Tag: Landlords

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy leader. He is the...

Landlords say election result will make no difference to plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Most landlords in the UK say that the election result which saw Labour enjoy a landslide victory won’t affect their...

Millions of renters are in homes without fire alarms – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Millions of renters in the UK don’t have smoke alarms in their rented properties, according to a new survey. The...

HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Article 4 areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property...

Most landlords manage properties themselves despite higher costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of landlords say they manage their portfolios themselves, treating it as a full-time job. Surprisingly, those who...

Landlords struggle with low tenant demand in some areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Low tenant demand is causing problems for letting agents and landlords in some parts of the UK, according to new...

Holiday lets are not the housing crisis culprit – STAA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Holiday lets are being unfairly blamed for the UK’s housing crisis, according to a new study by the Short Term...

BTL landlords see rental yields rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across England and Wales are seeing a boost in their rental yields, according to the latest Buy to Let...

Landlord groups call for ‘urgent’ return of the Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 20

In the wake of the 4 July election, landlord groups say the next government must pass the Renters (Reform) Bill...

Housing: The Key Battleground in the Upcoming Election

Author: Adam Lawrence

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 35

As we edge closer to the next general election, housing has become a pivotal issue in the political arena –...

Precise boosts BTL range with lower rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Precise Mortgages, which is part of the OSB Group, has revamped its buy to let product range, offering landlords greater...

Anti-landlord nonsense steps up a gear – thank you Labour and Generation Rent

Author: Landlord Crusader

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 12

I’ve tried to ignore the manifestos and was doing well but then up pops my old friend Angela Rayner with...

Half of HMO landlords rely solely on rental income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Nearly half (47%) of HMO (house in multiple occupation) landlords rely solely on their rental income for their livelihood, a...

More than a third of renters can’t afford rents – TDS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Rising rents and stagnant benefits are creating a financial squeeze for private renters in the UK, with a study revealing...

UK rent rises show signs of cooling after record highs – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The rate at which UK private rents increase is beginning to slow down with the average rent rising by 8.7%...

Most portfolio landlords aren’t worried about the next government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2024, 2 years ago | 18

UK landlords say they aren’t worried about the potential political change of government next month, and most will keep hold...

Landlords open to installing electric vehicle chargers for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Electric vehicle (EV) driving renters are in luck, with a new study showing landlords are open to installing charging points...

Renters lose millions in cleaning deposit deductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Millions of pounds are being lost by the UK’s renters due to cleaning-related deposit deductions, according to research. The flat-sharing...

Reform UK says it will abolish section 24 for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2024, 2 years ago | 74

Among the promises being made by Reform UK to boost the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is a pledge to...