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10:17 AM, 15th July 2024, About 9 hours ago|
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Property118, a lifeline for countless landlords, is under attack. Unjustified targeting of our business model threatens to leave landlords in the cold and erodes trust in the property industry. We need your urgent support to fight back. Property118 and its clients have been accused of tax avoidance, a claim we vehemently deny. HMRC's follow-up actions have created a climate of fear and uncertainty, hindering our ability to serve landlords and protect their interests. Despite ov
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10:04 AM, 15th July 2024, About 10 hours ago|
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Hi, I understand the new Labour government will quite soon look to end ASTs, as the Tories almost executed this within the defunct Renters (Reform) Bill. If you have a reliable current tenant or a promising new one with excellent references (though unproven), how smart is it to use a Deed instead of an AST (which maxes out at 3 years) for, say, 5 years or more, especially if they want a long-term stay? This could greatly assist landlord planning, assist 6 monthly inspections, a
12:18 PM, 15th July 2024, About 7 hours ago|
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England's largest council house landlords are raising the alarm about the future of council housing because of a financial crisis In a report by 20 of the largest local authorities, they say that years of 'erratic national policy changes' and an 'unsustainable financial model' have squeezed council budgets. An independent analysis predicts that councils will face a £2.2 billion 'black hole' in council housing budgets by 2028. This funding gap threatens the ability of local
9:22 AM, 15th July 2024, About 10 hours ago|
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9:10 AM, 15th July 2024, About 10 hours ago|
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0:04 AM, 15th July 2024, About 20 hours ago|
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Greater Manchester has announced that it aims to build 75,000 new homes during the next parliamentary term and will improve the PRS with a ‘pioneering new deal’ for landlords and tenants. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham...
0:02 AM, 15th July 2024, About 20 hours ago|
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Average rents across London have skyrocketed over the last 14 years, according to a new report. Flat-share website SpareRoom reveals rents in the capital have surged from £542 in 2010 to £983 in 2024, marking an 81% increase....
0:02 AM, 15th July 2024, About 20 hours ago|
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House prices in the UK saw a small dip in July as sellers adjusted their strategies for the summer market, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index. The average asking price dropped by 0.4% (-£1,617) to £373,493...
0:01 AM, 15th July 2024, About 20 hours ago|
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When a tenant vacates a rental property, it’s not uncommon for the landlord to discover damages or the need for repairs that exceed the amount of the security deposit held. This situation can be particularly challenging, as the deposit is intended to cover such costs....