Council seizes control of 18 homes after licensing row with landlord

27th August 2025

Council seizes control of 18 homes after licensing row with landlord

In one of the first actions of its kind in the country, Merton council in south London has taken long term control of 18 rented homes, claiming their landlord persistently failed to license them. The council used special powers to take temporary control of the properties back in August 2024. It says...

Politicians table amendment to bring in immediate rent controls

27th August 2025

Politicians table amendment to bring in immediate rent controls

Green Party politicians sitting in the Scottish Parliament have urged their colleagues in all parties to...

Council boasts that it’s taken £450,000 from private landlords

27th August 2025

Council boasts that it’s taken £450,000 from private landlords

Birmingham’s Labour council is boasting that it’s taken £450,000 from landlords in just two years. In June...

UK’s largest landlord signs listings deal with property portal 

27th August 2025

UK’s largest landlord signs listings deal with property portal 

Grainger, described as the UK’s largest landlords, will now list its 11,000-strong portfolio of Build To...



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