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Most councils are not issuing penalties against rogue landlords, NRLA finds
Published On: August 4, 2021A new survey shows how few local authorities in England have issued civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in …
Paving Direct provides tips to help avoid gardening disputes with tenants
Published On: August 3, 2021After finding gardens can add 25% more to average letting prices for UK homes, Paving Direct has provided tips to …
Regions with lowest void periods revealed by landlord survey
Having researched the typical void period lengths UK landlords are currently experiencing, Intus Lettings has found in some parts of …
Tenant issues sits top of reasons why landlords look to sell in the next five years
Despite government changes to Stamp Duty, tax relief, and a potential change to capital gains tax, UK landlords remain undeterred …
Private rental market valued at £1.4trn in current market conditions
The current bricks and mortar value of the UK private rental sector (PRS) now sits at almost £1.4trn, research from …
Energy efficiency support failing to help tenants most in need
Only 5% of private rental households in England have received government help with funding energy efficiency measures. The National Residential Landlords …
Most councils are not issuing penalties against rogue landlords, NRLA finds
A new survey shows how few local authorities in England have issued civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in …
Paving Direct provides tips to help avoid gardening disputes with tenants
After finding gardens can add 25% more to average letting prices for UK homes, Paving Direct has provided tips to …
Regions with lowest void periods revealed by landlord survey
Having researched the typical void period lengths UK landlords are currently experiencing, Intus Lettings has found in some parts of …
Tenant issues sits top of reasons why landlords look to sell in the next five years
Despite government changes to Stamp Duty, tax relief, and a potential change to capital gains tax, UK landlords remain undeterred …
Private rental market valued at £1.4trn in current market conditions
The current bricks and mortar value of the UK private rental sector (PRS) now sits at almost £1.4trn, research from …
Energy efficiency support failing to help tenants most in need
Only 5% of private rental households in England have received government help with funding energy efficiency measures. The National Residential Landlords …
Majority of UK tenants are now interested in long-term tenancies
An overwhelming majority of tenants want long-term tenancies, reports build to rent specialists Ascend Properties. In their survey of over …
Energy efficiency support failing to help tenants most in need
Only 5% of private rental households in England have received government help with funding energy efficiency measures. The National Residential Landlords …
Major cities in Britain you are most likely to find a furnished rental property
Research by Manor Interiors has revealed which major cities offer the best availability of furnished rental stock across the market. The …
Study looks into shift in flatsharing attitudes related to COVID-19 pandemic
A study conducted by the University of Bath has revealed significant shifts in attitudes towards where UK flatsharers want to …
153% increase in households hit by the benefit cap
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released the latest experimental statistics on how many households have had their benefits capped …
Transport links still adding value to London house prices despite pandemic
There is a £46,800 premium in London for property 500m from the nearest station, compared to a similar property 1,500m (1.5km) …
Most councils are not issuing penalties against rogue landlords, NRLA finds
A new survey shows how few local authorities in England have issued civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in …
End of England eviction ban could be starting point for eviction reform
The eviction ban in England is due to end on 31st May, with a change being made to notice periods. A press …
Unfair evictions costing councils more than £161m per year
Ending unfair evictions could reduce homelessness by 9% and save the public purse £161m per year, a Generation Rent analysis …
Government announces next steps for England eviction ban
The Government has announced that the ban on bailiffs enforcing evictions will be lifted from 1st June 2021. A press release …
Landlords and letting agents can improve compliance with reports and inspections
Letting agents and landlords are advised to review their compliance procedures, as the UK sees a crackdown on poor property …
Government introduces Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) regulations
The Government has introduced the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) to give someone in problem debt the right to legal protections from their …
UK landlords show increased interest in green buy-to-let mortgages
Three in every five landlords are now interested in green buy-to-let mortgages, according to research by Mortgages for Business. 62% …
Staycation boom has led to increase in property investors seeking holiday let tax advice
Demand for holiday lets as the UK prepares prepare for a ‘staycation summer’ has led to an increase in requests …
Spring Budget announces Stamp Duty holiday extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an extension to the Stamp Duty holiday in yesterday’s Budget announcement. It will now be …
How landlords can avoid getting caught up in Stamp Duty ‘chaos’
Mortgages for Business has provided tips for landlords looking to avoid the chaos caused by residential buyers trying to beat …
Tenant loan scheme needed for those unable to access Discretionary Housing Payment
The Resolution Foundation has published a report calling for the development of a tenant loan scheme for renters impacted by …
Capital Gains Tax hike risks rental market freeze, warns NRLA
The NRLA warns that the Office for Tax Simplification’s proposed measures to equalise Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax rates …
Majority of UK tenants are now interested in long-term tenancies
An overwhelming majority of tenants want long-term tenancies, reports build to rent specialists Ascend Properties. In their survey of over …
Rental stock research reveals university areas with highest rental demand
Student accommodation platform UniHomes has researched which universities are seeing the greatest rental demand from new students, as the beginning …
Rental demand is returning to major cities in the UK
Rental demand is returning to the majority of major UK cities, according to research from estate and lettings agent Barrows …
Letting agents report guarantors refusing HMO rent responsibility
One in five guarantors is walking away from signing a guarantor agreement due to joint liability for rent in HMOs, …
Transport links still adding value to London house prices despite pandemic
There is a £46,800 premium in London for property 500m from the nearest station, compared to a similar property 1,500m (1.5km) …
Survey looks at desirability of integrated smart technology in rental homes
Build to rent specialist Ascend Properties has researched whether a rental home with integrated smart tech is more or less …
