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Bank of England reduce Bank Base Rate by 0.25% despite inflationary Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Hawks won out today voting by 8 – 1 to reduce the...

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UK house prices hit new record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average UK house price edged up 0.2% in October despite the economic uncertainty, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase,...

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Shawbrook expands commercial loan offerings for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Shawbrook Bank has unveiled a series of enhancements to its commercial investment products, designed to bolster support for property investors...

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Record numbers of Londoners leaving capital as housing costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Londoners are increasingly choosing to leave the capital amid post-election uncertainty and high house prices. Data from Compare My Move...

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New platform helps landlords navigate the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Letting technology platform Goodlord is helping letting agents and landlords prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill with a series...

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Councils and letting agents join forces to tackle damp and mould in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Letting agents and councils are teaming up to tackle damp and mould in the private rented sector with a new...

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Professional body pushes for licensing schemes to be doubled to improve housing conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Selective licensing schemes should DOUBLE from five to ten years, says professional body. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)...

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Housing Ombudsman reports spike in social housing complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has slammed social housing providers for failing to meet legal requirements and safety hazards. In a new...

JLL forecasts a 17% rent rise over the next five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Despite a rapid rise in rents over the past three years, real estate firm JLL is forecasting that rents will...

House prices to rise by 23% over the next five years – Savills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in the UK are forecast to increase by £84,000 over the next five years, according to a new...

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Landlord profitability surges to a two-year high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlord profitability has reached its highest point since the first quarter of 2022, according to research by Paragon Bank. A...

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Council seeks public input on landlord licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting feedback on proposed regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within the Tyisha and Glanymor...

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in the new Conservative cabinet.

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in Conservative cabinet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Former estate agent Kevin Hollinrake has been appointed as the new Shadow Housing Secretary. Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader...

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Fleet unveils new five-year fixed rate BTL mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Fleet Mortgages has launched a new range of five-year fixed-rate products for landlords across the UK. The buy to let...

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New student referencing tool for landlords launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new referencing tool specifically designed for student landlords aims to simplify the tenancy process for both agents and students....

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Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

While the looming threat of a capital gains tax (CGT) hike had landlords worried in the lead-up to last week’s...

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Tenant activist group calls for a ‘stronger’ Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Acorn, the tenant activist organisation, is urging renters to contact their MP calling for a stronger Renters’ Rights Bill. Its...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves earns £74,000 in rent as a landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and her husband are earning £74,000 annually from rental income, The Telegraph reveals....