Property118 News Archives - Page 36 of 89

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Call to extend the stamp duty deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Around 25,000 first-time buyers across England are on course to miss the critical stamp duty deadline of 31 March because...

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BTL lenders lower rates and boost landlord options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2025, 2 years ago | 2

There has been more activity in the UK’s buy to let lending sector as MT Finance, InterBay and Pluto Finance...

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Most homes reached EPC C or higher in 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

Six out of 10 homes across England and Wales now have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or...

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Scotland’s tax reliefs and rent control end could boost PRS investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Scotland’s tax incentives and the imminent removal of rent caps could trigger a big boost in private rented sector (PRS)...

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Rent growth slows for new tenancies – but renewal prices soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2025, 2 years ago | 1

The pace of rent rises for new tenancies has dropped, with average monthly payments climbing by just 1.8% in January...

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Goodlord unveils essential referencing enhancements for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Goodlord has rolled out two big updates to its PRO Referencing service to meet strict new rules which come into...

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Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 45

My tenants are demanding compensation for mould in the kitchen and have contacted Environmental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter and...

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Call for government action as landlord numbers slide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 9

The Welsh government is being urged to implement fresh strategies to boost the availability of homes in the private rented...

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London’s rental market bounces back

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

London’s private rented sector saw a revival in January with two leading agents seeing a strong performance. Foxtons says that...

Manchester city centre crowned top UK buy to let location by Aldermore

Manchester crowned top BTL investment city as London plummets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Manchester has reclaimed its position as the UK’s prime location for buy to let investments, according to Aldermore’s annual Buy...

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Landlords with smaller portfolios are the most likely to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

One in four landlords are considering selling part or all of their portfolio, according to a new poll. A snap...

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Landlord average arrears rise above £2,500

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords face growing financial risk as the average rent debt has jumped to £2,597, a 44% surge in a year,...

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Property Ombudsman sees spike in leasehold complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

The Property Ombudsman received a 67% increase in complaints about residential leasehold, mainly concerning service charges. The Property Ombudsman received...

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PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

A critical housing shortage is impacting renters across England and Wales, with research revealing a widening gap between supply and...

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BTL mortgage market heats up with new deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with new tracker and fixed rate products launched by Fleet...

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Renters’ Rights Bill sparks rent arrears fear

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 5

There will be another rise in tenant rent arrears due to the Renters’ Reform Bill after a jump in numbers...

Tenants get new platform to complain about landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 17

A new online platform designed to simplify the process of holding landlords accountable has been launched in Parliament. The ‘My...

Council urges tenants to know their HMO rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Belfast City Council is urging potential tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities when looking to rent a house of...