Property Market News

Base rate cut will boost house prices by 2.5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Bank of England’s recent decision to lower interest rates to 5% has ignited optimism within the housing market, says...

Scotland’s housing market outpaces England and Wales despite June dip

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20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite a drop in house prices in June, Scotland’s housing market is recovering more quickly than those in England and...

Revealed: The top cities for property investment

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19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Yorkshire cities are leading the way in property investment returns, outpacing traditional hotspots like London. According to the investment platform...

Landlords on edge ahead of October budget despite positive market trends

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19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Bank of England base rate cut offers a summer boost to the housing market. According to the latest Rightmove House...

How a SSAS pension can transform your financial future

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16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Standard pensions often bring to mind confusing jargon and offer little to no control but imagine a pension that changes...

Landlords are buying more PRS homes than they sell

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16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 18

More landlords are investing in the private rented sector than exiting it, research from the TDS Charitable Foundation reveals. Despite...

Sadiq Khan seeks rent control powers over London landlords

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16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Sadiq Khan is pushing the Labour government to give him the power to impose rent controls in the capital. The...

Industry leaders warn Scottish Housing Bill could have severe consequences

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16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new lobbying group of industry leaders has warned that the Scottish Housing Bill will create uncertainty and hamper investment....

Will Higher CGT Rates Crush Property Investment?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya dives into the potential consequences of equalizing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) with income tax and...

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UK rents surge and house prices rise – ONS

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15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average private rent in the UK surged by 8.6% in the 12 months to July 2024 and house prices...

Top buy to let hotspots revealed

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14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

There are 129 locations where rent prices have climbed while house prices stagnated or declined, creating exceptional property investment opportunities,...

Renters’ confidence plummets as energy costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Renters’ confidence drops as many struggle to afford their energy bills, according to a new study. A survey by NatWest...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax hike rumours fuel anxiety in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Rumours of a capital gains tax hike could take a toll on landlords and tenants. In an interview on Bloomberg...

1.5 Million Homes in 5 Years: Our Manifesto to Solve the Housing Crisis

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts unveil their bold manifesto to build 1.5 million...

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UK house prices stabilise amidst interest rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average house price in England and Wales dipped slightly in July to £360,630, marking a modest 0.1% fall, the...

Landlords, You Can’t Sell Up! New Rules on Evicting Tenants Within 2 Years

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

7th August 2024, 2 years ago | 32

In this crucial episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts discuss the latest legislative changes affecting landlords:...

UK house prices rise despite market challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

House prices in the UK rose by 0.8% in July, halting a three-month plateau, Halifax reveals. The average property value...

Tenants are searching further afield for a home amid rental shortage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The UK’s rental market remains intensely competitive, with tenants facing a perfect storm of surging demand, dwindling supply and escalating...