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Property: Rent and Price Increases
The past year has seen relatively modest increases in both rents and the average price of properties, according to findings published by Property Wire on the 19th of September. Quoting the…
Landlord survey: anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour by tenants is the bane of many a landlord’s life, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Residential Landlords’ Association (RLA). More than half of all landlords…
Selling Your Property? Think about the Asking Price
If you are trying to sell your property but unrealistically ramp up the asking price, concluding its eventual sale is likely to take longer than ever. That is the conclusion…
NLA Slams Labour Proposals
In an opinion piece on the 2nd of September, the National Landlords’ Association (NLA) was unequivocal in its condemnation of Labour party proposals to give private sector tenants the right to buy their…
No Tenants’ Fees In Wales
Wales followed England’s lead in banning landlords from charging tenants fees with effect from the 1st of September, reported the Residential Landlords’ Association (RLA). That is the date the Renting Homes (Fees…
Boost to shared ownership
The Government is aiming to encourage more first-time buyers onto the property ladder by making it easier to progress through the stages of shared ownership, reported Property Wire on the…
Latest Hotspots For Landlords Revealed
July’s House Price Index updates potential hotspots for landlords looking to invest in buy to let property in different parts of the country. Reported by Landlord Today on the 23rd…
Universal Credit Responsible for Rising Rent Arrears
The system of Universal Credit welfare benefits is being held responsible for a growing number of private sector tenants falling behind with their rent, according to a story published by…
More Company Purchases For Buy To Let Property
In response to the phased withdrawal of mortgage interest tax relief on buy to let mortgages, more and more landlords are acquiring properties through company purchases – so that mortgage…
Rent a Room or Short-term Let?
The government’s Rent a Room scheme was intended to boost the availability of affordable housing by freeing up the many spare rooms and empty bedrooms in owner-occupied homes throughout the UK. That…
Calls to cut Stamp Duty
Under the new administration, PM Boris Johnson has said he wants to cut the rate of Stamp Duty while sources close to number 10 say that there is the possibility…
Airbnb council tenant fined £100,000
A council tenant in London was fined over £100,000 for sub-letting his home to Airbnb guests, reported the BBC on the 29th of July. Westminster City Council took exception to…
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