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John Lewis gets green light for its BTR scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

John Lewis Partnership has secured planning permission to transform its Bromley Waitrose site into a new community of 353 rental...

Understanding Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Repairing Obligations

Author: Julie Ford

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of English property law, providing essential guidelines for the maintenance and...

Propertymark pushes for letting agents’ inclusion in Good Landlord Charter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body wants letting agents to be included in Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter. The charter aims to “empower...

Ed Miliband: Landlords must meet EPC C targets by 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 61

Landlords could face bans on renting out their property if they do not meet EPC C targets by 2030, claims...

Post-Election Property Price Predictions: What to Expect in the Market

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this insightful episode, Ranjan Bhattacharya analyses the potential impact of the recent election on property prices. How will the...

Social and council landlords urged to improve complaint handling

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman has revealed a worrying rise in the number of social and council landlords failing to follow proper...

House prices show improvement amid interest rates cut

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market shows promising signs of improvement, according to new data. The Acadata House Price Index for June reveals...

London renters work over two months just to pay rent says Think Tank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A think tank claims renters are working harder than ever to pay landlords. According to the Adam Smith Institute (ASI),...

Strong growth in Scottish property market despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish house prices have hit another record high for the third consecutive month, averaging £225,636. According to the latest house...

Propertymark backs Welsh Government’s housing plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Propertymark has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to improving housing in Wales. Tim Thomas, the organisation’s policy and campaigns officer,...

£20bn boost for Build to Rent market as investors shift focus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s Build to Rent (BtR) sector is set for a £20bn cash injection over the next decade, according to...

Transform Your Investment Strategy with Lendlord’s New Deal Analyser

Author: Aviram Shahar

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Investors, rejoice! Lendlord has unveiled its latest tool to revolutionize your property investment experience—the enhanced and new Deal Analyser. Designed...

Council housing crisis looms as authorities call for action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

England’s largest council house landlords are raising the alarm about the future of council housing because of a financial crisis...

Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish government needs to mirror Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent proposal to build 1.5million homes in the next five years,...

London rents down despite 14-year spike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Average rents across London have skyrocketed over the last 14 years, according to a new report. Flat-share website SpareRoom reveals...

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UK house prices dip as sellers target summer buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in the UK saw a small dip in July as sellers adjusted their strategies for the summer market,...

Cut your losses says landlord: Why this month’s mortgage rates are causing landlords to sell

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

If you were looking for a sign on whether or not to downsize or expand your property portfolio, this weeks’...

Section 21 ban could overwhelm courts – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

An industry body is warning the government that banning Section 21 could overwhelm the court system. According to Propertymark, the...