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Property market grapples with falling buyer demand and tight rental supply

The UK’s housing sector is under increasing pressure, with buyer interest waning and rental supply shrinking, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Its latest residential market survey for April points to economic unce…

Illegal short-term lets surge in London as government considers mandatory registration scheme

Illegal short-term lets are on the rise in London, as the government hints at giving more powers to local authorities to clamp down on the problem.
According to a report by Central London Forward, more than half of the 117,000 short-term lets listed a…

2.2m first-time buyers locked out since the financial crash

Around 2.2 million potential first-time buyers have been unable to purchase a home since the 2006 financial crisis – and they face a lifetime of renting, a report reveals.
According to a Building Societies Association (BSA) study

Independent check out – not happy with the service?

Hi, I had an independent check out and paid in advance £120 + VAT over six weeks ago through my agent.
Firstly the report was not completed in the time advised and when I finally received the report

BTL lenders lower rates for landlords – including a sub-3% deal

Several buy to let lenders have announced changes to their financing products and services, aiming to bolster the service they offer landlords.
MT Finance has reduced rates across its BTL mortgage portfolio, unveiling a standout two-year fixed standard…

Selective licensing needed to protect tenants, claims council

A London council admits that “the majority of landlords do a good job” but still wants to introduce selective licensing to crack down on criminal landlords and help protect vulnerable tenants.
Havering Council is running a selective licensing consultat…

Selective licensing needed to protect tenants, claims council

A London council admits that “the majority of landlords do a good job” but still wants to introduce selective licensing to crack down on criminal landlords and help protect vulnerable tenants.
Havering Council is running a selective licensing consultat…

Rushed EPC rules could force landlords to sell claims Paragon

The Labour government should slow down EPC reform to avoid a sell-off by landlords, claims Paragon Bank.
The bank says the government’s EPC C targets for all private rented properties by 2030 risk rental supply, as landlords will simply sell up if they…

Rushed EPC rules could force landlords to sell claims Paragon

The Labour government should slow down EPC reform to avoid a sell-off by landlords, claims Paragon Bank.
The bank says the government’s EPC C targets for all private rented properties by 2030 risk rental supply, as landlords will simply sell up if they…

Renters’ Rights Bill will cause chaos without court reforms warns industry body

An industry body warns the Renters’ Rights Bill could undermine the justice system and destabilise the private rented sector.
Propertymark says that while letting agents are not opposed to reform, it must be carried out in a way that protects both lan…

Letting agents unprepared for new mandatory sanctions checks

New mandatory sanctions checks for letting agents come into effect this month, aimed at cracking down on financial crime.
The government is making it mandatory for letting agents to carry out sanctions checks on all prospective landlords at the point o…

Letting agents unprepared for new mandatory sanctions checks

New mandatory sanctions checks for letting agents come into effect this month, aimed at cracking down on financial crime.
The government is making it mandatory for letting agents to carry out sanctions checks on all prospective landlords at the point o…

Another council targets landlords for fly-tipping tenants

A London council has introduced a five-year initiative aimed at curbing illegal waste dumping throughout its borough with plans for prevention, stringent enforcement and community collaboration.
The move by Merton council follows recent criticism of Se…

Another council targets landlords for fly-tipping tenants

A London council has introduced a five-year initiative aimed at curbing illegal waste dumping throughout its borough with plans for prevention, stringent enforcement and community collaboration.
The move by Merton council follows recent criticism of Se…

London council unveils tenant’s charter to boost renter rights

A London council has introduced a ‘Private Rented Sector Tenant’s Charter’ to clarify tenant entitlements, improve housing quality and provide accessible support.
Westminster Council says that with nearly half of its households rentin…

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