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Industry body urges Welsh government against mandatory EV charging points in properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark is warning the Welsh government against plans to require electric vehicle (EV) charging points in properties. Under the proposals,...

Industry body calls for investment over legislation to support PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

More investment not legislation is needed for the private rented sector, says Propertymark. The industry body says the private rented...

Propertymark guides Welsh agents on new building safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark has collaborated with the Welsh government to produce an in-depth guide on building safety for letting agents operating in...

Rents to rise by 3% as tenant demand exceeds pre-pandemic levels

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The UK’s private rented sector remains competitive, with demand for rental properties outpacing supply, Rightmove says. Its research reveals that...

Propertymark says NI housing supply strategy lacks ‘ambition’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Propertymark has welcomed the Department for Communities’ housing supply strategy for Northern Ireland but has criticised its lack of ambition....

Propertymark urges government to speed up cladding removal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The government’s ambition to remove unsafe cladding from buildings by 2029 has been welcomed by Propertymark – but it is...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%....

Propertymark calls for more landlord support in Warm Homes Plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark has welcomed the government’s Warm Homes Plan, which aims to help homeowners save money on energy bills and improve...

UK rents grow by 8.7% and houses by 2.9% – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Private rent prices in the UK have grown by 8.7% in the 12 months to October, the Office for National...

Scottish Parliament urged to address rent control concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish Government is being urged to consider the findings of a recent report on the Housing (Scotland) Bill –...

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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 25

Landlords could face secret inspections of their rental properties under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill after being urged to do so...

Propertymark urges Welsh government to raise LHA rates to address housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. Propertymark is calling on the...

Property auctioneers fear stamp duty hike will squeeze PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Auctioneers believe that last week’s Budget move to increase the higher rate for Additional Dwellings from 3% to 5% will...

Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing...

Pre-Budget reaction: Industry leaders call for reversal of Section 24 and support for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

With the Budget only a day away, many industry leaders are calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support landlords....

Disappointment as new funding for upgrading to net zero excludes landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A new scheme to help upgrade housing stock in Wales doesn’t include help for landlords. The Welsh government has launched...

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....

Propertymark calls for a balanced Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Propertymark says the Renters’ Rights Bill must provide a greater degree of balance between tenants, landlords and agents to ensure...

Tenant demand surges amid supply shortages and budget concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand continues to outpace supply as landlords worry about the upcoming October budget. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report,...

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,...