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Dundee Emerges as Scotland’s New Hotspot for Buy-to-Let Investments
Dundee is on track to become Scotland’s new hub for buy-to-let investments, says legal firm Gilson Gray. The city, known as the City of Discovery,…
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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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Paragon Bank Announces Rate Cuts on Buy-to-Let Mortgages, Expanding Options for Landlords
In a move aimed at providing more choices for landlords, Paragon Bank has announced significant reductions in rates across its range of five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let…
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Property Sector Voices Concern Over Frequent Changes in Housing Minister Role
The UK’s property industry has raised concerns following the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, which saw Rachel Maclean asked to step down…
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Buy-to-Let Investors Turn to Northern Hotspots for Higher Yields Amid Market Shifts
In a quest for better returns, buy-to-let investors are increasingly setting their sights on northern areas like Hartlepool and Liverpool. This strategic shift, highlighted in…
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Tenants’ Concerns Over Affordability and Rights Surge in Search Queries
Tenant concerns about the cost of renting and their legal rights are increasingly evident in their online search behavior, indicating the challenges renters have faced…
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Government Unveils Leasehold Reform Plans with Mixed Industry Feedback
In a notable statement to Parliament, King Charles announced the Government’s intention to progress with substantial reforms within the property sector, despite potential opposition from…
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Landlord Fined Nearly Half a Million for Hazardous, Damp-Ridden HMO
In a landmark ruling at Westminster Magistrate Court, a well-known rogue landlord and his company Blackstone Properties Management Ltd have been fined a hefty £480,000….
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House Prices Show Signs of Uptick After Persistent Decline
After a half-year streak of decline, the UK housing market has shown a glimmer of resilience, with house prices registering a 1.1% increase in October….
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UK Rental Market Strains as Prices Hit New Peak
In a stark revelation of the rental affordability crisis, the latest figures from SpareRoom indicate that room rents in the UK have climbed to an…
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House Prices Predicted to Decline in 2024, While Experts Dismiss Crash Fears
A group of specialists, assembled by the personal finance comparison website finder.com, predicts that UK house prices will experience a decline of up to 10%…
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Soaring Rental Prices Witnessed as Landlords Exit and Tenant Numbers Surge
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted a surge in rental prices across England and Wales, attributing this increase to landlords exiting the market…
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October Sees a Slight Uptick in House Prices, Though Still Below Last Year’s Figures
The UK property market experienced a minor resurgence in October with house prices showing a 0.9% monthly increase. However, compared to the same month last…
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London Landlords Cling to Lucrative HMOs
In London, owners of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are holding onto their properties tightly, with only a few listed for sale. Investors eager to…
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Landlord Dilemma: Could the Renters’ Reform Bill Escalate Homelessness?
Data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities indicates that in the fiscal year 2022/23, 24,260 households served a valid Section 21 notice…
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House Prices in England and Wales to Crash 4% in Q4 2023, Research Shows
In the closing quarter of 2023, house prices in England and Wales are anticipated to decline by 4%, as revealed in recent research by Reallymoving….
