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How to challenge unreasonable leasehold charges?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi there, bit of a steer if I may on my leasehold flat. Out of the blue our Freeholder appointed...

Letting agents urged to lobby new MPs after the election

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Letting agents are being urged to lobby new MPs to help shape future housing policy – irrespective of which party...

Bank of England stress test reveals massive financial vulnerabilities

Author: Adam Lawrence

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

This week I also analyse key reports from the Bank of England and Zoopla. Bank of England Stress Test: Supply...

General election split as landlords remain undecided and tenants lean towards Labour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

With just a day to go until the general election, landlords are still undecided on who to vote for. A...

If landlords were taxi drivers?

Author: Readers Question

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 38

Imagine this, some time ago, you decided to try to improve your life and to make things better for you...

Landlords Respond to Nespresso’s Anti-Landlord Ad Campaign

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 4

In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts delve into the brewing controversy between landlords and...

More properties listed than at any time in the past eight years

Author: Adam Lawrence

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Welcome to the Macro Overview for week ending 30th June: As always I dive into the current state of the...

Why Buyer Demand is increasing for Property Companies

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

With new and more efficient ways of making property financially make sense, it comes as no surprise that buyer interest...

Labour’s housing pledge faces a reality check

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It will be impossible for Labour to build 1.5 million homes over the next Parliament, according to new data. Research...

Keir Starmer: Not all landlords are evil

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 55

In a heated interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, Keir Starmer declared, “not all landlords are evil,” but slammed some...

NRLA blasts politicians for ignoring housing benefit crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The NRLA has slammed political parties’ failure to address housing benefit rates. More than 1.5 million households rely on Local...

Does it still make sense to be a landlord or should we be looking to exit?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s time to cut to the chase. We’ve all been thinking it: is property becoming more hassle than it’s worth?...

Could Section 24 be abolished?

Author: Simon Zutshi

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 8

On Thursday we get to vote in the General Election to decide which political party will lead the country for...

Revolving door of housing ministers needs to stop warns property expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Housing Ministers need to stay for the long haul to tackle the housing crisis, insists a property expert. Jonathan Rolande,...

Majority of homes can achieve EPC targets without breaking the bank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Mortgaged properties with low energy efficiency ratings can achieve EPC C targets easily, according to new data. Technology company Kamma...

Dramatic rise in rent arrears amid cost-of-living crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Demand for rent arrears advice has dramatically increased in Scotland, according to new research. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) reveals a...

House prices set to rise by the end of 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices remain flat in May but look set to be 1.5% higher by the end of 2024, Zoopla reports....

Commercial vs Residential Buy-to-Let – Which is Better?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

27th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this episode, join Ranjan Bhattacharya and John Howard as they tackle the ultimate question for investors: Commercial vs Residential...