Landlord News
9:43 AM, 30th December 2024, About 8 hours ago|
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Councils in England are neglecting to enforce energy performance certificate (EPC) regulations in the private rented sector (PRS) which is undermining government efforts to improve energy efficiency, research reveals.
Tech provider Reapit sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to several major councils, including Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, asking for data on the number of fines issued to landlords for non-compliance with current EPC rules.
House prices in Stoke-on-Trent rocketed by 17.2% in the year to September, according to the latest Halifax data, solidifying its position as the UK's leading area for house price growth.
Slough followed closely with a 14.9% increase, and Oldham saw a 14.6% rise in home costs.
The Halifax research previously revealed that more than 73% of home purchases in Slough were made by first-time buyers.
'Remarkable house price growth this year'
Amanda Bryden, the lender's head of mortg
When it comes to property investing, one of the most common questions is: why do so many investors choose interest-only mortgages over repayment mortgages? The answer lies in the flexibility and financial benefits that interest-only mortgages provide, especially when it comes to building a portfolio.
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An interest-only mortgage allows you to pay just the interest on the loan each month, rather than repaying the loan’s capital. At the end of th
“Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor and business secretary have written to the UK’s main regulators asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth.”
The regulators that received the letters included the Financial Conduct Authority...
As a landlord, you may be thinking about adding extra cover for your landlord insurance.
Standard landlord insurance covers risks against your property usually including building insurance which covers the basic structure of your property, including pipes, windows...
The property market in 2024 saw huge uncertainty due to the general election and the Budget but stamp duty changes and potential interest rate cuts could provide some relief next year.
Leaders Roman Group say the first half of 2025 will be busy as buyers rush to complete before stamp duty changes....
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