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Buy to let mortgage arrears fall

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The number of buy to let mortgages in arrears has fallen by 6% from the previous quarter, reaching 11,830, or...

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Tenants prefer long-term rentals over short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 11

There appears to be a strong preference among tenants for long-term rental agreements, casting doubt on the impact of the...

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Courts face possession crisis as Renters’ Rights Bill looms – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 1

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has raised concerns about the preparedness of the courts to manage possession cases following...

House prices hit record high despite subdued market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Despite a quieter than usual late spring, the average price of properties entering the UK’s property market has climbed to...

Shelter blames landlords for rent hikes as tenants struggle with housing costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 10

Shelter is calling for limits on rent increases during tenancies, as they blame landlords for “colossal rent hikes” after the...

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Lords clash over need for transition period as Renters’ Rights Bill passes committee stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 9

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed the committee stage and will now head to Report stage. During the final debate,...

Landlords are choosing to sell ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 3

A wave of landlords exiting the market is reshaping the UK housing landscape, according to Knight Frank’s latest forecast. It...

Bungalow shortage hits older and disabled tenants – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

A critical lack of bungalows in the UK’s private rented sector is creating barriers for older and disabled tenants seeking...

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Generation Rent says a ‘tenants’ army’ should enforce landlord database rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 17

The government should use a tenants’ army to check whether landlords are registered on the landlord database – and reward...

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Renters spend £700 on décor to personalise their home

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Tenants are spending almost £700 on average making stylistic, temporary changes transform their living spaces, a study reveals. The findings...

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Council unveils new selective licensing scheme consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

A council has unveiled a consultation to introduce a selective licensing scheme to improve housing conditions in the PRS and...

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Final debate on Renters’ Rights Bill delayed as Lords discuss landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Despite pledging to finish by Wednesday, Lord members could not finish the Renters’ Rights Bill Committee stage and will hold...

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Foundation and TMW reduce their buy to let rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and The Mortgage Works have announced rate reductions on their buy to let (BTL) mortgage products, providing...

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Opportunities for Landlords in the Supported Living Sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Discover how landlords across the North West are securing long-term income while supporting vital care services. Imagine earning full-market rent...

Buy to let yields surge to 14-year high – Paragon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

Landlords across England and Wales are reaping the highest rental yields in over a decade, with new data from Paragon...

Welsh government drops controversial no-fault eviction compensation plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Industry bodies welcome “common-sense decision” from Welsh government to drop tenant compensation proposals. Under proposals by the Senedd Local Government...

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Wear and tear rules are ‘outdated’ as remote working surges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

The shift to remote working has transformed how homes are used, but rental laws lag, causing disputes and financial strain...

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Council criticised by regulator for failing housing standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 3

A council with more than 800 fire safety checks outstanding and which failed to track damp and mould cases has...