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Liverpool City Council Initiates Taskforce to Combat Rogue Landlords
Liverpool City Council has taken a decisive step to address the issue of rogue landlords by establishing a new taskforce. This initiative, backed by £2m…
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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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Half of Private Renters Fail UK Government’s ‘Financial Resilience’ Test
Recent data reveals a concerning trend: nearly half of individuals who rent privately in the UK fail to meet the government’s ‘financial resilience’ criteria. This…
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English Households Spend £32m Annually on Boiler Repairs
Recent research conducted by Fair Fix, specialists in boiler engineering, has uncovered that English households collectively spend approximately £32.1 million every year on boiler repairs,…
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Surge in Tenant Demand Highlights Challenges in Private Rental Market
A recent study reveals a significant increase in the demand for private rented sector (PRS) properties, with nearly three-quarters of landlords experiencing a rise in…
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UK House Prices Show Slight Recovery Despite Ongoing Market Challenges
The latest Nationwide House Price Index for November 2023 reveals a complex picture of the UK property market, with house prices showing a modest increase…
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Embarrassment for Housing Department as Leasehold Ban Omission Exposed
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is currently grappling with a significant legislative oversight, as their much-anticipated bill to revolutionize England’s housing market…
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UK Property Market Navigates Challenging October, Yet Signs of Recovery Emerge
October witnessed a challenging period for the UK property market, with sales dropping significantly compared to the previous year, according to the latest data. Property…
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Landlord Fined £93,000 for Illegal Property Extensions
Ian Kendall, a landlord from Burley Road, Christchurch, has been hit with a £93,000 fine and confiscation order after admitting to breaches of planning enforcement…
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House Prices Dip as UK Market Sees Unprecedented Discounts for Buyers
The UK housing market is currently experiencing a significant shift, with Zoopla’s latest House Price Index revealing a drop in house prices and a rise…
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New Housing Coalition Formed to Champion Improvements in Private Rental Sector
In a significant move for the UK’s private rental sector (PRS), Propertymark is spearheading the formation of the Housing Coalition, a group uniting industry leaders…
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Revealed: The UK’s Fastest and Slowest Buy-to-Let Property Payback Regions
Recent research by digital mortgage lender Molo has shed light on the varying durations it takes for buy-to-let properties in different UK regions to generate…
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Property Market in England Soars by £1.6 Trillion Since Onset of the Pandemic
A study conducted by Yopa, the nationally recognized estate agency, has disclosed a staggering £1.6 trillion increase in the total value of England’s property market,…
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Autumn Statement Brings Mixed Response from Property Industry Professionals
The Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has elicited varied reactions from the property industry, with some key measures impacting housing but an overall…
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Aldermore Introduces New Buy to Let Mortgage Options
Aldermore Bank has announced the launch of its latest range of mortgage products tailored for both buy to let landlords and residential owner-occupiers. The new…
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London Records Significant Improvement in Rental Affordability Despite Persistent Challenges
According to the latest analysis by London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves, London has experienced the most significant improvement in rental affordability over…
