Lettings & Management Archives - Page 18 of 134

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Tenants will pay more for greener homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2025, 11 months ago | 9

A new wave of eco-conscious tenants is transforming the UK’s PRS, with 92% of landlords noting a willingness among renters...

London council offers lifetime tenancies for social housing tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 11 months ago | 8

A London council will ensure all of its social housing tenants receive lifetime tenancies in an initiative which replaces fixed-term...

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Holiday home landlords ‘flip’ properties to avoid new council tax charge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 11 months ago | 7

A loophole allowing holiday homeowners to sidestep council tax by registering properties under the business rates system is costing the...

Mayor promotes Good Landlord Charter to improve housing standards in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester mayor wants to tackle ‘profiteering landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2025, 11 months ago | 14

Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has slammed the region’s housing system which is facing a £75 million temporary accommodation bill...

Build to Rent completions climb despite construction slowdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

There has been a 15.8% rise in build to rent (BTR) completions, reaching 127,156 homes by the end of Q1...

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Labour’s landlord tax proposals will deepen the housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd June 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Proposed new tax measures which could target landlords could aggravate the UK’s housing shortage, warns one property expert. David Alexander,...

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Brent Council slammed for major housing safety and quality shortcomings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2025, 12 months ago | 7

The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a damning judgement against the London Borough of Brent, highlighting huge deficiencies in...

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Council unveils its ‘Call us first’ website to help landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

A new online resource to help keep private tenants in their homes and not be made homeless has been unveiled...

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Fears of ‘social disquiet’ as social housing repair complaints soar 474%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2025, 12 months ago | 7

The Housing Ombudsman has sounded the alarm on a deepening crisis in England’s social housing sector which could lead to...

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Landlords face £30,000 fines for electrical safety non-compliance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

One in three landlords (32%) is either uncertain about the validity of their Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or they...

One in four UK landlords plan to sell properties this year – HMRC

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 12 months ago | 1

HMRC has revealed that 24% of UK landlords plan to sell part of their rental property holdings within the next...

For-Profit Registered Providers will own 150,000 homes by 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

For-Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) are now controlling 43,100 homes and that figure is projected to triple by 2030, Savills says....

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Average rents rocket by 7.4% to £1,335 per month – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Rents grew by 7.4% to reach £1,335 in the 12 months to April 2025, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)...

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End of student tenancies as we know them?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2025, 12 months ago | 42

Hello, Reading about the Renters’ Right Bill, it appears to me that if you have let a property to a...

Bungalow shortage hits older and disabled tenants – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

A critical lack of bungalows in the UK’s private rented sector is creating barriers for older and disabled tenants seeking...

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Renters spend £700 on décor to personalise their home

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Tenants are spending almost £700 on average making stylistic, temporary changes transform their living spaces, a study reveals. The findings...

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Opportunities for Landlords in the Supported Living Sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Discover how landlords across the North West are securing long-term income while supporting vital care services. Imagine earning full-market rent...

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Wear and tear rules are ‘outdated’ as remote working surges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

The shift to remote working has transformed how homes are used, but rental laws lag, causing disputes and financial strain...