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Labour unveils ambitious housing plan in new manifesto
Sir Keir Starmer has just unveiled the Labour Party’s much-anticipated manifesto, detailing key policies for a future government, with significant focus on the housing sector….
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Confidence in housing market dips ahead of election
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from…
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Tenant demand for sustainable properties soars
Annual investment in sustainability has risen by 20% year-on-year as nearly 100% of property investors report increased tenant requests for eco-friendly features. According to Handelsbanken’s…
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BPF calls for 30,000 build-to-rent homes annually to tackle housing crisis
The British Property Federation (BPF) is urging the next government to attract investment into the build-to-rent sector, highlighting the need for 30,000 new build-to-rent homes…
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Landlord fined £13,500 for dangerous HMO conditions
The owners of a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Haringey have been fined £13,500 for failing to address multiple hazards within their property….
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Tories pledge to scrap Capital Gains Tax for landlords selling to tenants
The Conservative Party has announced plans to eliminate Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords who sell properties to their sitting tenants. This initiative aims to…
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House prices set to rise by 6.3% by end of 2025
A new forecast by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, predicts a 6.3% growth in UK house prices by the end of 2025, reflecting recent…
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Farage’s Reform UK propose major stamp duty cuts
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has pledged to eliminate Stamp Duty for properties valued under £750,000 and to abolish Inheritance Tax on estates worth less than…
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First-time buyers face uphill battle as house prices plateau again
House prices remained relatively unchanged in May, with a slight 0.1% decline following a 0.1% rise in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index….
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UK rental growth hits 30-month low, but competition remains fierce
UK rental growth has slowed to its lowest level in 30 months, with Zoopla’s latest Rental Market Report showing a 6.6% increase in rents. Despite…
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Activists call for new Renters Reform Bill to tackle homelessness
Activists are urging the government to address homelessness and the high cost of temporary accommodation by introducing a new version of the Renters Reform Bill….
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Experts call for overhaul of outdated EPCs to boost energy efficiency
Elmhurst Energy, a leading training and accreditation provider for energy efficiency professionals, is urging the government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better support…
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Housing market sees major surge in activity as tenant demand rises
The housing market experienced a significant uptick in activity in April 2024, with increases in buyer registrations, new sales instructions, and sales agreed. Meanwhile, the…
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Paragon expands buy-to-let mortgage book with significant gains and advancements
Paragon Banking Group has announced a 4.5% growth in its buy-to-let mortgage book, driven by high customer retention and robust operational performance. The company revealed…
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UK landlords see profits despite government pressures
Recent research from Savills, published by The Times, suggests that the buy-to-let sector is no longer lucrative for landlords. However, Marc von Grundherr, Director of…
