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Council keeps housing waiting list open amidst housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

One of England’s largest councils announces it will not close its social housing waiting list. Birmingham City Council considered the...

Landlords prioritise energy efficiency despite government policy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Landlords are now prioritising energy efficiency when purchasing a new investment property, according to new research. Data from The Mortgage...

Rental market under strain as demand outpaces supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

A new report reveals demand consistently outstripping supply in the rental market, leading many landlords to sell as their mortgage...

Housing crisis emerges as top priority in new poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The housing crisis takes the lead as the most crucial issue for Generation Rent, according to a new poll. A...

Right to extend lease declined due to Land Registry delay. Is it legal?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hello, Although I have bought the right to immediately extend my lease (Sec 42 by Vendor and Deed Of Assignment...

Is legislation forcing people to live on the streets?

Author: Readers Question

2nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

I am exasperated by my situation and navigating the never ending legislation forcing landlords to evict, sell or face a...

A landlord’s stark warning to tenants on legislation impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 45

A landlord has warned that “tenants will suffer the most” if new legislation and regulations get the green light. Mick...

Non-Qualifying Leaseholders push for reform

Author: Readers Question

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Following the Non-Qualifying Leaseholders Campaign Groups member representations including correspondence to their MPs and case studies reported by media, the...

Concerns over proposed rent controls in Scottish housing bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The Scottish government has published its new housing bill which claims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenants’ rights. Proposals in...

Landlords face crisis as government reforms loom large

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 17

“The Renters (Reform) Bill looms over most landlords like the Sword of Damocles”, is how one legal expert describes the...

The Times wants to hear from landlords who are in mortgage arrears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A journalist at The Sunday Times would like to hear from landlords who are in mortgage arrears or who have...

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Londoners are leaving the capital in droves

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

There has been a surge in Londoners leaving the capital with Epsom and Ewell, Epping Forest and Dartford topping the...

What next for Property Prices and Buy To Let Mortgage Interest Rates?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Curious about how the Bank of England’s interest rate decisions sway property prices? In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya breaks down...

The Art of Location Selection: Strategic Property Investing

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Unlock the secrets to selecting a goldmine location for property investing. In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the tactical...

Thank you and Something for you! A gift this weekend

Author: Simon Zutshi

15th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

I have a very special gift for you this weekend, but you need to claim it now. Over the last...

Tory Budget Squeeze: Why Small Landlords Are Feeling the Pinch

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

14th March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Join Ranjan Bhattacharya in his latest video as he dissects the Conservative Party’s latest budget and its profound consequences for...

Will rents keep rising?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Join Ranjan Bhattacharya as he delves into the burning question of 2024: Will rents on buy-to-let properties continue their upward...

Council tax on empty homes to double to help tackle housing shortage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Council tax on a property that has been left vacant for a year will double from April 1, the government...