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Stamp duty cuts and planning reforms essential to solve UK housing crisis

Stamp duty cuts and planning reforms essential to solve UK housing crisis

Ahead of the upcoming Budget, UK Finance has released its latest report, Homes We Need, urging the government to introduce a permanent stamp duty cut,...

20/09/2024
Bank of England holds rates at 5%: What it means for the property market

Bank of England holds rates at 5%: What it means for the property market

The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5% for the second consecutive month, with eight of the nine Monetary Policy...

19/09/2024
Student Accommodation Survey reveals shifting priorities as living costs soar

Student Accommodation Survey reveals shifting priorities as living costs soar

A new survey conducted by global property consultancy Knight Frank in partnership with UCAS reveals that the availability and affordability of student accommodation are playing...

18/09/2024
Private rents rise 8.4% over past 12 months

Private rents rise 8.4% over past 12 months

Private rents have increased by 8.4% over the past year, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In August, the...

18/09/2024
UK inflation steady at 2.2%: what it means for landlords, investors, and savers

UK inflation steady at 2.2%: what it means for landlords, investors, and savers

UK inflation held at 2.2% in August, matching expectations, with monthly growth up by 0.3%. While the headline figure remains stable, core inflation, excluding volatile...

18/09/2024
Edinburgh landlords win third legal battle over short-term let suspensions

Edinburgh landlords win third legal battle over short-term let suspensions

Edinburgh landlords have won a third legal challenge against the City of Edinburgh Council’s controversial short-term letting licensing scheme. More than 450 landlords were initially...

17/09/2024
Landlords urged to act quickly as potential capital gains tax rise looms

Landlords urged to act quickly as potential capital gains tax rise looms

With the Autumn Budget set for 30th October, speculation is growing about a potential increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Landlords still looking to exit...

17/09/2024
Early autumn property market sees increased activity as buyers act on falling mortgage rates

Early autumn property market sees increased activity as buyers act on falling mortgage rates

The property market has kicked off its traditionally busy autumn season earlier than expected, as many home movers spot a window of opportunity due to...

16/09/2024
Landlord fined £31,840 for multiple safety and maintenance violations in HMO

Landlord fined £31,840 for multiple safety and maintenance violations in HMO

A local landlord has been hit with a hefty £31,840 fine after being prosecuted by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council for a series of safety...

16/09/2024
Government promises extra funding to ease court delays ahead of Section 21 ban

Government promises extra funding to ease court delays ahead of Section 21 ban

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has pledged that the Government will invest in additional court capacity to manage the increased demand expected once Section 21 ‘no...

13/09/2024
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...

13/09/2024
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...

12/09/2024
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...

12/09/2024
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...

12/09/2024
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....

11/09/2024
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...

11/09/2024
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...

11/09/2024
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...

10/09/2024
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...

10/09/2024
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...

09/09/2024
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