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Council slammed over tenant safety risks

Council slammed over tenant safety risks...

A council has been slammed by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for “serious failings”. Castle Point Borough Council in Essex has issued an apology to tenants after receiving a C4 grading, making...

Homebuying rush might lead to price deflation

Homebuying rush might lead to price deflation...

The majority of homebuyers plan to continue their property search over the Christmas period to meet the upcoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief deadline, research reveals. According to Lomond which...

UK house prices to grow 2-4% in 2025 – Nationwide

UK house prices to grow 2-4% in 2025 – Nationwide...

The UK’s housing market has exhibited surprising resilience in 2024, despite affordability challenges, mortgage market activity as house prices demonstrated positive momentum. That’s according...

Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the rental market next year

Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the rental market next year...

2025 looks set to be a seismic year for the private rented sector, with the Renters’ Rights Bill expected to become law by summer, one firm says. Other policy changes include more clarity on energy-efficiency...

More landlords embrace green initiatives

More landlords embrace green initiatives...

Landlords across the UK are increasingly adopting green initiatives, but there remains room for further improvement. According to recent data from Redwood Bank, nearly a quarter of landlords benefiting...

Landlords leave the market as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes

Landlords leave the market as buyers rush to beat stamp duty...

The New Year will see buyers race to beat stamp duty changes and more landlords selling up, according to Propertymark’s latest Housing Market Insight report. Propertymark reveals that despite static...

Council launches selective licensing consultation

Council launches selective licensing consultation...

A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould. North East Lincolnshire council (NELC) want to introduce selective licensing in the...

Landlords urged to protect tenants from lead in drinking water

Landlords urged to protect tenants from lead in drinking water...

A national accreditation body for plumbers is warning landlords to protect tenants from lead in their drinking water. Watersafe, the national register of approved installers, says landlords should make...

Property prices see seasonal dip but Boxing Day could be busy for sellers

Property prices see seasonal dip but Boxing Day could be busy...

The average price of properties coming onto the market has seen its usual seasonal festive drop, but Boxing Day could be a busy day for sellers. According to Rightmove’s House Price Index, new seller...

Hamptons claim Landlords remain unfazed despite stamp duty hike

Hamptons claim Landlords remain unfazed despite stamp duty hike...

Landlords remain resilient despite the stamp duty hike announced in the Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes would increase from 3% to 5% immediately.

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen thresholds

Inheritance tax sparks rental crisis as landlords hit by frozen...

Inheritance tax thresholds could trigger a crisis in the rental market, according to new research. Analysis given to the Telegraph by accountancy firm RSM UK, reveals that if landlords sold just one property...

Buy to let mortgage rates rise after Labour’s Budget

Buy to let mortgage rates rise after Labour’s Budget...

Buy to let mortgage rates have increased following the controversial Autumn Budget – a sign that the markets are not impressed with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans, research reveals. An analysis...

Scottish house price growth slows despite strong sales activity

Scottish house price growth slows despite strong sales activity...

Despite a recent rise in sales activity, the recovery of Scottish house prices has shown signs of slowing down, one index reveals. According to Walker Fraser Steele, October saw a 0.6% monthly decline,

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way...

Landlords across England have seen their rental yields climb in 2024, thanks to rising rents and relatively stable house prices. According to a new analysis by Inventory Base, the average rental yield...

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes

Bank of Mum and Dad struggles to help offspring buy homes...

The Bank of Mum and Dad is feeling the strain of the cost-of-living crisis, with many parents forced to cut back on financial support for their children’s home purchases. A survey by Aldermore found...

Councils tackle rising temporary accommodation costs with new solution

Councils tackle rising temporary accommodation costs with new...

Councils are spending thousands of pounds on temporary accommodation but a new solution could cut the cost and help tenants in arrears. According to The Telegraph, councils are willing to spend thousands...

Angela Rayner announces bold move to overhaul planning rules

Angela Rayner announces bold move to overhaul planning rules...

Angela Rayner will overhaul planning rules to build more homes. Ms Rayner claims the current planning system is “broken” and “caves into blockers and obstructs builders”. The government has urged...

2025 set to be a bumper year for housing market

2025 set to be a bumper year for housing market...

National average asking prices are expected to rise by 4%, with 2025 shaping up to be a bumper year for the housing market, according to Rightmove. The property portal predicts that the number of homes...

BTL rate cuts announced by Foundation and Paragon

BTL rate cuts announced by Foundation and Paragon...

Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have both announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates. The buy to let brand of the specialist lender, ‘Buy to Let by Foundation’, has lowered...

Landlords who voted Labour regret doing so – survey

Landlords who voted Labour regret doing so – survey...

In a severe case of buyer’s remorse, Labour-voting landlords are expressing deep regret over their political choice, according to a survey. Buy to let lender Landbay found that 80% of these landlords...

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