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Private Rented Sector set for transformation as landlords brace for change

Private Rented Sector set for transformation as landlords brace for change

As the UK prepares for the upcoming October Budget, expected to bring significant tax changes, the Private Rented Sector (PRS) faces new challenges. With potential...

Increase in rogue tenants exploiting London’s rental property market

Increase in rogue tenants exploiting London’s rental property market

London estate and lettings agent Benham and Reeves has uncovered a growing wave of fraudulent activity targeting landlords in the capital. With forged IDs, doctored...

Paragon Bank launches £750 cashback and new 3% fee option on five-year buy-to-let mortgages

Paragon Bank launches £750 cashback and new 3% fee option on five-year buy-to-let mortgages

Paragon Bank has announced the introduction of a £750 cashback offer on all its five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, alongside a new 3% fee option. This...

Renters face rising costs and financial strain as bill payment failures increase

Renters face rising costs and financial strain as bill payment failures increase

New data reveals that renters in the UK are spending a growing proportion of their income on rent, while the rate of direct debit payment...

Government moves to ban Section 21 evictions in landmark Renters’ Rights Bill

Government moves to ban Section 21 evictions in landmark Renters’ Rights Bill

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, marking the Government’s first steps to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions....

Labour’s policies risk worsening UK rental market crisis, warns expert

Labour’s policies risk worsening UK rental market crisis, warns expert

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital, has issued a stark warning to the new Labour government, cautioning that continued pressure on the UK’s buy-to-let landlords...

Interest rate cut sparks surge in available rental properties across UK cities

Interest rate cut sparks surge in available rental properties across UK cities

The recent cut to the Bank of England’s base interest rate has triggered a significant rise in the number of rental properties entering the market...

Government set to introduce Bill banning Section 21 evictions this week

Government set to introduce Bill banning Section 21 evictions this week

The government is preparing to introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill this week, which will abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. However, concerns are mounting over...

Potential tax changes could bring unintended consequences for property market and investors

Potential tax changes could bring unintended consequences for property market and investors

As rumours swirl about upcoming Budget changes, experts are warning of unintended consequences that could impact investors, the property market, and various sectors of the...

Overseas landlords fuel UK rental market as property investment grows

Overseas landlords fuel UK rental market as property investment grows

New data from PayProp, a leading rental payment and client accounting platform, reveals that a significant portion of UK rental income is being remitted to...

Propertymark calls for clear support on landlord decarbonisation targets

Propertymark calls for clear support on landlord decarbonisation targets

Propertymark, the leading trade body for property agents, is urging the UK Government to provide financial support and incentives to help landlords meet the new...

Scottish government promises changes to rent control plans as landlord concerns grow

Scottish government promises changes to rent control plans as landlord concerns grow

Scotland’s First Minister has indicated a shift in the government’s approach to rent controls, offering hope to landlord groups concerned about the impact of upcoming...

UK house prices near 2022 peak as interest rate cuts boost buyer confidence

UK house prices near 2022 peak as interest rate cuts boost buyer confidence

UK house prices continue to rise, edging closer to their June 2022 peak, following a modest interest rate cut. According to the latest data, house...

Rising demand for homeownership continues to drive house prices up

Rising demand for homeownership continues to drive house prices up

House prices are projected to rise again in September, as the persistent desire to own a home fuels market growth, according to property expert Jonathan...

Japanese knotweed and winter neglect could slash house prices

Japanese knotweed and winter neglect could slash house prices

As winter approaches, HaMuch, a platform that connects homeowners with skilled tradespeople, is warning landlords and homeowners about essential maintenance tasks that, if neglected, could...

Landlord wins crucial appeal in rent-to-rent legal battle

Landlord wins crucial appeal in rent-to-rent legal battle

Landlord Amlendu Kumar has emerged victorious in a significant legal appeal concerning rent-to-rent agreements and Rent Repayment Orders (RROs). The case, which involved Kumar’s property...

British Safety Council calls for urgent action following Grenfell Tower Inquiry report

British Safety Council calls for urgent action following Grenfell Tower Inquiry report

The British Safety Council has issued a strong response to the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, underscoring the critical need for safety to...

Property owners face rising inheritance tax as house prices increase

Property owners face rising inheritance tax as house prices increase

New research from Yopa, reveals that a significant number of homebuyers across the UK are now automatically liable for inheritance tax due to soaring property...

Lambeth Council Proposes Stricter HMO Regulations

Lambeth Council Proposes Stricter HMO Regulations

Lambeth, one of London’s largest boroughs, has launched a public consultation to consider tightening planning controls for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The proposed...

Upstix launches UK’s first instant cash offer for quick home sales

Upstix launches UK’s first instant cash offer for quick home sales

Upstix, a leading property buying company, has launched a groundbreaking “Instant Cash Offer” portal, enabling landlords and homeowners across the UK to receive an instant...
















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