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Property Redress Scheme expels five more agents

Property Redress Scheme expels five more agents...

The latest list of expelled agents has been published by the Property Redress Scheme after a lengthy disciplinary process has been carried out. Once expelled, the agents cannot join another redress scheme...

Some areas see house prices plummet by £21,000 in one month

Some areas see house prices plummet by £21,000 in one month...

House prices this year have plummeted by up to £21,000 in just one month in some areas of the property market – while other areas saw prices leap by £20,000, research reveals. The findings from...

Home repossessions flatline since interest rates climbed

Home repossessions flatline since interest rates climbed...

Home repossessions have remained flat since interest rates started to climb last autumn, but in one region they have rocketed by 30% since December 2021, research reveals. The findings from House Buyer...

All regions see rental yields go up

All regions see rental yields go up...

All regions have seen an annual and quarterly rise in rental yields – up from 6% a year ago, and 6.4% in the last quarter of 2022 to 6.5% now, research reveals. According to Fleet Mortgages, the...

Landlords and letting agents are a ‘perfect match’

Landlords and letting agents are a ‘perfect match’...

Landlords who are concerned over upcoming regulations should consider using letting agents, one firm says. The automated rental payment service Payprop says using letting agents is an ‘obvious solution’...

House price growth slows down – and renters look to buy

House price growth slows down – and renters look to buy...

Economic headwinds are seeing home sellers cautiously pricing their properties to sell with April’s prices increasing less than expected, Rightmove says. And record high rents mean that tenants who...

Scottish legislation is driving landlords out

Scottish legislation is driving landlords out...

Legislation by the Scottish government is pushing landlords out of the sector, a leading industry body claims. According to research by Propertymark, 93% of landlords in Scotland have expressed a desire...

New ‘sex for rent’ law aimed at predatory landlords

New ‘sex for rent’ law aimed at predatory landlords...

A consultation that could lead to a new law to crack down on landlords demanding ‘sex for rent’ has been unveiled. The Home Office is now starting a consultation on its plans – and asking...

Gove is ‘outraged’ over buildings insurance scandal

Gove is ‘outraged’ over buildings insurance scandal...

The housing secretary, Michael Gove, says he is ‘outraged’ over a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation into broker commissions on multiple-occupancy buildings insurance which found that...

Landlords see a massive increase in fraudulent tenancy applications

Landlords see a massive increase in fraudulent tenancy applications...

There’s never been a tougher time for the private rented sector (PRS) with demand soaring and stock dwindling tenants are struggling with finding a place to live. This leaves tenants battling it out...

Landlords will be able to sue over rip-off building insurance policies

Landlords will be able to sue over rip-off building insurance...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that it is going to reform the multi-occupancy leasehold insurance market which will see landlords and leaseholders getting the right to sue insurance...

How can I get my rent arrears?

How can I get my rent arrears?

Hello, I have obtained an eviction order giving my tenants 14 days to leave. I do not expect them to do so, so will need the bailiffs. They are £8,100 in rent arrears. How can I get my money?

Revealed: The most appealing cities for young renters

Revealed: The most appealing cities for young renters...

The most appealing cities for young renters to enjoy jobs, socialising and low rents have been revealed – and there are some unlikely destinations in the top 10. The research from Comparethemarket...

The PRS saw an annual rent rise of 4.9% in March

The PRS saw an annual rent rise of 4.9% in March...

The UK’s private rents rose in the year to March by 4.9% – which is still below the rate of inflation. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says the annual figure is a slight increase on...

Renting Done Right manifesto is officially launched

Renting Done Right manifesto is officially launched...

A manifesto calling on the government to rapidly step up its support for the lettings sector has officially been launched. It’s the brainchild of rentech firm Goodlord and is called Renting Done...

Slide in house prices is accelerating

Slide in house prices is accelerating...

The UK’s house prices fell for the third consecutive month as prices slumped 0.3% between January and February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says. Its data also reveals that average house...

Government is planning to ‘destroy the PRS’

Government is planning to ‘destroy the PRS’...

One leading property expert says the government is ‘looking to destroy’ the private rented sector (PRS). Iain McKenzie, the chief executive of the Guild of Property Professionals, was speaking...

Sadiq and Gen Rent demand putting the boot into private landlords

Sadiq and Gen Rent demand putting the boot into private landlords...

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Generation Rent have smeared private landlords in a demand for an immediate Government crackdown on those who provide homes for tenants on housing benefit. Mr Khan...

Scotland’s housing crisis is a ticking time bomb

Scotland’s housing crisis is a ticking time bomb...

From a lack of affordable homes to rising rents, Scotland is facing a housing crisis that affects everyone. Growing numbers of businesses cannot open due to a lack of staff, whilst 30,000 people in Scotland...

Meet Mark Alexander and Smith (Barrister-At-Law) – Baker Street Property Meet Wednesday 26th April

Meet Mark Alexander and Smith (Barrister-At-Law) – Baker...

Property118 Founder, Mark Alexander and Hon. Legal Counsel for Property118, Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers, will be presenting in person an overview of several landlord tax strategies...

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