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Have we got possession after death of tenant?
Hi, I’m very much an accidental joint landlord with my brother. The flat we had was rented through a letting agent however at...
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Non-Qualifying Leaseholders push for reform
Following the Non-Qualifying Leaseholders Campaign Groups member representations including correspondence to their MPs and case studies...
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Keep Portfolio or buy into a REIT?
Hello all, my father is a portfolio landlord who wants to retire. He doesn’t want the hassle of managing property anymore, but has...
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UK rents rocket by 46% in a decade
The average UK rent has climbed by 46% in the past decade thanks to surging tenant demand and limited rented home supply, research...
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Yorkshire Building Society launches £5,000 deposit mortgage
Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has unveiled a groundbreaking £5,000 deposit mortgage specifically designed for first-time buyers.
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Concerns over proposed rent controls in Scottish housing ...
The Scottish government has published its new housing bill which claims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenants’ rights.
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UK housing market gets early sales boost
The UK’s housing market has shown positive signs in the first quarter of 2024 with sales activity up 9% compared to the same...
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