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Landlord Expense: London Tops the Chart with £11,500 Selling Cost
For homeowners looking to sell, be prepared to shell out more than £5,400, factoring in costs such as estate agency and conveyancing fees. And for…
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Government Policies Lead to Decline in Landlord Portfolios
Recent research by London-based lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals a decline in landlords’ property portfolios. Their data indicates that since the past…
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Borrowing Costs Drive Surge in Landlord Debt
Octane Capital, renowned for its specialisation in property lending, has unveiled research suggesting that average landlord debt, resulting from buy-to-let mortgage loans, has risen by…
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Landlord Leaders Community Aims for Progressive Change in PRS
The property sector is set to undergo a significant revamp with the inception of the Landlord Leaders Community. This collective aims to unify the sector…
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Landlord Costs Drive UK Rents Towards a 25% Increase by 2026
Hamptons estate agents’ latest report paints a concerning picture for the UK rental market. By the end of 2026, UK rents are predicted to jump…
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Surge in Gazundering Puts Property Chains at Risk
The property market has observed a rising trend of gazundering, particularly in specific regions, as house prices see a decline. This practice, wherein buyers lower…
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New Government Guidance Targets Landlords over Damp and Mould
The Government has released new directives emphasising the responsibilities of private landlords concerning damp and mould in their properties. The guidance clearly states that not…
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Landlords to Exit Buy To Let Sector if Rent Controls Implemented
A recent survey indicates that should rent controls be enforced in certain areas, over a third of private landlords might choose to offload their properties….
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Significant Decline in House Prices: Is Now the Time to Hit Pause?
House prices have seen a sharp decline in August. Data from Halifax reveals that prices plummeted by 1.9% in the month and have dipped 4.6%…
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Paragon Bank Introduces New Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates
Paragon Bank has unveiled reduced rates on 22 of its buy-to-let mortgage offerings, now offering fixed deals from as low as 4.59%. This adjustment is…
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Rental Rates Reach New Heights, London Leads the Surge
Every region in the UK witnessed an increase in average rental prices for August 2023, according to recent data. London, in particular, saw a significant…
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Landlords Skeptical of Gove’s Planning Reforms
Landlords are expressing doubts over the efficacy of Michael Gove’s recently proposed planning reforms. According to data from the specialist buy-to-let broker, Mortgages for Business…
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Two rogue landlords ordered to pay over £250,000 for planning breaches
Two landlords in London have been handed hefty fines for breaching planning laws and ignoring warnings from Ealing Council. The two cases, which are not…
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NRLA Introduces Comprehensive Tool for Landlords with Safe2 Purchase
The CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has made waves in the property management arena by announcing the acquisition of the Safe2 platform,…
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Rental Rates in England Remain High Through August
England’s rental market maintained its fervour in August. The recent Rental Index from Goodlord reveals that the cost of rent surged by 10% compared to…
