Property News Archives - Page 7 of 91

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Lack of investor confidence due to rent controls hurting Scotland’s Build-to-Rent claims industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Rent controls are to blame for the plummet in build-to-rent construction (BtR), claims industry body. According to an analysis by...

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Insurers rejecting storm and flood claims as landlords face flood insurance challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A new report by consumer group Which? reveals insurers are rejecting weather-related claims such as storms and floods – and...

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Shelter announces new CEO who aims to deliver change

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Housing charity Shelter has unveiled its new CEO, after Polly Neate stood down from the role after seven years. Sarah...

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Landlords: How To Build A ‘Bullet Proof’ Portfolio Before The Renters’ Right Bill Is Passed Into Law

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords, with the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill potentially coming into effect this year and minimum proposed EPC C targets just...

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Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform. A report...

Paul Shamplina launches Talkin’ Property for straight-talking landlord advice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched. Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has...

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Labour considers EPC C exemptions for listed buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The...

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Shelter demands action as social housing waiting lists hit 100 years in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 19

Families could face a 100-year wait for social housing in London, new research warns. Data from the National Housing Federation...

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Landlords are being forced out of the market warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Pressure on landlords continues to force them out of the private rented sector as tenant demand continues to jump, says...

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Room rents fall in big cities as commuter towns see surge in demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Room rents drop in London and Birmingham as renters move to commuter hotspots, according to new data. Flat-sharing website SpareRoom...

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House prices rise for third consecutive month as data suggests a steady decline in negativity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth,...

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UK government set to miss housing target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st March 2025, 1 year ago | 7

The government’s ambition to tackle the housing shortage is facing a setback, as fresh statistics highlight that it will fail...

ULEZ causes house prices to plummet in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Despite London Mayor Sadiq Khan praising ULEZ, new research suggests it is damaging property prices in London. According to estate...

Union bosses push for council homes priority despite earning £70k

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2025, 1 year ago | 2

One of Britain’s largest trade unions is demanding that its members receive priority for social housing, despite earning £70,000 a...

NHS workers struggle as private rents become unaffordable claims Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Shelter claims NHS workers are being priced out of the private rented sector. According to the housing charity, in almost...

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Why the US Rental Market is Miles Ahead of the UK – But Could It Work Here?

Author: Mark Alexander

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 8

After owning a holiday home in Florida for nearly 20 years, my wife and I recently decided it was time...

How Landlords are “raking the cash in” after following this 3 step strategy

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

14th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

If you’re a landlord, you’d be forgiven for not wanting to read the current headlines. From landlords rushing to exit...

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Demand surges as older landlords exit the private rented sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Demand continues to outstrip supply as older landlords leave the market, warns one industry body. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight...