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Homelessness bill is pushing London’s councils ‘to the brink’

London Councils is warning that rocketing homelessness in the capital is ‘pushing boroughs to the brink’, with unsustainable pressure on local services and budgets.
The call comes as the cross-party group welcomes a new report from a Parli…

North East leads for the highest HMO yields

There are big regional disparities for HMO landlords in the UK with Greater London boasting the highest average property value at £660,227.
Though landlords in the North East enjoy the highest average yield of 15.4%.
The property management and financi…

Northern England sees a surge in first-time landlords

First-time landlords are increasingly investing in northern England, capitalising on lower property prices and higher rental yields.
That’s according to Fleet Mortgages’ latest Buy-to-Let Barometer which reveals that 25% of mortgage applic…

Senior rental market set to boom

The UK’s senior living rental sector is poised for a dramatic expansion, with private rental stock predicted to rocket by 150% over the next five years.
That’s according to Knight Frank’s inaugural NextGen Living 2025 report.
Research…

Holiday Let Crunch: Why VAT Could Lead to Fewer Choices and Higher Costs for Travellers

If you’ve been enjoying affordable and flexible holiday lets in recent years, prepare for a potential shake-up. The recent HMRC v Sonder Europe Ltd ruling by the Upper Tribunal has sent shockwaves through the serviced accommodation industry. This decis…

Lettings body warns against Renters’ Rights Bill clauses

Letting body safeagent is urging the government to withdraw two new clauses from the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning they could restrict access to the private rented sector for vulnerable tenants.
In a letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook

Labour council faces legal challenge after handing out hundreds of eviction notices

Lambeth Council is facing a legal action after issuing eviction notices to hundreds of tenants living in properties rented on the private market.
A resident of the Central Hill estate in south London has filed a claim for Judicial Review against the c…

Housing affordability improves but remains a challenge

Housing affordability has improved over the past year because earnings growth is exceeding house price growth, Nationwide reports.
The report highlights that house prices remain high relative to average earnings, with the first-time buyer (FTB) house p…

Landlords delay rental property EPC upgrades

More than half of landlords with properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating below C are delaying essential upgrades to meet the government’s 2030 deadline, a survey reveals.
According to Landbay, 58% of landlords with below-C …

One of three tenants is leaving a student HMO?

Hi Everyone, My daughter is at university and sharing a 3-bedroom HMO with two other tenants, and one is moving out.
The remaining two tenants are happy to take over the tenancy and replace the leaving tenant’s share of the deposit.

Landlords: Should You Hold or Sell Before Time Runs Out To Act Before The Renters’ Rights bill becomes law?

Landlords across the country are facing a dilemma: with rising costs, new legislation, and market uncertainty creating a perfect storm, many landlords are left wondering — should I hold onto my properties or sell before it’s too late?
The property mark…

Practical Guidance for Property Owners with “Guaranteed Rent” Agreements

If you’ve let your property to a serviced accommodation provider who promised “guaranteed rent,” the recent VAT ruling in HMRC v Sonder Europe Ltd could significantly impact your arrangement. Here’s how you can protect yourself and na…

London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

London has emerged as the dominant force in the UK’s buy to let market in 2024, experiencing a 13% increase in new landlords, data reveals.
The findings from Simply Business show this follows a period of slower growth in 2023

Buy to let mortgage possessions rocket by 73%

The latest quarterly update from UK Finance reveals there were 710 buy to let mortgage possessions in the third quarter of last year.
It says the figure remains unchanged from the previous quarter but marks a huge 73.2% increase compared to the same qu…

Landlord wins Appeal Court case on service of tenancy documents

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of a landlord, confirming they can serve essential tenancy documents by post.
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) intervened in the case, which had the potential to impact landlords and letting…

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