Property News Archives - Page 16 of 92

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...

Nigel Farage criticises Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC C targets as harmful to landlords

Nigel Farage slams Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Nigel Farage has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill as a “huge mistake” and says Ed Miliband’s EPC C rules will...

How To De-Risk Deals And Secure Your Property Investment Future

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Unlock the secrets to successful property investment with our latest episode on how to de-risk property deals. Gain expert insights...

Housing Minister speaking on leasehold and commonhold reforms

Matthew Pennycook promises Renters’ Rights Bill will end rental discrimination and bidding wars

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook is warning that landlords will not be able to get around the Renters’ Rights Bill, and...

Progress of the Renters Reform Bill through Parliament, shown against the Houses of Parliament backdrop

Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament with Angela Rayner promising to reform the rental sector....

Tenant demand skyrockets as house prices rise after decline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand continues to soar as house prices rise for the first time in two years, according to the latest...

Hands holding paper house labeled “Not For Sale” beside a “To Let” sign, symbolizing landlords retaining rental properties.

Lomond: Renters’ Rights Bill not driving mass landlord exodus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Renters’ Rights Bill IS NOT causing a mass landlord exodus, claims network of lettings and sales agents. According to...

Portrait of a senior politician discussing concerns over Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill in relation to landlords’ rights

Labour slammed for treating all landlords as ‘exploiters’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The Renters’ Rights Bill will “wreck the rental market and drive up rents” warns Kemi Badenoch. In a letter to...