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Stamp duty hike looms large as buyers secure bigger discounts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The looming stamp duty increase in April 2025 is prompting buyers to secure bigger discounts on property purchases, Hamptons reveals....

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The...

SNP under fire for failing to tackle housing crisis as thousands of homes sit empty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%....

The UK’s house prices climb for third consecutive quarter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s house prices have continued their upward trajectory, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth in 2024, one property...

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 21

The government finally admits the Renters’ Rights Bill could force landlords to raise rents to cover costs of additional regulation....

Stamp duty changes drive increased demand from first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

First-time buyers are racing to beat upcoming stamp duty changes, according to Rightmove. The property portal says buyers in higher-priced...

Homebuying becomes more affordable as wage growth outpaces house price rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Buying a home has become slightly more affordable relative to income, according to research from Halifax. It says the average...

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Cash buyers score big discounts as sellers want quicker sales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Cash buyers are enjoying big discounts on property purchases across England – of up to £86,000 – as sellers move...

House prices to rise ahead of stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices are set to rise next year as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes. According to Zoopla’s House...

Land Registry fee hike to net £27m more annually

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

HM Land Registry is set to pocket an extra £27 million a year following a fee hike that will come...

Rising rents and slow house price growth amid economic uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Growing uncertainty around the Renters’ Rights Bill has led to more landlords leaving the market and rents to rise, according...

Landlords feel unfairly treated as industry body warns of housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Landlords feel they are being “unfairly penalised,” while tenants are being granted too many rights, according to the latest Propertymark...

Landlords: Get Your Properties Sold Fast and Cash in the Bank before the New Year!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Thousands of landlords are feeling the pinch as rising costs, talk of rent caps, and upcoming EPC regulations add pressure...

Exclusive: Will the government delay Section 21 to social housing providers and not private landlords?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Rumours are circulating that the Labour government could delay the abolition of Section 21 for social housing providers but NOT...

UK rents grow by 8.7% and houses by 2.9% – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Private rent prices in the UK have grown by 8.7% in the 12 months to October, the Office for National...

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First-time buyers face years of delay due to rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Nearly half of prospective first-time buyers in the UK are being forced to delay their homeownership dreams due to the...

Budget Reveals Hidden Property Gains

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Unlock 2025’s secret property investment opportunities with us as we delve into the latest UK budget and its impact on...