Tag: UK Housing Market

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen thresholds

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 1 year ago | 28

Inheritance tax thresholds could trigger a crisis in the rental market, according to new research. Analysis given to the Telegraph...

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

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13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

Landlords across England have seen their rental yields climb in 2024, thanks to rising rents and relatively stable house prices....

House prices rise as tenant demand slows – RICS

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12th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

House prices in the UK continue to rise, while rental demand has shown its first signs of slowing since 2020,...

Thousands of tenants face eviction before Christmas

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11th December 2024, 1 year ago | 11

Thousands of people across England and Wales are facing the prospect of homelessness in the lead-up to Christmas, new figures...

Mortgage rates hinder first-time buyers’ homeownership dreams

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11th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Mortgage rates remain a big barrier to first-time buyers in the UK, research reveals. The Mortgage Advice Bureau says that...

Buyer demand soars across UK cities as stamp duty changes loom

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10th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Buyer demand continues to rise across UK cities, as stamp duty thresholds are set to end next year. According to...

Landlord rent rises spark calls for government intervention

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9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 26

News that more than half of landlords in England put up the rent for a new tenancy this year has...

Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and retain renters

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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...

House prices rebound as annual growth hits 3.7%

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3rd December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

UK house prices saw a surprising rebound in November, with annual growth accelerating to 3.7%, Nationwide reports. This marks the...

House prices to rise ahead of stamp duty hike

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29th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

House prices are set to rise next year as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes. According to Zoopla’s House...

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

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21st November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

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

The UK’s PRS diverges with London slumping and other areas soaring

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19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

The UK’s rental market has a stark regional divide, with London experiencing significant declines in rent prices, while Wales and...

House prices dip post-Budget but 2025 looks bright – Rightmove

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18th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Average house prices have fallen by 1.4% this month, a larger drop than the usual seasonal decline, which is probably...

Bailiff crisis pushes eviction delays into mid-2025

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15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 9

Landlord Action is sounding the alarm on severe delays in bailiff appointments at London County Courts and warns that some...

Landlord possession actions surge – MoJ

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15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Landlord possession actions in England and Wales have surged in the third quarter, with private landlords leading the way, the...

RICS: Rental crisis deepens while house prices continue to rise

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14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has painted a bleak picture of the UK’s private rented sector (PRS), with...

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Housing market shows signs of life as prices edge up

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14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The English and Welsh housing market has shown signs of life in October, with average house prices edging up by...

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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties

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13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 25

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

Renters are increasingly turning to ‘fixer-uppers’ – Rightmove

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13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 5

Renters across the UK are increasingly turning to fixer-upper properties as a more affordable route to homeownership, according to a...

Rent arrears soar by 22%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2024, 1 year ago | 2

Landlords in the UK have seen rent arrears soar with the average claim reaching £2,064 in the third quarter –...