Tag: Landlords

Renters (Reform) Bill could bankrupt landlords, warns expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

A housing law expert has warned that the Renters (Reform) Bill, which aims to improve the private rented sector, will...

Campaign to stop ‘unfair’ letting agent renewal fees is launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 12

A property-tech lettings company says high street letting agents are charging landlords up to £1bn a year in unfair renewal...

Renters (Reform) Bill passes its second reading without a vote

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2023, 3 years ago | 16

The Renters (Reform) Bill passed its second reading on Monday without a vote which means that the proposal to scrap...

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Landlord Tory MPs set to rebel against ‘no-fault’ eviction ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Some Conservative MPs who are landlords have threatened to vote against the Government’s Renters (Reform) Bill, which would ban Section...

Government promises court reform before scrapping Section 21

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 22

The Government has confirmed that it will not abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ repossessions until it improves the court system for...

The most expensive postcodes for rental deposits revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The postcodes with the highest rental deposit costs for tenants in England and Wales have been revealed. The study by...

MPs urged to bring confidence to landlords with Renters (Reform) Bill’s second reading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th October 2023, 3 years ago | 17

The slow progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill has created confusion and made landlords worry about the prospects of the...

Landbay cuts rates and launches new 55% LTV range for BTL landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Specialist buy to let lender Landbay has announced a 0.10% reduction across its standard five-year fixed rate products, as well...

Rishi Sunak to push through Renters (Reform) Bill despite Tory opposition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2023, 3 years ago | 29

The government will proceed with the Renters (Reform) Bill with a second reading scheduled for Monday, the Financial Times reveals....

Council unveils plan to crack down on criminal landlords with new civil penalties policy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

A council wants to hear from tenants and private rented sector (PRS) landlords as it prepares to adopt a new...

Charities urge PM to deliver Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2023, 3 years ago | 7

A coalition of 30 charities and non-profit organisations has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver the Renters (Reform)...

Buy to let profitability rises despite higher costs and inflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

The profitability of buy to let properties in the UK has increased over the last year, according to new research....

Rising mortgage rates hit landlords hard and could trigger a sell-off

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Landlords are now paying £15bn in mortgage interest every year as their cheap buy to let mortgage deals end –...

Politicians must consult with landlords before making manifesto promises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The next General Election could see housing become a key issue, as all parties have shown interest in reforming the...

What it’s like dealing with Dan Neidle

Author: Mark Alexander

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 32

I have always stood up to bullies and have a reputation for integrity and winning legal battles. The legal case...

Many landlords are not passing higher mortgage costs on to tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 12

UK landlords are facing mortgage costs rising quicker than rent increases in the past year – but they aren’t passing...

RICS survey reveals rising rents and falling house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The UK’s housing market is facing a tough time, with the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

TMW cuts rates on Buy to Let Switcher range

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords who want to switch their buy to let mortgages can benefit from lower rates offered by The Mortgage Works...

London’s rental market hits record high as landlords reduce rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

London’s rental market reached its peak last month with a growing trend of landlords lowering their rents, and Chestertons helped...

Landlords plan to sell properties amid rising costs and regulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

One-in-four landlords are planning to sell a property in the next 12 months as they face rising costs, tax increases...