Tag: Housing market

Cost-of-living crisis pushes renters further from homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has reduced renters’ aspirations to own their home, according to a new report. A...

Revealed: Renters’ Rights Bill’s Hidden Loopholes

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

17th September 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Unlock the secrets of the property market with our latest video: Dive into the the intricate world of property investment,...

North-South rent gap narrows to lowest point in a decade

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The gap between rents in the North and South of England has narrowed to its closest point in more than...

Paragon launches £750 cashback offer and new fee option

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has boosted its range of five-year fixed-rate buy to let mortgages with new 3% fee options and £750...

Landlord and Tenant Rescued from Seemingly Impossible Financial Predicament

Author: Denzel Matsaudza

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

When financial pressures mount, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. But this story shows that even the...

Portfolio Landlords Action Network open letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook – Fairness for Landlords and Tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Landlords are calling on the housing minister “to level the playing field for landlords and tenants”. In an open letter...

Landlords face £24 billion bill to retrofit properties to EPC C

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Reaching EPC C targets could cost landlords a staggering £24 billion, according to new research. A report by software platform...

Landlords on edge as demand outstrips supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new Labour government has made landlords nervous about what lies ahead as demand continues to outpace supply. The latest...

UK house prices edge higher despite monthly dip

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s house prices saw a modest year-on-year increase in August despite a slight monthly decline from July’s figures, Nationwide...

Property taxes in Scotland reach record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Property taxes in Scotland have soared to a new record high, raking in almost £640 million for the Scottish Government...

Zoopla warns of overpricing impact on house sales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of recovery as house prices rise slowly following a period of volatility, Zoopla...

Rental market race: Gloucester leads, Middlesbrough lags

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

With rental demand soaring, competition for properties is fierce and data from OnTheMarket highlights the extreme disparities in how quickly...

Holiday let landlords face tax crunch

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The clock is ticking for furnished holiday let landlords as government plans to abolish the favourable tax regime from April...

Renters pay higher prices for furnished apartments yet most dislike the furniture

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Renters are paying 20% more per month on average for a furnished apartment compared to an unfurnished one, according to...

Rents start falling in major cities as rental inflation slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Rents in major UK cities are beginning to fall for the first time in years – the pace of rental...

Base rate cut will boost house prices by 2.5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Bank of England’s recent decision to lower interest rates to 5% has ignited optimism within the housing market, says...

Landlords on edge ahead of October budget despite positive market trends

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Bank of England base rate cut offers a summer boost to the housing market. According to the latest Rightmove House...

Landlords prefer five-year fixed rate mortgages – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Buy to let landlords are increasingly opting for the stability of five-year fixed rate mortgages, research from Landbay reveals. The...

Rental yields soar to 10-year high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Rental yields generated by landlords have hit the highest level since 2014, research from Paragon Bank reveals. The lender’s latest...

UK house prices rise despite market challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

House prices in the UK rose by 0.8% in July, halting a three-month plateau, Halifax reveals. The average property value...