Property Market News

Tenants’ Right to Buy at a Discount: Is It Fair to Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts examine the contentious proposal of tenants’ right to...

Council ‘mothballs’ its housing company despite £600,000 investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Another council has ‘mothballed’ its housing company, despite investing £600,000 of public money, according to Private Eye. Central Bedfordshire council...

Property taxes in Scotland reach record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Property taxes in Scotland have soared to a new record high, raking in almost £640 million for the Scottish Government...

Zoopla warns of overpricing impact on house sales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of recovery as house prices rise slowly following a period of volatility, Zoopla...

ARLA Propertymark president offers tips for women in property and urges government to listen to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

From humble beginnings in a small letting agency in Cardiff Bay to ARLA Propertymark President. Angharad Trueman’s property journey has...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

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...