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Many portfolio landlords plan to increase the size of their portfolios in 2024
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...
ONS House Prices
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...
Call For Tax Incentives for Green Upgrades In Buy-To-Let Properties
Heather Powell of Blick Rothenberg is urging the government to introduce tax incentives for buy-to-let landlords to enhance the energy efficiency of their rental properties. She emphasizes the importance of this move as higher energy efficiency...
Britain is on the verge of a new house price boom
Writing in the Telegraph Kallum Pickering, a senior economist, opines that 'It is now even more evident why the panic over a property market crash was overblown' The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and says that the...
Over a third of property professionals view Budget as opportunity to boost new build and FTB markets
A webinar poll undertaken by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS), one of the leading suppliers of property risk management services, valuations and customer surveys in the UK has revealed that over a third of property professionals would like to...
Landlord fined after losing appeal
A council has succeeded in an appeal regarding two Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) issued to a landlord in relation to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The notices, issued by Welwyn Hatfield council under section 249A...
Levelling up department to consult on proposals to clear hurdles for developers of brownfield sites in 20 cities
Michael Gove, the levelling up secretary, has unveiled new policies aimed at increasing the supply of homes on previously developed land in England's major cities. These measures come as the government faces pressure to meet its housing targets...
Councils say social housing is being sidelined in call for right-to-buy reform
The right-to-buy scheme, introduced in 1980, allows social tenants to purchase their homes at discounted rates. However, councils are now urging for reforms to ensure access to secure accommodation for those most in need. Here's a breakdown of the...
Planning in England: Permitted development and change of use
The House of Commons Library has issued a report on Permitted development rights (PDRs), which can be seen here, and covers: Permitted development rights (PDRs) are allowances granted by Parliament that enable individuals and developers to make...
When is planning permission not needed? Permitted development in England
The House of Commons library has issued a report that can be seen here. In summary Permitted development rights are allowances granted by Parliament that enable individuals and developers to make certain changes to buildings or land without the...
Tenants under pressure
There are several problems facing tenants at the moment: Rising Rents: Tenants faced a significant increase in rental prices, with a 6.2% rise in January compared to the previous year. This increase has been consistent over the past two months,...
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities issues various updates
Local authority revenue expenditure and financing England: 2022 to 2023 individual local authority data – outturn Page summary: Outturn data of local authority revenue expenditure and financing for the financial year April 2022 to March 2023....
Planning practice guidance – Government guidance
The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012 and revised in 2018, 2019, 2021 and most recently 5 September 2023. It sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. Download...
Government publishes Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan
The Anti-social Behaviour Action Plan can be seen here, and sets out the government’s approach to stamping out anti-social behaviour and restoring the right of people to feel safe in, and proud of, their local area. The plan is an ambitious and...
Government unveils a ‘comprehensive plan’ to address the housing shortage
The Government of the United Kingdom has unveiled a comprehensive plan to address the housing shortage in cities, particularly focusing on London. Here's a summary of the key points from the announcement: Investment Allocation: £50 million for...
Government is facing a legal challenge over plans to permit housebuilders in England to allow sewage pollution
The legal challenge facing the government over plans to permit housebuilders in England to allow sewage pollution is a significant issue that has sparked a heated debate between environmental groups, legal experts, and government officials. Here...
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...
Landlord fears ‘prison sentence’ over council’s selective licensing application process
Property118 has interviewed Mick Roberts, a prominent landlord in Nottingham, who has voiced frustration with Nottingham City Council's online selective licensing system, describing it as a "complete waste of money" and expressing concern about...
Generation Rent demands bad landlords have their properties seized
In their campaign, Generation Rent advocates for big city mayors to take decisive action against what they deem as the worst landlords, including the seizure of their properties. They propose the creation of a "fighting fund" to facilitate this...
Changes planned for permitted development rights for extensions, roofs and outbuildings
The government has initiated a consultation on proposed changes to permitted development rights for various aspects such as household extensions, upward development, demolition and rebuild, vehicle charging infrastructure, and air source heat...
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Rebel MP’s table motion for rent controls
It's interesting to see this motion being put forward by Labour MPs, despite the party's national stance against rent...
Gove under pressure to scrap ‘foolish’ window planning rules
The Telegraph is reporting that Michael Gove is facing pressure to revise or scrap health and safety regulations that...
Tory rent reforms backfire as evictions shoot up
The Telegraph are reporting on the measures proposed by Michael Gove to crackdown on landlords are encountering...
Rightmove adds to reports of Market Recovery
Buoyant sales of large homes helped drive house prices to their highest level in 12 months, figures on Monday showed....
Labour publishes 5 golden rules’ for building on Green Belt
Labour's forthcoming announcement on green belt development outlines five "golden rules" aimed at balancing the need...
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