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Top-quality tech trumps price for workspace landlords
A new survey reveals that more than half of UK businesses would pay a premium for top-quality workspaces, shifting the focus away from price competition…
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The Landlord Knowledge editorial team covers UK buy-to-let and property investment news, policy, regulation, and finance. Our reporting focuses on the issues that matter most to private landlords and property investors across the UK.
Headed by Leon Hopkins, author of The Landlord's Handbook.
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Surge in properties for sale prompts caution for buy-to-let landlords
With the number of homes for sale at an eight-year high, buy-to-let landlords are being advised to prepare for personal guarantee demands from lenders. Zoopla’s…
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Record supply of homes for sale set to stabilise UK house prices
The UK’s property market is currently experiencing its highest supply of homes for sale in eight years, according to Zoopla. This surge in availability is…
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Changing rental trends drive balanced price growth for all property types
The latest research by Zero Deposit reveals that tenant demand is fostering strong rental growth across all property types, highlighting the need for a diverse…
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Record property evictions: expert shares vital advice for landlords and tenants
New figures reveal that bailiffs are evicting more renting households than at any time in the last six years. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reported…
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Election sparks uncertainty in UK property market
The announcement of a general election by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cast a shadow over the UK property market, with Knight Frank revising its…
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Major property reforms at risk due to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s snap general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cast doubt over the future of pivotal property legislation, including the Renters (Reform) Bill and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform…
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Landlords advocate for stronger tenant financial responsibility amid rental reforms
Recent findings from a survey by Leaders Roman Group (LRG) reveal that landlords are calling for stricter measures to ensure tenant financial accountability, as financial…
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House Prices See Uptick as Rental Costs Continue to Rise
In a mixed landscape for the UK housing sector, house prices have experienced a modest resurgence, while rental rates continue to climb, adding pressure to…
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London cedes prime position in UK property investment
Recent shifts in the property investment landscape have seen London lose its long-held status as the go-to region for investors in the residential and commercial…
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Bank of England poised for potential interest rate cut, hints deputy governor
As the UK braces for crucial inflation data release tomorrow, speculation mounts about the Bank of England’s next move on interest rates, with potential cuts…
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Lengthy property sale process dampens UK housing market momentum
As UK property prices reach new heights, Rightmove’s latest House Price Index warns that it now takes an average of seven months to complete a…
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Government delays lead to ‘landlord churn’ and ‘cost of renting crisis’
As the Renters (Reform) Bill gradually advances through Parliament, the UK faces a deepening “cost of renting crisis” with significant increases in rental prices, according…
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Propertymark urges renters reform regulation
As the Renters Reform Bill progresses through the House of Lords, Propertymark has called for the inclusion of specific measures to regulate property agents and…
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Isles of Scilly identified as having the least energy-efficient homes in England
Recent findings reveal the areas in England with the lowest energy efficiency ratings, with the Isles of Scilly identified as having the least energy-efficient homes….
