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Understanding and Reforming the Rate Paid by the Bank of ...
The Bank of England’s monetary policies, specifically Quantitative Easing (QE) and Quantitative Tightening (QT), have profound implications...
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Scottish Conservatives blame SNP for housing emergency
The Scottish Conservatives claim the SNP have caused a housing emergency in Scotland.
The party’s manifesto says the rent cap introduced...
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Landbay claim landlords remain optimistic despite politic...
Fewer landlords feel negative about the buy-to-let market, according to a new study.
The research by Landbay reveals that 27% of landlords...
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Renters demand EPC upgrades as energy bills vary widely a...
More than half of the UK’s housing stock—around 18 million homes—currently has an EPC rating of D or lower.
According to Rightmove,
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Can I speed up possession due to property damage?
Hi, I’m currently waiting for a Section 21 possession order, with my solicitor actively chasing the court for updates. The council...
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It has now been nearly five years since we first published our eBook “The Ultimate Guide To Landlord Tax Planning“.
The...
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Tenant refused rent increase and now arguing deposit issue?
I had a new tenant on Universal Credit in September 2000. He accepted a rent increase of £200 in September 2022, which was not signed.
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