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‘Christmas cheer’ as BOE interest rates remain unchanged

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th December 2023, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 years ago | 3

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

Could UK benefit from New Zealand’s playbook?

Author: Readers Question

30th November 2023, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, a coalition agreement was signed in New Zealand this week following the recent election. Here are two highlights: 1)...

Fed-up BTL landlords look to sell as interest rates rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 2

The rise of social media has seen self-professed ‘property experts’ offering property investment courses and pricey one-day seminars with promises...

Government’s pledge to build homes for rough sleepers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 2

The government has announced more than £150 million in funding to tackle rough sleeping, allocating the funds towards building or...

Is £250 ground rent increase an issue?

Author: Readers Question

29th November 2023, 2 years ago | 76

Hello, one of my leasehold flats just had a Ground Rent increase which takes it over £250. I’ve heard that...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will deliver more rights and protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2023, 2 years ago | 2

The Government has unveiled a new bill that will deliver significant new rights and protections for millions of landlords and...

How renting out 1.74% of empty bedrooms could lower rents by 22%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2023, 2 years ago | 8

With the UK facing a severe rental crisis, with demand for rooms far outstripping supply and rents reaching record highs,...

Leasehold Abolished – Huge News for leaseholders and property owners

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 15

In this video, Ranjan and Andrew discuss proposed new leasehold rules that could spell disaster for freehold owners. What does...