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ONS data reveals record-breaking surge in rent prices

ONS data reveals record-breaking surge in rent prices...

Rent prices are soaring faster than ever, according to new data. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released data which shows rents have risen by 6.2% in the UK. This increase represents the...

Councils and Tribunals come under fire for “Dickensian” practice impacting landlords

Councils and Tribunals come under fire for “Dickensian” practice...

One landlord legal firm only wants one New Year resolution from councils and First-Tier tribunals. Phil Turtle, of Landlord Licensing & Defence, is urging councils and Tribunals to stamp out the practice...

Selective licensing blamed as Nottingham faces alarming homelessness figures

Selective licensing blamed as Nottingham faces alarming homelessness...

Shocking new figures reveal Nottingham has the highest rate of homelessness across the county. Data from Shelter reveals 2,700 people across Nottinghamshire will be homeless this Christmas. This includes...

Lack of EPC enforcement in Scotland puts tenants at risk

Lack of EPC enforcement in Scotland puts tenants at risk...

A lack of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) enforcement in Scotland is putting tenants at risk of high energy costs or cold homes, one firm says. PayProp UK sent Freedom of Information requests to the...

Rental market shows signs of recovery in 2024 – SpareRoom

Rental market shows signs of recovery in 2024 – SpareRoom...

After a year of soaring rents and scarce rooms, flat share website SpareRoom has offered its data pointing to a more positive outlook for renters in 2024. The firm says that the rental market may be on...

Gove issues ultimatum to councils: ‘No Excuse’ for delaying housing plans

Gove issues ultimatum to councils: ‘No Excuse’ for...

Michael Gove has announced a new national policy framework (NPFF) in his long-term plan for housing. The Housing Secretary laid out his plans to build more homes across England and promised to act against...

Landlords struggle as possession cases pile up

Landlords struggle as possession cases pile up...

Industry bodies warn that the county court system will continue to fail without proper investment. Propertymark is calling for a dedicated housing court to tackle the never-ending backlog of possession...

Mortgage worries mount for landlords as renters could face higher rents

Mortgage worries mount for landlords as renters could face higher...

Rising mortgage payments will lead to higher rents, the NRLA and Bank of England warn. According to the NRLA, almost two-thirds of private landlords expect to see their mortgage payments increase over...

Industry body calls for tax incentives to achieve net-zero targets in Northern Ireland

Industry body calls for tax incentives to achieve net-zero targets...

A leading industry body is urging for adequate funding to implement energy efficiency targets in Northern Ireland. Propertymark has urged the Department of Finance to consider implementing more realistic...

Scottish budget faces backlash for failing to address housing emergency

Scottish budget faces backlash for failing to address housing...

The Scottish government has unveiled its budget for the upcoming year with promises to invest in affordable social housing. However, MSPs and industry bodies have criticised the SNP for failing to address...

Lambeth council proposes UK’s most expensive selective licensing scheme

Lambeth council proposes UK’s most expensive selective...

A London borough unveils a controversial plan, in a bid for better standards. Lambeth Council are launching a consultation on a proposed selective licensing scheme for the city. Landlords in the area...

Housing Minister musical chairs: New report unveils who leads the charge in house building

Housing Minister musical chairs: New report unveils who leads...

A revolving door of housing ministers has seen 16 housing ministers since 2010 and a new survey reveals which comes out on top.   A new report by Searchland reveals which housing minister has been the...

Busiest rental market in 2023 revealed

Busiest rental market in 2023 revealed...

Wrexham in Wales has been named this year’s busiest rental market by Rightmove. The city experienced a surge in rental demand receiving 56 enquiries on average from prospective tenants in 2023,

Scottish government to unveil budget amidst housing crisis

Scottish government to unveil budget amidst housing crisis...

The Scottish government will unveil its draft budget today, with industry bodies calling for legislation to tackle the housing emergency in Scotland. This year, housing emergencies have been declared...

EPCs, COP28, and beyond: ihowz’s proposes energy plan for landlords

EPCs, COP28, and beyond: ihowz’s proposes energy plan for landlords...

One organisation is warning landlords are being left in the dark when it comes to Net Zero. Landlord organisation ihowz argues there is no clear roadmap for landlords when it comes to energy efficiency...

Social landlord slammed by Ombudsman for mould and rat infestations

Social landlord slammed by Ombudsman for mould and rat infestations...

Social housing landlord Sovereign has been criticised by the Housing Ombudsman for its failure to provide safe and secure housing to two households who suffered from a rat infestation, and another with...

Northern cities lead the way for buy to let investors

Northern cities lead the way for buy to let investors...

Buy to let investors can find the best returns in northern and Scottish cities, according to a new report from Zoopla. The platform also says that rents will rise between 5% and 8% next year. The report...

Nationwide predicts lower house prices in 2024

Nationwide predicts lower house prices in 2024...

The UK’s house prices are expected to either drop slightly or stay mostly unchanged next year, according to Nationwide. The lender says the housing market was ‘sluggish’ this year with...

Halifax predicts UK house prices will fall 2-4% in 2024

Halifax predicts UK house prices will fall 2-4% in 2024...

Halifax, the UK’s leading mortgage lender, is forecasting a steeper drop in house prices for 2024 than was seen this year, ranging from 2% to 4%. In 2023, the average house price was £283,615, only...

New BTL mortgages from Paragon offer zero fees and cashback

New BTL mortgages from Paragon offer zero fees and cashback...

Paragon Bank has unveiled new five-year fixed-rate buy to let mortgages with attractive features for landlords. The products have no fees and competitive rates starting from 5.80%, and £750 cashback on...

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