AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRenters’ Rights Act 2026: England’s new rules (from 1 May 2026) scrap Section 21 “no-fault” evictions and tighten how landlords can regain possession, with knock-on protections around rent rises, pets and discrimination. Planning & neighbourhood change: Westminster planners have backed billionaire Larry Ellison’s £100m Mayfair office plan, despite Chatham House objections over privacy and security. Commercial property staffing: BDT has appointed Bradley Westlake as an associate director in business rates, signalling fresh focus on non-domestic valuations and appeals. Home listings: A Victorian coastal home in Carsethorn, Dumfries (offers over £460k) and a three-bed thatched cottage (up to £500k) are among the latest UK property market highlights. Local community property: Liverpool’s long-closed “County” pub is another example of community assets sitting empty for years after being bought by distant investors. Neighbour disputes: Councils can investigate intrusive neighbour security lighting as a potential statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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