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Zoopla Predicts Worst of House Price Falls Over, Buyers Demand Rebounds
According to Zoopla, the worst of house price declines may be over, with annual growth slowing to 3% and a 1% drop in prices expected…
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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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Landlord Receives Criminal Record for Illegally Dumping Renovation Waste
A landlord has been prosecuted after waste from construction and renovation efforts at his rental property was discovered illegally dumped in Cambridgeshire. The rubbish, which…
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House Prices Show Slight Recovery, But Uncertainty Remains
Nationwide’s House Price Index for April 2023 revealed that house prices increased by 0.5% within a month, following seven consecutive months of decline. Annually, house…
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Sunak Eyes Help to Buy Resurrection for Struggling Renters
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly keen on reviving the Help to Buy scheme to aid financially burdened renters in securing a foothold on the…
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Property sales: spring bump – but no bounce
Property sales (non-seasonally adjusted) were 94,870 – up 26% from February – but still 14% lower than a year earlier. When they’re seasonally adjusted, they…
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UK Property Hotspots: Home Sellers Exceed Expectations as Asking Prices Surge in Select Postcodes
The latest data published by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, indicates that over the past year, the average home seller across England and Wales has…
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Residential Planning Applications Plummet to Lowest Level in a Decade Amid Success Rate Decline
The latest analysis by Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has disclosed that the total number of residential planning applications in 2022 reached its lowest…
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Top Three Tenant Complaints in Greater London Revealed for 2022
Data analysis by lettings agency JOHNS&CO has disclosed the three most common complaints from tenants in Greater London in 2022. The study found that 35%…
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Estate Agents Sentenced to Prison for £3.8m Cannabis Operation
Two estate agents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a £3.8 million cannabis production operation. Ossama Omar and Mohamed Latif, who worked…
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FCA Warns Against Excluding Inefficient Homes from Mortgage Market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cautioned mortgage lenders against adopting a narrow-minded approach by excluding non-energy efficient properties from the market. David Geale, the…
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Estate Agents Report Highest Number of Homes for Sale in Over Two Years
Propertymark, the national membership organisation for property professionals, has released figures indicating a thriving housing market in the UK, contrary to some predictions. With over…
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London Landlords Sought for LSE Research Project on Private Rented Sector
Private landlords in London are being encouraged to participate in a research project focused on rental supply in the capital city. The study, conducted by…
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Shawbrook Finalises Digital Buy-to-Let Case for Professional Landlord in Record Time
Shawbrook Bank has recently concluded a digital Buy-to-Let case for one of its Strategic Partners, CPC Finance, in a mere six days. This rapid turnaround…
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Rental Affordability Improves as New Instructions Increase Amid High Demand
The number of properties coming to market saw a 19% increase in March 2023 compared to February, while applicant demand rose by 4% during the…
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Haringey Council Allocates £5m for Improvements in Housing Services
Haringey Council has committed nearly £5 million to transform housing services, ensuring that council homes are well-maintained and residents’ opinions are central to decision-making. Thousands…
