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Happy dogs and a cat in front of the Scottish flag representing pet policy changes in Scottish Housing Bill

Scottish Housing Bill passes as landlords face rent caps and pets policy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Scottish landlords could be forced to accept pets in rental properties and face rent controls. During a debate, Members of...

Adrian Moloney of OSB Group discusses new KRFI buy-to-let mortgage products for landlords.

KRFI offers new BTL products to support landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries (KRFI), part of the OSB Group, has introduced two new limited edition buy-to-let (BTL) product ranges...

Kate Davies of IMLA discussing impact of PRS regulation on landlords and tenants

IMLA warns that more PRS regulation will bring rent hikes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has issued a stark warning that increased government regulation on the private rented sector...

Neil Cobbold discusses impact of Renters’ Rights Bill on letting agents

Renters’ Rights Bill will cost letting agents £400m

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Letting agents in the UK are facing a huge financial blow, with government figures revealing potential losses of nearly £400...

Rising UK house prices linked to stamp duty increase in 2025, Zoopla data shows

House prices to rise ahead of stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices are set to rise next year as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes. According to Zoopla’s House...

Hands typing on laptop with digital landlord database concept graphics

NRLA warns landlord database will fail tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

The NRLA has criticised the government’s plan for a landlord database as “bureaucratic”. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, a private...

Money bag labeled "Advance Rent" above a house model symbolizing upfront rental payments

Renters’ Rights Bill could prohibit advance rent payments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 25

The Labour government is considering banning landlords from accepting advance rent payments from tenants. During a question to Housing Minister...

Child overlooking Blackpool beach with tower and pier in view

Blackpool approves selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Blackpool Council has approved a new selective licensing scheme which will come into effect on 1 April 2025. It says...

Housing law expert Phil Turtle discussing landlord enforcement and civil penalties

Housing enforcement experts slam ‘misleading’ prosecutions report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

A leading firm of landlord and housing law experts has slammed a recent report suggesting councils in England and Wales...

Business professional in suit representing Aldermore mortgage update

Aldermore eases its buy to let remortgage criteria

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Aldermore has announced a relaxation of its buy to let remortgage criteria for properties purchased within the last six months....

Gemma Young, CEO of Moverly, commenting on Land Registry fee increases

Land Registry fee hike to net £27m more annually

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

HM Land Registry is set to pocket an extra £27 million a year following a fee hike that will come...

Handing over keys symbolising Airbnb sub-letting scheme for rental properties.

Landlords warned over risks of new Airbnb sub-letting scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

An estate agent is warning landlords of a new Airbnb scheme that allows tenants to sub-let their rental properties. Knight...

Property & Homemover Report Q3 2024 cover highlighting UK rental market trends

UK tenants face affordability crisis as rents soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Monthly rents across the UK have surged to unaffordable levels in every region except the North East, research reveals. Analytics...

Document on Renters’ Rights Bill impact assessment labeled unreliable with UK Parliament in background

Lawyer criticises Renters’ Rights Bill impact assessment for underestimating costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A lawyer has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill impact assessment, calling it “unreliable.” David Smith, head of dispute resolution at...

Sadiq Khan in London with city skyline in the background.

Sadiq Khan proposes rent-controlled homes for London’s key workers – including barristers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 8

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to introduce rent-controlled homes to help make housing more affordable for key workers...

Model house with energy rating chart beside stacked coins, representing local grant for home energy efficiency.

Propertymark calls for more landlord support in Warm Homes Plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark has welcomed the government’s Warm Homes Plan, which aims to help homeowners save money on energy bills and improve...

Row of Victorian terraced houses in London symbolising strong buy-to-let investment potential

Terraced houses offer the best London BTL investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

London’s terraced houses are the most lucrative property type for buy to let investors, research reveals. With average property prices...

Property expert outdoors discussing rising UK rent prices

Rents rise by 8.7% – but one area sees a 30% increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Rents across Britain have surged over the past year by 8.7%, with some areas experiencing staggering increases – including one...