Landlord News
16:49 PM, 19th November 2024, About A day ago|
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Thousands of landlords are feeling the pinch as rising costs, talk of rent caps, and upcoming EPC regulations add pressure to an already challenging rental market.
With less than 50 days to go until the start of the New Year, many landlords are looking for a quick way out.
Landlords don’t want to be stuck waiting years to sell their property. For landlords like Shauna, who had to wait eight years to sell 14 properties, turning to Landlord Sales Agency helped her finally move
Rumours are circulating that the Labour government could delay the abolition of Section 21 for social housing providers but NOT for private landlords.
In an exclusive interview, Chris Daniel, a Private Sector Housing Consultant, eviction expert, and founder of Possession Friend, tells Property118 that the government is considering delaying the abolition of Section 21 for social housing, to give them time to put the necessary processes in place.
Chris also points out the bias i
The National Union of Students (NUS) is calling on the government to make it illegal for landlords to require tenants to have a UK-based guarantor.
Student campaigners argue that the current housing system is “predicated on exploitation and profit extraction,” leaving many student renters vulnerable.
This demand follows an NUS survey revealing that one-third of students are struggling to afford housing costs, with 17% forced to rely on food banks.
Students are suffering at
Landlords are seizing the opportunity to invest in commercial property as the market rebounds as lending for property purchases has surged by 102% year-on-year, Shawbrook reveals.
The South East region has emerged as a hotspot for commercial property investment...
Rents in the UK are set to continue their upward trajectory, with Savills forecasting an 18% increase over the next five years – and a prediction that landlords will continue leaving the private rented sector (PRS).
The rise in rents will be driven by persistent high demand and a chronic shortage of rental properties....
The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest complaint handling report, highlighting the need for social housing landlords to prioritise a positive complaints culture.
While 95% of landlords surveyed found that the statutory Complaint Handling Code has helped embed a positive culture...
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