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Halifax reports prices up. Housebuilding continues to fall
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...
MoneyWeek review of the Kings Speech
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
The Government’s inaction and the rising interest rates are driving landlords out of the rental market
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...
Can you claim eco-improvement cash?
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...
Why the Renters’ Reform Coalition is bad for landlords AND tenants
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...
Changes in private rental sector behaviour
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...
4% of households in England and Wales (around 1.1 million) were overcrowded
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...
HMRC’s Self Assessment Guide for Landlords
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,...
Tips from Which? on easy ways to insulate your properties
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...
What turns tenants off the most?
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...
Labour would remove Section 21 immediately
In an interview with LBC, Angela Rayner, the Shadow Housing Secretary, answered questions from worried landlords about the removal of Section 21. The interview can be seen here, and starts with a landlord who specialises in housing vulnerable...
Housing association heavily criticised after tenant takes own life after 18 noise complaints
The Housing Ombudsman has criticised the UK’s largest housing association, Clarion Housing Association, after a tenant suffering from mental health issues took his own life. The Ombudsman found severe maladministration. Even though the landlord...
Help for tenants to become home owners
David Wilson Homes has announced a scheme where a tenant can reserve a home, move in and pay rent for six months. The rent goes to the developer as a contribution towards turning the deposit into a total of 5.0 per cent of the purchase price of the...
More landlords are paying tax
HMRC have published new data that shows the number of unincorporated landlords in the UK has risen to 2.82 million in 2021 to 2022. An unincorporated landlord is an individual that declares their rental income and expenses on their personal tax...
Which is better, Property or Pension?
Hargreaves Lansdown has written a fact sheet to compare pension and property. They state 'We wrote this factsheet to give you useful information, but it's not personal advice. If you’re not sure about what’s right for you, take advice. Remember...
No change in base rates
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 6 to 3 to maintain the Bank Base Rate at 5.25%. The Bank of England Summary stated: “The MPC will continue to monitor closely indications of persistent inflationary pressures and...
Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis
The Conversation, an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts, has published an article showing that converting offices into housing is unlikely to significantly boost housing supply in line with need. ...
Why women are at the sharp end of the rental crisis
The Financial Times has published an article looking at the problems women have experienced trying to find affordable housing in the UK. The full article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says 'It is now almost impossible for the...
New research shows more landlords leaving
Some 15 per cent of landlords are considering selling up due to rising costs associated with their property, data from Cornerstone Tax has revealed. This news comes in light of last week’s report from The Hamptons Monthly Letting Index which found...
Nationwide Index shows unexpected rise in UK house prices
Some economists had predicted a fall in house prices last month and were surprised when the latest Nationwide Index saw a 0.9% month-on-month increase – which added more than £1,600 to the cost of a typical property – has been linked to a shortage...
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Propertymark is urging agents to get ahead of the curve
Propertymark is advocating for agents to proactively prepare for impending regulation within the property sector. They...
Amendments expected to the RRB
The government in England is planning to revise its Renters (Reform) Bill to address concerns from landlords while...
House Price Data
According to Nationwide, house prices rose by 1.6% in March year-on-year, the fastest increase since December 2022....
Cornwall property market starts to cool
The property market in Cornwall, which experienced a significant boom during the pandemic, has now started to cool...
Council tax to double for 80 per cent of second homes
The Telegraph is reporting on the proposal to implement a proposal to double council tax rates for second homes in...
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