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UK property market seen as a safe haven for global investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The UK’s property sector is emerging as a sanctuary for international investors and tenants, driven by economic turbulence and political...

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Rents rocket as demand soars along Elizabeth Line

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Since the Elizabeth line opened in 2022, rents have surged in many of the areas it serves as improved transport...

Homelessness crisis set to soar as Shelter calls for 90,000 social homes a year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 15

A Shelter analysis claims the housing emergency will leave more than 206,000 children homeless by 2029. The housing charity says...

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Tenants are quitting tenancies early believing the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 4

There appears to be a growing misconception among tenants that the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law to trigger a...

YBS, Together and HTB cut rates and unveil new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Three major lenders – YBS Commercial Mortgages, Together and Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) – have unveiled enhancements to their lending...

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Scottish landlords face challenges with housing law changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 1

More than one in five landlords in Scotland admit they are finding it difficult to navigate the evolving legal landscape...

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London council appeals for landlords to tackle housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 12 months ago | 11

A London council is calling on private landlords to join its enhanced landlord scheme to provide homes for residents facing...

Lords warn government is discriminating against renters with Serco deal for asylum seekers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 7

A member of the House of Lords has accused the Labour government of “discriminating against tenants” through its deal with...

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UK house price growth slips in April

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The pace of UK house price increases slowed in April, with the annual growth rate dropping to 3.4% from 3.9%...

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Angela Rayner resignation rumours emerge over Labour’s 1.5 million homes pledge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 8

Angela Rayner, the deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, reportedly “threatened to resign” over Labour’s flagship pledge to build 1.5...

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Soaring housing costs dampen renter dreams of homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 3

Nearly two-fifths (38%) of UK renters point to the hefty deposit required for a home as a major obstacle to...

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PRS faces crisis as just one-in-five landlords plan to remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 12

A looming shortage of rental properties threatens the private rented sector as a significant portion of landlords prepare to offload...

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Most renters enjoy positive landlord relationships – Aldermore

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 1

It might go against the mainstream media narrative, but a survey has found that 66% of renters enjoy a constructive...

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Peer denies there is a landlord exodus from the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 18

A leading independent peer says that fears of a landlord exodus are ‘unfounded’ and he is calling for the landlord-tenant...

Scottish Greens propose tenants withhold rent until repairs are carried out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Ariane Burgess, a Scottish Green MSP, has introduced an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, empowering tenants to withhold rent...

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Lack of investor confidence due to rent controls hurting Scotland’s Build-to-Rent claims industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Rent controls are to blame for the plummet in build-to-rent construction (BtR), claims industry body. According to an analysis by...

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Rents hit record highs amid rising supply and cooling demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Rents across the UK have surged to new highs with the average advertised rent for properties outside London climbing to...

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Slower house price growth but sales rise – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The property market is experiencing a cooling in house price rises, with annual growth dropping to 1.6% in March from...