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London’s social landlords under fire as complaints soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Half of all complaints lodged with the Housing Ombudsman in the past year originated from the capital, a new report...

Landbay expands BTL range with new non-portfolio products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Buy to let lender Landbay has unveiled a fresh suite of non-portfolio products, alongside rate cuts and new offerings. Designed...

High demand rental areas boost property prices by up to 34%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Properties in areas with high rental demand command a significant price premium – which could be up to 34% higher...

Solo living surges amid cost-of-living crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The number of young people living alone in the UK has rocketed by a third in just one year, with...

Half of renters are living in cold, damp homes – Citizens Advice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 46

Nearly half of private renters in England are enduring freezing, damp or mouldy homes, Citizens Advice has warned. And, the...

Landlords point to eviction reform to boost buy to let investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Landlords say that a more efficient eviction system is the best way to encourage increased investment in the buy to...

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Landlords face HMO crackdowns in THREE council areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Three councils have revealed plans to either consult on new selective licensing schemes in their areas or introduce stricter regulations....

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Landbay cuts BTL rates, while Aldermore unveils new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay has unveiled reductions across its buy to let product range, with interest rates falling by as much as 0.25%....

Renters face record price highs as PRS remains ‘difficult’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Average advertised rents outside London have surged to a fresh quarterly peak of £1,314 per month, marking a 7% increase...

Paragon Bank unveils new buy to let mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has introduced four limited edition five-year fixed rate buy to let mortgages tailored to landlord portfolios. The lender...

Buy to let slump – Rents rise as fewer landlords invest in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlord purchases of rental properties have plunged to a record low, leading to a shortage of rental properties and rising...

London’s rental market heats up as summer lets season begins

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

London’s rental market is showing signs of life as the summer lettings season gets underway as tenant applicant demand surged...

The Mortgage Works cuts its buy to let rates again

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced further reductions to their buy to let mortgage rates, making them even more competitive...

Survey reveals tenants’ and landlords’ expectations from the Labour government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

An impressive 60% of tenants and landlords want reduced landlord taxation and lower stamp duty on home purchases, a survey...

Scottish house prices soar despite economic concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Scottish house prices defied economic headwinds to surge by an average of £6,868 last year, according to new figures. An...

Social and council landlords urged to improve complaint handling

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has revealed a worrying rise in the number of social and council landlords failing to follow proper...

Private renters happier with their homes than social renters – English Housing Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Private renters say they are happier with their homes, compared to those in the social housing sector, the English Housing...

Landlord exodus from the PRS as uncertainty and costs rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

There’s been a surge in landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic rise in the number of...