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Number of BTL mortgage products rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK mortgage market is showing signs of recovery with a big increase in the number of products available across...

House prices show improvement amid interest rates cut

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market shows promising signs of improvement, according to new data. The Acadata House Price Index for June reveals...

How the Renters’ Rights Bill will affect PRS landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 50

Landlords have another battle on their hands with news that the Renters’ Rights Bill will pick up where the Renters...

Propertymark urges clarity on Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Propertymark is calling on the Labour Government to provide clear details on how it plans to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’...

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BTL investors remain confident despite policy uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to attract investors despite some uncertainty surrounding future government policies, research reveals. According...

Younger investors driving growth in the buy to let market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords in their 30s are fuelling growth in the buy to let market as an analysis of industry data shows...

UK rents rise by 8.6% in the year to June – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Average rents in the UK increased by 8.6% in the 12 months leading up to June – a slight dip...

Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be banned – King’s Speech

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 26

A new law that will ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be introduced, along with legislation to ‘give greater rights...

What is in the King’s Speech for the UK’s landlords?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Today, King Charles will open Parliament and reveal more than 35 Bills to be introduced by the Labour government. While...

London renters work over two months just to pay rent says Think Tank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A think tank claims renters are working harder than ever to pay landlords. According to the Adam Smith Institute (ASI),...

Sunday Times would like to interview a Landlord concerning the abolition of Section 21

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

We are keen to speak with landlords who are concerned about incoming rental reforms that will ban no-fault evictions and...

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BTL mortgages: Aldermore, TMW, Foundation and Accord announce rate reductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Several buy to let mortgage lenders have announced interest rate reductions this week, offering better deals for BTL investors in...

Landlord takes a stand against delayed Universal Credit payments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Amid ongoing delays with Universal Credit (UC), one landlord is stepping up to help his tenants. Mick Roberts, one of...

Strong growth in Scottish property market despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish house prices have hit another record high for the third consecutive month, averaging £225,636. According to the latest house...

ANOTHER council seeks landlords to help house families

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is calling on landlords to join its Private Sector Leasing Scheme, offering a secure and...

Gateshead consults on selective licensing – while Brent urges landlords to comply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Gateshead Council is inviting residents, landlords, letting agents and businesses to weigh in on proposals for new selective licensing schemes....

Propertymark backs Welsh Government’s housing plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Propertymark has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to improving housing in Wales. Tim Thomas, the organisation’s policy and campaigns officer,...

Surge in older renters and rise of portfolio landlords – TMW

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

There has been a big change in the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic increase in the number...