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The rise of shared ownership – and the disaster lying in its wake
The Telegraph has just published n article looking at the problems of shared ownership, stating 'For many, the promise of partially owning a home has turned into a nightmare'. The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and...
Rightmove House Prices
Rightmove’s asking prices fell by 1.9% in August to £364,895, the biggest drop for this month since 2018. However, asking prices are still 19% higher than August 2019. Home sales fell by 15% versus 2019 before the onset of the pandemic, while...
More landlords struggling with mortgage re-payments
According to figures produced by trade association, UK Finance, 8,980 buy-to-let mortgages had arrears that totalled over 2.5 per cent of the outstanding balance as of June 2023 - a rise of 28 per cent in comparison with the end of March. Almost...
Even upmarket landlords face ‘stark choices’ now says leading property figure
Landlord Zone are running an article reporting that Jo Eccles, founder and MD of Eccord, which manages £1.5 billion worth of residential property in prime central London for portfolio and individual landlords, says: “Those with the financial...
Emperic remain confident on outlook for PBSA
Empiric Student Property said it saw a "very strong start" to 2023, as revenue rose 16% year-on-year. However, pretax profit dropped to GBP24.6 million from GBP70.3 million, owing to fewer gains on the fair value of investment property. "Having...
Procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits updated
The government has updated the procedure for a landlord to request a direct deduction from a tenant’s benefits to pay for rent arrears and for it to be paid directly to the landlord. It can be seen here. Landlords can also request direct rent...
Landlord certificates must be provided to all leaseholders
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced landlord and leaseholder certificates to help leaseholders understand which protections against the cost of remedial works apply to them and to reduce the information sharing requirement that is essential to...
Potential large fine for landlords with UK immigration law
Law firm, Brevis Law, has drawn attention to the extensive implications of the recent government decision to significantly increase fines for UK employers and landlords who provide work or accommodation to migrants arriving through irregular...
How to Raise Emergency Funds as a Landlord
Finance Monthly has published an article under the sub head 'As a landlord, unexpected emergencies can arise at any time.' It can be seen here, and covers the main headings: Building an Emergency Fund Boiler Upgrades Refinancing Your Mortgage...
What are your responsibilities as a landlord?
Lawyer Monthly has published an article pointing out that landlords must comply with various legal obligations to ensure the safety and well-being of their tenants. It can be seen here, and has the main headings: Health and Safety Hazards Gas and...
Is the buy-to-let sector doomed?
Writing in the Negotiator magazine, Adam Walker says, contrary to current headlines, the expected exodus of landlords may not necessarily be the outcome of the economic and regulatory strictures. The article can be seen here, stating 'Our...
Landlords accuse lenders of ‘daylight robbery’ on buy-to-let arrangement fees
Last autumn’s mini-Budget, and its subsequent impact on Swap rates, saw the introduction of staggeringly high product fees on buy-to-let mortgages. One landlord has described the fees as daylight robbery, while another said the fees “border on...
Tougher rules needed for abandoned tenancies
iHowz has countersigned a letter to letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, explaining the challenges and costs that landlords face when a tenant leaves their property without giving notice or returning the keys....
War on landlords to blame for the Airbnb boom
In a series of letters to the Sunday Times puts the current influx of holiday lets and Airbnb firmly as a consequence of the Government discriminating against private sector landlords. A selection of the letters can be seen here (subscription may...
Hamptons says landlords are selling at ‘£10,500 less than if they had sold in 2022’
Landlords selling up will typically make around £10,500 less than they would have done had they sold in 2022, analysis suggests. So far this year, the average landlord in England and Wales has sold their buy-to-let for £94,800 more than they...
DWP starts new Universal Credit work crackdown
Parents with young children face tough new rules to get them back to work The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a tough new work crackdown on Universal Credit has begun. The new employment push is targeting 700,000 parents to look for...
Landlord fined £300k over poor housing conditions
A landlord from Buckinghamshire has recently received one of the largest fines in Hounslow after being found guilty of managing 22 properties where tenants lived in appalling conditions. The fine, amounting to £300,000, was imposed by judges at...
landlord trials low-carbon heating system
A Yorkshire landlord is investing £200,000 in a trial of a low-carbon heating system in 30 homes. Yorkshire Housing will install infrared heat panels in 30 of its flats in York, as a replacement for existing electric panel heaters which the...
Landlord of an HMO with ‘polystyrene ceiling’ fined £5,000
A landlord responsible for a Lincolnshire house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been fined thousands of pounds after myriad problems were found at the property. Jamal Parvez, who managed a HMO in Boston, Lincs, was handed a £5,000 fine after...
The case for incorporating
Under the heading 'Landlords get professional' Mortgage Strategy has published an article extolling the virtues of acquiring properties through limited companies. The article can be seen here. NB: iHowz don't provide taxation or financial advice,...
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Gloucester City Council says fines will be imposed on ALL rented properties failing to meet energy efficiency standards in the city
Gloucester City Council is implementing stricter regulations for landlords renting out properties that do not meet...
DWP tightening up UC rules
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out stringent new regulations aimed at encouraging Universal...
Landlords served with fine of nearly £600,000
A legal battle between Camden Council and landlords Joel Salem and Judith Robinson-Dadoun has finally concluded with a...
Pensioners suffer biggest losses from Tory tax raid as Hunt boosts millennials
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Nationwide cements its position as largest Building Society
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