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Sadiq Khan seeks rent control powers over London landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Sadiq Khan is pushing the Labour government to give him the power to impose rent controls in the capital. The...

Industry leaders warn Scottish Housing Bill could have severe consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new lobbying group of industry leaders has warned that the Scottish Housing Bill will create uncertainty and hamper investment....

Housing associations under fire for failing to address window repairs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Britain’s largest housing association has been slammed by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to fix a faulty window for four...

Will Higher CGT Rates Crush Property Investment?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya dives into the potential consequences of equalizing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) with income tax and...

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UK rents surge and house prices rise – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average private rent in the UK surged by 8.6% in the 12 months to July 2024 and house prices...

Rent arrears soar leaving landlords struggling with shortfalls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Rent arrears have surged by a staggering 30% year-on-year, according to new data Deposit alternative provider Reposit reveals the average...

What should I do if my property is reclassified to a domestic property?

Author: Readers Question

15th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I have a property with eight flats, including the one I live in. I used to do holiday lettings,...

Renters’ confidence plummets as energy costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Renters’ confidence drops as many struggle to afford their energy bills, according to a new study. A survey by NatWest...

Council faces criticism over serious housing failures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Brighton and Hove Council has been blasted for “serious failures” by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). According to an...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax hike rumours fuel anxiety in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Rumours of a capital gains tax hike could take a toll on landlords and tenants. In an interview on Bloomberg...

How many laws do landlords have to comply with?

Author: Tessa Shepperson

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

We all know that landlords have to comply with a lot of legislation but how much legislation is that? You...

Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill ‘Needs to reflect reality’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading property firm has accused the Scottish Government of setting ‘unachievable’ targets for decarbonising homes and buildings. DJ Alexander,...

Protecting Tenants’ Deposits: Navigating Legal Requirements and Unfair Damage Claims

Author: Julie Ford

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It has been a legal requirement since April 2007 for landlords to protect a tenants security deposit in one of...

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property for a pregnant tenant?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a pregnant tenant who has raised a question of how do we ensure that the carbon monoxide...

Neighbour Complaints During A Permitted Development Project: Do Their Opinions Matter?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 3

In this informative video, Ranjan Bhattacharya tackles a common concern for developers and homeowners: neighbour complaints during permitted development. Do...

Scottish housing bill faces criticism as rent control warnings ignored

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is “disappointed” over a lack of changes to the Scottish Housing Bill. Propertymark has criticised the Scottish...

Landlord confidence plummets amid fears over Labour’s housing policies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Confidence in the rental market dips as landlords fear Labour’s housing policies. According to a poll by SpareRoom, 79% of...

RTB denied for spurious reasons?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Hi, almost a year after my sheltered building was decommissioned (by a council cabinet decision), I applied to buy my...