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Homebuyers rush to beat stamp duty deadline over Christmas

Homebuying rush might lead to price deflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years 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 2025 with house, gavel, and legal papers symbolizing new tenant protections

Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the rental market next year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 2 years ago | 3

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

Wooden house model with EPC rating chart and red arrow beside stacked coins and calculator

More landlords embrace green initiatives

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Group of excited homebuyers rushing forward to secure property before stamp duty changes

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

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

Damp and mould on interior wall with warning sign highlighting housing hazard

Council launches selective licensing consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

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

Person filling a glass of drinking water from a kitchen tap, promoting lead-free plumbing safety.

Landlords urged to protect tenants from lead in drinking water

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 3

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

Wooden house shape with "Stamp Duty" beside a gold pound sign symbolising property tax costs.

Hamptons claim Landlords remain unfazed despite stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Gift with Boxing Day tag and Rightmove branding highlighting property market activity.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Inheritance tax paperwork with calculator, notes, and model house showing property market impact

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen thresholds

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 28

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

Rising buy-to-let mortgage rates after Labour’s Autumn Budget announcement.

Buy to let mortgage rates rise after Labour’s Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

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

Model house with keys and pound symbol against Scottish flag, showing housing market trends.

Scottish house price growth slows despite strong sales activity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Model house with coin stacks and green leaves symbolizing rising rental yields in England

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

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

Cracked piggy bank with coins symbolising financial strain on parents helping children buy homes

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Hand drawing family and house with chalk to highlight housing support

Councils tackle rising temporary accommodation costs with new solution

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

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

Housing market trends 2025 with homes above a digital tablet

2025 set to be a bumper year for housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Mortgage rates reduced with lenders cutting buy to let deals

BTL rate cuts announced by Foundation and Paragon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 9

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