Tag: Landlords

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...

Has the NRLA lost its way?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hello, There is now a growing trend of professional landlords who have become disenchanted with the NRLA. Their stance on...

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...

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....

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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...