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Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase...

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so, research reveals. A new survey by Landbay reveals a big shift from previous years, where rent rises...

Outcry over landlords banning working from home

Outcry over landlords banning working from home...

Generation Rent and Shelter are slamming landlords for “draconian rules” that ban tenants from working from home (WFH). An investigation by The Independent reveals a trend in SpareRoom adverts specifying...

The benefits of buildings insurance for landlords

The benefits of buildings insurance for landlords...

When shopping around for landlord insurance, it’s important to take a look at buildings insurance. Buildings insurance shields your property from various risks that could affect your rental property.

Housing market shows signs of recovery

Housing market shows signs of recovery...

The housing market in England and Wales is showing signs of recovery, according to new data from e.surv. The average sale price of a home climbed nearly £1,500 (0.4%) to £360,175 in June, the strongest...

UK rents reach record high but growth slows

UK rents reach record high but growth slows...

The average rent in the UK has reached a record high of £1,299, although growth has slowed to just 0.2% in June. That’s according to the latest HomeLet rental index which highlights that in June...

Kemi Badenoch leads Conservative shadow cabinet as new Housing Secretary

Kemi Badenoch leads Conservative shadow cabinet as new Housing...

The Conservative party has announced its new shadow cabinet, appointing Kemi Bandenoch as the housing secretary. She replaces Michael Gove, who stepped down as an MP in the 2024 election. Ms Badenoch...

Landlords urged to be wary over council ‘safer renting’ schemes

Landlords urged to be wary over council ‘safer renting’...

Landlords need to be cautious over the growing numbers of council-promoted ‘Safer Renting’ schemes, one legal expert warns. Phil Turtle, of Landlord Licensing & Defence, says that while...

Chancellor outlines Labour’s housing vision and hints at no-fault eviction ban

Chancellor outlines Labour’s housing vision and hints at no-fault...

The Chancellor has unveiled mandatory housebuilding targets and hinted at Labour’s upcoming plans for the private rented sector. In her first speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced a reform of...

Police issue advice to landlords on how to avoid cannabis factories

Police issue advice to landlords on how to avoid cannabis factories...

Police have issued a warning to landlords after a cannabis factory was discovered in a residential property in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. A 32-year-old man has been jailed for 45 months after pleading...

Prime London rents slow as supply increases

Prime London rents slow as supply increases...

London’s prime rental market is showing signs of cooling as increased supply meets returning tenant demand, property consultancy Knight Frank reveals. Rent price growth in prime central London (PCL)...

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Minister

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Minister...

Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy leader. He is the MP who tabled an amendment to the Renters (Reform)...

Landlords say election result will make no difference to plans

Landlords say election result will make no difference to plans...

Most landlords in the UK say that the election result which saw Labour enjoy a landslide victory won’t affect their investment plans, a survey reveals. Foxtons questioned more than 1,000 landlords...

Prospective tenants struggle as reference failures rise amid Labour government concerns

Prospective tenants struggle as reference failures rise amid...

Propertymark members report many prospective tenants are failing reference checks as many are worried about a Labour government.   The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report reveal...

Millions of renters are in homes without fire alarms – claim

Millions of renters are in homes without fire alarms –...

Millions of renters in the UK don’t have smoke alarms in their rented properties, according to a new survey. The findings by Firechief Global found that 17% of tenants – which equates to more...

Starmer promises ‘change’ but no mention of the PRS

Starmer promises ‘change’ but no mention of the PRS...

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer said his work begins ‘immediately’. Standing in Downing Street, he said: “Changing a country’s not like flicking a switch...

Halifax House Price Index flat but still up 1.6% on the year

Halifax House Price Index flat but still up 1.6% on the year...

The Latest Halifax House Price Index for June seems to have flatlined with a small 0.2% decrease on the month, but still 1.6% up overall on the year. The average house price for the UK now stands at £288,455...

Landlords will face a Labour government keen on PRS reform

Landlords will face a Labour government keen on PRS reform...

Landlords will face a Labour government keen to reform the private rented sector (PRS) after it won a landslide victory in the General Election. Sir Keir Starmer will be the new prime minister, with deputy...

HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Article 4 areas

HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Article...

Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4 areas, one expert warns. These areas restrict the automatic conversion of residences into...

Paragon and Aldermore reduce BTL mortgage rates

Paragon and Aldermore reduce BTL mortgage rates...

Paragon Bank and Aldermore have both announced interest rate cuts on their buy to let mortgage products, offering landlords greater choice. Paragon has reduced rates across its core BTL mortgage range...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property owners and the conveyancing industry. To help navigate these updates,

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