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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Labour’s tax hike rumours driving landlords to sell

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rumours of a capital gains tax hike, the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill and the abolition of Section 21 are sending...

Homeless people stuck in limbo as affordable rents remain out of reach

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

People stuck in homeless accommodation are left in limbo as finding affordable private rental homes feels impossible, warns charity. A...

How a Trump Victory in the US Could Boost UK Property Investors!

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Are you a UK property investor or business owner? If so, you might think the US presidential election has nothing...

Landlords face £24 billion bill to retrofit properties to EPC C

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Reaching EPC C targets could cost landlords a staggering £24 billion, according to new research. A report by software platform...

Identifying Property Investment Hot Spots: Key Indicators to Watch For

Author: [email protected]

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Being able to identify a potential hot spot can be the difference between achieving minimal and maximum capital appreciation when...

Record number of rental homes hit the market amid upcoming Labour budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

A record number of rental homes are hitting the market as landlords worry about possible tax hikes from Chancellor Rachel...

Landlords on edge as demand outstrips supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new Labour government has made landlords nervous about what lies ahead as demand continues to outpace supply. The latest...