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Britain’s largest trade union demands rent controls and...

Britain’s largest trade union argues the “Renters’ Rights Bill must go further in addressing affordability”. UNISON is calling on the government to introduce rent controls and extend eviction...

Tenant demand surges amid supply shortages and budget concerns...

Tenant demand continues to outpace supply as landlords worry about the upcoming October budget. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report, tenant demand is on the rise, with registrations jumping...

Annual rents rise by 8.4% – and house prices grow by 2.8%...

Rents in the private rented sector (PRS) rose by 8.4% in the 12 months to September, official data reveals. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the rate is the same as recorded...

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BTL lenders unveil new products and rates...

Foundation Home Loans’ specialist lending brand, ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’ has expanded its product range to cater to a wider range of landlord needs. The new additions include BTL mortgages...

0:06 AM, 16th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 1

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Landlords face steep challenge to meet EPC targets – Shawbrook...

The government’s ambitious target of requiring all private rented sector (PRS) properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above by 2030 has sparked huge concern among...

0:05 AM, 16th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 7

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Buy to let sell off as rental properties flood the market...

The number of buy to let properties on the market has rocketed over the last year, according to new data. Figures from TwentyEA reveal, 11.3% of all new properties listed for sale in Q3 2024 had previously...

BTL landlords remain optimistic despite challenges...

The majority of buy to let landlords remain optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, despite recent challenges, a survey reveals. The research from Butterfield Mortgages shows...

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Rents reach new highs as landlords prepare for Budget impact...

The UK’s private rented sector continues to face upward pressure, with average advertised rents outside London reaching a new quarterly record of £1,344, Rightmove reveals. The property platform’s...

Scottish Property Federation warns rent controls could harm housing...

A leading industry body warns Scotland faces “a lack of supply” if rent controls are not implemented properly. Speaking at the Scottish Property Federation dinner, chair of the organisation, Stuart...

Tenant groups demand rent caps as Labour faces pressure to tackle...

Tenant activist groups and trade unions are demanding the Labour government “devolve power to Metro Mayors and regional authorities to introduce rent caps”. In a letter to Angela Rayner, groups including...

UK landlords worry about their future under Labour...

The future of the private rented sector (PRS) is a major worry for 75% of landlords, research reveals. The findings from the Simply Business’s Landlord Report highlight that the year so far has been...

Generation Rent claims renting harms a tenant’s mental...

Renting privately in England is apparently so traumatic that it’s having a devastating impact on tenants’ mental health, Generation Rent reports. The tenant campaign group has carried out a...

Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC costs...

Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations. In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Mortgage Advice Bureau along...

0:03 AM, 15th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 4

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New service launched to simplify landlords’ void management...

A new service designed to streamline the handling of bills during void periods for landlords and agents and tenants has been unveiled. The Void Management service from the rent tech platform Vouch automates...

0:02 AM, 15th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 3

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes capital gains tax hike to 39%...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax to a whopping 39%, according to The Guardian. The newspaper reports the Treasury is testing a range of 33%-39% for capital gains tax to fill in the...

Renters’ Rights Bill could worsen housing crisis –...

The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill for the private rented sector (PRS) could make the housing crisis worse, Propertymark warns. It says that while the Bill is designed to protect...

London landlords see licensing fines reach £900,000 THIS YEAR...

Licensing enforcement in London has reached a new level of intensity, one firm reports, as fines for non-compliance with licensing schemes head towards £900,000 this year. This surge, according to PropTech...

Council offers to ‘top-up’ rent to bring homeless...

A council is trying to address its housing crisis by offering cash incentives to landlords to make private renting more affordable for families currently living in temporary accommodation. The city council...

0:02 AM, 14th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 5

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NRLA calls for urgent action on housing regulations after years...

The NRLA is urging the government to introduce the UK’s housing, health and safety rating system (HHSRS) after years of delay. RHE Global was commissioned by the previous government to review the UK’s...

0:01 AM, 14th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 0

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Nigel Farage slams Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC rules...

Nigel Farage has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill as a “huge mistake” and says Ed Miliband’s EPC C rules will cost a fortune for landlords. In an interview with GB News, Mr Farage says the Renters’...

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