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Section 21 ban could trigger eviction surge – Expert

Section 21 ban could trigger eviction surge – Expert...

A proposed ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions under the Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to a ‘spate’ of evictions, one expert warns. The assistant director of housing...

Wrexham is the UK’s busiest rental market

Wrexham is the UK’s busiest rental market...

Wrexham has solidified its position as the UK’s busiest rental market, with letting agents receiving an average of 54 enquiries per available property, according to Rightmove. Its ‘Demand Tracker’...

Shelter Scotland criticises politicians as temporary accommodation reaches record highs

Shelter Scotland criticises politicians as temporary accommodation...

Thousands of people including children are trapped in temporary accommodation in Scotland, according to new figures. The Scottish government’s latest figures show that as of March, 16,300 households...

Why your landlord insurance might not cover you for subletting

Why your landlord insurance might not cover you for subletting...

Subletting has become a common practice in recent years but can be dangerous especially if a tenant is subletting without the landlord’s permission. But did you know standard landlord insurance doesn’t...

Half of London rental properties exceed average monthly income

Half of London rental properties exceed average monthly income...

One in five rental properties in Britain has a monthly rent equal to the average income, while some cost a full year’s salary just for a single month, according to Benham and Reeves. The average person...

FHL and other lenders lower buy to let rates

FHL and other lenders lower buy to let rates...

Specialist lender Foundation Home Loans has made rate cuts across its special and limited edition buy to let products. The move comes as part of a broader trend among lenders to offer more competitive...

Government to consult on new housing standards for the PRS

Government to consult on new housing standards for the PRS...

The government has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at ensuring decent homes for all private rented sector (PRS) tenants in the UK. These measures include a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented...

House prices continue downward trend

House prices continue downward trend...

The housing market has experienced a summer lull, with house prices declining. According to e.surv’s house price index, average house prices are now 2.6% lower than they were a year ago. As the...

Landlords issue ‘veiled threat’ to evict tenants over Section 21

Landlords issue ‘veiled threat’ to evict tenants...

A representative of the Renter’s Reform Coalition who was privy to government conversations involving tenant and landlord groups says landlords made a ‘veiled threat’ to evict renters.

Interest rate cut boosts rental stock availability

Interest rate cut boosts rental stock availability...

It’s not only homeowners and sellers feeling a sense of relief following the recent interest rate cut, but tenants have also benefited from a big jump in rental property availability. That’s...

Ed Miliband ready to challenge landlords over EPC C targets

Ed Miliband ready to challenge landlords over EPC C targets...

Ed Miliband is willing to risk a fight with landlords to meet EPC C targets, according to The Times. In a speech at the Labour party conference, Ed Miliband says landlords must provide decent standards...

Angela Rayner wants to ‘work in partnership’ with PRS landlords

Angela Rayner wants to ‘work in partnership’ with...

The deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told delegates at the Labour Party conference that she wanted to ‘work in partnership’ with PRS and social landlords to deliver ‘decent and safe’...

Campaign demands one million social homes as people struggle with damp and mould

Campaign demands one million social homes as people struggle...

Crisis and Lloyds Bank are calling for one million social homes over the next decade to end homelessness. The charity and the bank have partnered up on a campaign to show the realities of people waiting...

Fleet Mortgages cuts rates and relaunches EPC A-C products for landlords

Fleet Mortgages cuts rates and relaunches EPC A-C products for...

A buy-to-let lender has slashed rates and relaunched products for landlords buying or refinancing properties with an EPC rating of A-C, including cuts on five-year fixed deals. Fleet Mortgages has relaunched...

Housing market rebounds with £88bn surge as first-time buyers lead the way

Housing market rebounds with £88bn surge as first-time buyers...

The UK housing market has bounced back, with £88.3bn spent on property purchases in the second quarter of 2024, according to Savills. This pushed total spending over the past year to more than £350bn,

Scottish legislation drives landlords to sell up

Scottish legislation drives landlords to sell up...

Legislation in Scotland’s private rented sector has led to more landlords selling their properties and has done little to improve affordability, according to a new study. The research by Indigo...

Council calls for ban on no-fault evictions amid housing crisis

Council calls for ban on no-fault evictions amid housing crisis...

A council warns more people could be pushed into temporary accommodation without urgent action from the government. Colchester City Council has written to Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela...

Renters’ Rights Bill could drive up student rents

Renters’ Rights Bill could drive up student rents...

Student landlords face chaos under Labour as many could be forced to take out rental insurance to cover the cost of rent arrears. The Telegraph says the Renters’ Rights Bill will stop tenants from paying...

October budget could boost property market – GetAgent

October budget could boost property market – GetAgent...

The Autumn budget could bring a boost to the property market, according to one estate agent. According to estate agent comparison website GetAgent.co.uk, the property market has seen a recent uptick in...

IKEA and Shelter unveil Dollhouse highlighting realities of temporary accommodation

IKEA and Shelter unveil Dollhouse highlighting realities of temporary...

IKEA and Shelter have teamed up to reveal a children’s dollhouse designed to illustrate the realities faced by children living in temporary accommodation. The housing charity claims that “rising evictions...

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