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Bank of England holds base rate at 4.5% – why landlords should welcome the decision
The Bank of England has decided to hold the base rate at 4.5%, despite growing calls for a reduction from homeowners and property investors. The…
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Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests
The Government is considering introducing new legislation that would compel landlords to allow tenants to install fibre broadband in rental properties. The proposal, which stems…
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Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind, according to Halifax
Demand for larger homes has been the driving force behind UK property price increases over the past year, according to new research from Halifax. Easing…
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Rentflation hits young tenants hard, but landlords face increasing pressure
New research from Barclays has revealed that ‘rentflation’ has cost young tenants an extra £1,616 over the past year, highlighting the ongoing strain on renters…
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Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims
Landlords and agents are being urged to review their insurance policies to avoid unexpected claim rejections, warns Michael Sears, NAEA Propertymark Commercial Panel Board Member….
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Scottish landlords welcome end of rent cap as market pressures mount
Landlords in Scotland are preparing for the end of the temporary rent cap on 1 April, which many say has unfairly restricted their ability to…
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Market resilience despite slowing sales activity
Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest…
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UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth
The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index…
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Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords
Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants…
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Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade
Salford has recorded the UK’s highest increase in average house prices over the past 10 years, with property values soaring by over 106%, new analysis…
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Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce
Less than one in ten rental properties in the UK are currently pet-friendly, despite upcoming regulatory changes that could make it harder for landlords to…
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Landlords face winter eviction ban proposal in Scotland
A Scottish Green Party politician has proposed a permanent ban on winter evictions in Scotland, raising concerns among landlords about the potential impact on the…
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Khan seeks £10bn investment to boost affordable housing and transport in London
Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to Cannes in the south of France to promote a £10 billion investment drive aimed at delivering…
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Rental arrears disputes hit highest level in five years
Disputes over rent arrears now account for more than one in five cases in the UK rental market, according to new research by leading lettings…
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Landlords leaving rental market linked to rising homelessness, warns council
Ashford Borough Council has issued a stark warning that landlords selling up is directly contributing to a rise in homelessness. The council’s data shows that…
