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Buy to let lending surges – UK Finance

Buy to let lending flourished in the final quarter of 2024 with 52,648 new BTL loans worth £9.6 billion, UK Finance reveals.
It says that the loans marked a substantial 39.2% increase in volume and a 47.2% rise in value compared to the same period in 2…

Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

I am seeking to extend the lease on my flat (currently 91/92 years) by adding 90 years. Last year, I contacted the freeholder informally and negotiated a reasonable premium directly with him without involving any surveyors or solicitors.
I then pressed…

UK house prices were ‘stable’ in March – Nationwide

The monthly house prices rise in March was 0% from February, while the annual price rise was stable at 3.9% – also unchanged from February’s figure, Nationwide reports.
The highest annual price rise was for homes in Northern Ireland at 13.5%

Harrying of landlords = scourge on tenants?

So here it is, government projections show landlords are selling in their droves.
It is now obvious a relatively small number of Bailiff Section 21 evictions has led to unhinged reform policy. This policy is a cull and harrying of landlords and disprop…

Call me Cynical?

If 47% of PRS landlords are not selling ‘Nearly half of landlords won’t sell properties – survey‘ then 53% have either sold, are selling or will be selling = fewer PRS rental properties.
If there are fewer PRS rental properties young people…

Government launches EPC grants for landlords with rent increase ban

A new funding scheme for energy-efficiency improvements has opened to landlords in England, but landlords will be forced not to raise rents during the EPC works.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, which opens this week

Renters’ Rights Bill will shrink the student rental market, warns Propertymark

An industry body warns the Renters’ Rights Bill will have huge consequences for students and cause supply to plummet.
Research by Propertymark reveals many student landlords are worried about the abolition of fixed-term tenancies.
Propertymark also say…

Rents rise for a third consecutive month

Rents across England rose again in March, marking the third successive month of rises, Goodlord reveals.
Its latest rental index which is based on actual tenancy costs rather than listed rates, points to a robust 4.6% annual increase in rents.

Stamp duty hike will challenge PRS landlord investment plans

The higher stamp duty rates that came into effect this month will threaten landlord investment strategies, a survey reveals.
The lender Together found that 13% of the 11% of landlords who say they are planning to abandon the PRS this year

Can I still recover rent arrears from a former tenant?

Hi all, I had a situation about a year ago where the tenant refused to pay rent for a period of six months. I had to go through the court to get an order for possession which also stated that the defendant needs to pay the rent arrears for six months a…

Just 2.5% of England’s PRS homes are affordable for housing benefit recipients

Just 2.5% of the private rented properties in England are within reach for tenants relying on housing benefit, research from Crisis reveals.
The charity says the figure, drawn from data between April and October 2024, paints a grim picture of affordabi…

Landlords could potentially exploit an eviction loophole in the Renters’ Rights Bill

A critical flaw may have been found in the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) which might allow landlords to circumvent the ban on no-fault evictions, one firm says.
The analysis by Inventory Base reveals that while the legislation will abolish Section 21 &#82…

Unlocking Commercial Property Opportunities Through a SSAS Pension: A World of Opportunity

When people think of commercial property, it’s often seen as the preserve of big institutions or seasoned investors with deep pockets and even deeper knowledge. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In fact, with the right approach

Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22 weeks wait?

Hi, I attended a possession hearing on 20th March, where the judge stated that the possession order would be issued within 24 hours and I should receive it within 48 hours. However, that has not happened.
I’m now away for two weeks

HMRC’s Making Tax Digital is a ‘step too far’ for many landlords

The government’s announcement that 900,000 sole traders and landlords must adopt the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is a ‘step too far’ for many.
That’s the belief of ARLA Propertymark president Angharad Trueman who says th…

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