The latest Knight Frank/UCAS Student Accommodation Survey paints a clear picture of how student preferences for university accommodation are evolving. Now in its fifth year, the survey provides valuable insights for student landlords, developers, investors and universities to adapt to these changing needs. The report predicts a significant shift by the end of the decade, […]

Councils across England are warning they could face bankruptcy unless more social homes are built. In a BBC report, the Home Builders Federation, which represents housebuilders, claims their members have at least 13,000 affordable social homes ready to be built immediately. However, these projects are stalled because no housing providers are available to buy the […]

When I think about why I founded my business, it’s stories like Steve and Daphanie’s that come to mind—stories where a bit of guidance can transform lives and turn challenging situations into collaborative victories. An Unexpected Email One morning, as I sifted through my inbox, a message caught my eye. The subject line read: “Urgent […]

Property118 categorically rejects the DOTAS characterisation of our tax planning structures, specifically the Substantial Incorporation Structure (SIS) and Capital Account Restructure (CAR). These strategies’ are a commercial necessity rather than any tax avoidance intent. Legal Foundation: Gordon vs IRC and the Transfer of Beneficial Interest To clarify, the Substantial Incorporation Structure (SIS) is fully compliant […]

Discover the ugly truth about London’s housing crisis and its impact on property investors like you. In this eye-opening video, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts delve into the controversial policies reshaping the capital’s property market, leaving many questioning the motives behind reduced housing targets. Our expert insights break down complex issues, such as the challenges […]

The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes has reported increasing rents and a growing portfolio has delivered stronger profits. Grainger, a FTSE 250 company, says it has added 1,113 new homes to its 12,000-strong portfolio during the year ended 30 September. They include four completed build-to-rent schemes and the acquisition of an asset […]

One in 10 private rented sector (PRS) tenants in the UK are struggling to make their rent payments, research reveals. The findings from Pegasus Insight found that 8% of tenants consider their rent to be ‘barely manageable’, while 2% say it is ‘unaffordable’. Despite the financial challenges faced by some tenants, the report also found […]

The Welsh Government is promoting its ‘Leasing Scheme Wales’ which offers landlords and owners of empty homes the chance to lease their properties to a local council for a guaranteed rental income. The scheme provides a ‘hassle-free’ solution for property owners looking to generate income without the usual stresses of managing tenants, the government claims. […]

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has been slammed for proposing to increase the amount of rent arrears a tenant can build before landlords can serve notice to repossess a property. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) argues that this will only make it harder for tenants to pay off their debts and damage their credit […]

Hi, here is some backstory to my situtation. My mother died in 2019, as the oldest son of four siblings I was appointed executor of her Will. (My parents got divorced many years ago and my Father is in a longterm relationship with another woman.) My mother had moved several years prior to her death […]

I sit on the board of an Right to Manage (RTM) in a block of 10 flats. We need roof repairs and have a shortfall of £60k in the sinking fund to facilitate this. As a top-floor resident, I’ve been dealing with water ingress, leaks, and property damage for the last four years.  I’ve been […]

With the Second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October), Propertymark is calling on MPs to consider the vital role landlords and letting agents play in the private rented sector (PRS). The organisation is urging MPs to strengthen the Bill to ensure it maintains choice, flexibility and keeps costs down […]

With the severe flooding that has hit the UK in recent weeks many people have experienced damage to their homes as well as in some extreme cases having to evacuate, but what does this mean for landlords? Severe weather events, like storms and flooding, are becoming increasingly frequent in the UK. According to UK Health […]

A pet charity is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill which will bring in the right for tenants to keep pets – which landlords cannot ‘unreasonably’ refuse. The Battersea Dogs and Cats Home believes the bill is a crucial step in ensuring that pets remain with their families, especially as the […]

House prices in the UK continued their upward trajectory in September, rising by 0.3% compared to the previous month, Halifax reports. This marks the third consecutive month of increases, bringing the annual growth rate to 4.7%, the highest level since November 2022. Despite the recent gains, the overall trend in house price growth remains relatively […]

A London council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to have their say on proposed new licensing schemes for private rented properties in its borough. The consultation, which closes on Monday 14 October, aims to gather feedback on additional houses in multiple occupation (HMO) licensing and selective licensing schemes designed to improve housing standards. Currently, […]

Labour’s anti-landlord stance will hurt tenants, claims an industry boss. Purplebricks’ chief executive, Sam Mitchell, told The Telegraph that Labour’s proposed tax hike rumours have fuelled anxiety in the property market. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out an increase in capital gains tax (CGT) in the October budget. CGT rates could be brought […]

A council will use new powers to curb the spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in designated areas. Rugby Borough Council has announced the introduction of these powers, known as Article 4 Directions, under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. The direction is set to come into force in […]

Hi, I am interested in buying a flat to rent out but the management company of the block has gone into liquidation. The estate agent has sold one of the two flats which were already on the market but has suggested that the buyer “took a chance” doing this. I’m struggling to find out what […]

The scale of the challenge to improve the energy efficiency of private rented sector (PRS) homes is laid bare as landlords face a £23.4 billion bill, Rightmove reveals. It estimates that 2.9 million landlord properties need to be upgraded to reach an EPC C rating by 2030. The research follows last week’s revelation by Zero […]

Property118 has long been a champion for landlords, offering innovative and essential solutions to help property investors restructure their businesses into companies, without being hit by large, unnecessary costs. One of the biggest hurdles in this process is the significant financing costs associated with restructuring. At Property118, we developed legal strategies that allow landlords to […]