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Hand holding a model house with EPC rating chart and 2030 energy efficiency target

Tax breaks urged for landlords to tackle EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords should receive tax incentives for energy-efficient property upgrades which help reduce renters’ ‘crippling’ utility expenses, Tory MPs have urged....

Mortgage rate cuts from Accord Mortgages and Molo highlighted with step graphic and percentage symbol

Two lenders cut buy to let mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Two leading lenders have announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates, offering competitive financing options. The first is...

Wooden mannequin in a shopping trolley holding a red “Time to Say Goodbye” sign.

Landlord exodus threatens the UK’s PRS – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 9

A looming crisis will hit the UK’s private rented sector as two-thirds (67%) of landlords say they will either leave,...

Child in worn socks holding teddy bear, highlighting housing poverty and rent affordability crisis

Rent caps and housing tribunals demanded to protect tenants on LHA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Up to one million children in the PRS could face poverty by 2026 because of a rent shortfall due to...

Man holding The Big Issue magazine beside businessman counting cash, symbolising tenant-landlord housing debate

Critic says tenants paying off a landlord’s mortgage ‘can’t be right’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 101

John Bird, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Big Issue, has criticised tenant-landlord dynamics and highlights the urgent need for...

Renters’ Rights Bill second reading at House of Lords with revisions under debate

Lords urged to revise Renters’ Rights Bill amid rental home supply fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Bill faces its second reading in the House of Lords today (Tuesday 4 February), with calls for...

Confused landlord thinking about 2030 EPC energy efficiency requirements

Landlords unaware of upcoming EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 19

A surprising 42% of landlords are unaware of the impending requirement for a minimum EPC rating of C for private...

Rising rental costs shown with house, coins, and upward trend line.

Rents and voids rise as advertised prices fall short

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Rents climbed 4.6% in January compared to last year, reaching an average of £1,207 per property, according to the Goodlord...

Red location pin and "To Let" sign highlighting UK buy to let investment hotspots.

Student cities and employment hubs top buy to let hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Cardiff, Birmingham and Plymouth have emerged as prime locations for buy to let investment, according to Paragon Bank’s 2024 lending...

Group of participants and supporters posing in the boxing ring at Rumble with the Agents charity event

Rumble with the Agents celebrates 10-year anniversary with two major events in London and Newcastle

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Paul Shamplina’s renowned charity boxing event, ‘Rumble with the Agents’ is celebrating its milestone 10-year anniversary with two spectacular events...

Croydon Council campaign against illegal HMOs with enforcement crackdown

Croydon cracks down on illegal HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Croydon Council has escalated its efforts against unauthorised housing developments, particularly Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). In recent weeks, officers...

Lawyer writing notes at desk with legal scales and gavel.

Council warns tenants of costly ‘no win, no fee’ repair claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

A city council’s tenants are being urged to report their repair issues directly to the council, following a rise in...

Houses of Parliament with Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 graphic overlay

NRLA urges changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill in the Lords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

A comprehensive briefing paper has been presented to the House of Lords ahead of tomorrow’s (Tuesday 4 February) Second Reading...

Wooden house model balanced against price blocks representing UK housing market trends

UK house price growth slowed in January

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s housing market saw a slowdown in price growth last month with an annual increase of 4.1%, a dip...

House model with financial charts and update button symbolising mortgage and finance changes.

Landbay and Precise unveil BTL and bridging finance updates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay and Precise have both announced updates to their product offerings, with Landbay reducing buy to let mortgage rates and...

Aerial view of Hull with “Affordable” marker highlighting rental prices

Hull is the cheapest city for renters in the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Hull is the most affordable city for renters, according to Rightmove. It found that the average advertised rent in the...

Family in temporary shelter seeking housing support during crisis

Councils appeal to private landlords to help with housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 31

Two councils are urging private landlords to collaborate on initiatives to help find homes for homeless people and families in...

Housing estate with safety warning and regulator grading highlighting council failures

Another council hit for housing safety failures by regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

A council has received a C3 regulatory grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) due to breaches of consumer...