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Homebuying rush might lead to price deflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

The majority of homebuyers plan to continue their property search over the Christmas period to meet the upcoming Stamp Duty...

UK house prices to grow 2-4% in 2025 – Nationwide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing market has exhibited surprising resilience in 2024, despite affordability challenges, mortgage market activity as house prices demonstrated...

Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the rental market next year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 1 year ago | 3

2025 looks set to be a seismic year for the private rented sector, with the Renters’ Rights Bill expected to...

More landlords embrace green initiatives

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords across the UK are increasingly adopting green initiatives, but there remains room for further improvement. According to recent data...

Landlords leave the market as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 4

The New Year will see buyers race to beat stamp duty changes and more landlords selling up, according to Propertymark’s...

Council launches selective licensing consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 4

A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould. North...

Landlords urged to protect tenants from lead in drinking water

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 3

A national accreditation body for plumbers is warning landlords to protect tenants from lead in their drinking water. Watersafe, the...

Hamptons claim Landlords remain unfazed despite stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords remain resilient despite the stamp duty hike announced in the Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the stamp duty...

Property prices see seasonal dip but Boxing Day could be busy for sellers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The average price of properties coming onto the market has seen its usual seasonal festive drop, but Boxing Day could...

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen thresholds

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 28

Inheritance tax thresholds could trigger a crisis in the rental market, according to new research. Analysis given to the Telegraph...

Buy to let mortgage rates rise after Labour’s Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Buy to let mortgage rates have increased following the controversial Autumn Budget – a sign that the markets are not...

Scottish house price growth slows despite strong sales activity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Despite a recent rise in sales activity, the recovery of Scottish house prices has shown signs of slowing down, one...

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

Landlords across England have seen their rental yields climb in 2024, thanks to rising rents and relatively stable house prices....

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Bank of Mum and Dad is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis, with many parents forced to cut...

Councils tackle rising temporary accommodation costs with new solution

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 4

Councils are spending thousands of pounds on temporary accommodation but a new solution could cut the cost and help tenants...

2025 set to be a bumper year for housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

National average asking prices are expected to rise by 4%, with 2025 shaping up to be a bumper year for...

BTL rate cuts announced by Foundation and Paragon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have both announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates. The buy to...

Landlords who voted Labour regret doing so – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 9

In a severe case of buyer’s remorse, Labour-voting landlords are expressing deep regret over their political choice, according to a...