A committee of MPs hearing evidence on the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill have been told that stricter eviction rules need to be brought in.
Tarun Bhakta, the policy manager at Shelter,
The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales.
Many of the professional body’s recommendations...
Estate agents across the UK are worried that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget could derail the recent recovery in the housing market, a survey reveals.
The majority (68%) of agents surveyed...
The number of buy to let (BTL) mortgaged properties in arrears in the UK has increased slightly, the latest data from UK Finance reveals.
However, the overall proportion of mortgages in arrears remains...
The average rent rise in the UK has stalled but regional disparities show that some areas are seeing double-digit rises, research reveals.
The data from Home.co.uk show that while the national average...
Aldermore has reintroduced its 2 and 5 year Buy to Let Limited Edition (BTL) range to provide more choices for landlords and property investors.
Jon Cooper, director of mortgages at Aldermore, comments:...
Ben Beadle claims that the NRLA does NOT oppose the abolition of Section 21, but the court system urgently needs reform to handle evictions.
During the committee stage hearing of the Renters’ Rights...
Propertymark says the Renters’ Rights Bill must provide a greater degree of balance between tenants, landlords and agents to ensure a healthy private rented sector (PRS).
While the organisation welcomes...
A group of leading student accommodation providers is calling on the UK Government to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to prevent a worsening of the student housing crisis.
The Bill, which is currently...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to help landlords in her Budget next week to support both landlords and homeowners.
In a pre-budget submission to HM Treasury, proptech firm Reapit called for financial...
The housing market remains strong, with the number of available homes reaching a decade high, but autumn activity has slowed compared to typical seasonal trends.
According to Rightmove’s House Price...
New research from Hamptons has revealed a significant increase in the number of landlords incorporating their buy-to-let businesses. In September 2024 alone, 5,312 new limited companies were established...
Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new survey.
Research by Property Inventory Base reveals a lack of inventory process...
Despite a challenging rental market, buy-to-let properties in England and Wales are delivering their highest average gross yields in nearly a decade.
According to research by Hamptons, the average gross...
The government must treat landlords the same as housebuilders due to their vital role in the housing market, says new report.
The report by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission emphasises how landlords...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves WILL NOT change the rate of capital gains tax on the sale of buy-to-let properties in the Budget, sources tell The Times.
According to the paper, the Treasury is concerned that...
Greener rental homes can command a premium of nearly £20,000 compared to less energy-efficient properties, research reveals.
According to a report by The Mortgage Works (TMW), landlords are facing a raft...
Falling buy to let mortgage rates have revitalised the UK’s landlord market, leading many to expand their property portfolios, research reveals.
Despite government reforms aimed at deterring investment...
London’s lettings market has shown remarkable resilience in September, despite a seasonal decline in applicant demand, one market index reveals.
The latest Foxtons data shows that key areas like central...
Organisations representing landlords and agents have issued a plea to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves for urgent tax breaks to help alleviate the housing crisis and curb rising rents.
In a letter ahead of...
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