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Rising Number of Tenants Borrow Money for Tenancy Deposits

Rising Number of Tenants Borrow Money for Tenancy Deposits

A recent study by Reposit, a prominent provider of deposit alternatives, indicates an alarming trend: an increasing number of tenants are having to borrow money...

PayProp Introduces New Feature to Bolster Evidence in Eviction Proceedings

PayProp Introduces New Feature to Bolster Evidence in Eviction Proceedings

PayProp, the leading provider of client accounting and automated rental payment solutions in the UK, has unveiled an innovative new feature designed to enhance evidence...

London Reports Lowest Availability of Pre-Tenanted Buy-to-Let Properties

London Reports Lowest Availability of Pre-Tenanted Buy-to-Let Properties

Recent findings by Benham and Reeves highlight a notable trend in the London property market - pre-tenanted buy-to-let investment opportunities are remarkably scarce. With only...

UK Sees Spring in Housing Supply, Marking a 5 Year High

UK Sees Spring in Housing Supply, Marking a 5 Year High

The housing market has witnessed a significant boost in home availability across the UK, reaching levels not seen in the past five years. Property portal...

Labour Proposes Two-Year Eviction Ban

Labour Proposes Two-Year Eviction Ban

In a move aimed at reshaping the UK rental market, the Labour Party has introduced a proposal to amend the Renters (Reform) Bill, which would...

Jeremy Hunt Contemplates Significant Stamp Duty Reduction in Pre-Election Budget Move

Jeremy Hunt Contemplates Significant Stamp Duty Reduction in Pre-Election Budget Move

In a move that is stirring discussions among political and economic circles, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is rumored to be considering a significant cut to Stamp...

Renters (Reform) Bill Set for Next Parliamentary Stage

Renters (Reform) Bill Set for Next Parliamentary Stage

The Renters (Reform) Bill is scheduled to advance through Parliament next Wednesday, marking a significant step towards becoming law, with implications for both tenants and...

ICO Issues Reprimand to Clyde Valley Housing Association for Data Breach

ICO Issues Reprimand to Clyde Valley Housing Association for Data Breach

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has formally reprimanded Clyde Valley Housing Association for failing to protect personal data on its new online customer portal, leading...

Professional Buy-to-Let Investors Downsize Portfolios

Professional Buy-to-Let Investors Downsize Portfolios

Recent analysis indicates that professional buy-to-let investors are decreasing the size of their property portfolios, with significant reductions noted particularly in Yorkshire and the Humber....

Housing Market Update: Record Rent Increase Helps Boost Buyers and House Prices

Housing Market Update: Record Rent Increase Helps Boost Buyers and House Prices

Recent analyses reveal a complex dynamic in the UK housing market, with record rent increases boosting buyer numbers, despite a general slowdown in buy-to-let loans,...

Sharp Decline in Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Sharp Decline in Buy-to-Let Mortgages

Recent analysis of Financial Conduct Authority data by Bird & Co reveals a significant drop in buy-to-let mortgages and a rise in remortgaging as property...

Rising House Prices and Landlord Costs Intensify Homeownership Challenges

Rising House Prices and Landlord Costs Intensify Homeownership Challenges

A new study has highlighted significant challenges for landlords and aspiring homeowners alike, as escalating house prices in England continue to outpace income growth, making...

Rent Arrears Claims Surge by 27% as Tenants and Landlords Feel the Pinch

Rent Arrears Claims Surge by 27% as Tenants and Landlords Feel the Pinch

The latest data from deposit alternative provider, Reposit, indicates a significant rise in rent arrears, highlighting the increasing financial strain on tenants and landlords alike....

Energy Bills Now Match a Month’s Rent for Tenants

Energy Bills Now Match a Month’s Rent for Tenants

A new report from Hamptons reveals that the average annual energy costs for tenants have surged to the equivalent of an extra month’s rent each...

Foxtons Leads Property Market Innovation with Full Digitalisation of Home Selling Process

Foxtons Leads Property Market Innovation with Full Digitalisation of Home Selling Process

Foxtons, a leading London estate agent brand, has announced a groundbreaking development in property transactions by fully digitising home selling process through a strategic partnership...

Landlords Show Resilience in Face of Upcoming Renters (Reform) Bill

Landlords Show Resilience in Face of Upcoming Renters (Reform) Bill

Despite concerns surrounding the imminent Renters (Reform) Bill, a majority of landlords are choosing to adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach rather than making hasty...

HMOs Gain Popularity Among UK Landlords

HMOs Gain Popularity Among UK Landlords

The UK rental market is witnessing a notable trend as landlords increasingly opt for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to enhance their investment portfolios. According...

Housing Market Springs Forward: Buyer Demand and Government Inquiry Signal Positive Shift

Housing Market Springs Forward: Buyer Demand and Government Inquiry Signal Positive Shift

The latest findings from the RICS UK Residential Survey of March 2024 forecast an optimistic future for the UK’s housing market, highlighting sustained improvements in...

Rent Surge: 9% Increase Nationwide

Rent Surge: 9% Increase Nationwide

Recent insights from SpareRoom, indicate a significant upswing in rental costs across the UK, with an average increase of 9% in the first quarter of...

UK Urged to Embrace Co-operative Housing Inspired by Canada and Scandinavia

UK Urged to Embrace Co-operative Housing Inspired by Canada and Scandinavia

The Social Market Foundation, a cross-party think tank, has released a compelling paper urging the UK to take cues from Canada and Scandinavian countries to...
















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