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Charities claim Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ evictions fuel rising homelessness

Charities claim Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ evictions fuel rising...

Charities slam new figures from the government which claim Section 21 is one of the leading causes of homelessness. New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government reveal that...

Renters’ Reform Coalition demands compensation for ‘no-fault’ evictions

Renters’ Reform Coalition demands compensation for ‘no-fault’...

The Renters’ Reform Coalition is calling for the government to introduce compensation for tenants who are evicted under the new Renters’ Rights Bill. In a report, the coalition argues that...

Landlords fleeing the PRS as tenant struggles intensify

Landlords fleeing the PRS as tenant struggles intensify...

Landlords are increasingly exiting the private rented sector (PRS), and tenants are facing rising rents, a new report reveals. The 7th annual Goodlord & Vouch State of the Lettings Industry Report...

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks landlords’ worries over Section 21

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks landlords’ worries over...

Most landlords (75%) are expressing huge concerns about the government’s plans to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill. A survey conducted...

Rental yields continue to rise – but the pace slows

Rental yields continue to rise – but the pace slows...

Rental yields across England and Wales have continued to increase, according to the latest Fleet Mortgages’ rental barometer. However, the pace of growth has slowed, suggesting that the rent rises seen...

Landlords and second homeowners rush to sell – Zoopla

Landlords and second homeowners rush to sell – Zoopla...

The UK property market is witnessing a surge in landlord and second-homeowner properties for sale as they race to offload their homes ahead of anticipated tax changes, Zoopla reveals. Its latest house...

Polly Neate steps down as chief executive of Shelter

Polly Neate steps down as chief executive of Shelter...

Polly Neate has announced her decision to step down as chief executive of housing charity Shelter after more than seven years in the role. Ms Neate will leave the position at the end of March 2025, with...

EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental market

EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental...

One leading landlord organisation is warning that older properties without EPC exemptions could see half of the private rented sector’s homes disappearing from the market. In an exclusive interview with...

Nottingham City Council ordered to refund Landlord after Tribunal rules against council

Nottingham City Council ordered to refund Landlord after Tribunal...

A council has been forced to refund more than £2,800 to a landlord after a Tribunal ruled in his favour. Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords for benefit tenants, accused Nottingham...

Landlords face £15,000 Capital Gains Tax hike under Labour

Landlords face £15,000 Capital Gains Tax hike under Labour...

Rumoured changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget could see the average landlord being hit by a £15,000 CGT increase on the average buy to let property, research reveals. Lettings...

Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom

Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom...

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a potential storm as landlords reassess their portfolios in response to anticipated tax changes and reforms. Now members of The Guild of Property Professionals...

Aspiring landlords turn to HMOs and MUBs for bigger returns

Aspiring landlords turn to HMOs and MUBs for bigger returns...

Aspiring portfolio landlords are turning to more complex rental properties, such as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit blocks (MUBs), as they build their property businesses, research...

New funding for EPC improvements – but it’s not enough for landlords

New funding for EPC improvements – but it’s not enough...

A new funding pot has been announced by the government to support energy efficiency improvements in England, but many landlords may still be left out in the cold, the National Residential Landlords Association...

Pace of rent rises is starting to slow – Goodlord

Pace of rent rises is starting to slow – Goodlord...

Rents across England continued to hold steady in September, breaking the £1,400 barrier for the third consecutive month, according to the Goodlord Rental Index. However, there were signs that the rapid...

Molo Finance and TML offer new competitive BTL deals

Molo Finance and TML offer new competitive BTL deals...

Two leading buy to let mortgage lenders, Molo Finance and The Mortgage Lender (TML), have announced updates to their BTL mortgage ranges. These changes include lower interest rates and the introduction...

Welsh agents urged to share housing market insights

Welsh agents urged to share housing market insights...

Letting agents are being urged to contribute to an initiative exploring the impact of Welsh Government policies on the housing market that are popular with visitors. The Wales Tourism Alliance and Propertymark...

Landlords face £21 billion bill to meet new EPC standards

Landlords face £21 billion bill to meet new EPC standards...

Landlords in the UK are facing a substantial financial burden to comply with the government’s proposed energy efficiency standards. According to research by Zero Deposit, the tenancy deposit alternative,

Propertymark responds to new Renters’ Rights Bill guidance

Propertymark responds to new Renters’ Rights Bill guidance...

Propertymark has expressed its views on the newly proposed Renters’ Rights Bill, emphasising the need for a fair and balanced approach to implementing the significant changes it will bring to the...

Fastest UK house price growth in two years – Nationwide

Fastest UK house price growth in two years – Nationwide...

UK house prices recorded their fastest annual growth in two years in September, rising by 3.2% year-on-year, up from 2.4% in August, according to Nationwide. Northern Ireland led the way with an 8.6% increase...

Landlords urged to install EV chargers to boost income

Landlords urged to install EV chargers to boost income...

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the curve by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their properties. This move could not only increase rental income but also make their properties...

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