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Property Investors Awards – HMO Property Investor of the Year

From meeting at university to building a property business together — all while managing life with their one-year-old!
Jake Colwill and Lucy Davies’s journey into the property world has seen them tackle tricky renovations and investment risks.
Th…

What the government’s EPC consultation means for landlords

Research reveals that 2.58 million homes in the private rented sector will need upgrading to meet an EPC C requirement.
The findings from epIMS come after the government announced its EPC consultation which could see new tenancies having to meet the C …

Are decision-makers suffering from delusions of competence on EPC rules?

Bad Policy Example: From 2028, it is suggested that all new tenancies must have an EPC rating of ‘C’ or above, with all existing tenancies required to meet this target by 2030.
Why is this bad Policy?
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Ready to Find, Fund and Supercharge a Commercial Property Portfolio in 2025?

Are you ready to discover how to build long-term wealth with commercial property even if you’re just starting out?
WealthBuilders are hosting a free live webinar that will reveal practical strategies to help you find, fund, and grow a profitable …

Scottish rents outpace inflation since rent controls

Rent increases in Scotland have accelerated since the introduction of rent controls in September 2022, rising faster and higher than before the legislation.
That’s according to an analysis from DJ Alexander Ltd, Scotland’s largest letting a…

Industry body urges support for landlords rather than punishment to fix rental crisis

Incentivising, rather than penalising good landlords, is the key to beating supply and demand issues, says Propertymark.
According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight report, demand continues to outstrip supply with the average number of applicants per …

Cleaning accounts for 65% of deposit disputes

Protected deposits in England and Wales have surged to £5.2 billion, a 6% rise, while Scotland’s total reached £203.6 million, a 7% increase, an annual report from TDS Group reveals.
Despite a 1.3% dip in the number of protected deposits in Engla…

Using a court injunction to gain access for repairs?

Hi, I’m having a terrible time with our tenant and we have issued a Section 21.  The tenant has been denying access to the house for some time hence S21.
They recently (after S21) contacted the letting agent (LA) to say there are many repairs to …

Lease Extension when Owning the Freehold Block of 6 flats?

Our enquiry concerns a Lease Extension for a block of 6 flats in the centre of Aldershot with 84 years (of the original 125 years) remaining on all 6 leases.
The 6 leasees each own an equal share of the freehold interest of the block.

Landlords face a shock 2028 deadline for meeting EPC ‘C’ deadline

The detail of the government’s consultation on implementing an EPC rating of C in privately rented properties reveals a deadline of 2028 for new tenancies – NOT 2030.
However, ALL tenancies will need to be EPC C compliant by 2030 –

Landlords to meet 2030 EPC deadline with a £15,000 cap – Government

Private landlords in England will need to upgrade their properties to meet a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030, under a consultation announced by the government.
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at the governm…

Why Labour’s squeeze on the PRS is creating a perfect storm

Let’s be honest, the Conservatives did landlords in the UK no favours, but Labour are delivering something that is making me sit up and think.
It appears that both political parties are dedicated to reducing the private rented sector

Strong start to the year as house prices reach record highs

January saw a strong start for the housing market, with house prices hitting record highs.
According to Halifax’s House Price Index, house prices increased by +0.7% in January, following a dip of -0.2% in December.
In a new record

Get up to speed with the Renters Rights Bill with our Online Conference

Property118 readers will be aware of the Renters Rights Bill which is currently making its way through Parliament.
This will be the biggest change in landlord and tenant law for over 35 years.  It is essential that all landlords and all in the Private …

Aldermore and CHL announce BTL rate reductions

Aldermore has revealed a series of buy to let interest rate reductions for both new and current clients.
For new BTL customers, individual and company landlords acquiring single residential investment properties can access two-year fixed rates (up to 7…

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