Property News Archives - Page 21 of 91

Ealing Council’s Private Sector Leasing Scheme: A Disaster for Landlords – Ealing Council respond

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts expose the failures of Ealing Council’s Private Sector...

Multiple estate agent boards showing properties for sale, sold, and to let in a UK street.

Dramatic rise in London landlords selling up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The number of properties for sale in London that were previously rented has surged, according to research from TwentyCi. The...

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Lack of Welsh housing data sparks NRLA campaign for annual housing survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The NRLA is calling for a regular Welsh housing survey to help future housing policy decisions. The NRLA says there...

Matt Hutchinson discussing the government’s second homes policy and housing shortage

Renters struggle with renting budgets as costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Renters are having to find an extra £312 per year to cover the cost of rent that exceeds their budget,...

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Holiday let landlords face tax crunch

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The clock is ticking for furnished holiday let landlords as government plans to abolish the favourable tax regime from April...

Council sparks confusion by processing selective licences after scheme end date

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A local authority continued to process selective licence applications despite the scheme ending months before. London Property Licensing flagged an...

Renters pay higher prices for furnished apartments yet most dislike the furniture

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Renters are paying 20% more per month on average for a furnished apartment compared to an unfurnished one, according to...

ARLA Propertymark president offers tips for women in property and urges government to listen to landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

From humble beginnings in a small letting agency in Cardiff Bay to ARLA Propertymark President. Angharad Trueman’s property journey has...

Labour’s ‘Freedom to Buy’ mortgage scheme faces criticism

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Doubt is being cast on Labour’s proposed ‘Freedom to Buy’ mortgage guarantee scheme after an analysis of Financial Conduct Authority...

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EPC targets could face delays without flexible approach warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

More than 340,000 homes must be upgraded every year to hit 2030 EPC C targets. However, Propertymark says at the...

Warning signs highlighting tenancy fraud risks for landlords

Surge in property alert service highlights fraud concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Homeowners and property investors are being warned to stay vigilant against property fraud. A report by Thirdfort reveals a 26%...

Generation Z landlords on the rise as property investment gains popularity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

More than 3,000 buy-to-let landlords in the UK are now under the age of 21, according to a new study....

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Scotland’s housing market outpaces England and Wales despite June dip

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite a drop in house prices in June, Scotland’s housing market is recovering more quickly than those in England and...

Is it time for landlords to take action?

Author: Readers Question

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 26

The last so-called Conservative government enacted some terrible policies on the PRS. After our initial shock, many of us flexed...

Revealed: The top cities for property investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Yorkshire cities are leading the way in property investment returns, outpacing traditional hotspots like London. According to the investment platform...