Property News Archives - Page 19 of 91

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10 Properties New Investors Should Avoid to Ensure a Safe Start in Property Investment

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

As a new or inexperienced investor, it’s crucial to avoid certain types of properties that may seem appealing at first...

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Property market sees increased activity – Rightmove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The traditionally busier autumn property market appears to have started early, Rightmove reveals. The property platform says that many buyers...

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Renters hit hardest as landlords sell up ahead of potential capital gains tax hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Renters are paying the price as demand becomes scarce and costs rise, says Hargreaves Lansdown. The firm reveals that many...

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Landlord Exodus: Tough New Rules spark mass Sell-Off

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A mass sell-off is currently underway in the landlord sector, and it only looks set to increase. EPC requirements, The...

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How to profit whilst everyone else is sitting back and waiting

Author: Simon Zutshi

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

There is massive uncertainty about what the new Labour government might do in the private rental sector, and so many...

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What makes the perfect property deal?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Unlock the secrets to executing the perfect property deal with expert insights from seasoned investors! In today’s episode of “Property...

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Ants and Mould: A Landlord’s Nightmare or Tenant’s Responsibility?

Author: Mark Alexander

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

So, Sir Keir Starmer has had some stern words for Labour MP Jas Athwal over complaints of ant infestations and...

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Landlord organisation proposes Tenant-Landlord Partnership Bill to tackle rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A landlord organisation is urging the Labour government to avoid taking “a piecemeal view of housing” and address the rental...

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Live-Work Spaces: A New Frontier for Short-Term Letting in the Gig Economy

Author: Mark Alexander

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

One minute, tenants are obsessed with open-plan kitchens; the next, they’re crying out for energy-efficient windows. But here’s the latest...

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Ben Beadle claims Renters’ Rights Bill’s Section 21 Ban is “not a big change”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 56

Ben Beadle claims removing Section 21 will not be “a significant change for landlords.” In an interview with BBC Radio...

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Property sector reacts to Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The unveiling of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill has led to a strong reaction from the property sector. The Bill...

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Renters’ Rights Bill set to be introduced with immediate Section 21 ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced to Parliament today with Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions set to be banned...

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Scottish house prices rise by £5,368 in a year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish housing market is showing resilience with average house prices rising by £5,368 over the past year, research reveals....

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Is an EPC required for every new tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, grateful for advice please as there seems to be some conflicting information out there. I understand an EPC and...

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How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 15

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the...

Daily Telegraph wants to speak to landlords about plans for their portfolios following the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Are you a landlord who’s worried about the Renters Rights Bill? Then, Ruby Hinchliffe, money reporter for The Telegraph would...

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Council crackdown on derelict homes includes targeting landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Landlords are at the forefront of one council’s bid to ramp up pressure on the owners of more than 2,000...

Are residential tenants liable to pay SDLT?

Author: Julie Ford

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Since December 2003 under the Finance Act, residential tenancies have the potential to be liable for Stamp Duty Land Tax...