Those landlords who have been a member for a long time will probably remember Frank Hardy. EMPO (East Midlands Property Owners) have announced that Frank died last week, in a short statement, they said: It is with deep sadness and great sorrow we share the passing of...
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How Will the Heat and Buildings Strategy Affect Landlords?
Property Investments UK have published the following: What is the Heat and Buildings Strategy? The Heat and Buildings Strategy sets out a plan for how the UK will decarbonise homes and commercial, industrial and public buildings. It is part of setting a path to net...
Mirror reports new rights for tenants coming
The Mirror has published the following: Private landlords will be forced to bring their properties up to a set of national standards for the first time under plans to be unveiled in the government's levelling-up strategy this week. Michael Gove, the housing secretary,...
Two signatures no longer required for eviction notice
On Wednesday 26 January 2022, the Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the case of Northwood Solihull v Fearn & Others. The Court deciding that where a corporate landlord or agent is completing certain statutory forms including a Section 8 Notice, such...
Landlords still annoyed over government’s ‘punishing’ tax policies
Poll by lender the Nationwide reveals widespread displeasure among landlords over the withdrawal of mortgage interest tax relief. lords have vented their displeasure with the government over its decision to limit the mortgage interest tax relief given to landlords,...
Landlords prefer semi-detached properties
One of the biggest changes in buyer behaviour during the course of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns was the shift towards larger properties and, in particular, for those that offered greater outdoor space. A trend that has not been lost on UK landlords it seems...
UK landlords raise rents for new tenants by record 9.9%
LONDON (Reuters) - Landlords in Britain increased the rents they advertise to new tenants by the most on record in 2021, according to a survey published on Thursday that underscored the growing cost-of-living squeeze facing many households. Average residential rents...
Number of BTL products at highest level for 15 years
Q3 2021 saw rental growth hit a record high, fuelled by high tenant demand and large numbers of landlords exiting the market and selling up as they sought to recoup lost income caused by the pandemic As we head into 2022, new data from Moneyfacts.co.uk outlines what...
Landlords anticipate £10k for an EPC upgrade
Landlords have warned that the proposed EPC legislation that will require all newly rented properties to have a certification rating of C or above will not come cheap.Research from BDRC BVA, on behalf of Aldermore bank, surveying 800 active landlords, shows the extent...
Charter to protect London leaseholders launched
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new Service Charges Charter. The Charter includes a set of commitments that housing providers are expected to comply with to improve the experience of London leaseholders. It has four overarching themes: Transparency –...
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