Tag: Landlords

Propertymark welcomes Welsh PRS response but worries about rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Despite welcoming the response of the Welsh government’s plans for the PRS, Propertymark says it is concerned about plans for...

Under 45s rent bill hits £56.2bn as interest rates keep more people renting

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The amount of rent paid by under 45s in Great Britain soared to a record £56.2 billion in 2024, a...

Rent in advance ban risks excluding vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th January 2025, 2 years ago | 11

The Lettings Hub chief executive, Heidi Shackell, has expressed her disappointment over the decision in Parliament to ban rent in...

Periodic contracts – financial nightmare for landlords?

Author: Readers Question

16th January 2025, 2 years ago | 51

With the new Renters Reform Bill are you concerned about the move to periodic contracts? We bought our flat in...

Labour’s EPC targets for landlords could spark ‘frenzy’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Labour’s energy performance certificate (EPC) targets for landlords will drive Britain’s property market into a ‘frenzy’ and worsen the housing...

Renters’ Rights Bill heads to the Lords with key amendments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 12

The Renters’ Rights Bill has navigated the House of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords for...

Landlords support new possession grounds in Renters’ Rights Bill – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

While many landlords are concerned about the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, they believe the expanded Section 8 possession...

Renters’ Rights Bill risks excluding vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 2 years ago | 9

Landlords, letting agents and build-to-rent providers have warned that the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill could make it harder for vulnerable...

Letting agents express concerns over the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 2 years ago | 4

Anxiety over the Renters’ Rights Bill is mounting among property agents as it reaches its Report Stage in the House...

Kick-off 2025 with cash in the bank by selling your property portfolio

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

2024 was a tough year for landlords, with Labour winning the general election and introducing new legislation that will make...

Big lettings agency partners with flatfair to offer no deposit rentals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 2 years ago | 4

The Sheldon Bosley Knight Group (SBK) has announced a strategic partnership with flatfair, a leading provider of ‘No Deposit’ rental...

Advice for NI landlords on new electrical safety regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords in Northern Ireland face new regulations for the electrical safety of their rental properties. The Electrical Safety Standards for...

CHL and Landbay cut BTL rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are set to benefit from a wave of competitive rate reductions as buy to let lenders CHL Mortgages and...

Industry body urges Welsh government against mandatory EV charging points in properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Propertymark is warning the Welsh government against plans to require electric vehicle (EV) charging points in properties. Under the proposals,...

Rents cool down in December after record-breaking year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 2 years ago | 2

Rents in England dipped again in December, marking the fifth consecutive month of rental cost reductions, according to the Goodlord...

Labour’s EPC push leaves Keir Starmer facing a £28,000 home renovation bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Labour’s plans to compel private sector landlords to meet strict energy performance certificate (EPC) targets have left Sir Keir Starmer...

Scottish Greens urge landlords to stop evictions during winter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th December 2024, 2 years ago | 19

The Scottish Greens are demanding that ALL landlords halt evictions during the winter months to show “compassion and kindness.” The...

NRLA slams Prime Minister for criticising landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2024, 2 years ago | 20

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has hit back at the Prime Minister for blaming landlords for rising rents. The...

Stamp duty threshold change could boost PRS demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Nearly half of landlords believe that the upcoming changes to the stamp duty threshold could boost the private rented sector,...

Labour cracks down on landlords forcing them to rent out empty properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlords could be forced to rent out empty properties under new powers announced by the Labour government. The English Devolution...

Landlords sell unprofitable properties amid tax fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across the UK are continuing to sell off their least profitable properties, boosting the sales market but reducing the...