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Scottish empty homes could help tackle housing crisis

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) claims the Scottish government must do more to tackle the empty homes crisis.
According to Scottish government figures, a total of 43,538 homes in Scotland have been empty for more than six months

Sadiq Khan’s knighthood sparks outrage amid claims of ‘reward for failure’

Sadiq Khan has been handed a knighthood in the New Year Honours, igniting a storm of criticism over what some are calling a ‘reward for failure’.
The Mayor of London, formerly a Labour MP, received the accolade in the first round of honours…

Call to build more rented homes as tenants struggle to pay rent

Nearly two-thirds of workers living in private rented housing struggle to pay their rent, a poll by Shelter reveals.
Only 32% of workers said they could keep up with rent payments without difficulty, with 40% sometimes struggling and 23% constantly str…

PRS is still ‘broken’ despite slower rent growth, charity warns

The private rented sector (PRS) remains ‘broken’ according to the debt charity StepChange, despite recent signs of a cooling market.
While recent Rightmove figures point to a slowing in rent growth, the charity warns that many tenants are …

Labour’s EPC push leaves Keir Starmer facing a £28,000 home renovation bill

Labour’s plans to compel private sector landlords to meet strict energy performance certificate (EPC) targets have left Sir Keir Starmer facing a potential renovation bill of up to £28,000 for his own rental property.
Since moving into 10 Downin…

House prices edge upward as market shows signs of recovery

House prices in England and Wales saw a modest increase in November, rising 0.2% to an average of £358,800, e.surv reveals.
This marks the second consecutive month of price growth, signalling a potential shift in the housing market.

Miliband’s Folly on EPC Ratings for Rented Properties?

Ed Miliband’s prohibitions on landlords renting out properties with an EPC rating of C by 2030 cannot succeed because:
Too many older rental properties cannot be brought up to that standard for under £50,000 making it unaffordable for many landlo…

Land Registry and property values for gifted property?

I have a question on the property valuation listed on a deed, that I am hoping someone can shed some light on.
I was given a property in August by a friend. Not in a great state, needs a full refurb rewire etc.

Buy to let lending set to soar – IMLA

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting a 14% surge in buy to let lending in 2025, reaching £38 billion, followed by an 11% increase to £42 billion in 2026.
This growth is attributed to improved affordability for landlords …

Stoke-on-Trent tops the UK’s house price growth chart

House prices in Stoke-on-Trent rocketed by 17.2% in the year to September, according to the latest Halifax data, solidifying its position as the UK’s leading area for house price growth.
Slough followed closely with a 14.9% increase

Councils fail to enforce EPC rules

Councils in England are neglecting to enforce energy performance certificate (EPC) regulations in the private rented sector (PRS) which is undermining government efforts to improve energy efficiency, research reveals.
Tech provider Reapit sent Freedom …

Why Do Property Investors Use Interest-Only Mortgages?

When it comes to property investing, one of the most common questions is: why do so many investors choose interest-only mortgages over repayment mortgages? The answer lies in the flexibility and financial benefits that interest-only mortgages provide, …

Changes to EPC in late 2026 now being planned?

The consultation (Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime) is scheduled to last for 12 weeks from 4 December 2024 to 26 February 2025.
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Renters’ Rights Bill to return to Parliament in January

The Renters’ Rights Bill will return to the House of Commons on January 14, 2025.
The government has confirmed that the Bill will be brought back after the parliamentary recess for the report stage and third reading.
The Bill will abolish Section 21 n…

Tenants and landlords push for longer tenancies amid plans to abolish fixed-term tenancies

Tenants and landlords want longer tenancies despite the Labour government planning to abolish fixed-term tenancies.
According to a survey Leaders Romans Group, both landlords and tenants are seeking security in an unpredictable private rented sector, w…

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