Property News Archives - Page 12 of 92

Blue house with a red "Just Sold" stamp representing rising UK property sales.

Buyer demand soars across UK cities as stamp duty changes loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Buyer demand continues to rise across UK cities, as stamp duty thresholds are set to end next year. According to...

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Supply and demand levels fall after post-pandemic surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The imbalance of supply and demand is returning to normal after five years of soaring levels. According to SpareRoom, supply...

Bradford named least accessible rental market

Revealed: The UK city with the most challenging rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Bradford has been named the nation’s least accessible rental market in a new report. According to tenant app Tlyfe, only...

Landlords, Fed Up with the Labour Government? Sell your Portfolio NOW

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

7th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The never-ending onslaught of landlords, including the abolition of Section 21, tough EPC rules, and changes to stamp duty, have...

Aerial view of suburban housing estate with Scottish flag showing 28,000 empty homes crisis.

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...

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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%....

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Renters staying longer in homes despite insecurity concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Despite the Labour government’s view that tenants face insecurity due to no-fault evictions, the English Housing survey reveals that renters...

Construction inspector assessing cladding on a high-rise residential building

Government sets targets to fix unsafe cladding by 2029

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The government have announced “tough targets” to fix all unsafe buildings with cladding by 2029. The government says its Remediation...

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....

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Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of...

Young couple unpacking boxes in new home with stamp duty deadline reminder

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...

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

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd December 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 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...

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Landlords warned over risks of new Airbnb sub-letting scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years ago | 21

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