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2d ago
I am delighted to be able to share a valuable gift with you this weekend.
I am giving this gift to the clients on my database and wanted to also offer it to the subscribers of property 118 ..read more
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2d ago
Scottish landlords are throwing in the towel and leaving the sector due to the impact of rent controls – and the prospect of permanent rent rise restrictions, warns one industry body.
The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) tells Property118 that Scotland is facing a housing crisis that will only get worse if landlords continue to leave ..read more
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2d ago
Landlords in England say they are worried about the potential impact of the Renters (Reform) Bill on allowing tenants to request permission to keep pets in their home.
The findings from property services firm Leaders Romans Group (LRG) reveal that 56% of landlords anticipate negative consequences ..read more
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2d ago
Coventry Building Society is urging the government to reform Stamp Duty after a significant drop in property transactions – including buy to let purchases – during the first quarter of 2024.
HMRC figures show there were only 192,500 property transactions since January ..read more
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2d ago
Backbench Tory MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s leasehold reform bill.
More than 30 MPs including the former Housing Minister Robert Jenrick want to see the leasehold system scrapped altogether.
In a letter to the Chancellor seen by Sky News ..read more
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2d ago
Now that the Renters (Reform) Bill is heading to the Lords, I’m struck by the lack of celebration by landlords everywhere. Not even our critics are happy – Shelter says it has ‘disowned’ the Bill.
It is nice to see the government tick off both sides of the debate with legislation that is literally a curate’s egg (apologies for the idiom overload ..read more
Property118
3d ago
As we enter into May, finally landlords have been met with some welcome news. It comes ahead of concerns in recent weeks that landlords could be facing “Armageddon” amidst a housing crisis, coupled with delays taking landlords up to two years to sell ..read more
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3d ago
Hi, my house has been let for several years to a tenant who has expressed an interest in buying it. I do not want to sell it at this moment in time and have advised them of this.
I am now changing letting agencies ..read more
Property118
3d ago
Landlords are enjoying their highest rental yields in six years, with the average gross yield reaching 6.1% in the first quarter of 2024.
This is the third consecutive quarter of increases and the highest level since the second quarter of 2018 when landlords saw average yields of 6.6 ..read more
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3d ago
The art of recognising untapped potential in commercial Property! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya offers invaluable insights into identifying overlooked opportunities within commercial properties, showcasing a comprehensive site tour of our latest project— a transformative conversion from commercial space to residential living ..read more