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First is better, not equal says Which?
Consumer protection champion Which? has rated First Direct, Nationwide and Coventry Building Society the UK’s best mortgage lenders. The lenders were awarded Which? Recommended Provider…
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Rental demand increases while landlords opt to sell
Landlords appear to be dealing with the Coronavirus Crisis in their stride. Well over half have told the latest National Landlord Knowledge’s Association survey that…
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Short term rental income under increased scrutiny
Landlords who offer short term lets through Airbnb or other portals are being warned to double check that their tax returns are in order. The…
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Shelter slams PRS and calls for social housing drive
Homeless charity Shelter has renewed its attack on the private rented sector, saying 3m private renters live in poor conditions, ‘with electrical hazards, pests or damp-related issues in…
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House prices soar, but virus immunity ‘highly unlikely’
House prices were 1.6 per cent higher in September than in August, Halifax has reported. The figure was even higher than the 0.9 per cent…
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London dominates league for top price properties
Kensington Palace Gardens has been named Britain’s most expensive address, heading Zoopla’s list of the most expensive streets in the Britain for the 12th year…
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Tenant support scheme gets underway in Wales
A new £8m scheme to help private rented sector tenants in Wales who have suffered financially because of the Coronavirus pandemic will be open until…
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Johnson’s speech sparks mixed reaction from PRS
Now is the time to take forward a ‘key’ manifesto promise to allow young first time buyers the opportunity to take out long-term fixed rate…
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Affordable home target unlikely to be on time
Despite the Coronavirus Crisis, Scotland has remained on track to meet its new affordable homes target of 50,000 by next March. Latest figures show that…
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FTBs no longer primary drivers of house market
First-time buyers are becoming less influential in the housing market, said property portal Zoopla this week. The ability of this group to purchase property is…
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House price trend continues upwards
House prices increased by 2 per cent in September, according to the latest Nationwide index. This pushed up the annual rate of house price growth…
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Rental market in good health
There was little sign of the Coronavirus Crisis dampening the rental market in August, according to ARLA Propertymark’s latest survey of its letting agent members….
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Tougher energy efficiency requirements on the way
Rental properties will be required to have an energy efficiency rating of ‘C’ or better under Government proposals published for consultation this week. Current regulations,…
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Mayor wants freeze on London rents
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has written to Housing Minister Robert Jenrick, calling on the Government to give him the powers to freeze private rents…
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Help to Buy Wales scheme extended
Help to Buy Wales, which was due to close to applicants in March next year, has been extended a further year, with the possibility for…
