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Buy to let mortgage rates cut by Landbay, UTB and Molo

Landbay, United Trust Bank (UTB) Mortgages, Molo Finance, and CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries are rolling out reductions and partnerships to bolster affordability and choice for landlords.
Landbay has trimmed rates by 0.10% on its limited edition smal…

Scottish Conservatives slam SNP over cladding delays

The Scottish Conservatives blast the SNP for failing to remove dangerous cladding from buildings in Scotland.
The SNP recently announced a £10 million fund to assess cladding on buildings, with funding available regardless of whether the property is p…

Rents surge by 8.1%, while house prices climb 4.9% – ONS

The cost of renting in the UK grew by 8.1%, reaching an average of £1,326 in the 12 months to the end of February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.
However, that’s a slowdown from the 8.7% increase recorded in the 12 months to January.

HSE calls for high-rise landlords to join residents’ panel

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on landlords to join its HSE residents panel to improve safety in high-rise buildings.
The HSE say landlords play a key role in helping residents feel safe and improve communication around building safety.

Scottish Greens push for rent controls despite evidence they don’t work

The Scottish Greens claim that 82% of people in Scotland support rent controls, as they try to prevent the removal of the temporary rent cap.
From 1 April, the rent adjudication scheme, which allowed tenants to challenge excessive rent hikes and capped…

Inside the Property Training Debate: Samuel Leeds & Adam Lawrence Face Off

A recent debate between well-known property trainer Samuel Leeds and investor-commentator Adam Lawrence has sparked renewed interest—and controversy—across the landlord community.
In a wide-ranging and candid exchange, the two clash on everything from …

Spring Budget Statement 2025 – Landlord Reactions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s under pressure (definitely not an emergency budget) Spring Statement alleviated concerns among private landlords by avoiding an increase in Stamp Duty rates for second-home purchases.
Despite pre-statement criticism la…

Spring Budget Statement 2025 – Landlord Reactions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s under pressure (definitely not an emergency budget) Spring Statement alleviated concerns among private landlords by avoiding an increase in Stamp Duty rates for second-home purchases.
Despite pre-statement criticism la…

Have landlords tried dealing with mould the German way?

Although I’ve been a landlord for over twenty years, I only recently came across luften, the German way of dealing with mould.
Briefly, the householder opens all the doors and windows in the morning. They are left open for five minutes in the winter

New EPC rules could lead to higher fines for landlords without valid EPCs in Scotland

The Scottish government could impose fines on landlords for failing to have a valid EPC.
A technical consultation is underway on proposed changes to lodgement fees and penalty charges as part of its ongoing reform of the EPC system in Scotland.

Landlords encouraged to join selective licensing online event

A council is encouraging landlords to participate in a final digital session concerning its selective licensing consultation.
The new scheme will cover East Marsh in Lincolnshire and the event is on Tuesday, 1 April between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

ULEZ causes house prices to plummet in London

Despite London Mayor Sadiq Khan praising ULEZ, new research suggests it is damaging property prices in London.
According to estate agents Benham and Reeves, houses in ULEZ boroughs have been hardest hit.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan introduced the Ultra Low…

UK house price growth slows to 1.8% amid spring surge – Zoopla

UK house price growth is cooling, dropping to 1.8% in February from 1.9% in January after a year of steady recovery, Zoopla reveals.
Its latest house price index found that the average home is now worth £267,500 — up £4,750 from last year.

Fears that landlords could face another stamp duty hike

There are fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might unveil an additional increase to the stamp duty surcharge for second home purchases during her Spring Statement tomorrow (26 March).
Property specialists, including television icon Phil Spencer, are b…

Report urges more support for small-scale landlords in Scotland

A new report on the Scottish private rented sector urges the Scottish government to support smaller private landlords to avoid them selling up.
The report by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) reveals the Scottish private rented s…

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