TPP425: May market update

It’s the May Market Update

This month’s May market update is jam-packed with news stories for you to sink your teeth into.

And naturally Rob & Rob have picked the best ones to discuss on today’s May market update.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s property podcast episode

Since the last market update, the media has still been in a frenzy over the property market. And it doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon.

But we’ll leave it to The Robs to talk you through this month’s latest headlines.

House prices and activity:

• Prices surge 8.6% in year to February: ONS
• UK property sales at 16-year high as house prices soar
• UK House Price Index – February 2021
• Northern property market continues to outpace the south

London:

• Prime London flats rentals still in doldrums – but for how long?
• Khan’s call for rent controls would leave London tenants worse off
• London commuter belt rental market still performing strongly

Renting:

• Renters Reform Bill: timetable may be clearer next month
• Right to Rent: New Rules for Landlords
• Manchester Mayor vows to launch £1.5m landlord licensing across city

Pets:

• Blanket ban on pets welcomed by almost half of landlords
• MP backs law change to allow tenants to pay pet damage insurance

Make sure you tune in to the May market update find out what’s going on in the property world.

 

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