Tag: Landlords

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....

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Small rise in the number of BTL mortgage arrears – UK Finance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The number of buy to let (BTL) mortgaged properties in arrears in the UK has increased slightly, the latest data...

The Shift Towards Regional and Suburban Properties: A New Era in the UK Property Market

Author: Aviram Shahar

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK property market is undergoing a significant transformation, with a growing number of homebuyers and investors turning their attention...

Aldermore reintroduce 2 and 5 year Buy to Let limited edition range

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Aldermore has reintroduced its 2 and 5 year Buy to Let Limited Edition (BTL) range to provide more choices for...

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....

Is Universal Credit forcing rent reductions on landlords?

Author: Readers Question

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Has anyone else come across this, if so is there any way to fight it? I’ve had a property in...

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

BTL landlords expand portfolios amid lower mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Falling buy to let mortgage rates have revitalised the UK’s landlord market, leading many to expand their property portfolios, research...

Government urged to deliver Budget tax relief for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Organisations representing landlords and agents have issued a plea to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves for urgent tax breaks to help...

Two more BTL lenders cut rates to support landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Two major buy to let lenders, Accord Mortgages and Landbay, have announced rate reductions on their products that will help...

Renters’ Rights Bill could overwhelm England’s tribunals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The English tribunal system is already overburdened and ill-equipped to handle the potential surge in new claims stemming from the...

Landlords face steep challenge to meet EPC targets – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The government’s ambitious target of requiring all private rented sector (PRS) properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating...

BTL landlords remain optimistic despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The majority of buy to let landlords remain optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, despite recent challenges,...

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...

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...

Renters’ Rights Bill could worsen housing crisis – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill for the private rented sector (PRS) could make the housing crisis worse,...

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What tenants need to know

Author: Landlord Crusader

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hey tenants, while you may be excited about the potential benefits of the Renters’ Rights Bill, it’s important to consider...

The North East tops the UK for rental yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The North East of England has emerged as the UK’s top region for rental yields with landlords achieving average returns...

Will Labour Scrap Incorporation Relief for Landlords along with Increasing CGT to trap landlords into the business of letting?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

With Labour now in power, landlords across the UK are bracing for potential changes in the next budget. Among the...