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Landlord fined £31,840 for multiple safety and maintenance violations in HMO
A local landlord has been hit with a hefty £31,840 fine after being prosecuted by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council for a series of safety…
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Government promises extra funding to ease court delays ahead of Section 21 ban
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has pledged that the Government will invest in additional court capacity to manage the increased demand expected once Section 21 ‘no…
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Private Rented Sector set for transformation as landlords brace for change
As the UK prepares for the upcoming October Budget, expected to bring significant tax changes, the Private Rented Sector (PRS) faces new challenges. With potential…
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Increase in rogue tenants exploiting London’s rental property market
London estate and lettings agent Benham and Reeves has uncovered a growing wave of fraudulent activity targeting landlords in the capital. With forged IDs, doctored…
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Paragon Bank launches £750 cashback and new 3% fee option on five-year buy-to-let mortgages
Paragon Bank has announced the introduction of a £750 cashback offer on all its five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, alongside a new 3% fee option. This…
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Renters face rising costs and financial strain as bill payment failures increase
New data reveals that renters in the UK are spending a growing proportion of their income on rent, while the rate of direct debit payment…
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Government moves to ban Section 21 evictions in landmark Renters’ Rights Bill
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, marking the Government’s first steps to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions….
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Labour’s policies risk worsening UK rental market crisis, warns expert
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital, has issued a stark warning to the new Labour government, cautioning that continued pressure on the UK’s buy-to-let landlords…
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Interest rate cut sparks surge in available rental properties across UK cities
The recent cut to the Bank of England’s base interest rate has triggered a significant rise in the number of rental properties entering the market…
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Government set to introduce Bill banning Section 21 evictions this week
The government is preparing to introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill this week, which will abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. However, concerns are mounting over…
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Potential tax changes could bring unintended consequences for property market and investors
As rumours swirl about upcoming Budget changes, experts are warning of unintended consequences that could impact investors, the property market, and various sectors of the…
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Overseas landlords fuel UK rental market as property investment grows
New data from PayProp, a leading rental payment and client accounting platform, reveals that a significant portion of UK rental income is being remitted to…
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Propertymark calls for clear support on landlord decarbonisation targets
Propertymark, the leading trade body for property agents, is urging the UK Government to provide financial support and incentives to help landlords meet the new…
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Scottish government promises changes to rent control plans as landlord concerns grow
Scotland’s First Minister has indicated a shift in the government’s approach to rent controls, offering hope to landlord groups concerned about the impact of upcoming…
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UK house prices near 2022 peak as interest rate cuts boost buyer confidence
UK house prices continue to rise, edging closer to their June 2022 peak, following a modest interest rate cut. According to the latest data, house…
