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10h ago
Dear tenants everywhere, I hope all is well and for the majority of you who don’t know about the Renters (Reform) Bill, that life continues to be sweet. For the few renters who are aware of the upcoming law ..read more
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10h ago
In a world where the conversation about landlords and tenants has become increasingly polarised, one platform is calling for more balance.
As the largest flat-sharing website in the UK, SpareRoom has witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of rental housing over the past two decades ..read more
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20h ago
The Renters (Reform) Bill, designed to shake up the private rental sector (PRS) in England, is nearing a key stage in its passage through Parliament.
It is scheduled for its report stage and third reading next Wednesday (April 24 ..read more
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20h ago
Scottish private sector rents have risen at a rate in line with inflation over the last nine years, according to a new analysis.
The data from letting agents DJ Alexander shows rents increased by 40.7% between January 2015 and February 2024 ..read more
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20h ago
Three leading buy to let lenders in the UK are offering rate cuts, faster remortgages, and simpler valuations to help landlords navigate the current market.
Landlords looking for specialist buy to let mortgages can now access cheaper deals from Shawbrook ..read more
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20h ago
Londoners are feeling the squeeze of Stamp Duty Land Tax the most as they fork out 40.7% of the national total, research reveals.
According to a study by Benham and Reeves, over the past year, an estimated £3.657 billion has been paid in stamp duty across England ..read more
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20h ago
Hello, buy to let was seen as the ideal ‘pension’ investment for those who didn’t have the luxury of a gold-plated public sector or final salary pension. But with landlords now struggling to make a profit, and actually losing money on their BTL investments [despite record rents ..read more
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1d ago
Homelessness charity Shelter claims that since the government unveiled plans in 2019 to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, nearly one million tenants have been evicted under the process.
It also warns that any further delay in banning Section 21 will see more renters being ..read more
Property118
1d ago
A new podcast has been launched to help landlords stay up to date with what’s happening in our industry.
It’s different from other property podcasts in that it is more focused on practical tips to help landlords start ..read more
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1d ago
In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the controversial topic of abolishing landlords from the perspective of someone who owns rental properties. As discussions around housing inequality and tenant rights continue to evolve, the call to abolish landlords altogether has gained traction ..read more