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£20bn boost for Build to Rent market as investors shift focus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s Build to Rent (BtR) sector is set for a £20bn cash injection over the next decade, according to...

Council housing crisis looms as authorities call for action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

England’s largest council house landlords are raising the alarm about the future of council housing because of a financial crisis...

Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish government needs to mirror Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent proposal to build 1.5million homes in the next five years,...

Landlords can now sign up to Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Greater Manchester has announced that it aims to build 75,000 new homes during the next parliamentary term and will improve...

London rents down despite 14-year spike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Average rents across London have skyrocketed over the last 14 years, according to a new report. Flat-share website SpareRoom reveals...

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UK house prices dip as sellers target summer buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in the UK saw a small dip in July as sellers adjusted their strategies for the summer market,...

Tenant demand for rented homes is on the rise

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12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite ongoing affordability issues, tenant demand for rented properties in England has climbed slightly in the second quarter of 2024...

Foundation and CHL reveal cheaper BTL mortgage deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans, through its arm ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’, has announced a series of price cuts on a...

Council seeks more landlords to fight homelessness

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12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A council says it is looking for more private landlords to partner with to offer stable housing to those in...

Section 21 ban could overwhelm courts – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

An industry body is warning the government that banning Section 21 could overwhelm the court system. According to Propertymark, the...

Social housing regulator finds serious issues with five landlords

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12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has found serious issues impacting tenant safety and living conditions by five social housing...

‘Must-haves’ for renters and landlords revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Research from Barclays offers valuable insights for both renters and landlords navigating today’s competitive private rented sector (PRS). The study...

Rising interest rates hammer BTL returns by 45%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

New research reveals a huge decline in profits for buy to let landlords in the UK, raising concerns about a...

Social landlords slammed by Ombudsman in housing report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report highlighting the failings of 27 social housing landlords in their response to...

Innovative Sharia-compliant BTL finance service launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Offa, the UK’s first Sharia-compliant bridge finance fintech company, has launched a buy-to-let (BTL) service. Its new offering aims to...

Salford considers selective licensing for two areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Salford City Council is seeking residents’ opinions on a plan for private landlords in parts of Broughton and Kersal to...

Post-election optimism boosts housing market recovery amidst challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite a sluggish housing market, a post-election bounce could boost optimism as a new government brings fresh hope for recovery....

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 29

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so,...