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Poole and Bournemouth landlords need to attend this free ...
With high-interest rates, huge uncertainty & opportunity in the market, there has never been a better time to consider the structure...
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Plea to keep landlords in the PRS
The government needs to act fast to prevent a housing disaster, with more people renting than ever before and fewer landlords willing...
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PRS could be damaged beyond repair warns industry body
The lack of housing supply is creating huge problems in the private rented sector, an industry body has warned.
The Association of...
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Landlords electrical supply testing?
Hello, I am told that the landlord’s supply for the common parts of a small block of flats (4) needs an EICR every 5 years as...
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EPC upgrades can boost a property’s value by £28,000
Landlords and homeowners could boost their property value by to £28,000 when upgrading its EPC rating, research reveals.
Development...
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Rental demand soars as buyer demand plummets
According to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey for July, the rental market is experiencing a strong surge in demand, while...
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UK’s rental market shrinks by 400,000 homes in just seven...
The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has seen a significant decline in the number of homes to rent since 2016, one leading real...
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