Tag: Housing market

Scottish property taxes soar to record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Scottish property taxes have reached a record high, exceeding £628 million in the past year, according to analysis by DJ...

UK house prices show signs of recovery after slowdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s housing market appears to be stabilising after a period of decline, with average house prices edging upwards for...

General Election impact on mortgage rates and house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

With the upcoming General Election, questions from landlords and homeowners loom over its potential impact on mortgage rates and property...

Tenants increasingly stay put while homeowners move more frequently

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Homeowners are moving more frequently, while tenants in the private rented sector (PRS) are staying put for longer, research reveals....

What will happen when Labour re-introduce the Renters Reform Bill?

Author: Readers Question

3rd June 2024, 2 years ago | 17

This is purely hypothetical at the moment but just imagine what could happen when Labour introduce their own version of...

Legal expert gives crucial advice to landlords on rent arrears and eviction challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 13

In a challenging and uncertain time for landlords, one legal expert gives advice no landlord will want to miss. Solicitor...

Legal expert warns of looming chaos from the Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th May 2024, 2 years ago | 31

The impending passing of the Renters (Reform) Bill spells trouble for tenants and landlords, warns a legal expert. Ian Narbeth,...

London’s rents are cheaper than mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The financial challenges being faced by aspiring homeowners in the capital have been revealed by a study which shows a...

Flats lead growth in UK property prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

UK property prices have increased by 1.9% over the last year, according to new research by Halifax. The findings reveal...

Why UK Property Prices Will Keep Rising!

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

26th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Welcome to the latest update on the Property market! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the current state of...

Scottish rent cap addressed a problem ‘that didn’t exist’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Scottish private sector rents have risen at a rate in line with inflation over the last nine years, according to...

Struggling landlords are selling up to avoid insolvency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

A surge in buy to let landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) is being fuelled by an increase in...

Rent rises outpace earnings to hit tenant affordability

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Over the past 10 years, the cost of rent has significantly outpaced wage growth, leaving many tenants struggling to afford...

HMO demand and the future?

Author: Readers Question

15th April 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, it seems so many investors are moving towards HMO investment. What is the future of the HMOs? Will these...

Rent rises to outpace wage growth despite cooling prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Despite a recent cooling down in rent price growth, renters are likely to see their housing costs rise faster than...

Renters are spending nearly 40% of their wages on rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The average UK tenant is spending nearly 38.3% of their monthly income on rent which means many will be teetering...

Warning: Are landlords being encouraged to sell too early?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

By now you’ve probably heard of Landlord Sales Agency, and our articles that suggest the market is in favour of...

What next for Property Prices and Buy To Let Mortgage Interest Rates?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Curious about how the Bank of England’s interest rate decisions sway property prices? In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya breaks down...

Half the council tax tenants pay should be saved for a home deposit – SMF

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

In a bid to help tenants save for a deposit to buy a house, half of their council tax payment...

The End of Multiple Dwelling Relief: How Property Investors Can Adapt

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

18th March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

In this video, join Ranjan Bhattacharya to discover the latest developments from the Spring Budget that have sent shockwaves through...