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Propertymark urges renters reform regulation

As the Renters Reform Bill progresses through the House of Lords, Propertymark has called for the inclusion of specific measures to regulate property agents and...

17/05/2024

Isles of Scilly identified as having the least energy-efficient homes in England

Recent findings reveal the areas in England with the lowest energy efficiency ratings, with the Isles of Scilly identified as having the least energy-efficient homes....

16/05/2024

Potential impact of FHL abolition on England and Wales’ holiday home hotspots

A recent study reveals the potential impact on popular holiday home regions in England and Wales following the government’s decision to abolish the furnished holiday...

16/05/2024

Leasehold reform could cost UK government £30 billion in compensation

Residential property investors have recently expressed concerns over the potential financial impact of the Government’s leasehold reform proposals. According to a letter from the Residential...

15/05/2024

Landlord sales prompt tenant turnover in rental market

In a revealing survey by PayProp, a striking 50% of tenants who moved out of their homes last year were compelled to do so because...

15/05/2024

Propertymark Advocates for Stricter Regulation in Property Transactions

In a recent parliamentary committee meeting, Propertymark highlighted the need for more stringent regulations to improve the fairness and efficiency of the home buying and...

14/05/2024

Potential Loophole Identified in Proposed Scrapping of Section 21 Evictions

Experts have highlighted a potential loophole in the Renters (Reform) Bill that could lead to a patchwork enforcement of Section 21 eviction notices, depending on...

14/05/2024

Half of UK Renters Lack Contents Insurance

Recent findings from Compare the Market highlight a notable disparity in contents insurance coverage, with half of UK renters lacking a policy compared to only...

14/05/2024

Rising House Prices Drive Demand for Ultra-long Mortgages

Recent data from Eligible reveals a significant increase in the proportion of home loans extending into retirement, highlighting the impact of soaring house prices on...

13/05/2024

House Price Reductions Hit 18-Month Low as Sales Increase

Hamptons’ latest market data reveals a significant decline in house price reductions and an uptick in sales across Great Britain, highlighting a shifting property market...

10/05/2024

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrears Hold Steady Despite Economic Pressures

UK Finance’s latest arrears and possessions data for Q1 2024 reveals a mixed landscape for mortgages, with a notable focus on the buy-to-let sector maintaining...

10/05/2024

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.25%

The Bank of England, under the leadership of Governor Andrew Bailey, has once again opted to maintain the base interest rate at 5.25%, a 16-year...

09/05/2024

Buyer Demand Cools as Property Listings Rise in April

The latest RICS UK Residential Survey for April 2024 indicates a cooling in buyer demand, despite an increase in property listings, suggesting a complex market...

09/05/2024

NRLA Sets New Dates for 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ Events

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has unveiled the schedule for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ events, following the success of last year’s series. These...

08/05/2024

London’s Rental Landscape Transforms as Outer Boroughs Gain Popularity

Recent data from SpareRoom, a leading UK flatshare website, illustrates a significant shift in rental patterns within London, with burgeoning interest in areas further from...

08/05/2024

House Prices Experience Modest Growth Despite Economic Pressures and Regional Disparities

The latest release of the Halifax House Price Index reveals a modest uptick in UK house prices, marking a 0.1% increase in April following a...

07/05/2024

London Rental Market Sees Shift as Tenant Resistance Grows

The dynamics of the rental market in prime London postcodes are shifting, with tenants increasingly resistant to high rent hikes, influenced by growing property availability...

07/05/2024

UK Student Accommodation Investments Reach £750 Million in Q1 2024

Knight Frank’s latest update on the UK student housing market indicates a robust start to 2024, with investment volumes reaching nearly £750 million, demonstrating continued...

03/05/2024

Government to Implement Furnished Holiday Let Tax Changes Despite Concerns

The UK government is set to introduce significant changes to the tax treatment of furnished holiday lets (FHL) from April 2025, despite objections from MPs...

03/05/2024

Landlord Rental Yields Reach Six-Year High

Recent research indicates a significant rise in rental yields across the UK, reaching levels not seen since 2018, as landlords in the North East and...

02/05/2024

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Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

20/03/2025

Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests

The Government is considering introducing new legislation that would compel landlords to allow tenants to install fibre broadband in rental properties. The proposal, which stems…

House price growth across the UK has slowed sharply to just 1.3% annually.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

19/03/2025

Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind, according to Halifax

Demand for larger homes has been the driving force behind UK property price increases over the past year, according to new research from Halifax. Easing…

Rent growth forecast to rise 12% as market normalises, says Savills

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

18/03/2025

Rentflation hits young tenants hard, but landlords face increasing pressure

New research from Barclays has revealed that ‘rentflation’ has cost young tenants an extra £1,616 over the past year, highlighting the ongoing strain on renters…

Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

17/03/2025

Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims

Landlords and agents are being urged to review their insurance policies to avoid unexpected claim rejections, warns Michael Sears, NAEA Propertymark Commercial Panel Board Member….

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

14/03/2025

Scottish landlords welcome end of rent cap as market pressures mount

Landlords in Scotland are preparing for the end of the temporary rent cap on 1 April, which many say has unfairly restricted their ability to…

Private rent pressures grow with affordability gap across UK regions

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

13/03/2025

Market resilience despite slowing sales activity

Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest…

The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

13/03/2025

UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth

The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index…

Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

12/03/2025

Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants…

UK house prices rose by 3.9% in the year to May 2025.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

12/03/2025

Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade

Salford has recorded the UK’s highest increase in average house prices over the past 10 years, with property values soaring by over 106%, new analysis…

Ministers hold line on pet deposits despite landlord pressure.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

11/03/2025

Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce

Less than one in ten rental properties in the UK are currently pet-friendly, despite upcoming regulatory changes that could make it harder for landlords to…

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

11/03/2025

Landlords face winter eviction ban proposal in Scotland

A Scottish Green Party politician has proposed a permanent ban on winter evictions in Scotland, raising concerns among landlords about the potential impact on the…

London boroughs call for stricter controls on holiday lets

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

11/03/2025

Khan seeks £10bn investment to boost affordable housing and transport in London

Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to Cannes in the south of France to promote a £10 billion investment drive aimed at delivering…

Landlords offered five-year full rent deals to house asylum seekers

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

10/03/2025

Rental arrears disputes hit highest level in five years

Disputes over rent arrears now account for more than one in five cases in the UK rental market, according to new research by leading lettings…

Crisis plans to buy over 1,000 homes across London and Newcastle to house people experiencing homelessness.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/03/2025

Landlords leaving rental market linked to rising homelessness, warns council

Ashford Borough Council has issued a stark warning that landlords selling up is directly contributing to a rise in homelessness. The council’s data shows that…

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/03/2025

House prices hold firm as UK market defies uncertainty

The UK property market remains strong as new data from Halifax reveals that house prices have risen by 2.9% over the past year, defying economic…

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