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Propertymark says NI housing supply strategy lacks ‘ambition’

Propertymark has welcomed the Department for Communities’ housing supply strategy for Northern Ireland but has criticised its lack of ambition.
The strategy for 2024-2039 was approved by the Northern Ireland Executive on 5 December and outlines …

London council cracks down on unsafe HMOs

A London council has launched a rigorous inspection programme to crack down on unlawful and unsafe Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
It says the initiative aims to protect tenants and ensure landlords comply with its selective licensing regulations.

How should a landlord handle a troubling student tenant?

Hi, we have a 3 bedroom student HMO where one of the students has been continually aggressive towards her fellow tenants.
She has cut all communication with myself and I am now only able to contact her via her parents

Landlords sell unprofitable properties amid tax fears

Landlords across the UK are continuing to sell off their least profitable properties, boosting the sales market but reducing the supply of rental homes.
According to Home.co.uk’s asking price index, landlords are increasingly worried about the pr…

Rents and house prices will rise in 2025 – Jackson-Stops

The estate agency Jackson-Stops is predicting a 2-3% rise in rents across its network in the next 12 months.
However, its 2025 property market prediction warns that inflationary pressures and affordability constraints will limit further increases.
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Easier Landlord Licensing schemes makes no sense

The NRLA criticises government plans to make it easier for councils to introduce landlord licensing schemes as a costly waste of time and money.
Chris Norris, Policy Director for the National Residential Landlords Association, said:
“It makes no sense …

Fewer PRS homes in 2025 as BTL lending set to fall

A predicted decline in BTL lending to private sector landlords may reduce the number of homes to rent in 2025, UK Finance says.
The trade association for mortgage lenders has published an outlook for the buy to let market in 2025 which it describes as …

Council slammed over tenant safety risks

A council has been slammed by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for “serious failings”.
Castle Point Borough Council in Essex has issued an apology to tenants after receiving a C4 grading, making it just the second social housing landlord to be giv…

Homebuying rush might lead to price deflation

The majority of homebuyers plan to continue their property search over the Christmas period to meet the upcoming Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief deadline, research reveals.
According to Lomond which carried out a survey of current homebuyers

Expat refugee commercial lease remortgage?

I live in Australia and have a residential BTL changed from a HMO about 5 years ago. The new tenant is a commercial lease with a company that houses refugees.
The property is kept immaculately and I have visited it myself to see this in Dec 2023.

UK house prices to grow 2-4% in 2025 – Nationwide

The UK’s housing market has exhibited surprising resilience in 2024, despite affordability challenges, mortgage market activity as house prices demonstrated positive momentum.
That’s according to Nationwide’s chief economist, Robert …

Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the rental market next year

2025 looks set to be a seismic year for the private rented sector, with the Renters’ Rights Bill expected to become law by summer, one firm says.
Other policy changes include more clarity on energy-efficiency targets.
While Ed Miliband has announced th…

More landlords embrace green initiatives

Landlords across the UK are increasingly adopting green initiatives, but there remains room for further improvement.
According to recent data from Redwood Bank, nearly a quarter of landlords benefiting from specialist business loans are already managin…

Landlords leave the market as buyers rush to beat stamp duty changes

The New Year will see buyers race to beat stamp duty changes and more landlords selling up, according to Propertymark’s latest Housing Market Insight report.
Propertymark reveals that despite static rental prices, many landlords are struggling to brea…

Council launches selective licensing consultation

A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould.
North East Lincolnshire council (NELC) want to introduce selective licensing in the East Marsh area.
The council claims the East Marsh…

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