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Council apologises to tenants after receiving lowest rating from housing regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

A London council has issued an apology to its tenants after receiving the lowest possible rating from the Regulator of...

London councils face £4 million cost for temporary accommodation amid homelessness crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

London councils are spending £4 million EVERY DAY on housing people in temporary accommodation. A report by the London Councils...

How to Fund All of Your Property Deals

Author: Simon Zutshi

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

At some point in your property investing journey, no matter how much money you start with, you’re bound to run...

Eviction is not the only option for landlords facing rising financial pressures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Landlords are increasingly worried about rising financial pressures as mortgage costs continue to skyrocket. Many face the dilemma of long-term...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...