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Rightmove Calls for Stamp Duty Reform to Boost Housing Market
Rightmove has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to implement stamp duty reform in the upcoming spring Budget, proposing measures aimed at revitalizing the housing market….
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Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Year Low
In a significant development for the buy-to-let sector, fixed mortgage rates have descended to their lowest level since September 2022, as reported by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk. This…
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Sharp Increase in Rent Arrears Reflect Mounting Financial Pressures on Tenants
Newly released data from Reposit, an FCA-regulated deposit alternative firm, has unveiled a sharp increase in rent arrears during the last quarter of the previous…
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Build to Rent Dominates London’s Rental Market with Highest Market Share
Foxtons, London’s leading estate agency, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Build to Rent sector, highlighting its remarkable ascent to nearly 2% of the entire…
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NRLA Suggests Tax Reforms to Mitigate Airbnb Disruption
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has proposed that revising the tax system for buy-to-let landlords could significantly alleviate the pressures caused by the proliferation…
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HMRC’s Tax Digital Plan to Impose Extra Costs on Landlords
In a recent disclosure, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) acknowledged the financial and time burdens the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is poised to…
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Property Firm Investigation: Fraud Office Arrests Four After Signature Group Collapse
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has initiated an extensive investigation into the collapse of the Signature Group, a Liverpool-based property company, resulting in significant…
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UK’s Home Selling Process Branded ‘Embarrassing’ Among Global Housing Markets
The UK has been identified as having the lengthiest timeline for selling homes among the world’s busiest housing markets, a distinction that has drawn criticism…
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MPs Criticised for Undermining Renting Reforms
Campaigners have voiced strong criticism against a faction of 40 Conservative MPs, accusing them of forming a ‘cabal’ to dilute the effectiveness of the proposed…
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Landlords Embrace Future with Strategic Investments and Tenant Engagement
In the face of ongoing challenges in the housing market, a new report by OSB Group highlights a proactive approach by landlords in the Private…
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Government Proposes New Regulations for Short-Term Lets
Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, has unveiled significant proposals aimed at regulating the short-term rental market, including platforms like Airbnb. Under these proposed changes, individuals looking…
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Property Expert Slams Government’s 1% Deposit Mortgage Scheme Proposal
The Government’s consideration of introducing a 1% deposit mortgage scheme as a means to facilitate home ownership for young individuals has been met with criticism…
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University Introduces UK’s First Degree for Letting Agents
The Royal Agricultural University has introduced the UK’s inaugural foundation degree specifically designed for residential estate agency, marking a significant milestone in professionalising the sector…
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Portfolio Landlords Set Sights on Expansion, Paragon Bank Study Reveals
A recent study by Paragon Bank has unveiled that a significant portion of portfolio landlords in the UK, specifically those owning four or more properties,…
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Call for Tax Incentives to Spur Green Upgrades in Buy-to-let Properties
In a call for action, Heather Powell of Blick Rothenberg has urged the government to introduce tax incentives for buy-to-let landlords dedicated to enhancing the…
