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Is build to rent now the dominant force in London’s new build sector?
Published On: June 4, 2021Build to rent specialist Ascend Properties has seen an increase in build to rent properties being completed in London during …
Average age of UK landlords drops compared to three years ago
Published On: May 27, 2021The average age of UK landlords has decreased, with 47% of landlords now aged under 40. This figure compares to …
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 …
Highest rental growth in ten years recorded for three England regions and Wales
UK rent prices have increased by 3.0% in the last year but dropped by 9.4% in London, according to the …
New study reveals the extra value a garden can add to rental yields
As demand for homes with gardens has risen due to the pandemic, landscaping material provider Paving Direct has researched the …
Survey reveals why landlords have recently decided to invest in buy-to-let
More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let property (BTL) or intend to buy one within …
Is build to rent now the dominant force in London’s new build sector?
Build to rent specialist Ascend Properties has seen an increase in build to rent properties being completed in London during …
Average age of UK landlords drops compared to three years ago
The average age of UK landlords has decreased, with 47% of landlords now aged under 40. This figure compares to …
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 …
Highest rental growth in ten years recorded for three England regions and Wales
UK rent prices have increased by 3.0% in the last year but dropped by 9.4% in London, according to the …
New study reveals the extra value a garden can add to rental yields
As demand for homes with gardens has risen due to the pandemic, landscaping material provider Paving Direct has researched the …
Survey reveals why landlords have recently decided to invest in buy-to-let
More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let property (BTL) or intend to buy one within …
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) …
Where to find London’s cheapest 2 bedroom rental properties
New research reveals the cheapest and most expensive boroughs in London for renting a 2 bedroom property. London estate agent Portico has …
Rent arrears built up during pandemic leave renters struggling to find new homes
Thousands of private renters with arrears face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores, according to …
Councils launch projects to listen to local private renters
Generation Rent has partnered with five local authorities around Great Britain to help them better engage and communicate more effectively …
Government announces £200m for next stage of Rough Sleeping Initiative
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced on 15th May that an extra £203m funding will be made available for the …
Over 3,000 people rough sleeping in London during third national lockdown
New figures from the Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) reveal that from January to March 2021, 3,002 people slept rough across …
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 …
Councils called on to help improve safety of private rented homes
Ahead of the local elections, Generation Rent is calling on councils to commit to serving improvement notices every time they find …
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 …
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 …
Student accommodation rental demand unchanged by pandemic
The UK’s rental demand for student properties has remained unchanged by the pandemic, research from student accommodation provider UniHomes has found. Their research reveals which …
Where to find London’s cheapest 2 bedroom rental properties
New research reveals the cheapest and most expensive boroughs in London for renting a 2 bedroom property. London estate agent Portico has …
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 …
