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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…
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Landlord profitability reaches highest point since 2022
Landlord profitability surged in the third quarter of 2024, reaching its highest level since early 2022, according to new research from Paragon Bank. The findings,…
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Renters’ rights activists push for stronger reform bill
Over the weekend, renters’ rights group Acorn rallied in 30 cities across the UK, urging the public to pressure MPs to strengthen the Government’s upcoming…
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England’s landlords hit by £6K stamp duty hike after Autumn Budget
England’s second-home buyers are now facing an average stamp duty increase of over £6,000 following changes introduced in the Autumn Budget. Analysis from Inventory Base,…
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Labour’s freeze on local housing allowance rates will ‘hurt most vulnerable tenants’, warns NRLA
Labour’s recent announcement to freeze local housing allowance (LHA) rates until at least April 2026 has sparked concern among landlord groups, who warn that this…
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House price growth slows as Budget puts pressure on property market
House prices in October showed modest growth, with a 0.1% rise month-on-month and an annual increase of 2.4%, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index….
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October sees 12% drop in rents as market cools down
England’s rental market experienced a significant cooldown in October, with average rents dropping over 12% compared to September and year-on-year increases hitting an annual low,…
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Spooky street names can boost or haunt property values, study reveals
Have you ever thought that the name of your street could affect your home’s value? According to Chartered Surveyors Stokemont, certain Halloween-themed street names can…
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Capital gains tax rise hits investors as stamp duty hike pressures landlords
In today’s Budget announcement, the government increased capital gains tax (CGT) rates, with basic rate taxpayers seeing a rise from 10% to 18% and higher…
