The government is proposing changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill in a bid to head off a backbench rebellion of its MPS, the BBC reports. The Bill, which will see Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions abolished, could see a major makeover. According to the BBC, ministers have been consulting with Conservative MPs who are critical of […]

The total value of homes sold in England plunged by 48% in 2023, from £295.7bn in 2022 to £154.7bn in 2023, a new report reveals. The research from eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents, found a £141bn difference in the amount of money being spent on property. The findings, based on the latest […]

New research suggests that building 90,000 social homes every year could significantly benefit the UK economy – by up to £51.2bn. A report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) that was commissioned by Shelter and the National Housing Federation (NHF), argues the investment would not only address the housing crisis but also […]

A housing charity has accused the Scottish government of “gaslighting” the Scottish public on social housing. Shelter Scotland has claimed the “gaslighting” refers to the Scottish government breaking rules relating to duties towards homeless households and misleading the public on figures related to social housing. The row comes after a vote was passed on the […]

Imagine a property investment strategy that allows you to generate monthly cash flow and equity growth from properties you can acquire without the need for a large deposit or even a mortgage. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, let me tell you, this strategy does exist, and it’s a perfect fit for today’s […]

Hi, there is water coming from the ceiling of the shower in our flat, which we believe is from the flat above as the showers are aligned. We have been in contact with our agents who are also agents for the flat above. They were told that said tenant/owner had it inspected by their own […]

Nottingham City Council has produced a video to help landlords learn how to complete its selective licensing application process – despite the website being faulty. The council is now threatening landlords who fail to complete their licence application on time with a whopping £1,233 fine. One landlord previously told Property118 that applying for a selective […]

Neighbours at Angela Rayner’s former council house have claimed that the Labour shadow housing secretary was its ‘landlady’ – and they only remember seeing her once, the Daily Mail reports. That was during a heated dispute involving a football and a broken window. Neighbours say they only saw Ms Rayner’s brother at the property as […]

Hi there, we (my partner and I) are first-time landlords and tried to bite more than what we can chew by investing in an HMO buy-to-let investment. We soon realised that we aimed to dance before we could crawl or walk with the mounting admin work and huge bills to cater to, hence appreciate all […]

Hi, once you have a possession order based upon the Housing Act, S8 grounds 8, 10, or 11 the tenant can apply for Relief if sanctions, i.e. put a hold on the bailiff for 60 days breathing space  (Debt respite scheme si 2020). Having read the above this does not apply to S21 proceedings or […]

New data from London Councils paints a grim picture of the capital’s homelessness crisis, revealing a shocking 40% increase in monthly spending on temporary accommodation for homeless households last year. This translates to a staggering £90 million per month. The report warns of a ‘critical danger’ to borough finances due to skyrocketing homelessness rates and […]

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has announced a groundbreaking API integration to revolutionise the deposit registration process, enhancing efficiency and reducing administrative burdens for agents. The tie-up with 10ninety, a leading prop-tech company, will reduce manual data input, a time-consuming task faced by agents. Previously, agents duplicated deposit data from their CRM systems onto deposit […]

A building society has revealed that it has worked with North Norfolk District Council and North Yorkshire Council to launch a 12-month trial aimed at curbing lending for holiday let properties. The move comes as housing pressures intensify in some regions, impacting local residents’ access to homes. From today (March 28) Leeds building society will […]

Hi, a tenant has been evicted today, the house is a complete mess. Including animal feces and possible human feces and the usual household rubbish. Every room in the 2 bed 1 bath semi is trashed. Has anyone else on the Property118 forum had this disgusting experience. My question is how much would we be […]

 New plans could see 18,000 people removed from social housing waiting lists in Leeds. Leeds City Council says the demand for council houses has increased in the city. Under proposals, the council would remove all applicants from its waiting list who are in Band C and Band D. According to the council, most people on […]

From furnishings, appliances and personal touches, it’s not just the structure of your rental property that’s important. If you are a landlord renting out a furnished or partly furnished property, it’s important to take a look at contents insurance. Contents insurance for landlords can help provide peace of mind and cover the cost of any […]

Angela Rayner, Labour’s shadow housing secretary, is coming under growing scrutiny as questions emerge over her potential liability for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) following the sale of her former council house. The controversy has escalated with allegations that she provided misleading information about her living arrangements. Ms Rayner, who purchased the property through the Right-to-Buy […]

Build to Rent (BTR) homes are becoming increasingly attractive to renters and investors, as new data from Foxtons shows that they now represent 2% of the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) and 4.2% of London’s PRS. The lettings and estate agency conducted a market analysis of the BTR sector, which consists of purpose-built rental properties […]

Hi, I’m currently renting my property out through a letting agency. The tenancy was a fixed two-year contract. Of course, commission had to be paid upfront for the two years. It is a three-bed flat and a few months into the tenancy, one of the tenants wanted to move out. The agency said that the […]

Glasgow SNP councillors have called for new powers to force private landlords in the city to make their homes more energy efficient, to help tenants and homeowners in fuel poverty, Glasgow Live reveals. Cllr Ruairi Kelly and Cllr Kenny McLean have written to Scottish Ministers to ask for more flexibility around the Energy Efficient Scotland […]

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has echoed calls made by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) over direct benefit payments being made to a landlord. The NRLA has been pushing for tenants to have more control over how their benefits are paid, such as allowing them to request that the housing element of […]