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Landlord MPs amendments threaten progress on Renters Reform Bill claim campaigners

Landlord MPs amendments threaten progress on Renters Reform Bill...

Campaigners are warning the Renters (Reform) Bill is being watered down by MPs. The Renters Reform Coalition and Shelter claim a group of backbench MPs who are also landlords are delaying the bill for...

9:39 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  18

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Council slammed by Housing Ombudsman for poor repairs and complaints handling

Council slammed by Housing Ombudsman for poor repairs and complaints...

A special investigation by the Housing Ombudsman has exposed how Hammersmith and Fulham Council failed to provide adequate repairs and complaints handling to its residents, leaving them ‘feeling...

0:06 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  6

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Scottish house prices soar while UK average falls

Scottish house prices soar while UK average falls...

Scotland outperformed the rest of the UK in the property market in 2023, with a 4.2% increase in house prices, while the UK average fell by £740, according to one property firm. DJ Alexander Ltd, Scotland’s...

0:05 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Some London boroughs see £230,000 wiped off the average house price

Some London boroughs see £230,000 wiped off the average house...

Just six London boroughs managed to register an increase in house prices in 2023, while the rest faced a drop, especially in the prime market, research reveals. A new report by Benham and Reeves, based...

0:04 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Survey reveals landlords are optimistic amid uncertainty

Survey reveals landlords are optimistic amid uncertainty...

Despite a gloomy private rented sector filled with uncertainty, one lender group reveals landlords are continuing to invest in the rental market. According to the OSB group, seven in ten (69%) of landlords...

0:03 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  1

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Council urges landlords to join its Safer Renting scheme

Council urges landlords to join its Safer Renting scheme...

A scheme that aims to improve the quality and safety of rented properties in Weymouth and Portland has been launched by Dorset Council. The Safer Renting scheme offers landlords tailored advice and information...

0:02 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  11

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Drop in buy to let mortgages as older landlords sell up

Drop in buy to let mortgages as older landlords sell up...

The number of landlords taking out new buy to let mortgages has plummeted, according to new figures. According to UK Finance, buy-to-let loans amongst over-55s fell from 16,930 in the final quarter of...

0:02 AM, 21st February 2024, About 5 months ago |  6

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Quadruple surge in fake tenancy applications

Quadruple surge in fake tenancy applications...

Fraudulent tenancy applications have quadrupled in the last two years, according to new research. Referencing agency Homelet says they have seen a surge in fake tenancy applications receiving nearly 200...

9:40 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  3

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Block of flats insurance for landlords

Block of flats insurance for landlords...

If you own a block of flats and rent them out to tenants, you may need a special type of insurance to protect your property and your liability. This is called block of flats insurance – sometimes...

9:28 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  2

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Landbay launches fee-free five-year fixed-rate BTL mortgages

Landbay launches fee-free five-year fixed-rate BTL mortgages...

Landbay has announced the launch of two new fee-free five-year fixed-rate mortgages for landlords, with competitive rates and flexible terms. The first product is a standard five-year fixed-rate mortgage...

0:10 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Government’s holiday let crackdown ‘not enough’, warns renters’ group

Government’s holiday let crackdown ‘not enough’,

A renters’ group has criticised the government’s plans to curb the growth of short term lets, saying they are insufficient and could backfire. The Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced yesterday...

0:08 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  15

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Paragon launches new BTL mortgages for portfolio landlords

Paragon launches new BTL mortgages for portfolio landlords...

Portfolio landlords can benefit from six new buy to let mortgage products launched by Paragon Bank which are part of a limited-edition range. The products offer five-year fixed rates at up to 65% loan-to-value...

0:05 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  5

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UK housing market sees first value drop in a decade

UK housing market sees first value drop in a decade...

The total value of all homes across the UK has dipped for the first time since 2012. According to figures by Savills, the total value of UK homes now stands at £8.678 trillion. The analysis of the UK’s...

0:02 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Social housing tenant complaints could exceed 1 million

Social housing tenant complaints could exceed 1 million...

The number of complaints being made by social housing tenants could be much higher than the official figures suggest, a new report reveals. Housing data expert Housemark says that complaints from residents...

0:01 AM, 20th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Gove unveils new rules to curb short-term lets

Gove unveils new rules to curb short-term lets...

The government has announced new rules to restrict short-term lets and give local communities more control over housing. The changes, unveiled by Secretary of State for Levelling Up Housing and Communities,

10:05 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  39

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Call for landlords who have used rent-to-rent operators

Call for landlords who have used rent-to-rent operators...

The Government is looking to regulate the practice of rent-to-rent under the Renters (Reform) Bill, where landlords let their properties to a third party who then sublet them to tenants. The move will...

0:09 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  10

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Home sellers and buyers return to the market – Zoopla

Home sellers and buyers return to the market – Zoopla...

Lower mortgage rates and a backlog of demand from the last six months of 2023, which has continued into February, has seen the UK’s housing market begin the year with strong momentum, Zoopla reveals.

0:08 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Housing market is showing signs of recovery as prices and sales edge up

Housing market is showing signs of recovery as prices and sales...

The UK’s housing market is showing signs of recovery, with prices rising slightly and sales surging, according to a report by Rightmove. The property website said that the average asking price for...

0:05 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Letting agent slams ‘unrealistic’ safety rules for Scotland’s landlords

Letting agent slams ‘unrealistic’ safety rules for Scotland’s...

A leading Edinburgh letting agent has criticised the new safety regulations for private landlords in Scotland, calling them ‘unrealistic’. Clan Gordon, which manages more than 650 rental properties...

0:03 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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Spareroom urges reforms to tackle rental crisis

Spareroom urges reforms to tackle rental crisis...

Spareroom is demanding the government take action against the rental crisis. The flatshare website says residential lets have become a less appealing option for landlords due to government changes. The...

0:02 AM, 19th February 2024, About 5 months ago |  0

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