Property Market News

Landlords are buying more PRS homes than they sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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...

Landlords using OpenRent to lose Rightmove access

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Landlords using OpenRent to find tenants will lose Rightmove access, it has been announced today (6 August). Rightmove says it...

Landlords fear Labour government as demand outstrips supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Supply and demand are still out of balance as landlords worry about what a Labour government might do. Propertymark’s Housing...

House prices set to rise in Edinburgh due to unique growth factors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A letting agency predicts Edinburgh’s house prices will rise due to the city’s unique circumstances. Scotland’s largest letting agency DJ...

Bank of England cuts interest rates – the property industry reacts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In good news, the Bank of England has cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5% for the first time in...

Bank of England finally cuts interest rates in closest vote for a long time

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The Bank of England has announced a major cut in interest rates for the first time in four years. The...