Property118 News Archives - Page 58 of 89

Row of “To Let” signs outside terraced houses in the UK, symbolising the rental housing market.

Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Gedling Borough Council is set to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme in Netherfield, Nottingham, aiming, it says, to enhance the...

Boarded-up house representing a fixer-upper property opportunity.

Renters are increasingly turning to ‘fixer-uppers’ – Rightmove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Renters across the UK are increasingly turning to fixer-upper properties as a more affordable route to homeownership, according to a...

Energy efficiency rating and housing investment concept with magnifying glass and chart

Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation...

Green Party MSP speaking at press conference on rent control policies in Scotland

The SNP’s rent control U-turn is a ‘disappointment for tenants’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Green Party co-leader in the Scottish Government says the SNP government has bowed to pressure from the landlord lobby...

Two people signing a rental agreement with house keys and a model home on the table.

Generation Rent calls for an end to ‘discriminatory’ Right to Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Tenant activist group Generation Rent is urging the government to abolish the Right to Rent policy, arguing that it disproportionately...

Stacks of coins with colourful house icons and Welsh flag symbolising rising housing costs in Wales

Propertymark urges Welsh government to raise LHA rates to address housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. Propertymark is calling on the...

Property expert discussing rising UK rent arrears and landlord challenges

Rent arrears soar by 22%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords in the UK have seen rent arrears soar with the average claim reaching £2,064 in the third quarter –...

Mayor promotes Good Landlord Charter to improve housing standards in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham claims the Good Landlord Charter will raise standards without driving landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 16

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he “does not want landlords to leave the market”. Mr Burnham claims...

London council to expand its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A London council is looking at a significant expansion of its selective licensing scheme which will cost landlords £923. After...

Woman in red dress smiling while seated in an office chair.

Rent growth will slow down – but remain higher than inflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent price growth is set to slow down but will still outpace inflation, Hamptons reveals. The estate agency is predicting...

Rising UK housing costs with increased rent and mortgage spending.

Rent and mortgage spending reaches record highs amid growing confidence in the housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Spending on rent and mortgages has hit its highest levels this year, according to Barclays Property Insights report. The report...

Welsh flag with house and “Council Tax” text symbolizing reforms for HMO council tax in Wales

Propertymark supports Welsh government’s proposal to simplify council tax for HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

An industry body has welcomed the Welsh government’s proposal to reform the “unfair” way HMOs (Houses in Multiple in Occupation)...

Keir Starmer at a Labour campaign event with supporters holding red signs and Union Jack flags

Prime Minister and Chancellor cash in while claiming to support renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Prime Minister is raking in thousands as a landlord, despite avoiding commenting on whether landlords are considered ‘working people.’...

Together’s director of intermediaries promoting flexible commercial finance options

Together offers flexible commercial finance with adjustable fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Specialist lender Together has introduced a new level of flexibility to its commercial finance products. Customers can now choose from...

Property expert commenting on Labour’s Budget impact on landlord

Landlords will bear the brunt of Labour’s Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords are facing the prospect of picking up the bill for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget, says Nick Lyons. The...

Property auctioneer in business attire standing against a brick wall

Property auctioneers fear stamp duty hike will squeeze PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Auctioneers believe that last week’s Budget move to increase the higher rate for Additional Dwellings from 3% to 5% will...

Housing Minister stands beside house key in door discussing Renters’ Rights Bill and landlord sector stability

Housing Minister dismisses landlord exodus amid concerns of shift to holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

The Renters’ Rights Bill will push landlords out of the sector and into short-term holiday lets, warn MPs. During a...

Chain-free homes surge as landlords rush to beat tax increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One week after the Budget, landlords and second homeowners are selling up, bracing for higher taxes and council tax premiums....