Where Renters Are 20% Worse Off Despite National Rent Standstill Saturday, April 18, 2026 renters rents affordability rentalmarket london rightmove lettings tenants property supply In the first months of 2026, average asking rents across Britain, excluding London, have stalled—marking the first time since 2017 that rents have not increased between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. … Read More
British Gas Announces New Plug-In Solar Panel Options for Renters and Flat Dwellers Thursday, April 9, 2026 britishgas solar pluginsolar energysavings renters flats renewableenergy regulations cleanenergy futurehomes British Gas has announced a significant update targeting customers living in flats or homes with balconies, terraces, or small outdoor spaces. The energy supplier highlights plug-in solar panels—also known as plug and play or … Read More
Millions of Renters to Receive Crucial Landlord Letter Ahead of New Rights Act Monday, March 23, 2026 renters landlords tenancy eviction rentersrightsact housing tenants legislation evictionban security Millions of renters in England are about to receive important letters from their landlords as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on May 1. This landmark legislation introduces major reforms designed to improve tenant … Read More
2p-per-mile charge plan revolutionizes home EV charging in UK for households without driveways Saturday, December 27, 2025 ev charging government infrastructure uk electriccars renters policy ofgem sustainability The UK government, led by the Labour Party, is introducing a groundbreaking 2p per mile charge plan designed to make home charging of electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible and cost-effective, particularly for households … Read More
Barclays Reveals Rising Demand for Low-Deposit Mortgages Among First-Time Buyers Friday, December 12, 2025 barclays mortgages firsttimebuyers deposits homeownership renters housingmarket affordability confidence ukproperty Barclays recently unveiled new mortgage data revealing that first-time buyers increasingly favour low-deposit home purchase options, with deposits under £20,000 representing 22.1% of completions in October—an 8.6% rise from … Read More
Barclays Warns Renters of Potential £553 Loss Due to Housemate Disputes Tuesday, November 4, 2025 barclays renters house-sharing finance homeownership mortgage debt communication property lifestyle Barclays has issued a cautionary message aimed at renters, highlighting the risk of losing an average of £553 from their bank accounts due to unpaid bills, communal costs, and damages caused by housemates. Despite the … Read More