coming weeks, responding to new conditions can help your chances of success.
Even with key industry figures on holiday, property remained in the news. Last month saw a slew of official – and unofficial – updates. Here’s what we learnt in August.
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