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The benefits of buildings insurance for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

When shopping around for landlord insurance, it’s important to take a look at buildings insurance. Buildings insurance shields your property...

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Housing market shows signs of recovery

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market in England and Wales is showing signs of recovery, according to new data from e.surv. The average...

UK rents reach record high but growth slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average rent in the UK has reached a record high of £1,299, although growth has slowed to just 0.2%...

Kemi Badenoch leads Conservative shadow cabinet as new Housing Secretary

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Conservative party has announced its new shadow cabinet, appointing Kemi Bandenoch as the housing secretary. She replaces Michael Gove,...

Landlords urged to be wary over council ‘safer renting’ schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Landlords need to be cautious over the growing numbers of council-promoted ‘Safer Renting’ schemes, one legal expert warns. Phil Turtle,...

Chancellor outlines Labour’s housing vision and hints at no-fault eviction ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Chancellor has unveiled mandatory housebuilding targets and hinted at Labour’s upcoming plans for the private rented sector. In her...

Police issue advice to landlords on how to avoid cannabis factories

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Police have issued a warning to landlords after a cannabis factory was discovered in a residential property in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire....

Prime London rents slow as supply increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

London’s prime rental market is showing signs of cooling as increased supply meets returning tenant demand, property consultancy Knight Frank...

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy leader. He is the...

Landlords say election result will make no difference to plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Most landlords in the UK say that the election result which saw Labour enjoy a landslide victory won’t affect their...

Prospective tenants struggle as reference failures rise amid Labour government concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark members report many prospective tenants are failing reference checks as many are worried about a Labour government.   The...

Millions of renters are in homes without fire alarms – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Millions of renters in the UK don’t have smoke alarms in their rented properties, according to a new survey. The...

Starmer promises ‘change’ but no mention of the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer said his work begins ‘immediately’. Standing in Downing Street, he...

Halifax House Price Index flat but still up 1.6% on the year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Latest Halifax House Price Index for June seems to have flatlined with a small 0.2% decrease on the month,...

Landlords will face a Labour government keen on PRS reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Landlords will face a Labour government keen to reform the private rented sector (PRS) after it won a landslide victory...

HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Article 4 areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4...

Paragon and Aldermore reduce BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank and Aldermore have both announced interest rate cuts on their buy to let mortgage products, offering landlords greater...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property...