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Major Landlord event outside London

Major Landlord event outside London...

GB Landlords are to host a large-scale property event in Newcastle This is a free event offering insight and advice for North East property professionals is taking place in Newcastle this month, following...

Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep Base Rate at 5%

Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep Base Rate at 5%...

Despite the US Federal Reserve yesterday deciding to lower the target range for the federal funds by 0.5% (to a range of 4.75% to 5%) leaving more headroom, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy...

UK housing market picks up, but rents continue to soar

UK housing market picks up, but rents continue to soar...

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, according to the latest RICS residential survey for August – but renters are seeing costs rise. The organisation says that a decline in...

Generation Rent blames landlords for soaring rent prices outpacing wages

Generation Rent blames landlords for soaring rent prices outpacing...

Generation Rent claims “landlords are snatching away more of renters wages” as rent prices continue to outpace wages. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) Rental Price Index, private...

Rents skyrocket outside London as demand shifts to affordable regions

Rents skyrocket outside London as demand shifts to affordable...

Rents outside of London are skyrocketing as demand soars in regions that have traditionally been more affordable, says  agency. The latest HomeLet rental index reveals while Greater London remains the...

Tenants tied up in rising deposit costs

Tenants tied up in rising deposit costs...

Tenants moving between rental properties could have thousands of pounds tied up in deposits, according to new research. A study by deposit alternative supplier Reposit reveals that the average cash deposit...

Rental price divide laid bare as costs surge

Rental price divide laid bare as costs surge...

As university students prepare to start the next academic year, some students will have to spend a record amount on rent. According to Rightmove, St Albans has been named Great Britain’s most expensive...

Property expert reveals the truth behind landlord exodus and top tips for preventing e-bike fires

Property expert reveals the truth behind landlord exodus and...

Is the supposed landlord exodus just a myth? In an exclusive interview with Property118, property expert Julie Ford says the doom and gloom of the media is exaggerated and landlords are still continuing...

Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes

Letting agents blame tenants for damp and mould in rental homes...

Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents. A survey by the Property Ombudsman shows that most letting agents believe condensation caused by actions like drying...

Landlords urged to prioritise inventories to avoid costly disputes

Landlords urged to prioritise inventories to avoid costly disputes...

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to carry out property inspections to avoid problems with damage or deposit disputes. A poll by Inventory Base found that 30% of tenants didn’t get an inventory...

BTL lenders slash rates as mortgage market heats up

BTL lenders slash rates as mortgage market heats up...

BTL lenders have announced rate cuts as the market shows signs of improvement. Aldermore and CHL mortgages are among a slew of lenders that have cut rates in their buy-to-let mortgage products. These...

Cost-of-living crisis pushes renters further from homeownership

Cost-of-living crisis pushes renters further from homeownership...

The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has reduced renters’ aspirations to own their home, according to a new report. A survey by firm MRI Software reveals a staggering 80% of renters feel priced out...

Industry body calls for more support to tackle anti-social behaviour in PRS

Industry body calls for more support to tackle anti-social behaviour...

A leading industry body is demanding that the Scottish government offer more support to landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour. Propertymark points out that the rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB)...

Landlords face tougher eviction rules and long wait times

Landlords face tougher eviction rules and long wait times...

A property expert warns of “bad news for landlords” as Labour reforms could see tenants who don’t pay rent stay for three months. Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action told the Daily Telegraph that...

London rental market faces surge in fraud

London rental market faces surge in fraud...

The London rental market has become a hub of fraudulent activity, according to one estate agent. Benham and Reeves report that many London letting agents face significant challenges with tenant screening.

12th Scottish council declares a housing emergency

12th Scottish council declares a housing emergency...

Another Scottish council has declared a ‘housing emergency’ making it the 12th local authority in Scotland to declare a housing crisis. East Renfrewshire council says challenges in the local housing...

Together and Landbay lower BTL mortgage rates

Together and Landbay lower BTL mortgage rates...

Two specialist lenders, Together and Landbay, have announced rate cuts on their mortgage products, offering relief to landlords and investors. Together has lowered rates on its unregulated bridging loans,

Property market sees increased activity – Rightmove

Property market sees increased activity – Rightmove...

The traditionally busier autumn property market appears to have started early, Rightmove reveals. The property platform says that many buyers and sellers have spotted a window of opportunity to act as...

Renters hit hardest as landlords sell up ahead of potential capital gains tax hike

Renters hit hardest as landlords sell up ahead of potential capital...

Renters are paying the price as demand becomes scarce and costs rise, says Hargreaves Lansdown. The firm reveals that many landlords are selling off properties due to fears of a potential capital gains...

North-South rent gap narrows to lowest point in a decade

North-South rent gap narrows to lowest point in a decade...

The gap between rents in the North and South of England has narrowed to its closest point in more than a decade, research from Hamptons reveals. Last month, the average rent in the South cost 37% or £357...

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