HMRC has just released the property transactions for May. They can be seen here, and in summary: Residential Transactions: Seasonally Adjusted: May 2024 saw 91,290 transactions, a 17% increase from May 2023 and a 2% increase from April 2024, marking the fifth...
Rightmove has highlighted a significant issue in the UK's housing stock, revealing that more than 18 million homes have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below. This represents over half (55%) of all homes in the UK. Key Findings from Rightmove's...
The latest survey by Landbay reveals a shift in landlord sentiment, indicating a decrease in negativity about the prospects of their buy-to-let businesses and investments. According to the survey, 27% of landlords currently feel negative about their business, a...
The upcoming General Election has significant implications for the rental market and housing policies. Historical data indicates that rent prices tend to rise by an average of 1.96% in the 12 months following a General Election. This trend is more pronounced under...
In a recent survey conducted by the lettings agency OpenRent, it was revealed that only 31.8% of landlords support the Conservative Party in the upcoming election, marking a significant shift from the traditionally strong backing the party has received from the...
A recent move by Southwark Council to refer itself to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for failing to meet electrical safety standards should be viewed as a national scandal, according to private sector safety law expert Phil Turtle of Landlord Licensing &...
The decision by Berkeley Group to enter the private rental sector by letting out 4,000 new homes across 17 regeneration sites in London and the South East has sparked significant concern among various experts and industry commentators. Critics argue that this move...
A recent tribunal decision has clarified that certain fees charged by landlords and their agents for early tenant exits constitute prohibited payments under the Tenant Fees Act. The case involved a London landlord and Winkworth Shoreditch, his managing agent. This...
Labour's proposal to make rental bidding wars illegal is facing criticism due to a significant loophole that could undermine the policy's effectiveness. While Labour aims to stop letting agents and landlords from initiating bidding wars, the loophole allows tenants to...
With the General Election just one week away, a new poll highlights the top priorities for landlords regarding voting and politics. Landlord Voting Decisions and Sentiments Decisive Voters: Almost two-thirds (62%) of landlords have decided who they’re voting for,...
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