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Renters’ Rights Bill expected in Autumn – landlords urged to get ahead of incoming changes

Renters’ Rights Bill expected in Autumn – landlords urged to get ahead of incoming changes

Private landlords are being given valuable breathing space as the controversial Renters’ Rights Bill is now not expected to become law until the autumn. Guarantor...

New investment firm offers landlords exclusive access to discounted off-market properties

New investment firm offers landlords exclusive access to discounted off-market properties

A new property investment company, Sacks Properties, has launched this week with the goal of unlocking high-yield, below-market property deals for UK landlords and investors-specifically...

Zephyr cuts buy-to-let mortgage rates again as competition heats up

Zephyr cuts buy-to-let mortgage rates again as competition heats up

Buy-to-let landlords have received another boost this spring as specialist lender Zephyr Homeloans announced a fresh round of mortgage rate reductions-its second so far this...

Build-to-rent boom opens up new opportunities

Build-to-rent boom opens up new opportunities

The UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has seen explosive growth over the past five years, with investors now pouring record levels of capital into purpose-built rental...

Coastal investments stack up: Landlords eye long-term gains as seaside hotspots hold firm

Coastal investments stack up: Landlords eye long-term gains as seaside hotspots hold firm

As coastal properties draw renewed investor attention, a fresh analysis reveals which seaside locations deliver strong returns without falling foul of flood risk. The findings...

Landlord faces hefty fine over planning breaches in Putney property

Landlord faces hefty fine over planning breaches in Putney property

A landlord has been ordered to pay over £43,000 after breaching planning controls and failing to comply with enforcement notices relating to an unauthorised property...

Rental yields show promising stability across England and Wales

Rental yields show promising stability across England and Wales

Rental yields across England and Wales are displaying encouraging stability, with the average yield reaching 7.4% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 7.1%...

Higher council tax leaves second home demand reeling in Cornwall

Higher council tax leaves second home demand reeling in Cornwall

Estate agents in some of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations are reporting a sharp decline in demand for second homes, driven by recent council...

Billionaire landlord fined for unlicensed HMOs: Calls for fairness in enforcement

Billionaire landlord fined for unlicensed HMOs: Calls for fairness in enforcement

Billionaire landlord John Christodoulou has been hit with one of the largest-ever Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) after being fined a total of £263,555.68 for failing...

Prime London property prices offer biggest discounts in a decade

Prime London property prices offer biggest discounts in a decade

Prime London property prices are presenting some of the most attractive discounts in over ten years, with savvy landlords and investors seizing opportunities in a...

Stamp Duty deadline drives record-breaking completions as industry pulls together

Stamp Duty deadline drives record-breaking completions as industry pulls together

The UK property market witnessed an extraordinary end to March, with conveyancers, estate agents, and lenders rallying to complete a month’s worth of transactions in...

Rents continue to climb as landlords see steady growth

Rents continue to climb as landlords see steady growth

Rents in England increased for the third consecutive month in March, according to the Goodlord Rental Index. This consistent rise highlights the ongoing strength of...

House prices remain steady as landlords benefit from resilient market conditions

House prices remain steady as landlords benefit from resilient market conditions

The UK housing market has demonstrated impressive resilience, with annual house price growth holding steady at 3.9% in March 2025, according to the latest Nationwide...

Conservatives and landlords unite to improve Renters’ Rights Bill

Conservatives and landlords unite to improve Renters’ Rights Bill

Leading landlords, property agents, and industry bodies have met with Conservative peers to discuss practical changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill, as it progresses through...

Stamp Duty deadline fuels sharp rise in property transactions

Stamp Duty deadline fuels sharp rise in property transactions

UK residential property transactions soared in February 2025, with landlords and investors acting quickly ahead of the incoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes. The...

New quarterly tax rules push landlords closer to breaking point, warns Propertymark chief

New quarterly tax rules push landlords closer to breaking point, warns Propertymark chief

Landlords across the UK have been dealt another administrative blow following the Government’s Spring Statement, with new rules requiring them to submit tax returns every...

Labour’s housing targets falter as construction output declines post Autumn Budget

Labour’s housing targets falter as construction output declines post Autumn Budget

The Government’s Spring Statement has unveiled a £625 million construction skills package aimed at training 60,000 new workers to support the delivery of £2 billion...

Landlords warn against wealth tax proposals and call for urgent housing reform

Landlords warn against wealth tax proposals and call for urgent housing reform

The Spring Statement has sparked renewed debate over the prospect of wealth taxes in the UK, as Labour MPs proposed radical alternatives to public spending...

NRLA pushes for key amendments to protect landlords in Renters’ Rights Bill

NRLA pushes for key amendments to protect landlords in Renters’ Rights Bill

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is pushing for critical amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill to ensure landlords can regain possession of properties in...

ULEZ expansion linked to slower house price growth in London

ULEZ expansion linked to slower house price growth in London

The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have improved the capital’s air quality, but it appears to have had a negative impact...
















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