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London parks drive up house prices by over 50%
New research from Foxtons, a leading estate agent in London, reveals that homes near some of the city’s most cherished parks are commanding substantial price…
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London landlord issues public apology for costly licensing oversight
A seasoned London landlord has been ordered to pay a £19,753 rent repayment order after failing to obtain a mandatory House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)…
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Labour government pushes forward with crackdown on short-term lets
The Labour government is advancing its plans to tighten regulations on short-term lets across England, with the goal of giving local authorities more power to…
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London letting agency fined for unlawful £1,000 holding deposit charge
A London-based letting agency has been found guilty of unlawfully charging a holding deposit far exceeding the legal limit, following a dispute earlier this year….
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Dudley Council sells unrepairable homes but blocks private landlords from buying
Dudley Council has confirmed that it is selling off its housing stock that is too costly to repair, but with a deliberate policy to prevent…
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New mortgage deals offer lower rates but come with hidden risks for professional landlords
Professional landlords are being urged to exercise caution as they navigate new mortgage deals offering reduced rates. While recent cuts to buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates…
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Landlord savers urged to act now as interest rates drop
A recent analysis by easyMoney, a peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, highlights the best investment products currently available for savers looking to secure their money…
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Mortgage rates drop to their lowest levels in two years
The recent base rate reduction by the Bank of England has led to a significant decrease in mortgage rates, with many lenders now offering the…
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Top five postcodes offering highest yields for landlords with under £100K investment
A recent analysis conducted by Inventory Base has pinpointed five postcode districts where buy-to-let landlords can secure the highest rental yields with an initial property…
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Supreme Court ruling clarifies right to manage laws for leaseholders
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has brought clarity to the complex laws surrounding the Right to Manage (RTM) for leaseholders, following the dismissal of an…
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Royal Family’s holiday lets generate over £1.4 million per annum
The British Royal Family is cashing in on some of their most famous properties by offering them as holiday lets, according to new data from…
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Sporting venues drive top returns for buy-to-let investors
A new analysis by Foxtons, London’s largest lettings and sales estate agent, reveals that rental properties near major sporting venues in the capital are delivering…
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Property agents face hefty fines for anti-money laundering lapses
In April 2024, HMRC revealed that property agents who breached anti-money laundering regulations were collectively fined over £1.6 million. Propertymark, the leading professional body for…
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Social landlords avoid fines while private landlords face heavy penalties, expert claims
A leading legal expert in landlord regulations has sharply criticised four social housing providers for avoiding significant financial penalties, while private landlords face hefty fines…
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Labour government quashes rent control speculation for regional mayors
The Labour government has put to rest growing speculation about granting regional mayors the power to impose rent controls on private tenancies. This definitive stance…
