House prices rise The latest data from Halifax showed that house prices rose in October after six consecutive monthly falls amid constrained supply, but demand remains weak overall. House prices ticked up 1.1% on the month following a 0.3% fall in September. On the...
MoneyWeek has published a review of the Kings Speech, which can be seen here. As well as reviewing proposed leasehold reforms, and the Renters Reform Bill, it also mentions there was no mention of a Pension Reform Bill
A study by Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) revealed that more than half of landlords feel they are being ‘squeezed out’ of the sector and most of them think it is becoming ‘less appealing’. The chief operating officer at home buyer UPSTIX, Fred Jones, said:...
Have you checked to see if you can get a grant towards improving your rental property? Note however, the Government has still not published what you need to do to meet an improved energy standard. The 'Great British Insulation Scheme' was introduced by the...
Property118 has published a blog giving their reasons why the Renters’ Reform Coalition (RRC) is harming both landlords and tenants in the private rented sector (PRS). Saying 'They are pushing for radical changes that would make renting more expensive, less secure,...
The Office for National Statistics has published a report entitled Changes in private rental sector behaviour, England and Wales: February 2022 to September 2023. It can be seen here, and in summary found: Compared with last year, it has become more likely for prices...
The House of Commons Library has published a report into overcrowding in England and Wales. The full report can be seen here and there summary says: The statutory overcrowding standard was last updated in 1935 When the statutory overcrowding standard was first...
HMRC has produced this material for landlords concerned at the prospect of self-assessment What is Self Assessment and why do I need to do it? Self Assessment is the process used to declare and pay tax owed on untaxed income. If you are employed, then your employer...
At this time of year, tenants who moved in over the warmer months may be contacting their landlords to understand the finer points of their heating system. iHowz recommend that landlords use this as an opportunity to visit their properties to carry out an inspection...
Uswitch has conducted a survey to uncover red flags deterring UK renters and highlighting what tenants value most in a property. They are: Factor % Signs of damp / mould 79% Bad smell 67% Signs of physical deterioration 62% Lack...
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