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Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord...

When you are looking for a landlord insurance policy, you may look at one of the big-name comparison websites. While these can be a good starting point, they may not be the best way to find the right...

9:41 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 1

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Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise...

Half of all tenants who moved in the past year say they faced difficulties finding a new property to rent which is an 8% increase from the previous year, research reveals. According to The Deposit Protection...

8:01 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 11

Latest Articles Lettings & Management Rent Prices

Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies...

Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase in applications to form ‘Right to Manage’ (RTM) or flat management companies. ...

0:05 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 2

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Propertymark questions Labour’s controversial PRS review...

Propertymark is calling for more information from the Labour Party on its recent review of the private rented sector (PRS), which was published last week. The controversial review, led by the Labour Housing...

0:04 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 1

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Scottish property taxes top £623m...

Property taxes in Scotland surpassed £623 million over the past year – a slight increase of £3 million over the previous year, one lettings agency says. The analysis by DJ Alexander reveals that...

0:02 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 2

Lambeth, Islington and Lewisham unveil new selective licensing...

Despite the council’s cabinet member for housing recognising that most landlords offer good quality housing, a selective licensing scheme will be implemented in Lambeth. And it will cost landlords...

0:01 AM, 22nd May 2024, About 2 months ago | 5

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Fed-up landlord responds to Generation Rent criticism with video...

In a pointed one minute video message, Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has responded to Ben Twomey, the chief executive of Generation Rent, who has criticised landlords and the Renters (Reform) Bill.

9:16 AM, 21st May 2024, About 2 months ago | 42

Latest Articles Lettings & Management Renters Reform Bill

London Councils slam the government’s short-term and holiday...

London boroughs have warned that the government’s plans for regulating short-term and holiday lets could worsen the capital’s housing crisis. The councils, from all political parties, say the...

0:04 AM, 21st May 2024, About 2 months ago | 2

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Property investors look beyond London for growth...

Property investors are shifting their focus away from traditional hotspots like London and towards regions offering higher yields, research reveals. According to Handelsbanken, the East of England is now...

0:02 AM, 21st May 2024, About 2 months ago | 0

Latest Articles London Property Investment News

Labour could bring in rent caps at a local level...

A Labour government could bring in rent caps that would empower local councils to restrict annual rent increases by landlords. That’s a similar proposal to Scotland’s Housing Bill which has...

9:50 AM, 20th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 9

Latest Articles Lettings & Management

Greater Manchester unveils the UK’s first property checks...

Greater Manchester is launching property checks to tackle substandard rented housing and to clampdown on criminal landlords. The Property Check scheme is a UK first and part of a £600,000 package aimed...

9:49 AM, 20th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 31

Latest Articles Lettings & Management

House prices hit record high but growth slows...

House prices in the UK have reached a new record high, according to Rightmove, but the rate of growth is slowing. It says the average asking price for properties coming to market rose by 0.8% this month...

9:45 AM, 20th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 0

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Sitting tenants see rents rise as gap with open market narrows...

Tenants renewing their tenancies are seeing rents rise at a faster pace than those moving to new homes, research reveals. According to Hamptons, the average rent paid by a tenant renewing their contract...

0:01 AM, 20th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 5

Latest Articles Lettings & Management Rent Prices

Legal expert warns of looming chaos from the Renters (Reform)...

The impending passing of the Renters (Reform) Bill spells trouble for tenants and landlords, warns a legal expert. Ian Narbeth, a commercial property lawyer and BTL and HMO landlord, tells Property118...

10:03 AM, 17th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 31

EPC Landlord News Latest Articles Renters Reform Bill

Labour review calls for National Landlords Register, rent ‘stabilisation’...

A report commissioned by Labour has called for a major overhaul of the private rented sector (PRS), including the creation of a National Landlord Register and measures to prevent rent rises. There are...

9:59 AM, 17th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 27

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Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions rocket by 19%...

The Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction rates for bailiff repossessions in England have reached a six-year high – leading Shelter to question the effectiveness of the Renters (Reform) Bill.

9:24 AM, 17th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 7

Latest Articles Renters Reform Bill Tenant Eviction

Lord Frost criticises Renters (Reform) Bill in the Lords...

Leading Conservative politician Lord Frost has voiced his concerns over the Renters (Reform) Bill by saying it is a ‘poor Bill’ and blasted the Tories. Lord Frost was the UK’s chief Brexit...

0:01 AM, 17th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 3

Half of tenants forced out by landlords selling up – survey...

A landlord sell-off is a major driver of tenant moves after 50% of property professionals said that was the main reason for renters moving home last year, a survey has found. According to PayProp, this...

9:35 AM, 16th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 16

Latest Articles Lettings & Management Property Market News

Property Investors Awards – Property Development of the Year...

With a combined experience of more than 26 years in property, husband and wife team Manni and Romey Chopra have transformed the property world. In 2016, the Chopra Property Group was born and since then...

9:06 AM, 16th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 0

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Flatfair sees record uptake as tenant deposit alternative gains...

Deposit alternative provider flatfair is celebrating a record-breaking first quarter of 2024, with a significant rise in tenants choosing its No Deposit option. The firm says the surge is down to the increasing...

6:02 AM, 16th May 2024, About 2 months ago | 4

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