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The Renters Reform Coalition is demanding changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill, expressing concerns that the current measures could still lead to unfair evictions. In a letter addressed to Michael Gove, the organisation is advocating for specific amendments to enhance...
The government has acknowledged concerns regarding the impending deadline for building control professionals to prove their competence and join the Building Safety Regulator's (BSR) official register by April 6. There are fears that failure to meet this deadline could...
Heather Powell, Head of Property and a Partner at Blick Rothenberg, suggests that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should use the upcoming Spring Budget to incentivize buy-to-let landlords to enhance the energy efficiency of their rental properties. Powell proposes that...
The latest BVA BDRC Landlord Panel research for Q4 2023 reveals a robust optimism among landlords, with improvements seen across various metrics compared to the previous year. This positive sentiment marks a continuation from Q3, following a period of negative scores....
CapX have published an opinion piece in which they say the inability to build sufficient housing is identified as a critical issue in Britain, impacting economic growth, investment attractiveness, and exacerbating depopulation. Moreover, it has influenced political...
i are reporting on a confident landlord, who intends to increase his portfolio. Anthony Wheatley's journey from renting out washing machines to managing over 150 properties showcases his success and resilience in the buy-to-let market. Despite the challenges posed by...
One Housing has been compelled to apologize and compensate a distressed resident with £3,375 after they waited for over two years for repairs, as per the latest ruling by the Housing Ombudsman. The watchdog found severe maladministration in One Housing's...
According to research from buy-to-let lender Paragon Bank, nearly four in 10 (37%) portfolio landlords intend to expand their portfolios in 2024 through methods like releasing equity or using existing capital. The Portfolio Landlord Report 2024 indicates that the...
Data revealed on Wednesday that UK house prices declined in December, although the pace of decline notably slowed. According to provisional estimates from the ONS, house prices dropped by 1.4% at the end of 2023, compared to a revised 2.3% decline in November. On a...
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