Property News Archives - Page 18 of 92

Eviction notice concept with house icon over money and calendar background.

No fault evictions? You are having a laugh!

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 37

I just finished my second no fault eviction in 20 years. It came after three attempts of evicting the same...

Campaign demands one million social homes as people struggle with damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Crisis and Lloyds Bank are calling for one million social homes over the next decade to end homelessness. The charity...

EPC rating chart and buy-to-let mortgage concept promoting Fleet Mortgages’ newly reduced EPC A–C product rates

Fleet Mortgages cuts rates and relaunches EPC A-C products for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A buy-to-let lender has slashed rates and relaunched products for landlords buying or refinancing properties with an EPC rating of...

Rising housing market illustrated with sold sign, Savills branding and upward trend graphic in a neighbourhood scene

Housing market rebounds with £88bn surge as first-time buyers lead the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The UK housing market has bounced back, with £88.3bn spent on property purchases in the second quarter of 2024, according...

Landlord sitting at a construction site reflecting on challenges in today’s property market

‘I’m Selling 35 Homes’: Landlords Struggling, but Public Says ‘Good Riddance’

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s a tough time for landlords, with new legislations, CGT tax rises, incorporation challenges, EPC requirements, The Renters Rights Bill...

Model house with a “For Sale” sign and keys against the Scottish flag, illustrating landlord sell-offs under new housing legislation

Scottish legislation drives landlords to sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Legislation in Scotland’s private rented sector has led to more landlords selling their properties and has done little to improve...

UK virtual property exhibition promo banner for September 21st 2024 featuring eight industry experts

The virtual property exhibition is back!

Author: Simon Zutshi

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

This final quarter of 2024, is probably going to be one of the best buying opportunities of the decade, and...

Council leader speaking on housing reform in front of stained-glass backdrop

Council calls for ban on no-fault evictions amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 25

A council warns more people could be pushed into temporary accommodation without urgent action from the government. Colchester City Council...

Students relaxing and studying in a shared rental home, highlighting concerns around rent insurance and rising student rents.

Renters’ Rights Bill could drive up student rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Student landlords face chaos under Labour as many could be forced to take out rental insurance to cover the cost...

Sold home beside rising market trend graphic illustrating post-Budget property activity

October budget could boost property market – GetAgent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Autumn budget could bring a boost to the property market, according to one estate agent. According to estate agent...

Dollhouse exhibit illustrating cramped and unsafe conditions faced by children in temporary accommodation

IKEA and Shelter unveil Dollhouse highlighting realities of temporary accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

IKEA and Shelter have teamed up to reveal a children’s dollhouse designed to illustrate the realities faced by children living...

Racing cars illustrating rent prices accelerating faster than wage growth

Generation Rent blames landlords for soaring rent prices outpacing wages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 43

Generation Rent claims “landlords are snatching away more of renters wages” as rent prices continue to outpace wages. According to...

Smiling man standing in a bright hallway related to rising rental market demand

Rents skyrocket outside London as demand shifts to affordable regions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rents outside of London are skyrocketing as demand soars in regions that have traditionally been more affordable, says agency. The...

St Albans skyline with property market graphics highlighting rising rental costs

Rental price divide laid bare as costs surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

As university students prepare to start the next academic year, some students will have to spend a record amount on...

Handshake over property sale documents with keys as a local authority finalises the purchase of a tenanted home

Local Authorities Buying Tenanted Rental Properties from Private Landlords: A Growing Trend in the UK

Author: Mark Alexander

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 19

As more private landlords decide to exit the rental market, local authorities across the UK are stepping in with initiatives...

Property expert discussing landlord exodus myth and fire safety risks in rental properties

Property expert reveals the truth behind landlord exodus and top tips for preventing e-bike fires

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Is the supposed landlord exodus just a myth? In an exclusive interview with Property118, property expert Julie Ford says the...

Damp and mould on interior wall with warning sign highlighting housing hazard

Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents. A survey by the Property Ombudsman...

Hand completing a property inventory checklist on a clipboard to support accurate rental inspections

Landlords urged to prioritise inventories to avoid costly disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to carry out property inspections to avoid problems with damage or deposit disputes....