Tag: Property

Renters’ Rights Bill sees landlords embrace tenant customisation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Most landlords are now open to tenants personalising their rented homes, signalling a shift in the rental landscape, research reveals....

Croydon cracks down on illegal HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Croydon Council has escalated its efforts against unauthorised housing developments, particularly Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).  In recent weeks, officers...

Rents cool down in December after record-breaking year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Rents in England dipped again in December, marking the fifth consecutive month of rental cost reductions, according to the Goodlord...

Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and retain renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 8

Even though 74% of tenants are keen to own their own home, a new report highlights what landlords can do...

English Private Landlord Survey: Why we are crucial to the housing market

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 7

With not a lot to do I read the publication of the English Private Landlord Survey and found it was...

IMLA warns that more PRS regulation will bring rent hikes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has issued a stark warning that increased government regulation on the private rented sector...

Land Registry fee hike to net £27m more annually

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

HM Land Registry is set to pocket an extra £27 million a year following a fee hike that will come...

PRS crisis looms as Renters’ Rights Bill deters landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is set to face further strain in 2024 as the Renters’ Rights Bill deters...

FHL and other lenders lower buy to let rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Specialist lender Foundation Home Loans has made rate cuts across its special and limited edition buy to let products. The...

Interest rate cut boosts rental stock availability

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s not only homeowners and sellers feeling a sense of relief following the recent interest rate cut, but tenants have...

Together and Landbay lower BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Two specialist lenders, Together and Landbay, have announced rate cuts on their mortgage products, offering relief to landlords and investors....

Scottish house prices rise by £5,368 in a year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish housing market is showing resilience with average house prices rising by £5,368 over the past year, research reveals....

Landlords urged to check council’s licensing requirements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Sandwell Council is urging private landlords to check if they need to apply for a housing license under a new...

Propertymark calls for financial aid to meet landlord EPC targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Propertymark has called on the UK government to provide financial and practical support to help landlords meet the proposed Minimum...

Council urges tenants to check their landlord’s license

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Oxford City Council is urging private tenants to check if their landlord has a valid license, as its citywide licensing...

Rents hit new heights to push affordability levels to the limit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Rents in the UK continued their upward trajectory in August, reaching a new high of £1,438 on average for new...

Propertymark calls for MOT’s for PRS homes instead of property licencing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 12

A radical overhaul of local property licencing schemes is necessary under the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill because they are ineffective...

Holiday let landlords face tax crunch

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The clock is ticking for furnished holiday let landlords as government plans to abolish the favourable tax regime from April...

London’s renters face fierce competition as lettings market heats up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

London’s rental market has seen a surge in tenant activity, with offers and enquiries jumping 22% and 7% respectively compared...

Boom for holiday let mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The number of mortgage options available for holiday let landlords has significantly increased, an analysis reveals. But tax changes will...