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Government to launch long-awaited EPC consultation for rental homes

Government to launch long-awaited EPC consultation for rental homes

The UK government is preparing to unveil its overdue consultation on energy efficiency standards for private rented properties, with plans to require homes to meet...

Rental demand dips in Q4, but landlords poised for rebound in 2025

Rental demand dips in Q4, but landlords poised for rebound in 2025

The latest report from Zero Deposit reveals a -7.3% drop in tenant demand for rental properties across England between Q3 and Q4 2024. While the...

90% of landlords blame tax and legislation for plans to exit the market

90% of landlords blame tax and legislation for plans to exit the market

A new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has shed light on the increasing number of landlords planning to exit the private rental sector....

Aldermore reintroduces 95% mortgages and cuts rates, boosting opportunities for landlords and first-time buyers

Aldermore reintroduces 95% mortgages and cuts rates, boosting opportunities for landlords and first-time buyers

Specialist lender Aldermore has announced a series of significant changes to its mortgage range, reducing rates and reintroducing 95% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages. These updates are...

House prices show resilience as UK market heads for stable 2025

House prices show resilience as UK market heads for stable 2025

The UK housing market has demonstrated robust resilience as the latest data from the Land Registry reveals an annual house price growth of 3.3% in...

Hong Kong leads foreign property ownership in England and Wales

Hong Kong leads foreign property ownership in England and Wales

Research conducted by lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves highlights a growing trend of foreign homebuyers in England and Wales, with Hong Kong nationals...

Landlords increasingly turn to limited companies for property portfolios

Landlords increasingly turn to limited companies for property portfolios

The number of landlords incorporating their property portfolios through limited companies has more than doubled since early 2020, according to new research by Pegasus Insight...

Housing market shows resilience as 2025 begins with buyer optimism

Housing market shows resilience as 2025 begins with buyer optimism

The UK housing market has demonstrated robust performance in recent months, buoyed by stabilising economic conditions and a resurgence in buyer activity. Propertymark’s latest Housing...

Savills unveils exclusive investor hub for buy-to-let investment opportunities

Savills unveils exclusive investor hub for buy-to-let investment opportunities

Leading property advisor Savills has launched a Residential Investor Hub, a private platform offering exclusive buy-to-let (BTL) investment opportunities. The free-to-join service is designed to...

Bank Rate could hit 2.5% by 2027 – what it means for BTL mortgages

Bank Rate could hit 2.5% by 2027 – what it means for BTL mortgages

Interest rates in the UK could fall to 2.5% by late 2027, significantly below the 3.75% market consensus, according to Oxford Economics, a leading economic...

Landlords voice concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill as report stage nears

Landlords voice concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill as report stage nears

As the Renters’ Rights Bill approaches its Report Stage on 14 January 2025, property agents and landlords are raising alarms about its potential unintended consequences....

London rents drop for fourth consecutive quarter

London rents drop for fourth consecutive quarter

The UK rental market showed signs of rebalancing at the close of 2024, with rents in London falling for the fourth quarter in a row,...

Proposed rent reform sparks landlord concerns over upfront payments

Proposed rent reform sparks landlord concerns over upfront payments

A proposed law in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill could make it illegal for landlords to request or accept more than a month’s rent in...

Bristol leads the charge as 26,000 new homes hit the market in 2025

Bristol leads the charge as 26,000 new homes hit the market in 2025

The UK property market has seen a brisk start to 2025, with nearly 26,000 homes listed for sale in the first week alone. According to...

Landlords brace for inflation challenges but remain optimistic about rate cuts

Landlords brace for inflation challenges but remain optimistic about rate cuts

UK inflation is expected to climb slightly when figures are released next week, driven by increased costs at petrol stations and rising food prices. Despite...

House prices see slight decline but long-term growth remains strong

House prices see slight decline but long-term growth remains strong

For the first time in nine months, UK house prices have dipped, with a slight 0.2% fall recorded between November and December 2024, according to...

Land Registry strike threatens delays as Stamp Duty deadline looms

Land Registry strike threatens delays as Stamp Duty deadline looms

The Land Registry is bracing for disruption as staff vote to strike over mandatory office attendance policies. The industrial action comes at a critical time...

Rental market cools in December following a record-breaking year

Rental market cools in December following a record-breaking year

Rents across England fell for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index. After a summer of record-high prices,...

Why decarbonising heritage properties is vital for landlords and the UK’s net zero goals

Why decarbonising heritage properties is vital for landlords and the UK’s net zero goals

Heritage properties hold a unique charm but also present significant challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. With the built environment responsible for around 25%...

Wishing all our readers a wonderful Christmas and a successful 2025

Wishing all our readers a wonderful Christmas and a successful 2025

The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to wish you all the very best this festive season. We’re incredibly grateful for your invaluable support over...
















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