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Landlord rent rises spark calls for government intervention

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 26

News that more than half of landlords in England put up the rent for a new tenancy this year has...

Propertymark urges government to speed up cladding removal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The government’s ambition to remove unsafe cladding from buildings by 2029 has been welcomed by Propertymark – but it is...

Rent controls fuel Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 1

The latest official private sector rent statistics have revealed that rent controls introduced in Scotland in 2022 have not eased...

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Zoopla reveals 2024’s property trends

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

A Disney-themed house in Wales has taken the crown as the most viewed property on Zoopla in 2024, while Scottish...

Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and retain renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 8

Even though 74% of tenants are keen to own their own home, a new report highlights what landlords can do...

Revealed: The UK city with the most challenging rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Bradford has been named the nation’s least accessible rental market in a new report. According to tenant app Tlyfe, only...

Landlords will need a new EPC for EVERY new tenancy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 37

Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a...

Demand pushes house prices to a record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

House prices in the UK have climbed to a new record high, with the average property now costing £298,083, Halifax...

BTL mortgage lenders announce rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Several leading mortgage providers have introduced rate cuts across their buy to let mortgage products. Accord Mortgages has made reductions...

Stamp duty hike looms large as buyers secure bigger discounts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The looming stamp duty increase in April 2025 is prompting buyers to secure bigger discounts on property purchases, Hamptons reveals....

Landlords prioritise tax and regulatory expertise in broker choice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Buy to let landlords are increasingly seeking mortgage brokers with expertise in tax and regulatory matters, a survey reveals. The...

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 2

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and...

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The...

Landlords face rising costs and challenges – English Private Landlord Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 7

A survey of England’s private landlords has unveiled a complex landscape marked by increasing costs and shifting landlord strategies. The...

SNP under fire for failing to tackle housing crisis as thousands of homes sit empty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%....

Property Redress celebrates 10 years with rebrand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Property Redress Scheme, a leading independent redress provider for the UK property industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with...

Landlords encouraged to accept pets as they cause less damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 1 year ago | 38

Pets cause less financial damage than tenants, according to new research. A report by the University of Huddersfield reveals that...