A report by Sky News says the number of people on Universal Credit is set to double this year. By the time roll-out of the new system is complete in 2022, more than seven million people, both in and out of work, are expected to be registered.  Ministers say the Government's flagship welfare policy is resulting in people getting into work more quickly and staying in work for ...

Ombudsman Services (OS) has announced that it will withdraw from complaints handling in the property sector as it launches a major dialogue with consumers to help tackle an ‘imbalance in power’ in the housing sector. The not-for-profit organisation, which is the largest multi-sector Ombudsman in the UK, will work with charities, consumer groups, property professionals ...

The number of landlords buying in cash has increased more over the last year than at any other time report Countrywide.  £21 billion worth of homes were purchased in cash over the last twelve months, 65% of all rental properties bought.  This surpasses the previous high of 60% in 2011. Landlords buying in Northern England and Scotland are most likely to buy in cash with ...