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House prices and rents climb as demand keeps landlords in focus
The UK property market remains a hotbed of activity, with private rents soaring by 9.1% in the year to November 2024, pushing the average rent…
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Landlords brace for early 2025 housing market fluctuations
Buy-to-let investors are being warned to prepare for a bumpy start to 2025 as impending changes to stamp duty are expected to create a flurry…
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National Park rules threaten landlords with tighter restrictions
Efforts to limit holiday lets and second homes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are drawing mixed reactions, with landlords voicing concerns over potential impacts…
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Landlords losing faith in Labour as property policies disappoint
A new survey has revealed that four out of five landlords who voted for Labour in the last general election now regret their decision. The…
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Romford landlords left out of pocket after letting agency closure
Landlords in Romford have been left reeling following the sudden closure of the Northwood letting agency branch on Victoria Road. The closure has reportedly caused…
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Rental growth slows to three-year low as affordability pressures bite
For the first time in over three years, the growth in UK rents has slowed, with average increases for new lets standing at 3.9% over…
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Tenants grapple with rising rent arrears as online searches spike
As renters face mounting financial pressures, online searches for “rent arrears” have increased by 8.6% over the past three months, according to data from Zero…
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Record high house prices as buyers defy expectations
The UK housing market has hit a new milestone, with the average house price climbing to £298,083 in November, according to Halifax’s latest house price…
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Rental prices ease, but Goodlord warns of seismic changes in 2025
England’s rental market continued to show signs of cooling in November, with average rents falling and year-on-year price growth slowing to its lowest level this…
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Government announces tough new targets to fix unsafe buildings by 2029
The UK Government has unveiled its Remediation Acceleration Plan, which sets strict new targets to address unsafe cladding on high-rise and mid-rise buildings across England….
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House prices expected to rise in 2025 as incomes and sales grow
House prices and property sales are predicted to rise in 2025, with both house prices and sales volumes predicted to grow, according to the latest…
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Monthly rents unaffordable across nearly all UK regions, latest data shows
New data from analytics company TwentyCi reveals that monthly rents are unaffordable for the average tenant in every UK region except the North East. The…
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Scottish Government recognises landlords as working professionals, Housing Minister confirms
Scottish Housing Minister Paul McLennan has publicly affirmed that landlords in Scotland should be recognised as “working people” with a legitimate “right to make a…
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Property Redress celebrates a decade of success with 20,000 members and a new look
Property Redress, a leading independent redress provider in the UK property sector, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with remarkable achievements, including 20,000 member offices and…
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Rental market poised for change as landlords adapt to 2025 challenges
The UK’s private rental sector (PRS) is heading into 2025 with signs of stabilisation and strategic opportunities for landlords, according to Allison Thompson, National Lettings…
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Property sales spike on ‘buy nothing day’
While many embrace Buy Nothing Day on 25th November as an opportunity to step back from consumerism, new research from London lettings and estate agent…
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London rental market at a crossroads: conflicting views from Foxtons and Savills
Rental stock in London has reached its highest levels in four years, according to Foxtons, challenging recent claims by Savills that the market is facing…
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Rental yields on the rise as landlords benefit from strong demand
Landlords have seen a continued rise in rental yields, driven by stabilised house prices and growing rental demand, according to data from buy-to-let mortgage specialist…
