The Scottish Government’s proposed rent control measures have sparked a mix of cautious optimism and concern among landlords and property experts. Timothy Douglas, Head of…
Fears over potential Labour Party housing reforms and increasing taxation have led a landlord to evict his long-term tenant, a 90-year-old woman, from her home…
Estate agents across England are voicing concerns about a potential market correction following the expiration of current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief thresholds on…
First-time landlords are making their mark in the northern regions of England, capitalising on lower property prices, competitive rental yields, and manageable mortgage requirements. Fleet…
Industry leaders from across the property sector convened this week to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Renters’ Rights Bill, currently moving through Parliament. Hosted…
A landlord in Walthamstow has seen a hefty rent repayment order reduced after a tribunal considered the tenants’ substantial arrears of over £17,000. The First-tier…
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) has officially abolished the contentious two-year rule, simplifying the process for leaseholders to extend their leases or…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has implemented stricter regulatory measures following the expulsion of an estate agent found guilty of multiple fraud and…
A landlord in Plymouth has revealed the appalling state of his rental property following a tenant’s eviction. After two years of being denied access for…
Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates have seen a slight increase since the Autumn Budget, driven by higher swap rates and soaring gilt yields. However, UK landlords…
