Property118 News Archives - Page 13 of 89

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Modern PRS homes in England carry an 18% rent premium

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Tenants seeking a modern home in England face a substantial rent premium of up to 18%, with monthly rents for...

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Scottish rent rises are slowing down

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Rent price growth in Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) has started to ease, reaching its lowest level since November 2022,...

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BTL lenders are already gearing up for tighter EPC standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Buy to let lenders are adapting to meet proposed energy performance certificate (EPC) regulations by focusing on properties that already...

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Scottish landlords warn new EPC regulations will deepen housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

New Scottish government environmental regulations will exacerbate the ongoing housing shortage in Scotland and prolong stays in emergency homeless accommodation...

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Property Redress boots out 48 agents over consumer disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Between May and October 2024, Property Redress removed 48 letting and estate agents from its scheme due to persistent non-compliance....

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First-time buyers fuel 7.1% surge in house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

First-time buyers, capitalising on relaxed lending rules and more affordable mortgages, have driven a 7.1% annual increase in the cost...

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Renters face delays and paperwork challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Nearly a third (30%) of tenants searching for a home to rent describe their experience as average or worse, with...

Government is expecting more landlords to accommodate asylum seekers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 66

Labour says that more private landlords will need to play a bigger role in housing migrants, the Daily Telegraph reports....

Councils step up enforcement against commercial landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 5

The government has handed councils new powers to crack down on long-term empty commercial properties. Under new powers, councils can...

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Awaab’s Law: What Every Private Landlord Should Know Now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The world of property law is no stranger to reform, but Awaab’s Law is different. The legislation marks a turning...

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Government committee warns landlords don’t value EPCs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have become devalued by landlords and are not an effective tool for decarbonising homes, claims new...

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House prices dip as sellers lower prices to find buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The average asking price for homes entering the market has fallen by 0.3% (£1,277) this month, reaching £378,240, according to...

Best city in England for HMO yield revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering...

Rental market cools as first-time buyer numbers surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The private rented sector is experiencing a slowdown, with tenant registrations plummeting 17% in May compared to 2024, research reveals....

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Renters’ Rights Bill enters report stage but unlikely to become law before summer recess

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The Renters’ Rights Bill will enter the report stage in the House of Lords on the 1 of July. Members...

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Housing market stagnates as northern regions outpace struggling south

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The housing market showed no price movement in April, with average home prices in England and Wales holding steady at...

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Tenant group claims landlords can easily afford EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2025, 1 year ago | 82

Generation Rent claims the majority of landlords CAN afford energy-efficiency upgrades because they are mortgage-free. Despite the tenant group’s claim,...

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BTL mortgage market sees new products and rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Several buy to let lenders have unveiled new mortgage products and have reduced rates to meet landlords’ needs. Fleet Mortgages...