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Enhanced Buy-to-Let and Residential Finance Options Unveiled by Precise and Kent Reliance

Enhanced Buy-to-Let and Residential Finance Options Unveiled by Precise and Kent Reliance

In a strategic move to bolster their financial offerings, Precise and Kent Reliance, both entities under the OSB Group, have announced significant updates to their...

Property Market Shows Resilience with Homes Selling Close to Asking Price

Property Market Shows Resilience with Homes Selling Close to Asking Price

In an environment fraught with economic uncertainties and heightened mortgage rates, the property market in England and Wales has shown remarkable resilience. According to recent...

Landlords to Reap Capital Gains Tax Cut, Yet Still Face Hefty Exit Fees

Landlords to Reap Capital Gains Tax Cut, Yet Still Face Hefty Exit Fees

Starting from 6th April 2024, landlords contemplating selling their properties will encounter a slight reduction in capital gains tax, offering some financial reprieve. Zero Deposit’s...

Landlord Accused of Continuing Harassment Despite Court Order

Landlord Accused of Continuing Harassment Despite Court Order

Ashford Borough Council alleges that Fergus Wilson, a well-known landlord from Maidstone, has not ceased in his harassment of council staff and councillors, flouting a...

Scam Artist Posing as Letting Agent Jailed for Duping Couple

Scam Artist Posing as Letting Agent Jailed for Duping Couple

Michael Tutt, a 40-year-old man, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for posing as a letting agent and scamming a couple out of...

Calls Intensify for Michael Gove to Address Delays in Rental Reform Legislation

Calls Intensify for Michael Gove to Address Delays in Rental Reform Legislation

Housing Secretary Michael Gove faces increasing pressure to expedite the progress of critical rental reform legislation, amid warnings that delays are causing significant harm to...

New Report Highlights Rental Market Realities and Calls for Higher Standards

New Report Highlights Rental Market Realities and Calls for Higher Standards

A recent investigation by Monta Capital, a boutique real estate investment manager, has shed light on the UK rental market, revealing that a staggering 85%...

Landlords Encouraged to Utilise AI for Energy Efficiency

Landlords Encouraged to Utilise AI for Energy Efficiency

Landlords across the South West are being prompted to adopt cutting-edge technology that leverages artificial intelligence to detect and address energy inefficiencies within their properties....

Poor House Price Performance in London Does Not Deter Home Sale Activity

Poor House Price Performance in London Does Not Deter Home Sale Activity

Recent research conducted by Yopa, a leading full-service estate agency, uncovers that London, despite experiencing the steepest drop in house prices among England’s major cities,...

Landlords Face Remortgaging Challenge as 40% Approach Renewal Deadline

Landlords Face Remortgaging Challenge as 40% Approach Renewal Deadline

A significant portion of UK landlords are on the brink of a remortgage decision, with research indicating that 40% are set to renew their mortgage...

Landlord Hit with Over £220k Fine for Illegal Flats Conversion

Landlord Hit with Over £220k Fine for Illegal Flats Conversion

In a significant legal victory for Haringey Council, a landlord who unlawfully converted a Bounds Green property into six flats has been ordered to cough...

Generation Rent Criticises Budget as Landlord “Giveaway” with Potential Homelessness Risk

Generation Rent Criticises Budget as Landlord “Giveaway” with Potential Homelessness Risk

In a stark contrast to the wider public reception, Generation Rent has labelled the recent Budget announcements as a boon for landlords, potentially endangering the...

Government Encourages Landlords to Exit Market with CGT Reduction

Government Encourages Landlords to Exit Market with CGT Reduction

The Government has signalled a clear intent for private landlords to sell off their properties and exit the housing market, according to insights from Jeremy...

House Prices Continue Upward Trend, Sparking Optimism and Concern

House Prices Continue Upward Trend, Sparking Optimism and Concern

UK house prices have seen a modest increase of 0.4% in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth, according to the Halifax house price...

Chancellor’s Spring Budget Announced: Mixed Reactions from Property Sector

Chancellor’s Spring Budget Announced: Mixed Reactions from Property Sector

The Chancellor has unveiled the Spring Budget, introducing several measures including a fuel duty freeze, funding for new homes in Barking Riverside and Canary Wharf,...

Spring Budget Urged to Provide Lifeline for Renters as Costs Spiral

Spring Budget Urged to Provide Lifeline for Renters as Costs Spiral

As the Spring Budget draws near, housing experts are pressing Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to prioritise the needs of UK renters, amidst growing concerns over escalating...

NRLA Calls for Urgent Reform of Housing Benefit System

NRLA Calls for Urgent Reform of Housing Benefit System

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has highlighted a critical issue affecting nearly a million private rental households in Britain that rely on Universal Credit,...

Scottish Rental Market Sees Drastic Reduction in Properties, Industry Chief Highlights

Scottish Rental Market Sees Drastic Reduction in Properties, Industry Chief Highlights

John Blackwood, Chief Executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), has raised the alarm over the diminishing number of rental properties in Scotland, attributing...

Landlords on Edge as Chancellor Plans £300m Tax Increase on Private Rented Sector

Landlords on Edge as Chancellor Plans £300m Tax Increase on Private Rented Sector

The property industry is voicing significant concerns following revelations that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering a substantial tax levy on the private rented sector in...

Conservative Party Axes 99% Mortgage Plan, Averting Financial Strain for First-Time Buyers

Conservative Party Axes 99% Mortgage Plan, Averting Financial Strain for First-Time Buyers

The Conservative party has decisively abandoned its proposed 99% mortgage scheme, previously earmarked for unveiling in the upcoming Spring Budget. This move, as detailed by...
















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