Findings from Zero Deposit show that despite various legislative changes under the Conservative government, 82% of landlords have kept their buy to let portfolio unchanged. Key Findings from Zero Deposit Research: Stable Buy-to-Let Portfolios: 82% Stability: Despite...
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Analysis of the UK Short-Term Rental Market by lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves looked at key market metrics across popular holiday destinations: Market Overview: Increase in Listings: There is a noticeable rise in short-term rental listings across the UK,...
Analysis of Berkeley Group's New Strategy and Market Context The FT has just reported that Berkley Homes is moving into Buy To Rent (BTR). The article can be seen here, and says: Shift to Build to Rent (BTR): Strategy Announcement: Berkeley Group plans to build and...
Here's a detailed analysis based on the current Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) and its components: Consumer Prices Index and Housing Costs CPIH and CPI Trends: The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs...
The consumer group Which? has called for an overhaul of the energy performance certificates (EPC) system after an investigation found assessments riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice that could cost homeowners thousands of pounds. The investigation, which...
Conservative Party Building Targets: Commit to building 300,000 homes annually by the mid-2020s. Home Ownership: Extend the Right to Buy scheme to housing association tenants. Planning Reforms: Simplify and accelerate the planning process. Affordable Housing: Increase...
Sandwell Council is moving forward with plans to expand its licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, aiming to improve standards and tackle issues like anti-social behavior and housing conditions. Currently, HMOs with five or more...
According to research from Handelsbanken, a significant majority of landlords are in favour of stricter regulations to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to A for both residential and commercial lettings, the highest achievable level. This...
Reform UK has unveiled its General Election manifesto, which includes a wide range of proposals covering immigration, crime, the economy, education, energy, health, defence, housing, transport, and governance. Here are the key points from their manifesto: Immigration...
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