The UK property market is facing significant challenges, primarily driven by potential increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and government borrowing, which could impact mortgage rates. Recent discussions around Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming budget indicate that...
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3/4 of landlords are worried about loss of Section 21
A survey by buy-to-let lender Landbay reveals that 75.4% of landlords are significantly concerned about the proposed abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions, which allows landlords to evict tenants without providing a reason once a fixed-term Assured Shorthold...
Green Party Leader Delays Heat Pump Installation – What It Means for Landlords
Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer has admitted she still uses a gas boiler, despite her party's strong stance on cutting carbon emissions and transitioning to low-carbon heating. Speaking to ITV, Denyer said she’s "in the process of getting quotes" for an air source...
UK House Price Index released
The Government has just published the UK House Price Index, which can be seen in full here. In summary, headline statistics for December 2023: Average Price of Property in the UK: £284,691 Annual Price Change for Property in the UK: -1.4% Monthly Price Change for...
UK Right to Rent Fines: Understanding Increased Penalties and Regulations
Navigating UK Rental Compliance: Right to Rent Rules Explained In the UK, the Right to Rent rules require landlords to check the immigration status of their tenants before renting out a property. Landlords must ensure that prospective tenants have the legal right to...
What HMO Landlords Need to Know About Council Tax
Introduction The government rolled out the new legislation affecting HMO landlords in November 2023, officially putting it into action on December 1, 2023. With a tight timeline, landlords, tenants, and councils have had a limited opportunity to grasp the implications...
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