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NRLA chief executive addressing MPs on enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Ben Beadle supports abolition of Section 21 but calls for urgent court reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 95

Ben Beadle claims that the NRLA does NOT oppose the abolition of Section 21, but the court system urgently needs...

Labour debate on councils abandoning social housing projects

Labour Councils Giving Up Social Housing

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Dive deep into the latest property news as Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts unravel why councils are stepping away from...

Estate agent standing beside a Rightmove “For Sale” sign outside a home.

Housing market remains strong as buyers wait for October budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market remains strong, with the number of available homes reaching a decade high, but autumn activity has slowed...

Rising buy-to-let incorporations shown through upward housing graph with Hamptons branding.

Buy-to-Let Incorporation on the Rise: Hamptons Research & Why It’s Not Tax Avoidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

New research from Hamptons has revealed a significant increase in the number of landlords incorporating their buy-to-let businesses. In September...

Landlord inspecting mold damage on kitchen wall after tenant negligence

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

Row of houses with one highlighted for rent, symbolising UK housing market demand.

Government urged to treat landlords as equals to housebuilders amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The government must treat landlords the same as housebuilders due to their vital role in the housing market, says new...

Bold “Take Action Now” message revealed through torn black paper, urging landlords to act quickly.

Escape Government attacks and Red Tape: Landlords must act now!

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

This week the Telegraph hit the nail on the head when they reported that Landlord profits had collapsed in the...

Chancellor rules out capital gains tax rise on buy-to-let properties, symbolized by scales and money.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves rules out CGT hike for buy-to-let properties in Budget?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Chancellor Rachel Reeves WILL NOT change the rate of capital gains tax on the sale of buy-to-let properties in the...

Politicians depicted with communist imagery amid warnings of potential UK tax hikes

Tax Hike ALERT: October Budget Insights

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Avoid these property tax traps in the October budget and safeguard your investments! As tax hikes loom, it’s crucial for...

Landlords sell more homes to owner-occupiers as investor interest declines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Most homes sold by landlords are now being purchased by owner-occupiers instead of other investors. According to research by Hamptons,...

Rent and mortgage costs surge as landlords brace for potential tax hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent and mortgage costs have surged after hitting a 17-month low, according to a new report. Barclays Property Insight report...

Concerned mother and child at home highlighting housing insecurity and renters’ rights issues

Britain’s largest trade union demands rent controls and more eviction protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Britain’s largest trade union argues the “Renters’ Rights Bill must go further in addressing affordability”. UNISON is calling on the...

Row of colorful houses with a “To Let” sign highlighting rental property demand

Buy to let sell off as rental properties flood the market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

The number of buy to let properties on the market has rocketed over the last year, according to new data....

Energy efficiency rating chart shaped like a house with 2030 target for EPC C goal.

Will new statutory EPC C targets force tenants to leave their homes?

Author: Readers Question

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 18

If landlords don’t have an EPC rating of C or above by 2030 then will tenants be legally required to...

Wooden house models with red prohibition symbol representing rent control concerns in Scotland

Scottish Property Federation warns rent controls could harm housing supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body warns Scotland faces “a lack of supply” if rent controls are not implemented properly. Speaking at...

Green sticky note highlighting Stamp Duty Land Tax reforms linked to EPC upgrade costs for landlords.

Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC costs for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations. In a...

39% capital gains tax concept with calculator, upward arrow, and businesswoman on blue background

Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes capital gains tax hike to 39%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax to a whopping 39%, according to The Guardian. The newspaper reports the...

NRLA calls for urgent action on housing regulations after years of delay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The NRLA is urging the government to introduce the UK’s housing, health and safety rating system (HHSRS) after years of...