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Propertymark backs Welsh Government’s housing plans

Propertymark backs Welsh Government’s housing plans...

Propertymark has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to improving housing in Wales. Tim Thomas, the organisation’s policy and campaigns officer, said the organisation is pleased to...

Surge in older renters and rise of portfolio landlords – TMW

Surge in older renters and rise of portfolio landlords –...

There has been a big change in the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic increase in the number of tenants aged between 55 and 64 who are choosing to rent. This figure has surged by 80%...

£20bn boost for Build to Rent market as investors shift focus

£20bn boost for Build to Rent market as investors shift focus...

The UK’s Build to Rent (BtR) sector is set for a £20bn cash injection over the next decade, according to a new report by Savills. This shift in focus from investors highlights the growing maturity...

Council housing crisis looms as authorities call for action

Council housing crisis looms as authorities call for action...

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...

Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target

Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target...

The Scottish government needs to mirror Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent proposal to build 1.5million homes in the next five years, one leading lettings firm chief says. David Alexander, the chief...

Landlords can now sign up to Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter

Landlords can now sign up to Greater Manchester’s Good...

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...

London rents down despite 14-year spike

London rents down despite 14-year spike...

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,

UK house prices dip as sellers target summer buyers

UK house prices dip as sellers target summer buyers...

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%...

Tenant demand for rented homes is on the rise

Tenant demand for rented homes is on the rise...

Despite ongoing affordability issues, tenant demand for rented properties in England has climbed slightly in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter, research reveals. According to Zero...

Foundation and CHL reveal cheaper BTL mortgage deals

Foundation and CHL reveal cheaper BTL mortgage deals...

Foundation Home Loans, through its arm ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’, has announced a series of price cuts on a range of BTL mortgage products. The move comes after the launch of a new limited-edition...

Council seeks more landlords to fight homelessness

Council seeks more landlords to fight homelessness...

A council says it is looking for more private landlords to partner with to offer stable housing to those in need – and it has thanked those landlords who have already signed up. The call is being...

Section 21 ban could overwhelm courts – Propertymark

Section 21 ban could overwhelm courts – Propertymark...

An industry body is warning the government that banning Section 21 could overwhelm the court system. According to Propertymark, the abolition of Section 21 will be the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for...

Social housing regulator finds serious issues with five landlords

Social housing regulator finds serious issues with five landlords...

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has found serious issues impacting tenant safety and living conditions by five social housing landlords. The report identified problems in Bristol City Council, Guildford...

‘Must-haves’ for renters and landlords revealed

‘Must-haves’ for renters and landlords revealed...

Research from Barclays offers valuable insights for both renters and landlords navigating today’s competitive private rented sector (PRS). The study reveals the top priorities for each group, providing...

Rising interest rates hammer BTL returns by 45%

Rising interest rates hammer BTL returns by 45%...

New research reveals a huge decline in profits for buy to let landlords in the UK, raising concerns about a worsening rental crisis. According to a study by Finder, a personal finance website, annual...

Social landlords slammed by Ombudsman in housing report

Social landlords slammed by Ombudsman in housing report...

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report highlighting the failings of 27 social housing landlords in their response to leaks. It says that leaks lead to issues with damp and mould which is...

Innovative Sharia-compliant BTL finance service launched

Innovative Sharia-compliant BTL finance service launched...

Offa, the UK’s first Sharia-compliant bridge finance fintech company, has launched a buy-to-let (BTL) service. Its new offering aims to shake up the traditional Islamic finance market with quicker...

Salford considers selective licensing for two areas

Salford considers selective licensing for two areas...

Salford City Council is seeking residents’ opinions on a plan for private landlords in parts of Broughton and Kersal to join a selective licensing scheme. The proposed scheme would cover around 1,340...

Post-election optimism boosts housing market recovery amidst challenges

Post-election optimism boosts housing market recovery amidst...

Despite a sluggish housing market, a post-election bounce could boost optimism as a new government brings fresh hope for recovery. The survey by RICS reveals buyer numbers dropped for the third consecutive...

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase...

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so, research reveals. A new survey by Landbay reveals a big shift from previous years, where rent rises...

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