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JLL forecasts a 17% rent rise over the next five years

JLL forecasts a 17% rent rise over the next five years...

Despite a rapid rise in rents over the past three years, real estate firm JLL is forecasting that rents will increase by 17% over the next five years. Its latest ‘Residential Forecast 2025-2029’...

House prices to rise by 23% over the next five years – Savills

House prices to rise by 23% over the next five years –...

House prices in the UK are forecast to increase by £84,000 over the next five years, according to a new report from property firm Savills. With inflation returning to target and interest rates expected...

Landlord profitability surges to a two-year high

Landlord profitability surges to a two-year high...

Landlord profitability has reached its highest point since the first quarter of 2022, according to research by Paragon Bank. A survey of more than 700 landlords, revealed that nearly nine in 10 (87%) reported...

Council seeks public input on landlord licensing

Council seeks public input on landlord licensing...

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting feedback on proposed regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within the Tyisha and Glanymor districts of Llanelli. Residents, landlords, tenants,

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in Conservative cabinet

Kevin Hollinrake appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in Conservative...

Former estate agent Kevin Hollinrake has been appointed as the new Shadow Housing Secretary. Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party, has been assembling her Shadow cabinet. Mr...

Fleet unveils new five-year fixed rate BTL mortgages

Fleet unveils new five-year fixed rate BTL mortgages...

Fleet Mortgages has launched a new range of five-year fixed-rate products for landlords across the UK. The buy to let mortgage lender’s fixed-rate mortgages are available for standard buy to let...

New student referencing tool for landlords launched

New student referencing tool for landlords launched...

A new referencing tool specifically designed for student landlords aims to simplify the tenancy process for both agents and students. Vouch’s student reference package includes essential checks...

Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise

Most landlords not deterred from investing after SDLT rise...

While the looming threat of a capital gains tax (CGT) hike had landlords worried in the lead-up to last week’s Autumn Budget, the increase in stamp duty on second homes seems to be a lesser concern.

Tenant activist group calls for a ‘stronger’ Renters’ Rights Bill

Tenant activist group calls for a ‘stronger’ Renters’...

Acorn, the tenant activist organisation, is urging renters to contact their MP calling for a stronger Renters’ Rights Bill. Its new campaign declares: ‘The Renters’ Rights Bill in its...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves earns £74,000 in rent as a landlord

Chancellor Rachel Reeves earns £74,000 in rent as a landlord...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and her husband are earning £74,000 annually from rental income, The Telegraph reveals. The revelation comes shortly after Ms Reeves introduced a Budget...

Government must publish a target date for cladding remediation – NAO

Government must publish a target date for cladding remediation...

The government’s progress in remediating dangerous cladding to make buildings safe is too slow, the National Audit Office (NAO) warns. It says that despite significant changes to remediation programmes,

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain...

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). According to the RSH, private registered providers...

Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey

Nearly half of renters struggle with mould – survey...

The wet UK weather is exacerbating a growing problem – mould and damp in rental properties and a survey has found that 43% of renters have battled these issues. The findings from Quotezone.co.uk also...

House price growth slows as stamp duty changes loom

House price growth slows as stamp duty changes loom...

Annual house price growth in the UK slowed in October to 2.4% from 3.2% in September, while monthly growth was a modest 0.1%, one index reveals. According to the latest figures from Nationwide, market...

Ending child poverty relies on solving Scotland’s housing crisis, warns charity

Ending child poverty relies on solving Scotland’s housing crisis,

Ending child poverty in Scotland can only happen by tackling the housing emergency, says Shelter Scotland. A report by Shelter Scotland and Aberlour claims Scotland’s housing emergency and child poverty...

London sees steep house price drop as property market shows mixed results

London sees steep house price drop as property market shows mixed...

House prices in London take a dramatic dip as the property market continues to struggle. According to research by Moverly, house prices in the capital in the last year alone have fallen by a staggering...

Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’

Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’...

The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing (Scotland) Bill. The proposed amendment would limit rent rises to the Consumer Price...

Surprise 12% drop in asking rents as market cools

Surprise 12% drop in asking rents as market cools...

The UK’s private rented sector experienced a significant shift in October with asking rents dropping by 12.6% compared to the previous month. This decline, coupled with a narrowing of year-on-year...

Chancellor unveils £3.4 Billion plan to boost energy efficiency in homes

Chancellor unveils £3.4 Billion plan to boost energy efficiency...

The Chancellor has announced that a staggering £3.4 billion will be spent over the next three years on heat decarbonisation and household energy efficiency. The money will support the Warm Homes Grant...

Councils and charities back Budget boost amid homelessness rise in London

Councils and charities back Budget boost amid homelessness rise...

Councils and homeless charities welcome the Chancellor’s Budget boost to address homelessness, as new figures reveal that homelessness has risen by 42% in London. According to figures from the Combined...

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