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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...

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...

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....

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...

Council prepares for overdue social housing survey despite harsh penalties for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Despite punishing landlords with hefty fines for selective licensing rules and failing to inspect private rented sector properties, one council...

Landlords on edge ahead of October budget despite positive market trends

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Bank of England base rate cut offers a summer boost to the housing market. According to the latest Rightmove House...

How a SSAS pension can transform your financial future

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Standard pensions often bring to mind confusing jargon and offer little to no control but imagine a pension that changes...

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,...