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Law Commission opens consultation on modernising business tenancy renewal rights
The Law Commission has launched a public consultation to evaluate whether the right to renew business tenancies, set out in Part 2 of the Landlord…
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Landlady sentenced and tagged for ignoring gas safety warnings
Sevenoaks landlady Dawn Holliday has received a suspended prison sentence and been fitted with an electronic tag after failing to comply with legal requirements for…
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House prices expected to rise in 2025 as market activity picks up
The housing market is showing signs of renewed activity as buyers respond to the recent cuts in the Bank of England’s base rate. While average…
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Landlords accelerate evictions as Section 21 ban approaches
Landlords are issuing record numbers of eviction notices as the government moves closer to abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions. New data from the Ministry of…
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More landlords leaving buy-to-let market as tenant struggles worsen
New research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that more landlords are selling their buy-to-let properties than purchasing new ones, raising concerns over…
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Property auctions see robust demand as investors stay active
Allsop, the UK’s leading property auction house, reported impressive results this month, raising £87.8 million from separate commercial and residential auctions over two days. These…
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UK house prices rise as rental market remains under pressure
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported a positive turn in UK house prices, with notable increases across various regions in October. However,…
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Most tenants managing rent with ease, government survey reveals
New data from the English Housing Survey shows that the majority of tenants in the UK’s private rental sector are comfortable paying rent, with over…
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Landlords under pressure: Rising rents expected as EPC upgrades take toll
A recent survey by mortgage lender Foundation Home Loans indicates that a large number of UK landlords are preparing to raise rents to offset the…
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Landlord licensing fees defended by council as critics warn of shrinking rental supply
North Devon Council is considering introducing a selective licensing scheme for landlords, proposing fees of £750 to £900 for a five-year permit. The council’s aim…
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Rental market approaching affordability limit, warns Savills expert
As rental costs continue to rise across England, an impending limit on what tenants can afford appears on the horizon. Estate agency Savills has highlighted…
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More UK homes listed as chain-free as landlords and investors look to sell
With a rising number of UK homes on the market as chain-free, prospective buyers have an opportunity to save time and avoid the lengthy wait…
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Base rate cut brightens UK property market outlook
The Bank of England has reduced the base rate to 4.75%, marking the second rate cut this year. The decision, backed by nearly all members…
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Mortgage arrears and possessions ease as lenders continue support for struggling borrowers
New data from UK Finance for Q3 2024 shows a slight reduction in mortgage arrears for both homeowners and buy-to-let investors, while possession rates remain…
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Commercial property investment sees highest demand since 2021
New insights from Rightmove reveal an 11% year-on-year increase in demand for commercial property investment, marking the biggest quarterly surge since 2021. The data, drawn…
