Property News Archives - Page 13 of 92

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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 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 2024 finalists announced at the prestigious industry event.

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...

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

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...

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, 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...

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, 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...

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, 2 years ago | 64

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

Energy efficiency rating and housing investment concept with magnifying glass and chart

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...

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

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....

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, 2 years 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, 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)...

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...