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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…
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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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Propertymark urges overhaul of property licensing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark has called for a significant change in the approach to property licensing, following consultations over the summer by Enfield, Reading, Gateshead, and Wandsworth councils….
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Landlord appointed to new Labour housing team
In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government…
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Letting agent warns scottish minister: rent controls may deter investment
David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander, has urged Scotland’s Housing Minister Paul McLennan to amend proposed rent control policies, warning that failing to do so…
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Confidence in housing market dips ahead of election
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from…
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Renters Reform Bill Progresses with Amendments Despite Delays
The Renters (Reform) Bill has made headway in Parliament, but not without some setbacks and ongoing debate over key amendments, including the anticipated delay in…
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Calls Intensify for Michael Gove to Address Delays in Rental Reform Legislation
Housing Secretary Michael Gove faces increasing pressure to expedite the progress of critical rental reform legislation, amid warnings that delays are causing significant harm to…
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Landlords on Edge as Chancellor Plans £300m Tax Increase on Private Rented Sector
The property industry is voicing significant concerns following revelations that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering a substantial tax levy on the private rented sector in…
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Landlords Embrace Future with Strategic Investments and Tenant Engagement
In the face of ongoing challenges in the housing market, a new report by OSB Group highlights a proactive approach by landlords in the Private…
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Surge in Tenant Demand Highlights Challenges in Private Rental Market
A recent study reveals a significant increase in the demand for private rented sector (PRS) properties, with nearly three-quarters of landlords experiencing a rise in…
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Landlord Leaders Community Aims for Progressive Change in PRS
The property sector is set to undergo a significant revamp with the inception of the Landlord Leaders Community. This collective aims to unify the sector…
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Preliminary Insights from Upcoming Lettings Industry Report Unveiled
Leading RentTech platforms, Goodlord and Vouch, have unveiled preliminary findings from their upcoming sixth annual State of the Lettings Industry report, set to launch on…
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Survey Shows 64% of Buy-to-Let Landlords Plan to Keep Properties Despite Market Challenges
Landbay’s recent quarterly survey reveals that 64% of buy-to-let landlords do not plan to offload any of their properties in the forthcoming year. The strongest…
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Rent Control Proposals Under Review by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has initiated a consultation on ‘fair rents and adequate housing,’ during which Housing Minister Julie James revealed that rent controls are under…
