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Older tenant numbers surge as younger renters decline...

Tenants on the brink of retirement are the fastest-growing group of private renters in England, research reveals. According to an analysis by Paragon Bank, the number of households headed by individuals...

0:01 AM, 10th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 0

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Landlord rent rises spark calls for government intervention...

News that more than half of landlords in England put up the rent for a new tenancy this year has led campaigners to urge the government to deal with rent affordability. The call comes from the Renters’...

Propertymark urges government to speed up cladding removal...

The government’s ambition to remove unsafe cladding from buildings by 2029 has been welcomed by Propertymark – but it is concerned about the pace of remediation. It is also worried about the...

9:26 AM, 9th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 0

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Rent controls fuel Scotland’s housing crisis...

The latest official private sector rent statistics have revealed that rent controls introduced in Scotland in 2022 have not eased the housing crisis – but made it worse. That’s according to...

8:53 AM, 9th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 1

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Zoopla reveals 2024’s property trends...

A Disney-themed house in Wales has taken the crown as the most viewed property on Zoopla in 2024, while Scottish regions dominate the fastest-selling markets list. Zoopla’s annual review of user...

8:45 AM, 9th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 0

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Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and...

Even though 74% of tenants are keen to own their own home, a new report highlights what landlords can do to attract and retain tenants. The Bricks to Belonging report by the OSB Group reveals that tenants...

0:02 AM, 9th December 2024, About 4 weeks ago | 8

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Revealed: The UK city with the most challenging rental market...

Bradford has been named the nation’s least accessible rental market in a new report. According to tenant app Tlyfe, only 1.2% of rental properties in Bradford are currently listed to rent, with just...

Landlords will need a new EPC for EVERY new tenancy...

Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant, the government proposes. And landlords of HMOs will need a new EPC...

10:35 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 37

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Demand pushes house prices to a record high...

House prices in the UK have climbed to a new record high, with the average property now costing £298,083, Halifax reveals. This marks a 1.3% increase from October and a 4.8% annual rise. Northern Ireland...

9:09 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 2

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BTL mortgage lenders announce rate cuts...

Several leading mortgage providers have introduced rate cuts across their buy to let mortgage products. Accord Mortgages has made reductions of up to 0.45% on certain three-year products for landlords,

0:07 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 0

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Stamp duty hike looms large as buyers secure bigger discounts...

The looming stamp duty increase in April 2025 is prompting buyers to secure bigger discounts on property purchases, Hamptons reveals. As the deadline approaches, the market is seeing a surge in negotiated...

0:06 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 0

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Landlords prioritise tax and regulatory expertise in broker choice...

Buy to let landlords are increasingly seeking mortgage brokers with expertise in tax and regulatory matters, a survey reveals. The findings from Butterfield Mortgages found that 38% of landlords did so...

0:05 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 0

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Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman...

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and service charge enquiries. The investigation, prompted...

0:04 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 2

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Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England...

There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The findings from Direct Line landlord insurance reveal a 63% surge in...

Landlords face rising costs and challenges – English Private...

A survey of England’s private landlords has unveiled a complex landscape marked by increasing costs and shifting landlord strategies. The English Private Landlord Survey found that nearly half of all...

0:01 AM, 6th December 2024, About a month ago | 7

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SNP under fire for failing to tackle housing crisis as thousands...

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of Information request by the party revealed that more than 28,000 homes are sitting...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords...

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%. The ADS, introduced in April 2016, applies to transactions involving the...

Property Redress celebrates 10 years with rebrand...

The Property Redress Scheme, a leading independent redress provider for the UK property industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a refreshed brand identity and a new website. It is now called...

0:03 AM, 5th December 2024, About a month ago | 0

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Landlords encouraged to accept pets as they cause less damage...

Pets cause less financial damage than tenants, according to new research. A report by the University of Huddersfield reveals that while pets can cause damage, the cost is more than 50% lower than the...

0:02 AM, 5th December 2024, About a month ago | 38

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Paul Shamplina Wins ‘Seminar Speaker of the Year’ for a Record...

Paul Shamplina, Founder of Landlord Action and a leading voice in the UK’s property sector, has been awarded ‘Seminar Speaker of the Year’ at the National Landlord Investment Show Awards 2024.

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