Housing market Archives - Page 6 of 23

Business professional smiling in office setting, representing landlord support discussion ahead of the Budget

Chancellor urged to support landlords in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to help landlords in her Budget next week to support both landlords and homeowners....

Estate agent standing beside a Rightmove “For Sale” sign outside a home.

Housing market remains strong as buyers wait for October budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market remains strong, with the number of available homes reaching a decade high, but autumn activity has slowed...

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Buy-to-let market sees yields hit record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Despite a challenging rental market, buy-to-let properties in England and Wales are delivering their highest average gross yields in nearly...

Row of houses with one highlighted for rent, symbolising UK housing market demand.

Government urged to treat landlords as equals to housebuilders amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The government must treat landlords the same as housebuilders due to their vital role in the housing market, says new...

Tenant demand surges amid supply shortages and budget concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand continues to outpace supply as landlords worry about the upcoming October budget. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report,...

Rental property sign outside a house highlighting UK housing supply shortage and rent rise concerns

Annual rents rise by 8.4% – and house prices grow by 2.8%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rents in the private rented sector (PRS) rose by 8.4% in the 12 months to September, official data reveals. The...

Green sticky note highlighting Stamp Duty Land Tax reforms linked to EPC upgrade costs for landlords.

Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC costs for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations. In a...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes capital gains tax hike to 39%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax to a whopping 39%, according to The Guardian. The newspaper reports the...

Portrait of a senior politician discussing concerns over Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill in relation to landlords’ rights

Labour slammed for treating all landlords as ‘exploiters’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The Renters’ Rights Bill will “wreck the rental market and drive up rents” warns Kemi Badenoch. In a letter to...

Property expert outdoors discussing rising UK rent prices

Tenant demand soars – but the north-south divide widens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

There has been a significant increase in tenant demand for rental homes in England which has climbed by 3.3% since...

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UK house prices grow for the third month in a row

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in the UK continued their upward trajectory in September, rising by 0.3% compared to the previous month, Halifax...

Chief executive commenting on falling rent prices in England’s private rental sector

Pace of rent rises is starting to slow – Goodlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Rents across England continued to hold steady in September, breaking the £1,400 barrier for the third consecutive month, according to...

To Let sign outside rental flats illustrating high demand in Wrexham’s rental market

Wrexham is the UK’s busiest rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Wrexham has solidified its position as the UK’s busiest rental market, with letting agents receiving an average of 54 enquiries...

St Albans skyline with property market graphics highlighting rising rental costs

Rental price divide laid bare as costs surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

As university students prepare to start the next academic year, some students will have to spend a record amount on...

Handshake over property sale documents with keys as a local authority finalises the purchase of a tenanted home

Local Authorities Buying Tenanted Rental Properties from Private Landlords: A Growing Trend in the UK

Author: Mark Alexander

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 19

As more private landlords decide to exit the rental market, local authorities across the UK are stepping in with initiatives...

House model on stacks of cash highlighting rising housing costs

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...

Man holding a “Renters Rights Bill” document against an aerial view backdrop, highlighting concerns over loopholes in the legislation

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,...

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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...

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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...

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