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Lords slammed as ‘self-interested’ for blocking Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 35

Tenant organisations, including Shelter, have slammed ‘self-interested landlords in the House of Lords’ for delaying the Renters’ Rights Bill. According...

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Younger renters less likely to back regulation despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Despite more than one million renters aged 18–34 feeling stressed about their living situation, younger renters are less likely to...

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Zoopla unveils the quickest-selling property markets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Zoopla has revealed that properties in England and Wales are typically sold within 36 days of being listed, with more...

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Cities where landlords offer the largest immediate rent discounts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Coventry is the frontrunner for the largest reductions in immediate rental costs, offering a substantial 16.7% discount for 1-, 2-...

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Scottish house prices rise by £11,458 in 12 months

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Average home prices in Scotland have climbed by £11,458 in the past 12 months from £175,976 to £187,434, one firm...

Charity demands EPC C targets as soon as possible but landlords struggle in accessing grants and high costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 15

A charity claims energy efficiency standards should be raised to EPC C as soon as possible in the private rented...

BTL remortgage searches soar as landlords prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Buy to let landlords are stepping up their efforts to remortgage as the PRS adjusts to the looming Renters’ Rights...

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UK property hits new asking price high – Rightmove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The average asking price for UK properties listed for sale has soared to a fresh high of £377,182 – a...

Councils team up to help landlords worried about Renters’ Rights Bill changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Two councils have joined forces to reassure private landlords who are anxious about the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, encouraging them...

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ModaMortgages and Accord cut buy to let mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Specialist lender ModaMortgages has lowered its buy to let mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points across its entire...

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Renters want to buy but struggle with costs – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Renters have a strong desire to buy a home for a better life, but many are stuck with rising rents...

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Social landlord improves rent arrears and complaint handling after major failings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A leading social landlord says it has carried out a significant overhaul of its operations after it wrongly informed a...

UK commercial properties won’t hit 2030 EPC deadline until 2040

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The UK’s commercial real estate market is on course to miss a critical energy performance certificate (EPC) deadline by a...

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Rental demand grows as tenants prepare for busy moving season

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Rental activity in England is experiencing a revival with a rise in tenant interest for properties in the first three...

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One in 10 renters with children say they face rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 17

One in 10 parents who rent their homes report feeling discriminated against when searching for new accommodation simply because they...

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Criminal landlords could face jail but critics warn of enforcement gaps

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

A landlord organisation and the Scottish Conservatives warn new proposals aimed at tackling criminal landlords must address the root of...

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The housing market has shifted since Covid as buying trends reverse

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Britain’s property landscape has undergone a huge transformation, according to...

Capital Letters will cease operating by the end of 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down...