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Labour’s plan to curb bidding wars under fire for loophole

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Labour’s plan to make bidding wars illegal contains a loophole, warns critics. The Labour party has clarified it will stop...

Understanding and Reforming the Rate Paid by the Bank of England to Commercial Banks

Author: Adam Lawrence

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 5

The Bank of England’s monetary policies, specifically Quantitative Easing (QE) and Quantitative Tightening (QT), have profound implications for the UK...

Landbay claim landlords remain optimistic despite political uncertainty?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Fewer landlords feel negative about the buy-to-let market, according to a new study. The research by Landbay reveals that 27%...

How Will the General Election Affect UK House Prices?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this episode of Property Answers, we explore the potential impact of the upcoming general election on UK house prices....

Is Leasehold and Freehold Reform Any Good For Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Answers, we examine the impact of recent Leasehold and Freehold reforms on landlords. Join us...

Shocking truth reveals councils’ powers over landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Dawn-style raids, more powers than the police and issuing £105,000 fines —councils wield considerable authority in regulating landlords. Phil Turtle,...

SNP blasts Westminster for Scotland’s housing emergency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The SNP blames Brexit and Westminster underinvestment for Scotland’s housing crisis.    In the SNP’s manifesto dubbed ‘A Future Made...

Will a New Government End Permitted Development?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

13th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this episode of Property Answers, we dive into the critical question: “Will a New Government Be the End of...

Green Party manifesto vows to end no-fault evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2024, 2 years ago | 12

The Green Party claims “renters are having their lives turned upside down by the whim of their landlords”. The Green...

Conservative manifesto sparks controversy over housing reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 12

The Conservatives promise to “deliver fairness in the rental market” by abolishing Section 21 and passing the Renters (Reform) Bill....

Is my victorian warehouse unmortgageable without a lift?

Author: Readers Question

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have a converted Victorian warehouse in London which is six storeys high. The top flats are duplexes entered...

EPC Ratings Replaced by ‘Home Energy Model’ – Impact on Property Investors

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Welcome to Property Breaking News, where we bring you the latest developments in the property world as they unfold. In...

Scottish government faces rent control backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Scottish government’s own economic agency has warned that rent controls will only make the housing crisis worse. South of...

Is Reform UK the Best Party for Property Investors and Buy To let Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

10th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Does Reform UK have the best policies for property investors, developers and buy to let landlords? In this Election Special,...

How to make more money from property than you currently make

Author: Simon Zutshi

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

I believe that given what is happening right now in the UK, this is a perfect time to step up...

Labour vs. Conservatives – Best Party for Property Investors?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Welcome to Property Answers, the series where we address your burning property questions! In this Election Special, Ranjan Bhattacharya, John...

Generation Rent hits out at Labour’s ‘Freedom to Buy’ initiative

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Generation Rent has criticised Labour’s newly announced ‘Freedom to Buy’ initiative which aims to help more than 80,000 young adults...

Cladding scandal victims launch website and legal action

Author: Readers Question

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hello, Over the last few years I have been hit with this awful cladding issue and repossession by my lender...