Whilst reading about how long it’s taken to reform Section 21 evictions, it occurred to me that if five years ago a “Reason for Eviction” field had been added to the application, we might actually have been able to demonstrate that th…
Homelessness charity Shelter claims that since the government unveiled plans in 2019 to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, nearly one million tenants have been evicted under the process.
It also warns that any further delay in banning…
A new podcast has been launched to help landlords stay up to date with what’s happening in our industry.
It’s different from other property podcasts in that it is more focused on practical tips to help landlords start
In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the controversial topic of abolishing landlords from the perspective of someone who owns rental properties. As discussions around housing inequality and tenant rights continue to evolve, the call to abolis…
A grade II listed church transformed into two modern apartments by SJC Property Developments highlights their approach to property that can seamlessly blend historical preservation with contemporary living.
With more than 40 years of experience, SJC h…
The last four years have seen a big jump in tenancy lengths in England and Wales as tenants are staying for 218 days longer.
That’s according to research from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) which says renters are now staying in their proper…
A surge in buy to let landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) is being fuelled by an increase in receiver appointments, one leading auctioneer says.
Landwood Group says it has seen a 150% increase in receiver appointments for BTL portfolios i…
Over the past 10 years, the cost of rent has significantly outpaced wage growth, leaving many tenants struggling to afford their homes, research reveals.
Zero Deposit has analysed rent prices and average salaries in England between 2014 and 2023.
Hi, on my behalf my management agent issued a section 21 notice. The notice was dated 01/11/2023 with a date to vacate the property of 05/01/2023, this of course should have been 05/01/2024. The notice was sent by email 01/11/2023 and also posted.
It’s a mixed bag for landlords at the moment, with previous uncertainties around EPC regulations and the stress of mortgage repayments. For accidental landlords, or older landlords who’ve been hit badly by the rise in interest rates, there’s a rush to …
Renting costs in the UK continue to grow with average rents jumping by 9.2% in the year to March – the steepest annual rise since data collection began in 2015.
The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) follow previous rent rises
Hi, I bought my first buy to let house in 2012 with a tenant in situ, and being naive and inexperienced, I never thought to issue a lease as my solicitor at the time arranged with the selling agent to have the rent payments paid directly into my bank a…
Despite the government abandoning proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), a significant number of landlords are still investing in making their properties greener.
Paragon Bank’s research found that 37% of portfolio landlords ar…
A lawyer turned landlord to a successful blogger and podcaster Suzanne Smith, isn’t afraid of voicing her opinions.
Suzanne became a landlord later in life but has since become a leading voice in the industry.
She talks to Property118 about her journey…
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