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Property market ends on a high note with surge in sales – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

In a mixed year the property market ends on a high note, Zoopla reports. According to its latest House Price...

ONS data reveals record-breaking surge in rent prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Rent prices are soaring faster than ever, according to new data. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released data...

Scottish budget faces backlash for failing to address housing emergency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2023, 3 years ago | 8

The Scottish government has unveiled its budget for the upcoming year with promises to invest in affordable social housing. However,...

Is Modular Development Dead In 2024?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

19th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Modular housing, once touted as a time and money saver for property developers, is now not looking like such a...

Housing Minister musical chairs: New report unveils who leads the charge in house building

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A revolving door of housing ministers has seen 16 housing ministers since 2010 and a new survey reveals which comes...

Scottish government to unveil budget amidst housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The Scottish government will unveil its draft budget today, with industry bodies calling for legislation to tackle the housing emergency...

Shelter says 309,000 people will spend Christmas homeless – as it unveils fundraising campaign

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2023, 3 years ago | 31

At least 309,000 people in England will spend Christmas without a home, including nearly 140,000 children – which Shelter says...

‘Christmas cheer’ as BOE interest rates remain unchanged

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Bank of England has held firm as interest rates remain unchanged at 5.25%. The decision, which was widely expected...

UK house prices take a dramatic drop

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

House prices in November took a downward shift with a decrease of 4.6%. According to Acadata House Price Index, completed...

Two companies expelled from the Property Ombudsman Scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has expelled two companies for failing to pay compensation to consumers. This year, 13 companies have...

Property market remains strong despite economic backdrop

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Despite economic uncertainty, the property market remains resilient, according to industry professionals. The Guild of Property Professionals says despite the...

Winners of the Property Investors Awards revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

In a dazzling evening of recognition and celebration, the Property Investors Awards announced the winners for 2023. In its biggest...

Will Buy-To-Let Work In 2024?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

7th December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Wondering if Buy-to-let is still a smart move for 2024? Join Ranjan Bhattacharya in his latest video as he breaks...

Property fraud risk is higher in some UK regions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th December 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A new study has revealed that some regions of the UK may be more prone to property fraud than others,...

Snooping on benefit bank accounts (including landlords?)

Author: Readers Question

6th December 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, benefit claimants will reportedly have their bank accounts monitored under new “Big Brother” anti-fraud plans drawn up by the...

Do I have a say in new leasehold managing company?

Author: Readers Question

6th December 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hi, I have just received a letter from the leasehold managing company informing me they are no longer going to...

Top firms slash their requirement for office space

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

4th December 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Join Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts as they discuss how major firms will be heavily reducing office space and how...

Government’s new law to ban leasehold, doesn’t ban leasehold

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The housing secretary, Michael Gove, has been accused of breaking his pledge to end the ‘feudal’ leasehold system in England...