Property News

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...

Could UK benefit from New Zealand’s playbook?

Author: Readers Question

30th November 2023, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 years ago | 15

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

Propertymark slams proposed council tax hike on second homes in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Increasing council tax premiums on second homes will not solve Scotland’s housing crisis, claims a leading industry body. Propertymark gave...

Autumn Statement 2023 – Landlord Reactions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2023, 3 years ago | 28

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed that the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) will be unfrozen – and the rate will increase...

“Harder for politicians to ignore renters” claims Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Renters wield more political power due to the surge in private renting, according to an activist group. According to a...

Property sector anticipates the government’s Autumn Statement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

With the government’s Autumn Statement tomorrow, the property sector is keenly awaiting the Chancellor’s key announcements. Many in the sector...

New Property Investing Opportunities for 2024

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

17th November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

This week Ranjan takes a deep dive into new property investing opportunities coming in 2024. In particular, new permitted development...

Alarming rise of empty homes across England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th November 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Empty homes in England have risen by more than 10% over the past five years, according to the Local Government...

Londoners demand green belt reforms to solve housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Londoners want homes built on the green belt to improve their housing chances, according to a new survey. In a...