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October budget could boost property market – GetAgent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Autumn budget could bring a boost to the property market, according to one estate agent. According to estate agent...

Tyne Bridge overlooking Newcastle, setting for the upcoming GB Landlords property conference

Major Landlord event outside London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

GB Landlords are to host a large-scale property event in Newcastle This is a free event offering insight and advice...

Bank of England emblem symbolising decision to hold the Base Rate at 5%

Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep Base Rate at 5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Despite the US Federal Reserve yesterday deciding to lower the target range for the federal funds by 0.5% (to a...

UK housing market picks up, but rents continue to soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, according to the latest RICS residential survey for August – but...

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Generation Rent blames landlords for soaring rent prices outpacing wages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 43

Generation Rent claims “landlords are snatching away more of renters wages” as rent prices continue to outpace wages. According to...

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Rents skyrocket outside London as demand shifts to affordable regions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rents outside of London are skyrocketing as demand soars in regions that have traditionally been more affordable, says agency. The...

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Tenants tied up in rising deposit costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Tenants moving between rental properties could have thousands of pounds tied up in deposits, according to new research. A study...

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Rental price divide laid bare as costs surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

As university students prepare to start the next academic year, some students will have to spend a record amount on...

Property expert discussing landlord exodus myth and fire safety risks in rental properties

Property expert reveals the truth behind landlord exodus and top tips for preventing e-bike fires

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Is the supposed landlord exodus just a myth? In an exclusive interview with Property118, property expert Julie Ford says the...

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Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents. A survey by the Property Ombudsman...

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Landlords urged to prioritise inventories to avoid costly disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to carry out property inspections to avoid problems with damage or deposit disputes....

House and percentage symbol balanced on wooden seesaw representing mortgage rates.

BTL lenders slash rates as mortgage market heats up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

BTL lenders have announced rate cuts as the market shows signs of improvement. Aldermore and CHL mortgages are among a...

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Cost-of-living crisis pushes renters further from homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has reduced renters’ aspirations to own their home, according to a new report. A...

CCTV warning sign with anti-social behaviour symbol crossed out to highlight calls for stronger PRS support

Industry body calls for more support to tackle anti-social behaviour in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body is demanding that the Scottish government offer more support to landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour. Propertymark...

Property expert warns landlords rushing Section 21 evictions before ban

Landlords face tougher eviction rules and long wait times

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 21

A property expert warns of “bad news for landlords” as Labour reforms could see tenants who don’t pay rent stay...

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London rental market faces surge in fraud

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The London rental market has become a hub of fraudulent activity, according to one estate agent. Benham and Reeves report...

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12th Scottish council declares a housing emergency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Another Scottish council has declared a ‘housing emergency’ making it the 12th local authority in Scotland to declare a housing...

Together’s director of intermediaries promoting flexible commercial finance options

Together and Landbay lower BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Two specialist lenders, Together and Landbay, have announced rate cuts on their mortgage products, offering relief to landlords and investors....