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Estate agents back Rightmove’s call for stamp duty extension

Estate agents are lining up behind Rightmove in urging the government to extend the existing stamp duty relief thresholds.
According to a survey from GetAgent.co.uk, 86% of agents support extending the tax break to ease the burden on homebuyers naviga…

Larger homes fuel house price surge as flats fall behind

The popularity of larger homes has propelled UK house prices upwards by £10,431 in the past year, marking a robust 3.7% climb, Halifax data shows.
As borrowing costs softened with falling interest rates, buyers shifted their sights to bigger properties

‘Rentflation’ hits Gen Z to make homeownership difficult

Tenants aged 18-27 are facing soaring rents and many now fear homeownership is slipping further away as rising costs hurt their ability to save, Barclays reveals.
Its latest Property Insights report points to a phenomenon known as ‘rentflation&#8…

Disgusting Slur on Landlords by Leftwing Media

News that Britain’s landlords have increasingly moved from holding property in their personal names to limited companies has been slammed by one journalist as ‘widespread tax avoidance’.
Writing on the left-wing website, Novara Media,…

The Renters’ Rights Bill is not anti-landlord says KC

Many landlords are upset and concerned at the legal changes being brought in by the Renters’ Rights Bill. Some landlords take the view that the government is actively hostile towards landlords and that the bill is an exercise in malice.

Leading BTL lenders reduce mortgage rates

Two prominent buy to let lenders, Accord Mortgages and The Mortgage Works, have announced reductions to their BTL offerings.
The revamped ranges are aimed at a variety of borrowers, from those wanting short-term deals to others eyeing longer commitments.

Plans to extend Awaab’s law to Scotland’s PRS

As Awaab’s Law is set to be introduced in the social housing sector in Scotland, there are plans to extend it to the private rented sector, though one organisation has warned against regulations that could “impede landlords.”
The Scottish government ha…

Thousands of homebuyers risk missing stamp duty deadline

A surprising 71% of homebuyers with accepted offers will fail to meet the 31 March stamp duty deadline, a survey reveals.
The research from estate and lettings firm Benham and Reeves, highlights that sluggish conveyancing is the main reason slowing dow…

Landlord Action celebrates 25 years of supporting landlords

Eviction and housing law specialists, Landlord Action, is celebrating 25 years of operation.
Established in 1999 by founder Paul Shamplina alongside his original co-director, the business launched with a bold vision to overhaul property recovery and t…

Are the Labour Party about to cut red tape for landlords to help tenants?

News about Chancellor Rachel Reeves meeting with industry regulators to cut the cost of regulations, including environmental measures, and reduce red tape to build new housing raises important questions.
The Chancellor claims these measures will &#8220…

No need for rent cap as Scottish rents rise slower than incomes – call

Rents in Scotland have risen at a gentler pace compared to residents’ earnings which shows there’s no need for the rent controls, one firm says.
DJ Alexander Ltd has analysed data from Zoopla’s latest UK Market Rental report and found that …

Why is a second home premium being applied to a rental property?

Hi, I own a small maisonette in London. It has been rented out for 19 years, always using a letting agent and never been used as a second home.
In July of last year, I decided to help my daughter

Can the council force tenant inspections and demand evictions for smoking?

Hi, I have recently applied for and been granted licences for some flats I own in Birmingham.
Now the council are conducting assessments on all flats wishing to spend half an hour with each tenant. Firstly, they expect me to organise all my tenants to …

Nearly 19,000 people demand pets in council and social homes

Nearly 19,000 people have rallied behind a charity’s call to extend the Renters’ Rights Bill provision to allow pets in private lets to be extended to council and social housing.
In January, the Dogs Trust unveiled a petition to overhaul t…

NRLA demands reform as just 5% of PRS properties are affordable for housing benefit claimants

Only 5% of private rented properties are affordable to benefit claimants, according to new research.
Data from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) reveals the figure has fallen dramatically from 20% of rental homes being affo…