Property News Archives - Page 13 of 91

Experts discuss legal liabilities when rent-to-rent property deals fail.

Who Is Liable If Rent To Rent Goes Wrong?

12th November 2024, 1 year ago | 3

Unlock the latest insights into the property investment world with our video on the landmark court ruling clarifying rent-to-rent liabilities....

Rising UK housing costs with increased rent and mortgage spending.

Rent and mortgage spending reaches record highs amid growing confidence in the housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Spending on rent and mortgages has hit its highest levels this year, according to Barclays Property Insights report. The report...

Welsh flag with house and “Council Tax” text symbolizing reforms for HMO council tax in Wales

Propertymark supports Welsh government’s proposal to simplify council tax for HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

An industry body has welcomed the Welsh government’s proposal to reform the “unfair” way HMOs (Houses in Multiple in Occupation)...

Hourglass beside a calendar symbolising urgency to sell before Stamp Duty deadline

Landlords rush to sell before Christmas ahead of the Stamp Duty Land Tax increase

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It seems it’s one step forward, two steps back for landlords with the recent Budget introducing significant changes to Stamp...

Keir Starmer at a Labour campaign event with supporters holding red signs and Union Jack flags

Prime Minister and Chancellor cash in while claiming to support renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Prime Minister is raking in thousands as a landlord, despite avoiding commenting on whether landlords are considered ‘working people.’...

Donald Trump victory discussed by property experts on its impact on the UK housing market

What Impact Donald Trump Could Have On The UK Property Market?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Donald Trump has won the US election. What impact will his policies have on the UK property market? In this...

Housing Minister stands beside house key in door discussing Renters’ Rights Bill and landlord sector stability

Housing Minister dismisses landlord exodus amid concerns of shift to holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

The Renters’ Rights Bill will push landlords out of the sector and into short-term holiday lets, warn MPs. During a...

Chain-free homes surge as landlords rush to beat tax increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One week after the Budget, landlords and second homeowners are selling up, bracing for higher taxes and council tax premiums....

Traveller with suitcase overlooking Tower Bridge and London skyline at sunset

Record numbers of Londoners leaving capital as housing costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Londoners are increasingly choosing to leave the capital amid post-election uncertainty and high house prices. Data from Compare My Move...

Green house among red houses symbolizing social housing complaints spike reported by Housing Ombudsman.

Housing Ombudsman reports spike in social housing complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has slammed social housing providers for failing to meet legal requirements and safety hazards. In a new...

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in the new Conservative cabinet.

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in Conservative cabinet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Former estate agent Kevin Hollinrake has been appointed as the new Shadow Housing Secretary. Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader...

Contrast between traditional terraced houses and a large modern social housing block in an English city

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator...

Teddy bear and building blocks in a child’s bedroom highlighting Scotland’s housing and child poverty crisis

Ending child poverty relies on solving Scotland’s housing crisis, warns charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Ending child poverty in Scotland can only happen by tackling the housing emergency, says Shelter Scotland. A report by Shelter...

Businessman facing declining house prices as market trends downward

London sees steep house price drop as property market shows mixed results

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

House prices in London take a dramatic dip as the property market continues to struggle. According to research by Moverly,...

Row of houses made from £50 notes symbolising UK property market value and investment

No change to CGT, but four landlords say: we’re out!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s been tense week this week as landlords waited patiently for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. As the countdown began to...

Chancellor announces funding plan to improve home energy efficiency and insulation standards.

Chancellor unveils £3.4 Billion plan to boost energy efficiency in homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Chancellor has announced that a staggering £3.4 billion will be spent over the next three years on heat decarbonisation...

Chancellor announces Budget funding to tackle rising homelessness in London.

Councils and charities back Budget boost amid homelessness rise in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Councils and homeless charities welcome the Chancellor’s Budget boost to address homelessness, as new figures reveal that homelessness has risen...

Construction site of new homes highlighting Labour’s social housing plans

Labour must build ten times more social homes to meet housing targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Labour government can only meet its housing targets by building ten times more social homes each year by 2027/28,...