Property118 News Archives - Page 60 of 89

High-rise building with chains and the word “Scandal” symbolizing the cladding safety crisis.

Government must publish a target date for cladding remediation – NAO

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The government’s progress in remediating dangerous cladding to make buildings safe is too slow, the National Audit Office (NAO) warns....

Contrast between traditional terraced houses and a large modern social housing block in an English city

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator...

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Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has...

For sale and sold signs outside UK homes amid slowing housing market growth

House price growth slows as stamp duty changes loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Annual house price growth in the UK slowed in October to 2.4% from 3.2% in September, while monthly growth was...

Teddy bear and building blocks in a child’s bedroom highlighting Scotland’s housing and child poverty crisis

Ending child poverty relies on solving Scotland’s housing crisis, warns charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Ending child poverty in Scotland can only happen by tackling the housing emergency, says Shelter Scotland. A report by Shelter...

Businessman facing declining house prices as market trends downward

London sees steep house price drop as property market shows mixed results

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

House prices in London take a dramatic dip as the property market continues to struggle. According to research by Moverly,...

Scottish Parliament with flag and rent controls text highlighting impact on landlords

Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing...

Chief executive commenting on falling rent prices in England’s private rental sector

Surprise 12% drop in asking rents as market cools

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The UK’s private rented sector experienced a significant shift in October with asking rents dropping by 12.6% compared to the...

Chancellor announces funding plan to improve home energy efficiency and insulation standards.

Chancellor unveils £3.4 Billion plan to boost energy efficiency in homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Chancellor has announced that a staggering £3.4 billion will be spent over the next three years on heat decarbonisation...

Chancellor announces Budget funding to tackle rising homelessness in London.

Councils and charities back Budget boost amid homelessness rise in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Councils and homeless charities welcome the Chancellor’s Budget boost to address homelessness, as new figures reveal that homelessness has risen...

Construction site of new homes highlighting Labour’s social housing plans

Labour must build ten times more social homes to meet housing targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Labour government can only meet its housing targets by building ten times more social homes each year by 2027/28,...

Man reacting to UK Budget announcement with megaphone and red HM Treasury briefcase

Property industry reaction – Labour Budget 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a range of measures in the Budget including a stamp duty rise which looks...

Salford riverside homes with modern high-rises in the background on an overcast day.

City council asks for views on reintroducing licensing scheme for PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Salford City Council is seeking public opinion on whether to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme for private landlords in parts...

New homes under construction on a Build to Rent housing development site

Build to Rent sees £800 million investment surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Build to Rent sector has attracted a staggering £800 million in investment during the third quarter of 2024. Savills...

Bright yellow house on icy landscape symbolizing frozen housing benefit rates

NRLA blasts housing benefit freeze warning it will harm tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The NRLA has slammed the Labour government’s decision to freeze housing benefit rates, warning it will “hurt vulnerable renters.” Since...

Hand holding a model house with EPC rating chart and 2030 energy efficiency target

New service designed to help landlords meet EPC targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

With all private rented sector properties needing to meet EPC C targets by 2030, many landlords are under financial pressure....

Chancellor announces 2024 UK Budget with stamp duty rise affecting landlords.

Landlords hit by stamp duty surcharge increase to 5% in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 45

In a move that could severely damage the private rented sector (PRS), the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget...

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Landlords fear tax hikes and Section 21 reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

UK landlords are growing increasingly anxious about potential tax hikes and regulatory changes, particularly the looming threat of Section 21...