Tag: Rental market

Fears of landlord exodus over stricter laws are ‘overblown’ – SMF

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Stricter regulations of landlords, including ending Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, wouldn’t lead to a shortage of rental properties, one think...

Warning: Are landlords being encouraged to sell too early?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

By now you’ve probably heard of Landlord Sales Agency, and our articles that suggest the market is in favour of...

Housing crisis emerges as top priority in new poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The housing crisis takes the lead as the most crucial issue for Generation Rent, according to a new poll. A...

Government urged to stop ‘grandstanding’ and help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

There needs to be a shift in government policy to stop ‘grandstanding’ and recognise landlords’ rental income as business income...

UK rents rocket by 46% in a decade

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

The average UK rent has climbed by 46% in the past decade thanks to surging tenant demand and limited rented...

UK rent growth slows but tenant affordability is a ‘challenge’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The average UK rent has risen by 7.8% to £1,223 in the past year, but the pace of growth is...

Report reveals rise in agent complaints and landlords feeling dissatisfied

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Property Redress Scheme’s annual report paints a picture of a property sector facing challenges with agent complaint enquiries rocketing...

Rent growth slows as rented homes take longer to let

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The rate of rent increases is slowing down, but tenants are still facing significant rises, the latest data from Hamptons...

Will rents keep rising?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

12th March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Join Ranjan Bhattacharya as he delves into the burning question of 2024: Will rents on buy-to-let properties continue their upward...

Property industry reaction – Spring Budget 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Industry leaders in the property and finance sector have reacted to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. The Spring Budget is seen...

Rental market heats up in February as rents and demand rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Last month, landlords saw an increase in rents and demand for rental properties across England, according to Goodlord’s latest Rental...

The landlord vote – who gets it?

Author: Readers Question

4th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, as a landlord with over 20 years of experience in this business, I realise that we are not all...

Rental market shows promise amidst looming legislative changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

2024 is set to be a challenging year for the private rented sector, according to new research. Propertymark says proposed...

Spareroom calls for tax equality for private landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Spareroom is criticising the government for failing to address the underlying issues driving landlords to short-term lets. The government recently...

Landlord MPs amendments threaten progress on Renters Reform Bill claim campaigners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Campaigners are warning the Renters (Reform) Bill is being watered down by MPs. The Renters Reform Coalition and Shelter claim...

Survey reveals landlords are optimistic amid uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Despite a gloomy private rented sector filled with uncertainty, one lender group reveals landlords are continuing to invest in the...

Drop in buy to let mortgages as older landlords sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The number of landlords taking out new buy to let mortgages has plummeted, according to new figures. According to UK...

Couples co-habit to combat rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The number of couples living in a flatshare has increased dramatically since the pandemic. New data from Spareroom reveals the...

The Times wants to hear from landlords about the upcoming Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A journalist at The Times would like to hear from landlords on the biggest challenges they are facing this year....

Shortage of homes to rent sees tenant demand remaining high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand for rental properties remained high in the last quarter of 2023, a survey by Paragon Bank reveals. The...