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HMO market in England shrinks by 21,000 properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

England’s house in multiple occupation (HMO) market is still shrinking despite a growing need for affordable rental accommodation, a survey...

Scotland’s property boom fuels a big hike in the tax take

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Property taxes in Scotland have increased by nearly a quarter of a billion pounds in the last year, compared to...

BoE base rate rise – Experts react on impact for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Property and finance experts have reacted to the news that the Bank of England has raised the base rate from...

Social housing landlords warned to improve mould conditions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 19

There are between 120,000 to 160,000 social housing properties in England that have notable issues with damp and mould, the...

England’s PRS rockets in value to hit £1.5trn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The private rental sector (PRS) in England has rocketed in value by 30% since 2019 to be worth £1.5trn, research...

Beware empty house premiums apply to the property not owner!

Author: Readers Question

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, Beware of Buckinghamshire Council rules!! Buckinghamshire Council apply long term empty penalties to a house not the owner. So,...

House prices continue to fall – Nationwide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

House prices have now fallen for the fifth consecutive month, Nationwide says. Its latest house price index reveals that in...

Manchester Council are profiteering at 200% Council Tax charge

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Well, it seems the war on landlords continues and all morality from the Government and city councils is lost. Please...

UPVC window in a Listed building/G2?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hello, Has anyone had any joy in getting an LA to give the thumbs up for permission to replace a...

How long will the housing market slump last?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Falling house prices will only last a couple of months, according to a new report. The findings from GetAgent reveal...

The Property Ombudsman scheme excludes six agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2023, 3 years ago | 0

In its latest report, The Property Ombudsman (TPO) reveals that it has excluded six agents from its scheme in the...

Leak from upstairs flat – liability?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Dear Community, I am facing a situation and your opinions will be greatly appreciated. I am a leaseholder of one...

Buying tenanted property – can you ‘reset’ the tenancy to ensure it is valid?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 33

Hello, We are considering buying a block of 5 flats, all tenanted. Some have been on-boarded through an agent and...

House builders given six weeks to sign contract for fixing unsafe buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 4

The government has imposed a six-week deadline for housing developers to sign legally binding contracts that will commit them to...

Rents hit new record highs across the country

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Average asking rents in inner London have soared past £3,000 per month for the first time, according to Rightmove. The...

75% of PBSA beds snapped up for the autumn term

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2023, 3 years ago | 5

The struggles for students to find somewhere to live while at university look set to continue with news that 75%...

Housing crisis for renters as market shifts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2023, 3 years ago | 6

While there are homes to buy, tenants will struggle to rent due to a lack of rental stock and high...

Rent rises in Scotland and London outstrip inflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Rents continued to rise in the last quarter of 2022 with tenants in London and Scotland seeing their increases outstripping...