Property118 News Archives - Page 52 of 89

Rising rent costs shown with stacked coins, house model, and Labour Party magnifying glass

Landlord rent rises spark calls for government intervention

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 26

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

Construction inspector assessing cladding on a high-rise residential building

Propertymark urges government to speed up cladding removal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Rent control debate in Scotland with expert commentary on housing crisis

Rent controls fuel Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 0

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

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Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and retain renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 8

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

Bradford named least accessible rental market

Revealed: The UK city with the most challenging rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Landlord stressed over property costs and EPC ratings while money flows from laptop.

Landlords will need a new EPC for EVERY new tenancy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 37

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

Model house with pound symbol balloon symbolizing rising UK property prices

Demand pushes house prices to a record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 0

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

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Stamp duty hike looms large as buyers secure bigger discounts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Business leader highlighting landlord survey on broker expertise in tax and regulation

Landlords prioritise tax and regulatory expertise in broker choice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Andy Hulme of Hyde Housing Association responding to Housing Ombudsman report

Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

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

London skyline with modern office buildings and residential conversions along the Thames

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Stressed landlord reviewing bills and finances with calculator on desk

Landlords face rising costs and challenges – English Private Landlord Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

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

Aerial view of suburban housing estate with Scottish flag showing 28,000 empty homes crisis.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

Stacked coins with model houses and Scottish flag illustrating budget impact on housing and landlords

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 0

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

Happy dog and cat in a rental home highlighting pet-friendly landlord benefits

Landlords encouraged to accept pets as they cause less damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 38

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