Welcome to another episode of Property Breaking News! In today’s video, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts dive into the significant impact of the 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on rental supply in high-value areas.  This surcharge, introduced to curb property speculation, has had unintended consequences on the rental market. Join Ranjan and Andrew […]

The Conservative party has announced its new shadow cabinet, appointing Kemi Bandenoch as the housing secretary. She replaces Michael Gove, who stepped down as an MP in the 2024 election. Ms Badenoch will now shadow Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who also handles the housing brief. Strong contender to replace Rishi Sunak In the election, […]

Landlords need to be cautious over the growing numbers of council-promoted ‘Safer Renting’ schemes, one legal expert warns. Phil Turtle, of Landlord Licensing & Defence, says that while the schemes appear to be aimed at improving tenant safety, they may have a hidden agenda. That is to collect information from landlords they are not obliged […]

The Chancellor has unveiled mandatory housebuilding targets and hinted at Labour’s upcoming plans for the private rented sector. In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced a reform of the planning system and reiterated Labour’s pledge to ban no-fault evictions. Ms Reeves also confirmed she will set a date for the Autumn Budget before […]

Police have issued a warning to landlords after a cannabis factory was discovered in a residential property in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. A 32-year-old man has been jailed for 45 months after pleading guilty to producing a Class B drug. Following reports of suspicious activity, officers from Wellingborough’s neighbourhood policing team executed a warrant and found a […]

London’s prime rental market is showing signs of cooling as increased supply meets returning tenant demand, property consultancy Knight Frank reveals. Rent price growth in prime central London (PCL) fell to 3.5% in the year to June, the lowest figure since July 2021. This trend is mirrored in prime outer London (POL) with growth of […]

Hello everybody, this is my first post but I have been following and reading the forum on Property118 for quite some time. My question is this: What to do if your freehold management company is failing to carry out remedial work on the property. I bought this flat in a converted building in 2019 and […]

I’m buying a derelict property to refurbish and running pretty tight on cash for the first 3 months of the project while we wait on a sale of an old btl going through. Reading through the HMRC SDLT guidance it looks as though you can pay up to 3 months late and pay a £100 […]

Landlords have long struggled with tenants wanting to keep pets in rental properties. For landlords, pets pose an unpredictable risk of property damage. For tenants, pets are cherished family members, making the idea of renting a home and giving up a pet like Rover or Tigre unthinkable. Traditionally, landlords have managed this risk by requiring […]

“I hope you realise that every day is a fresh start for you. Every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” – Juansen Dizon Thank you to everyone who attended the Property Business Workshop on Thursday 4th July in London. It was a fantastic event. Now, let’s dive into a […]

Hi everyone, please can I get some advice on how to proceed. Tenants have an outstanding balance of around £3000 in rent arrears. The possession court date was around 3 weeks ago which the tenant chose not to attend, full possession was awarded with a money judgment order for court costs of £355 and arrears. […]

Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy leader. He is the MP who tabled an amendment to the Renters (Reform) Bill which would have prevented landlords from selling for two years after a tenancy had started. The MP for Greenwich and Woolwich said: “It is a […]

Most landlords in the UK say that the election result which saw Labour enjoy a landslide victory won’t affect their investment plans, a survey reveals. Foxtons questioned more than 1,000 landlords before the election and found that 59% of landlords expect a new Labour government won’t have an impact on their decision to either expand […]

Propertymark members report many prospective tenants are failing reference checks as many are worried about a Labour government.   The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report reveal tenant demand has increased as rent prices fluctuate. According to the survey, rent arrears increased slightly in May 2024 at just under 3%. Demand for renting is […]

Millions of renters in the UK don’t have smoke alarms in their rented properties, according to a new survey. The findings by Firechief Global found that 17% of tenants – which equates to more than two million people – are living in homes without smoke alarms. This number is even higher in Greater London (24%) […]

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer said his work begins ‘immediately’. Standing in Downing Street, he said: “Changing a country’s not like flicking a switch – the world is now a more volatile place. “This will take a while. But have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately. “Have […]

Hi Angela Rayner, well done on beating a limping, exhausted, beaten Conservative party in the election. I imagine the rise of Reform was a last-minute scare, eh? And many of those famous Red Wall voters who still haven’t returned to the Labour fold. That’s the working class for you. Like me, they probably only know […]

In this timely video, we explore the implications of the Conservative Party’s exit from power and how property investors can capitalize on the resulting political shift. Discover our sneaky hack to pick up some great value properties ripe for conversion as a result of the general election result! Watch the video below

The Latest Halifax House Price Index for June seems to have flatlined with a small 0.2% decrease on the month, but still 1.6% up overall on the year. The average house price for the UK now stands at £288,455 compared to £288,931 in May. Across the nation, Northern Ireland performed the strongest with annual growth […]

Landlords will face a Labour government keen to reform the private rented sector (PRS) after it won a landslide victory in the General Election. Sir Keir Starmer will be the new prime minister, with deputy Angela Rayner set to make three housing policy announcements in the next few weeks. That will include the building of […]

Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4 areas, one expert warns. These areas restrict the automatic conversion of residences into HMOs, and navigating the licensing and planning processes can be confusing for landlords. Now Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence is […]