Property News

Do empty properties benefit from reduced VAT rate on building works?

Author: Readers Question

21st February 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, my question is about HMRC VAT Notice 708 and specifically section 8 empty properties. Properties empty for 2 years...

UK housing market sees first value drop in a decade

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The total value of all homes across the UK has dipped for the first time since 2012. According to figures...

Social housing tenant complaints could exceed 1 million

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The number of complaints being made by social housing tenants could be much higher than the official figures suggest, a...

Gove unveils new rules to curb short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2024, 2 years ago | 39

The government has announced new rules to restrict short-term lets and give local communities more control over housing. The changes,...

Spareroom urges reforms to tackle rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Spareroom is demanding the government take action against the rental crisis. The flatshare website says residential lets have become a...

LendInvest unveils enhanced BTL mortgage portal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A mortgage lender has launched a brand new mortgage portal now including buy to let mortgages. LendInvest’s new one-stop shop...

Councils demand Right to Buy reform to tackle the housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2024, 2 years ago | 20

The Local Government Association (LGA) is urging the government to overhaul the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme which allows council...

Book your tickets now for National Landlord Investment Show

Author: Readers Question

15th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A popular event for landlords is returning for its first show in 2024. The National Landlord Investment Show returns to...

Couples co-habit to combat rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The number of couples living in a flatshare has increased dramatically since the pandemic. New data from Spareroom reveals the...

Is my Tarmac trespassing?

Author: Readers Question

7th February 2024, 2 years ago | 17

Hello, There is tarmac to the front and side of my property and my neighbour has told me that it...

Charity demands swift reforms for outdated EPC system

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2024, 2 years ago | 42

One charity is calling for major reforms to EPC’s saying the current system is “not fit for purpose”. The Building...

The best month to list a home for sale revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

February is the best month to list a home for sale, according to new data from Rightmove. The data reveals...

2024 Property Market Predictions – With John Howard

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

This is the first episode of the Succeed In Property Podcast. In this first episode, Ranjan Bhattacharya is joined by...

First-time buyers take the lead as house prices set to dip

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in England and Wales look set to fall by 3.6% during the first quarter of 2024, according to...

What changes will Labour make to the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

31st January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Will a Labour Government mean tough times ahead for buy-to-let landlords and buy-to-let property investors?  And what amendments will Labour...

Opportunities for UK property investors in 2024

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

30th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Join us for a live talk from The Baker Street Property Meet with renowned property expert, Andrew Roberts, as he...

Scotland’s housing crisis deepens as chronic undersupply of homes is to blame

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Scotland’s housing emergency worsens as more than a quarter of households are in housing need. A report by Homes for...

Tories to Launch 99% Mortgages? Impact on Property Investors Unveiled

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

29th January 2024, 2 years ago | 10

99% mortgages are on the horizon! Join Ranjan Bhattacharya as he dives into the details of this groundbreaking development and...