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Third lockdown has created a perfect storm for the property market

Third lockdown has created a perfect storm for the property market...

The latest Hometrack House Price Index for January is indicating the third national lockdown is exacerbating a supply and demand imbalance in housing with demand for homes in the first two weeks of January...

HMRC extends self-assessment filing deadline

HMRC extends self-assessment filing deadline...

Turmoil at HMRC has led to them announcing that this year they are extending the 31st January filing deadline until the 28th of February and there will be no late filing penalties as long as returns are...

New 2025 green targets for homes

New 2025 green targets for homes...

All homes and businesses will have to meet rigorous new energy efficiency standards to lower energy consumption and bills, helping to protect the environment, the Housing Minister Chris Pincher has announced.

BTL product options return to the market

BTL product options return to the market...

Despite the ongoing and undeniable impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the latest research from Moneyfacts.co.uk demonstrates that landlords may have cause to remain positive as options return to the market.

Right to Regenerate consultation

Right to Regenerate consultation...

The public will be able to convert vacant plots of land and derelict buildings into new homes or community spaces, under plans announced by the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick. The ‘Right to Regenerate’...

Russian Speaking UK Landlord Tax Planning Consultant

Russian Speaking UK Landlord Tax Planning Consultant...

Property118 is delighted to congratulate Gular Nuriyeva on her recent promotion within our tax team, having previously worked as an Executive Assistant to Nicky Kita who will continue to supervise her...

Welsh landlord licensing body fails accountability and transparency tests

Welsh landlord licensing body fails accountability and transparency...

An “accountability deficit” exists within Rent Smart Wales (RSW), the nation’s registration and licensing authority for the private rented sector, according to a report published by the NRLA today.

Welsh Government suspending eviction enforcement to the end of March 2021

Welsh Government suspending eviction enforcement to the end of...

The Welsh Government have announced that the suspension on eviction enforcement due to end on 11 January will be extended to the end of March 2021. The Welsh Government will review this every three weeks.

Scotland extend eviction ban to 31st March

Scotland extend eviction ban to 31st March...

The Scottish Government has announced the temporary ban on eviction orders will be extended until the end of March. Regulations will be laid in the Scottish Parliament on 14 January to extend the current...

Joint statement – NRLA, Shelter, ARLA, Big Issue, Nationwide, StepChange

Joint statement – NRLA, Shelter, ARLA, Big Issue, Nationwide,

In a joint statement following the reintroduction of a national lockdown, the National Residential Landlords Association, The Big Issue and Ride Out Recession Alliance, Shelter, ARLA Propertymark, the...

Leaseholders will be given right to extend leases by 990 years at zero ground rent

Leaseholders will be given right to extend leases by 990 years...

The Housing Secretary, Robert  Jenrick, has announced that millions of leaseholders will be given the right to extend their lease by a maximum term of 990 years at zero ground rent. Today’s measures...

12 Days of Property – Tax Planning 2021

12 Days of Property – Tax Planning 2021...

Mark Alexander​ founder of Property118.com and landlord takes a look at Property Investors tax returns and share his advice on landlord tax planning as part of our 12 days of property. January is the...

Citizens Advice calling for another eviction ban and support for rent arrears

Citizens Advice calling for another eviction ban and support...

Half a million private renters in the UK are behind on their rent, according to Citizens Advice.  This comes as the country enters another period of national lockdown, causing further economic hardship.

Letting and Estate agents can still work during Lockdown part 3

Letting and Estate agents can still work during Lockdown part...

The government guidance regarding lockdown restrictions for the housing market says estate and letting agents and removals firms can continue to work You can still move home. If you are looking to move,

Mortgage approvals at record high since 2007

Mortgage approvals at record high since 2007...

The Bank of England has released the latest figures for total UK mortgage approvals by lenders in November totalling 104,969. This is the highest number of mortgage approvals in one month since 2007 as...

56% of Landlords have lost rental income during the pandemic

56% of Landlords have lost rental income during the pandemic...

Over half of private landlords have lost rental income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic according to new research published today. A third of landlords have also indicated that they were now more likely...

Nationwide House Price Index ends year up 7.3%

Nationwide House Price Index ends year up 7.3%...

The Nationwide House Price index for December 2020 is indicating UK price inflation of 7.3% for the year and 0.8% for the month with the average house price now standing at £230,920. All areas of the...

Percentage of tenants in rent arrears dropped to 11.8% in November

Percentage of tenants in rent arrears dropped to 11.8% in November...

The percentage of tenants in rent arrears decreased during October and November, according to research from PayProp. Payment data from also shows that the typical percentage of rent in arrears fell consistently...

Damages is the top cause for deposit claims not rent arrears

Damages is the top cause for deposit claims not rent arrears...

According to The DPS just over half of the claims made by landlords against tenancy deposits in 2020 cited a need to clean or make repairs to the property or its contents, Costs for damage made up 27%...

Housing market still open even in Tier 4

Housing market still open even in Tier 4...

The housing market in England will remain open in all 4 tiers. This means that people looking to move home will be able to both continue with planned moves and view new properties to move into in the future.

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