Tag: UK

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...

Government to consult on new housing standards for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The government has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at ensuring decent homes for all private rented sector (PRS)...

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

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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....

North-South rent gap narrows to lowest point in a decade

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The gap between rents in the North and South of England has narrowed to its closest point in more than...

Paragon launches £750 cashback offer and new fee option

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has boosted its range of five-year fixed-rate buy to let mortgages with new 3% fee options and £750...

Best cities for student landlord yields revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Stoke-on-Trent has emerged as the UK’s top university town for landlords seeking high yields, according to a new analysis by...

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...

Council will spend £2.5m outsourcing its selective licensing operation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 23

A council is to spend £2.5 million outsourcing its licensing of private rented homes within the city to deal with...

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 slammed for extending licensing schemes without telling landlords

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9th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Despite being the London borough with the highest fines for unlicensed properties, Waltham Forest council has been criticised for its...

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...

Landlords risk legal action over prescription cannabis ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Landlords are at risk of breaching the Equality Act if they don’t allow tenants to use prescription cannabis, a report...

Government ‘risks rental crisis’ with landlord attacks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The government could trigger a rental crisis if it continues its attacks on private landlords, one tax expert warns. Landlords...

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...

Council ‘mothballs’ its housing company despite £600,000 investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Another council has ‘mothballed’ its housing company, despite investing £600,000 of public money, according to Private Eye. Central Bedfordshire council...

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...

UK house prices edge higher despite monthly dip

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30th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s house prices saw a modest year-on-year increase in August despite a slight monthly decline from July’s figures, Nationwide...

Council offers help to tenants and landlords struggling with damp and mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Tenants and landlords are being encouraged to seek help from their local council to address persistent damp and mould problems...

Landlords say government’s EPC C target by 2030 is ‘impossible’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 42

As the UK government pushes ahead with its plan to require all rental properties to achieve an EPC rating of...

Energy price cap hike to hit least efficient homes hardest

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The energy price cap is set to rise by 10% from 1st October, leading to significant increases in energy bills...