Tag: Landlords

Housing crisis deepens as landlords sell up – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Tenants across the UK are facing a worsening housing crisis as landlords continue to sell properties, exacerbating the already severe...

Landlord possession actions surge – MoJ

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlord possession actions in England and Wales have surged in the third quarter, with private landlords leading the way, the...

RICS: Rental crisis deepens while house prices continue to rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has painted a bleak picture of the UK’s private rented sector (PRS), with...

Government’s second homes policy doesn’t address the housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The government’s recent decision to increase stamp duty on second homes has been slammed for not addressing the UK’s housing...

Section 24 is the reason for rocketing rents – not landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2024, 2 years ago | 64

Tenant group Acorn claims that rent caps are the solution to curb rising rents. The group also believes “landlords have...

Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation...

Government landlord and tenant policies – carrot or stick?

Author: Readers Question

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, Mrs Thatcher allowed the introduction of the AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) and also supported home ownership. These changes were...

London council to expand its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

A London council is looking at a significant expansion of its selective licensing scheme which will cost landlords £923. After...

CRUSADER: Why must landlords put up with vile online trolls?

Author: Landlord Crusader

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlords in the UK know they aren’t popular with politicians, councils, tenant activist organisations and lots of tenants – but...

Landlords will bear the brunt of Labour’s Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords are facing the prospect of picking up the bill for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Budget, says Nick Lyons. The...

Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

While the looming threat of a capital gains tax (CGT) hike had landlords worried in the lead-up to last week’s...

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Tenant activist group calls for a ‘stronger’ Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Acorn, the tenant activist organisation, is urging renters to contact their MP calling for a stronger Renters’ Rights Bill. Its...

Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2024, 2 years ago | 10

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has...

Chancellor unveils £3.4 Billion plan to boost energy efficiency in homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Chancellor has announced that a staggering £3.4 billion will be spent over the next three years on heat decarbonisation...

London council seeks views on its proposed selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

A London council is seeking public opinion – including from affected landlords – on a proposal to introduce a new...

UK property market poised for growth despite Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Property investors can expect a brighter outlook for the market in the coming year – despite the looming uncertainty of...

Keir Starmer under fire for NOT saying landlords are “working people”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 37

The Prime Minister has slammed landlords by not confirming they are “working people”. In an interview with Sky News, Keir...

Tenants want greener homes – but not higher rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Tenants are increasingly demanding greener homes to rent, but they’re not willing to pay more for them, a survey reveals....

Pennycook: ‘We don’t want an exodus of landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 71

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says he doesn’t want landlords to leave the private rented sector (PRS) – and he’s...

Recommendations for the Welsh PRS adopted by Senedd committee

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales....