Landlord News
10:44 AM, 6th December 2024, About 16 hours ago|
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With not a lot to do I read the publication of the English Private Landlord Survey and found it was an eye-opening and sobering experience.
In recent years, landlords have often been at the receiving end of criticism, with stereotypes painting us as profit-driven and neglectful.
However, the survey provides a more nuanced picture, shedding light on the diverse roles landlords play in the rental market and the challenges we face.
The likes of Generation Rent and Shelter won't
Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant, the government proposes.
And landlords of HMOs will need a new EPC every time they rent out a ROOM to a new tenant.
The consultation published by the government has a deadline of 26 February for landlords to respond.
Currently, EPCs are valid for 10 years but the proposed changes aim to reduce the validity period to ensure EPCs are updated m
House prices in the UK have climbed to a new record high, with the average property now costing £298,083, Halifax reveals.
This marks a 1.3% increase from October and a 4.8% annual rise.
Northern Ireland continues to lead the way with the strongest annual growth with prices going up 6.8%.
Wales and the North West of England also saw significant increases, at 4.1% and 5.9% respectively.
'House prices rose for the fifth month'
Amanda Bryden, the head of mortgages at Halifax
The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and service charge enquiries.
The investigation, prompted by a high rate of maladministration, uncovered a pattern of unreasonable delays...
There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals.
The findings from Direct Line landlord insurance reveal a 63% surge in change of use applications between 2021 and 2023....
A survey of England’s private landlords has unveiled a complex landscape marked by increasing costs and shifting landlord strategies.
The English Private Landlord Survey found that nearly half of all landlords owned a single rental property...
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