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First-time buyers struggle as mortgage payments surge by £350 a month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

First-time buyers face tough market conditions as mortgage payments surge, according to new data. Research by Rightmove reveals first-time buyers...

Landlord sells 23 properties in 16 days: get the highest price now before the market drops

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

It’s a tough decision to make: should you hold on to your properties, hoping to recover your portfolio back to...

EPC C targets could lead to shortage of leasehold rental properties, warns The Property Institute

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

EPC C targets will have a huge effect on the supply of leasehold properties, says one industry body. In an...

Can I split a freehold title but keep both halves?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Hello, I’m purchasing a detached freehold building. One half (as in split down the middle to the ground) is tenanted....

Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords know the score – it’s tough out there. With numerous articles on Property118 about landlords rushing to sell before...

Property Ombudsman sees spike in leasehold complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The Property Ombudsman received a 67% increase in complaints about residential leasehold, mainly concerning service charges. The Property Ombudsman received...

2025 Property Prices Revealed: What You Need to Know

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

20th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Discover everything you need to know about 2025 property prices! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya reveals expert insights into the...

Property Investors Awards winner Mariam Radi

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

From being inspired by her mum, to finding her feet in the property world and turning deals into a profit,...

First-time buyers surge but stamp duty changes loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The number of first-time buyers stepping onto the property ladder has surged, according to Halifax. Data from Halifax shows that...

Landlords, it’s time to sell and take advantage of lower interest rates and a 13% increase in demand for UK properties

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

With the Bank of England cutting interest rates down to 4.5% and demand for homes increased by 13% in January...

EPC system will be overhauled to include new metrics to measure energy efficiency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

The way EPCs are measured could change to multiple different metrics rather than the current single metric, which the government...

Landlords could be forced to renew EPCs more often

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 34

Proposals in a government consultation could force landlords to update their EPCs every time a tenant renews their tenancy agreement,...

House prices rising slowly but stamp duty cuts loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Despite a slow start to the year, property prices are expected to surge, with first-time buyers driving the market when...

7 Key Changes for Landlords in 2025 You Must Know

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Attention landlords and property investors! The property market is evolving, and staying informed is essential. In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya...

Property Investors Awards – HMO Property Investor of the Year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

From meeting at university to building a property business together — all while managing life with their one-year-old! Jake Colwill...

Industry body urges support for landlords rather than punishment to fix rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Incentivising, rather than penalising good landlords, is the key to beating supply and demand issues, says Propertymark. According to Propertymark’s...

The Renters’ Rights Bill is coming – are you ready to sell?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

8th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The second reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Lords this week, has brought it one step...

Strong start to the year as house prices reach record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

January saw a strong start for the housing market, with house prices hitting record highs. According to Halifax’s House Price...