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Homes left unmortgageable due to spray foam insulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years 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 Finalists for 2024 revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

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

Budget Reveals Hidden Property Gains

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

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, 2 years 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...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

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

Section 24 is the reason for rocketing rents – not landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 64

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

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

Who Is Liable If Rent To Rent Goes Wrong?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

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

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...

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.’...

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 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....

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...

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 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...