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Scottish housing associations urge rethink on rent freeze law

Scottish housing associations urge rethink on rent freeze law...

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is urging a rethink on Scotland’s proposed rent freeze because it will threaten the delivery of social housing. The SFHA says that without increased...

Anti-landlord rhetoric and rent freeze legislation slammed by SAL

Anti-landlord rhetoric and rent freeze legislation slammed by...

After the Scottish Government unveiled its proposed legislation that would bring in a rent freeze and a moratorium on evictions, one landlord organisation has hit out at ‘political rhetoric’.

Scottish Government unveils its rent freeze legislation

Scottish Government unveils its rent freeze legislation...

The Scottish Government has unveiled its emergency legislation that ‘seeks to increase protection for tenants from rent rises and eviction action’ during the cost-of-living crisis. If approved,

Should I increase the rent?

Should I increase the rent?

Landlords everywhere are feeling the pinch and looking at how they can increase their rents to help cover increased interest rates and inflation. You must ensure you approach this correctly and understand...

NO voice, no action!

NO voice, no action!

Hello, All landlords should write to their local MP and ward councillors to express why they are exiting the PRS market. Without a collective voice we remain silent. I suggest that a draft template letter...

Agents excluded from The Property Ombudsman scheme

Agents excluded from The Property Ombudsman scheme...

Five agents that failed to pay a compensatory award have been excluded from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme, it has been revealed. Because the agents – detailed below – failed to pay, they...

Where the best rental market hotspots are

Where the best rental market hotspots are...

Tenant demand is rising across England’s rental market with eager tenants pushing the national figure up by 7% between the second and third quarters of this year, research reveals. The findings from...

Property Investors Can Claim £1 Million In Super Tax Deduction

Property Investors Can Claim £1 Million In Super Tax Deduction...

You have until March 31st 2023 to spend £1 Million Pounds on Capital Allowances to benefit from the 130% super deduction. Join me with Alex Norian, the property tax specialist, from Property 118 to discuss...

Invitation to participate in University of York landlord survey

Invitation to participate in University of York landlord survey...

Research conducted by Dr Alison Wallace and Dr Julie Rugg has previously influenced Government legislation, so Property118 is always keen to help them wherever possible. Property 118 members are now invited...

Government U-turns on top tax rate – update

Government U-turns on top tax rate – update...

The government has unveiled a U-turn after its recent mini-budget saw the top rate of income tax of 45p being abolished and it will now reinstate the levy. The mini-budget led to turmoil on the money markets...

England’s rent prices set a new record

England’s rent prices set a new record...

Rents in England have broken records in September and have soared to the highest rate ever recorded by one rent index. The finding from the Goodlord Rental Index also reveals that voids remain steady across...

New Right to Rent rules are now live

New Right to Rent rules are now live...

Landlords and letting agents in England have new Right to Rent rules to follow after measures that were brought in during the Covid lockdown ended. And Propertymark, the professional body for property...

Telegraph looking to speak to landlords forced to increase rents

Telegraph looking to speak to landlords forced to increase rents...

The personal finance reporter for the Telegraph, Alexa Phillips, is looking to speak to landlords who are not planning on selling their properties but are likely to be forced to increase rents to avoid...

UK’s annual house price growth slows to single digits

UK’s annual house price growth slows to single digits...

The latest data from Nationwide shows that there has been a slowdown in annual house price growth to 9.5% in September – from 10% in August. The survey shows that 10 of the UK’s 13 regions...

Meet Mark Smith (Barrister-At-Law) Landlord tax planning strategies – pin Birmingham Central

Meet Mark Smith (Barrister-At-Law) Landlord tax planning strategies...

Our Hon. Legal Counsel, Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers, will be presenting in person an overview of several landlord tax strategies at the pin Birmingham Central meeting Thursday 6th...

Landlords call for a cost-of-living plan to help the PRS

Landlords call for a cost-of-living plan to help the PRS...

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is being urged by one landlords’ organisation to adopt a cost-of-living plan for the private rented sector as tenants and landlords face ever-growing costs. The National...

Welsh Government launches consultation on extending PRS notice period

Welsh Government launches consultation on extending PRS notice...

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on plans to extend the notice period that landlords are required to give for converted contracts after the Renting Homes Wales Act comes into force on 1st...

England’s BTL void periods decline across the board

England’s BTL void periods decline across the board...

England’s rental market is returning to good health with a significant reduction in void periods and costs compared to last year, research reveals. Voids are one of a buy to let landlords’...

What you need to know about the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022

What you need to know about the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm...

The rules for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in England’s rental properties have changed – and landlords and agents need to understand the new rules. The move is part of the Government’s...

Scotland brings in its Short-Term Lets Licensing Order

Scotland brings in its Short-Term Lets Licensing Order...

Scotland will be the first country in the UK to officially monitor short term lets by requiring all councils to have an operational licensing system in place. The Short-Term Lets Licensing Order takes...

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