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Council considers extending HMO licensing scheme to improve housing standards

Worcester City Council says, despite the “majority of HMO landlords”, following the rules an additional licensing scheme could be introduced.
Worcester landlords are being asked for their views on whether a licensing scheme designed to improve standar…

Tenants tighten their belts this Christmas amid rising costs

More than 73% of tenants claim to feel more financial strain during Christmas, as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
According to Zero Deposit, expectations to spend more during Christmas and New Year on outgoings such as social occasions a…

Small minority of landlords aware of EPC points system

Only 5% of landlords know about the numerical points system when it comes to EPC ratings, according to epIMS.
An EPC rating is graded alphabetically from A to G. However, a point system determines the rating.

London rents stabilise as tenant budgets rise

London’s private rented sector has shown signs of cooling in recent months, despite increased tenant budgets, Foxtons reveals.
While tenants have been willing to spend more, the anticipated surge in competition and shortage of rental properties h…

Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for failing Decent Homes Standard as PBSA is exempt

In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords will still have to follow the rules.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed that the Renters’ Rights B…

The Different Types of Mortgages Available to Property Investors

If you’re planning on growing an investment property portfolio, understanding your mortgage options is essential. Choosing the right product can significantly impact your profitability and overall investment strategy. So, what are the common types of m…

Licensing expert slams government’s selective licensing rules as cash grab

A licensing expert has slammed the government’s new selective licensing rules as “not improving standards but lining councils’ coffers.”
Phil Turtle, a director of Landlord Licensing & Defence, says the new selective licensing the new rules w…

Why choose The Home Insurer for landlord insurance?

With thousands of insurance providers to choose from it can be tricky to decide which one to go with.
While many insurance providers may offer cheap prices, they may not offer the best service and may have essential add-on policies missing.

Shelter Scotland urges action amid falling housebuilding targets

Shelter Scotland has criticised the Scottish government for falling short on housebuilding targets.
According to Scottish government figures, there was a 12% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 10% decrease in completions between 2023 an…

Zoopla predicts house prices will rise next year as sales surge

The property market saw sales reaching record highs in 2024, with house prices expected to rise in 2025.
According to Zoopla’s House Price Index, buyers and sellers returned to the market throughout 2024, building a sales pipeline 30% larger than the p…

Stamp duty threshold change could boost PRS demand

Nearly half of landlords believe that the upcoming changes to the stamp duty threshold could boost the private rented sector, a survey reveals.
The findings from buy to let lender Landbay show that 49% of landlords surveyed anticipate that tenants will…

Landlords’ Rights Bill: Let’s tell the government what we want

Since this is the time for reflection on what has happened this year and thinking about New Year resolutions, I think that since no-one else is going to put our side of what tenants should be expected to do, I think we should put together a Landlords&#…

Angela Rayner launches £1 billion scheme to tackle evictions

Angela Rayner has announced a £1 billion plan to prevent evictions and tackle homelessness.
In the largest-ever investment in homelessness prevention, the government has unveiled plans to allocate nearly £1 billion to council budgets to address the hom…

2025 will be crucial for leasehold reform as secondary legislation takes shape

Despite positive news regarding the Leasehold Reform Act, more work needs to be done in 2025, claims one firm.
The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) is calling on the government to end the uncertainty for more than five mill…

Stamp duty changes and budget uncertainty will impact housing market in 2025

Budget uncertainty and the stamp duty hike are set to cast a shadow over the housing market in 2025, says Knight Frank.
The estate agents say the stamp duty hike from April next year will mean more people will face higher bills when purchasing propert…