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Survey reveals few tenants believe Renters’ Rights Bill will improve their rights

Only a small number of tenants believe the Renters’ Rights Bill will improve their rights and some haven’t even heard of it, claims a new report.
According to a survey by estate agent group LRG, only 22% of tenants believe the Bill will improve their r…

Industry body urges government to abandon EPCs as measure of fuel poverty

An industry body is calling for energy performance certificates (EPCs) to be abolished to measure fuel poverty.
Currently, fuel poverty is defined by a property’s energy efficiency rather than a household’s ability to afford its energy bill…

Rent rises in Scotland after rent control measures end

An industry body is warning over rent spikes in Scotland due to the end of rent control measures.
The news comes after rules that allowed tenants to challenge rent hikes and capped increases at 12% if they appealed to a rent officer were ended this week.

New £30,000 Warm Home Local Grant scheme – misappropriation of government resources?

With the new warm home £30,000 grants it’s difficult to imagine a more inefficient way of improving energy efficiency,when so much can be done with much less.
The government say they are looking for growth yet are implementing a policy of cash bu…

Buy to let lenders expand financing options

Foundation Home Loans, Market Financial Solutions and ModaMortgages have unveiled updates to their buy to let property finance offerings.
The changes cater to a range of borrowers, from first-time landlords to those managing complex portfolios.
Foundat…

Landlords encouraged to sell before July to avoid property price drop and double their portfolios by 2026

You’d think that landlords would have had enough of hearing about selling. With many of us recovering from incorporation and downsizing, it’s easy to understand why we might have taken our foot off the gas. Are we really in as much trouble as they say …

BTR developer claims to offer solution to private renters suffering from poor mental health

A build-to-rent (BTR) developer is offering free mental health checks, as Generation Rent studies claim private renting negatively impacts tenants’ mental health.
BTR developer Moda claims offering mental health services would mean “that tenants …

Rental yields strengthen in England and Wales

The average rental yield in England and Wales stands at 7.4%, reflecting an annual rise of 0.3% compared to the same period last year and matches the previous quarter’s figure, one index reveals.
The data from Fleet Mortgages shows that nearly ev…

Scottish renters challenging rent rises rockets eightfold – Generation Rent

The number of renters challenging rent rises in Scotland when a temporary rent cap was in place rocketed, research reveals.
Tenant campaign group Generation Rent says that the introduction of the cap saw 899 applications to a tribunal being lodged.

Renters’ Rights Bill delay sparks worry for landlords and tenants – NRLA

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a stark warning to ministers, demanding clear communication on when the Renters’ Rights Bill measures will come into force.
It says reassurance is needed since the delays continue t…

NI landlords face fines under new electrical safety regulations

Landlords in Northern Ireland are now subject to stringent new regulations aimed at enhancing electrical safety in private rented properties.
Non-compliance could potentially lead to significant penalties.
The measures, which are effective from 1 April

Buy to let lending surges – UK Finance

Buy to let lending flourished in the final quarter of 2024 with 52,648 new BTL loans worth £9.6 billion, UK Finance reveals.
It says that the loans marked a substantial 39.2% increase in volume and a 47.2% rise in value compared to the same period in 2…

Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

I am seeking to extend the lease on my flat (currently 91/92 years) by adding 90 years. Last year, I contacted the freeholder informally and negotiated a reasonable premium directly with him without involving any surveyors or solicitors.
I then pressed…

UK house prices were ‘stable’ in March – Nationwide

The monthly house prices rise in March was 0% from February, while the annual price rise was stable at 3.9% – also unchanged from February’s figure, Nationwide reports.
The highest annual price rise was for homes in Northern Ireland at 13.5%

Harrying of landlords = scourge on tenants?

So here it is, government projections show landlords are selling in their droves.
It is now obvious a relatively small number of Bailiff Section 21 evictions has led to unhinged reform policy. This policy is a cull and harrying of landlords and disprop…

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