Property News Archives - Page 12 of 91

Hand reaching out underwater holding a sign labeled Family Business, symbolizing struggling landlords

The Death of the Family Landlord: Why Small-Time Landlords Are Disappearing—and What It Means for Tenants

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 13

For decades, small, family-run landlords were the backbone of the UK’s rental market. These landlords—whether they owned one property or...

Property experts discuss buy-to-let portfolio management strategies

Prune Your Portfolio: What to Sell and Keep

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Unlock the secrets of successful property investment with our latest episode: “Prune Your Portfolio: What to Sell and Keep.” Dive...

Keys and houses with clock showing it’s time to sell property company.

Demand for Property Investment Companies is Booming – How Landlords Can Benefit

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

30th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

If you’ve decided you’ve had enough of being a landlord, now’s the time to pay attention to an incredible trend:...

Rising UK house prices linked to stamp duty increase in 2025, Zoopla data shows

House prices to rise ahead of stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

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

Handing over keys symbolising Airbnb sub-letting scheme for rental properties.

Landlords warned over risks of new Airbnb sub-letting scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 1 year ago | 3

An estate agent is warning landlords of a new Airbnb scheme that allows tenants to sub-let their rental properties. Knight...

Wooden figure with sad face symbolising struggling landlords in the UK housing market.

Landlords feel unfairly treated as industry body warns of housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2024, 1 year ago | 8

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

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Generation Rent says rent hikes to market levels aren’t justified

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2024, 1 year ago | 21

Generation Rent claims that “landlords raising rent to market levels is not a valid reason for a rent hike”, despite...

Miniature house in shopping cart symbolising Right-to-Buy housing reforms proposal

Angela Rayner proposes stricter Right-to-Buy reforms despite personal profit from the scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 7

Angela Rayner has proposed tougher new rules for the Right-to-Buy scheme, despite having profited from it herself. The Deputy Prime...

EPC upgrade graphic showing energy efficiency ratings with 2030 deadline focus.

Landlords face potential £20bn bill to meet EPC C standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 12

Landlords in England could face a £20bn bill to upgrade their properties to meet EPC C standards by 2030. Although,...

Older couple viewing rental apartment with “For Rent” sign, reflecting retirement housing challenges

Renters expect to rent in retirement amid rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Nearly 40% of renters believe they will still be renting in retirement, according to new data. The study by the...

Chris Daniel discusses Section 21 delay and its impact on social housing versus private landlords.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 1 year ago | 16

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

Worker spraying foam insulation in attic with red prohibition symbol

Homes left unmortgageable due to spray foam insulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

Spray foam insulation has made many houses unsellable and unmortgageable, despite a government eco scheme encouraging homeowners and private landlords...

Property Investors Awards 2024 finalists announced at the prestigious industry event.

Property Investors Awards Finalists for 2024 revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

The Property Investors Awards has unveiled the highly anticipated finalists for 2024. This year’s entries showcased an “exceptional array of...

Experts discuss 2025 UK budget’s hidden property investment opportunities.

Budget Reveals Hidden Property Gains

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

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

Hands holding colorful miniature houses symbolizing property sales and investment opportunities.

Why My Pool of 30,000 Investors Are Looking for Blocks of Six or More Properties – and How You Could Benefit

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

17th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

I’ve been working with landlords for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve noticed recently, it’s this: demand for blocks of...

Black mould spreading on damp wall and skirting board in a Nottingham home.

Council households stuck in damp and mould backlog as one landlord calls out double standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

Despite Nottingham City Council spending £1.2 million to address damp and mould issues in its properties, council tenants are still...

Model house with rising bar graph and landlord representing impact of Section 24 on rent prices

Section 24 is the reason for rocketing rents – not landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 64

Tenant group Acorn claims that rent caps are the solution to curb rising rents. The group also believes “landlords have...

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Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 1 year ago | 13

Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation...