The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee has published a report calling on the UK government to proceed without delay in updating the Decent Homes Standard for social housing tenants and to set out a timetable for its extension to cover the private rented...
Propertymark, a UK professional body for property experts, has called on the government to extend qualifications applicable to property managers in the social rented sector to those in the private rented sector. The article can be read here and says that the move...
The Telegraph has run an article on what you need to consider before renting out a room in your house. Whilst meant for resident landlords, many apply to a standard let as well. The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and discusses the number of...
A new survey by digital mortgage lender Molo reveals the top worries for UK landlords in 2024, with a focus on rising costs and the impact of the cost of living crisis. Here are the top five landlord worries and expert guidance on handling them: Mortgage Payments and...
Several proposed amendments to the Renters' (Reform) Bill, aimed at providing more protection for private rented sector (PRS) landlords, have gained the support of Neil Cobbold, Managing Director of PayProp UK. Cobbold emphasizes the need for the legislation to strike...
Arbuthnot Latham have put together their advice for luxury property owners, offering you a set of expert financial strategies designed to elevate its value and appeal. In an ever-evolving market, where the intersection of finance and real estate is paramount. The...
In an interview with Property118, Gina Peters, the head of landlord and tenant at law firm Dutton Gregory, says many landlords of all ages are leaving the market due to various factors, including the impending abolition of Section 21. The article can be read in full...
Eleanor Harvey has published an article in the BuyAssociation starting 'Three areas in particular have seen rental yields surge – Wales, the north west and Yorkshire and the Humber – pushing up the average for buy-to-let landlords.' You can access the full article...
MPs on the all-party Health and Social Care Committee are urging the government to take urgent action to protect tenants living in poor-quality private rented homes. The committee's report calls on the government to update the Decent Homes Standard for social housing...
The average homeowner in England and Wales who sold up last year made around GBP100,000 more than the amount they had originally paid for their property, according to analysis. Estate agent Hamptons, which carried out the research, looked at householders selling in...
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