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Families in temporary accommodation supported by London Councils during the homelessness crisis

London councils face £4 million cost for temporary accommodation amid homelessness crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

London councils are spending £4 million EVERY DAY on housing people in temporary accommodation. A report by the London Councils...

Denzel Matsaudza promoting alternatives to eviction for landlords facing financial pressures

Eviction is not the only option for landlords facing rising financial pressures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Landlords are increasingly worried about rising financial pressures as mortgage costs continue to skyrocket. Many face the dilemma of long-term...

Propertymark policy head highlights concerns over the Renters’ Rights Bill’s impact on landlords and tenants

Propertymark warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The Renters’ Rights Bill could have severe ‘unintended consequences’ for the private rented sector (PRS), Propertymark warns. The organisation’s head...

Matt Hutchinson discussing the government’s second homes policy and housing shortage

PRS rents show signs of stabilisation as increases slow

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The UK’s private rented sector is beginning to show signs of stabilisation as rent rises are slowing down, research reveals....

Wooden blocks forming a house beside EPC energy rating chart with 2030 target highlighted.

Tenants want greener homes – but not higher rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Tenants are increasingly demanding greener homes to rent, but they’re not willing to pay more for them, a survey reveals....

Housing Minister speaking on leasehold and commonhold reforms

Pennycook: ‘We don’t want an exodus of landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 71

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says he doesn’t want landlords to leave the private rented sector (PRS) – and he’s...

Landlord standing beside homeless dogs on city street highlighting rent and housing crisis.

The government is to blame for rising rents and homelessness – leading landlord claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 19

A Nottingham landlord warns that each new anti-landlord measure will only lead to higher rents and more homelessness. Mick Roberts,...

Shelter policy manager addressing MPs about stronger eviction rules in the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Shelter calls for stricter eviction rules under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A committee of MPs hearing evidence on the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill have been told that stricter...

Propertymark representative promoting landlord support in upcoming Welsh Budget

Recommendations for the Welsh PRS adopted by Senedd committee

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales....

Estate agent executive commenting on government housing policies

Agents fear Chancellor could stall housing market recovery

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Estate agents across the UK are worried that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget could derail the recent recovery in the...

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Small rise in the number of BTL mortgage arrears – UK Finance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The number of buy to let (BTL) mortgaged properties in arrears in the UK has increased slightly, the latest data...

Graph comparing rising rents in the North East and falling rents in London with a house and coins.

Rent rises stall – but with big regional disparities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average rent rise in the UK has stalled but regional disparities show that some areas are seeing double-digit rises,...

Propertymark representative discusses rent control concerns in Scotland

Propertymark calls for a balanced Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Propertymark says the Renters’ Rights Bill must provide a greater degree of balance between tenants, landlords and agents to ensure...

Calum MacInnes, chair of SAPRS, discussing the Renters’ Rights Bill and student housing concerns

Student housing crisis fears grow as Renters’ Rights Bill looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

A group of leading student accommodation providers is calling on the UK Government to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to...

Business professional smiling in office setting, representing landlord support discussion ahead of the Budget

Chancellor urged to support landlords in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to help landlords in her Budget next week to support both landlords and homeowners....

Estate agent standing beside a Rightmove “For Sale” sign outside a home.

Housing market remains strong as buyers wait for October budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market remains strong, with the number of available homes reaching a decade high, but autumn activity has slowed...

Landlord inspecting mold damage on kitchen wall after tenant negligence

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

Close-up of a dial being turned to increase rental yield to high levels

Buy-to-let market sees yields hit record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Despite a challenging rental market, buy-to-let properties in England and Wales are delivering their highest average gross yields in nearly...