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Unoccupied property insurance for landlords

Unoccupied property insurance for landlords...

Leaving a rented property unoccupied can spell trouble for landlords. This is where unoccupied property insurance comes in and can help when the property is left empty between tenancies. Here at Property118,

BTL market shows signs of stability after months of decline

BTL market shows signs of stability after months of decline...

The buy to let mortgage market appears to be stabilising after a period of significant product reduction, according to new data. The research from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk found that while the increase...

UK house prices rise as top-end market booms

UK house prices rise as top-end market booms...

Asking prices for new properties are on the rise, with the average price reaching near-record highs, according to Rightmove. This increase is being driven by the top-end of the market which is seeing...

Tenant evictions surge as rent reforms backfire

Tenant evictions surge as rent reforms backfire...

Tenant evictions are on the rise as landlords look to avoid the imposition of the Renters (Reform) Bill which will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, the Daily Telegraph reveals. The...

Landlords and tenants see prime rental market entering a new phase

Landlords and tenants see prime rental market entering a new...

London’s prime residential rents have seen a significant slowdown after three years of record growth, Savills’ says. The firm’s associate director of residential research, Jessica Tomlinson,

SpareRoom calls for balanced approach in landlord-tenant relations

SpareRoom calls for balanced approach in landlord-tenant relations...

In a world where the conversation about landlords and tenants has become increasingly polarised, one platform is calling for more balance. As the largest flat-sharing website in the UK, SpareRoom has...

Renters (Reform) Bill heads for key stage in Parliament

Renters (Reform) Bill heads for key stage in Parliament...

The Renters (Reform) Bill, designed to shake up the private rental sector (PRS) in England, is nearing a key stage in its passage through Parliament. It is scheduled for its report stage and third reading...

Scottish rent cap addressed a problem ‘that didn’t exist’

Scottish rent cap addressed a problem ‘that didn’t...

Scottish private sector rents have risen at a rate in line with inflation over the last nine years, according to a new analysis. The data from letting agents DJ Alexander shows rents increased by 40.7%...

BTL lenders offer rate cuts and streamlined processes for landlords

BTL lenders offer rate cuts and streamlined processes for landlords...

Three leading buy to let lenders in the UK are offering rate cuts, faster remortgages, and simpler valuations to help landlords navigate the current market. Landlords looking for specialist buy to let...

Londoners shoulder most of the UK’s £3.6 billion stamp duty burden

Londoners shoulder most of the UK’s £3.6 billion stamp...

Londoners are feeling the squeeze of Stamp Duty Land Tax the most as they fork out 40.7% of the national total, research reveals. According to a study by Benham and Reeves, over the past year, an estimated...

One million renters handed section 21 notices since 2019 – Shelter

One million renters handed section 21 notices since 2019 –...

Homelessness charity Shelter claims that since the government unveiled plans in 2019 to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, nearly one million tenants have been evicted under the process.

Property Investors Awards – Commercial Development of the Year

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

A grade II listed church transformed into two modern apartments by SJC Property Developments highlights their approach to property that can seamlessly blend historical preservation with contemporary living.

Tenants in England and Wales are staying put for longer – DPS

Tenants in England and Wales are staying put for longer –...

The last four years have seen a big jump in tenancy lengths in England and Wales as tenants are staying for 218 days longer. That’s according to research from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS)...

Struggling landlords are selling up to avoid insolvency

Struggling landlords are selling up to avoid insolvency...

A surge in buy to let landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) is being fuelled by an increase in receiver appointments, one leading auctioneer says. Landwood Group says it has seen a 150% increase...

UK rents reach the highest level on record – ONS

UK rents reach the highest level on record – ONS...

Renting costs in the UK continue to grow with average rents jumping by 9.2% in the year to March – the steepest annual rise since data collection began in 2015. The figures from the Office for National...

Landlords press on with EPC upgrades despite shelved regulations

Landlords press on with EPC upgrades despite shelved regulations...

Despite the government abandoning proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), a significant number of landlords are still investing in making their properties greener. Paragon Bank’s...

Breaking Barriers: Rising Female Voices In The Property Sector

Breaking Barriers: Rising Female Voices In The Property Sector...

A lawyer turned landlord to a successful blogger and podcaster Suzanne Smith, isn’t afraid of voicing her opinions. Suzanne became a landlord later in life but has since become a leading voice in the...

Welsh Government considers abolishing LTT Multiple Dwellings Relief

Welsh Government considers abolishing LTT Multiple Dwellings...

Landlords in Wales need to know about a Welsh Government consultation for the public to give its views on changes to the Land Transaction Tax (LTT). The consultation focuses on two main proposals: abolishing...

Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants

Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants...

Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals. Alternative deposit provider Reposit analysed the figures between January 2021...

Council unveils its first housing check in EIGHT years – despite demanding private landlords do them every four months

Council unveils its first housing check in EIGHT years –...

Despite hammering landlords with punitive fines for minor transgressions of selective licensing rules, one council has admitted that its own housing stock hasn’t been inspected for EIGHT years. Private...

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