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Housing association slammed by the Housing Ombudsman

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...

Surge in commercial to residential conversions across England

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 Landlord Survey

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...

SNP under fire for failing to tackle housing crisis as thousands of homes sit empty

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

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

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...

Landlords encouraged to accept pets as they cause less damage

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...

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

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.

Renters staying longer in homes despite insecurity concerns

Renters staying longer in homes despite insecurity concerns...

Despite the Labour government’s view that tenants face insecurity due to no-fault evictions, the English Housing survey reveals that renters are staying in their homes for longer. According to the...

TML, Foundation and Landbay all reveal new BTL products

TML, Foundation and Landbay all reveal new BTL products...

The UK’s buy to let mortgage market is heating up, with several leading lenders introducing new products. First up is The Mortgage Lender (TML) which has expanded its BTL range with two new two-year...

The UK’s house prices climb for third consecutive quarter

The UK’s house prices climb for third consecutive quarter...

The UK’s house prices have continued their upward trajectory, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth in 2024, one property market index reveals. The research from Benham and Reeves reveals...

Students criticise landlord lobby over Scottish Housing Bill

Students criticise landlord lobby over Scottish Housing Bill...

Student campaigners have slammed “the landlord lobby” for putting “people over profit” in the Scottish Housing Bill. The Scottish Housing Bill has passed the first stage but the National Union...

Landlords take a long-term view after the ‘disappointing’ Budget

Landlords take a long-term view after the ‘disappointing’...

Landlords across the UK have expressed disappointment with the recent Budget and are now taking a longer view of the private rented sector (PRS), one survey reveals. Landlords say they are disappointed...

New smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm laws for NI landlords

New smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm laws for NI landlords...

All private rental properties in Northern Ireland must now comply with stricter fire safety regulations. These new rules, implemented on December 1, aim to reduce the risk of fire-related injuries, deaths...

Government sets targets to fix unsafe cladding by 2029

Government sets targets to fix unsafe cladding by 2029...

The government have announced “tough targets” to fix all unsafe buildings with cladding by 2029. The government says its Remediation Acceleration Plan will “ensure rogue freeholders are held to...

Paragon and Fleet unveil new BTL mortgage rates

Paragon and Fleet unveil new BTL mortgage rates...

Paragon Bank has announced a range of limited-edition buy to let mortgages with attractive rates and flexible options. The new mortgages offer fixed interest rates for five years, with options to suit...

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases...

The government finally admits the Renters’ Rights Bill could force landlords to raise rents to cover costs of additional regulation. However, the government claims, landlords with long-term tenants...

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms...

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of Social Housing found that more than half of the properties lacked smoke alarms.

Rents continue to fall as market cools down

Rents continue to fall as market cools down...

England’s private rented sector (PRS) saw rents continuing to soften in November, with average prices dipping nearly 3% month-on-month, Goodlord reveals. Its rental index reveals that the average...

Stamp duty changes drive increased demand from first-time buyers

Stamp duty changes drive increased demand from first-time buyers...

First-time buyers are racing to beat upcoming stamp duty changes, according to Rightmove. The property portal says buyers in higher-priced areas of England, such as London, are set to be most affected...

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