Landlord issues mass eviction notices at Deptford flats ahead of refurbishment
Over 150 tenants at the Vive Living development in Deptford, southeast London, are being evicted after the landlord issued Section 21 notices. Residents were informed they must leave their apartments...
View ArticleLandlords losing faith in Labour as property policies disappoint
A new survey has revealed that four out of five landlords who voted for Labour in the last general election now regret their decision. The research, conducted by buy-to-let mortgage provider Landbay,...
View ArticleNational Park rules threaten landlords with tighter restrictions
Efforts to limit holiday lets and second homes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are drawing mixed reactions, with landlords voicing concerns over potential impacts on their investments. The...
View ArticleCouncils to roll out licensing schemes without Whitehall oversight
Landlords are bracing for a potential wave of selective licensing schemes after the Government announced that councils will no longer need Whitehall approval for their introduction. From 23rd December...
View ArticleLandlords brace for early 2025 housing market fluctuations
Buy-to-let investors are being warned to prepare for a bumpy start to 2025 as impending changes to stamp duty are expected to create a flurry of activity, followed by a sharp slowdown. This prediction...
View ArticleHouse prices and rents climb as demand keeps landlords in focus
The UK property market remains a hotbed of activity, with private rents soaring by 9.1% in the year to November 2024, pushing the average rent to £1,319 across Great Britain. Meanwhile, house prices...
View ArticleCouncils set to gain powers to reclaim empty private rental homes
New measures are being introduced to help councils tackle empty private rental sector (PRS) homes, allowing local authorities to take over unoccupied properties and bring them back to market. These...
View ArticleSavills reveals top property investment opportunities for 2025
The UK housing market is poised for recovery in 2025, according to property consultancy Savills, but uncertainty looms as new policies and economic factors shape the future. With interest rates,...
View ArticleInterest rates held steady: What it means for landlords and buyers
The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 4.75%, delivering a widely anticipated decision that highlights ongoing caution around inflation. With rates now on hold, landlords and property buyers are...
View ArticleProperty price cuts reach record levels in 2024
New data from analytics firm TwentyEA has revealed that nearly one million property price reductions were recorded in 2024, marking the highest figure on record. These reductions reflect a challenging...
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