Number of homes for rent still 24% below pre-pandemic average compounded by stalled new investment by private landlords; Possible tax changes in Autumn Budget could result in further landlord sales; Rental demand has weakened but still 21 people competing for each rental property, more than twice the pre pandemic average; Rents posting double digit gains in affordable areas outside major cities e.g. Kilmarnock and Kirkcaldy in Scotland and Wolverhampton, Oldham, Darlington and Walsall in England; Supply/demand imbalance to remain into 2025 with growing unaffordability the main brake on faster rental growth.

National charity the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) urges the government to re-prioritise sepsis, ensuring it is treated with the same urgency and resources as strokes and heart attacks, after a new YouGov survey commissioned by UKST has detected record public awareness levels.

Spiralling economic inactivity to be addressed as new Labour Market Advisory Board launched to advise Government on getting Britain working again.

The LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards are your chance to celebrate the hard-working councillors in your community. There are five categories, anyone can nominate a councillor, and it only takes 7 minutes to do -- completely free of charge. These are the only awards that recognise the vital work of individual councillors, so make sure you tell us about those who are making a difference where you are.

With Labour committing to improving the leasehold sector, the latest research from Open Property Group has revealed just how many homes are currently listed for sale across the nation with a short lease, as well as the potential bargains on offer for homebuyers willing to take on the tax of extending them.

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are being urged to apply for a benefit that could be worth on average £3,900 per year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a campaign to increase Pension Credit take-up on Monday 2 September.

Selling your home can be a stressful task, but with a bit of savvy preparation, you can significantly boost your chances of a speedy sale. It's all about making the right impression, and that starts from the moment potential buyers set eyes on your property. So, what are the common pitfalls that can put buyers off?

The latest research by eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents, has revealed whilst electric vehicles (EVs) may be growing in popularity, those in search for a home within an area offering plentiful opportunity to charge one in public will need to pay over £500,000 for the pleasure.

CEO of Octane Capital, Jonathan Samuels, says that the Bank of England’s decision to reduce interest rates at the start of August is likely to bring about a positive boost to the housing market, as historical data reveals that mortgage approvals climb during the three months that follow a base rate cut.

Hundreds of thousands of young people celebrate today as they receive their GCSE and VTQ results today.