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Terraced houses lead capital appreciation gains over last 12 months
New data from Nationwide reveals that terraced houses have outperformed other property types in terms of capital appreciation over the last 12 months, with average…
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Landlords face £21bn bill to meet 2030 EPC C targets
New research from Zero Deposit reveals that private landlords across the UK may need to spend a staggering £21.455bn to upgrade rental properties to meet…
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House prices see biggest rise in two years as market momentum builds
UK house prices surged by 0.7% in September 2024, marking a 3.2% increase over the past year – the fastest rate of growth since November…
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Renters’ Rights Bill introduces heavy fines for non-compliant landlords and agents
Landlords and letting agents face new fines of up to £40,000, along with potential criminal prosecution, under measures introduced in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill….
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UK property transactions rise in August 2024 despite slight market slowdown
New data from the UK’s latest property transactions report shows a mixed picture for the housing market in August 2024, with a modest rise in…
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Labour announces major overhaul of EPCs ahead of 2030 rental property deadline
Labour has unveiled plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations, with a focus on improving energy efficiency…
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Property businesses face debt crisis as confidence drops ahead of Autumn Budget
As the Autumn Budget looms and fears of a potential capital gains tax hike grow, new research reveals that the property sector is grappling with…
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Overpriced homes slow to sell, but pricing isn’t the only issue, says research
New research from Moverly, a provider of digital property packs, reveals that overpriced properties are more likely to linger on the market. However, inflated prices…
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The Mortgage Works cuts buy-to-let rates to boost market access for landlords
The Mortgage Works, one of the UK’s leading buy-to-let lenders, has announced a reduction in rates for new customers across selected buy-to-let products. Starting from…
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Labour’s eviction reforms criticised for favouring rent dodgers, says NRLA chief
Labour’s proposed eviction reforms in the Renters’ Rights Bill have been criticised by Ben Beadle, CEO of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), for potentially…
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Allsop teams up with Reposit to offer deposit alternatives at build-to-rent sites
Leading build-to-rent (BTR) and single-family housing (SFH) operator Allsop has announced a collaboration with Reposit, a prominent deposit alternative provider. This partnership aims to provide…
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Airbnb supports labour’s plan to end Section 21 evictions
Airbnb has publicly endorsed the Labour Party’s initiative to abolish Section 21 evictions, aligning with the government’s forthcoming housing reforms. In a paid article on…
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Government targets higher standards for private and social housing landlords
The government has announced plans to introduce a new Decent Homes Standard for both the private and social rented sectors, with a formal consultation set…
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Stamp duty cuts and planning reforms essential to solve UK housing crisis
Ahead of the upcoming Budget, UK Finance has released its latest report, Homes We Need, urging the government to introduce a permanent stamp duty cut,…
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Bank of England holds rates at 5%: What it means for the property market
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates steady at 5% for the second consecutive month, with eight of the nine Monetary Policy…
