Property investors and a Labour government
Ritchie Clapson, co-founder, propertyCEO For many, a weekend of sunny weather in May marked the…
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Conservatives pledge to retain first-time buyer stamp duty cut
The Conservative Party would permanently cut stamp duty for first-time buyers if re-elected, it’s being…
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Permanent £425k stamp duty threshold would mostly aid southerners
First-time buyers in the South of England who buy costlier properties would be the real…
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Energy bills to remain high for six years
Energy bills are expected to remain high for at least six years, owing to delays…
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Legal & General’s build-to-rent development opens to first residents
The first 400 residents have moved into Legal & General’s £400 million build-to-rent development in…
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Labour to launch Help to Buy-style ‘Freedom to Buy’ scheme
The Labour Party plans to bring forward a permanent version of the Help to Buy…
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Nottingham waterside building to be converted into build-to-rent
Nottingham’s Grade II listed former British Waterways warehouse is being transformed into a build-to-rent residential…
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HomeLet CEO slams government and says rental demand “out of control
Demand for rentals is once again out of control this summer, as HomeLet’s chief executive…
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Councils failing to inspect hazardous housing
Just a third of complaints raised by renters about potentially hazardous properties led to an…
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The ECB cuts rates – could the BoE follow suit?
The European Central Bank has cut its key deposit rate by 0.25% to 3.75%. This…
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NCG partners with Locale to strengthen the occupier experience across UK commercial real estate
Digital infrastructure specialist NCG has partnered with UK’s leading occupier experience platform, Locale, to allow…
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Mortgage lender for over-50s ups max loan values
LiveMore has increased the maximum loan value across its core range of products from £1…
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Butterfield Mortgages appoints Ashley Titley as Relationship Manager
Prime mortgage lender Butterfield Mortgages has appointed Ashley Titley as a new Relationship Manager. Titley has worked…
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Multiple Dwellings Relief ends – what this means
The abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief for stamp duty has come into force, meaning investors…
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More landlords investing in semi-commercial properties
Investors are increasingly buying semi-commercial properties – as applications with one lender have doubled in…
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Molo buy-to-let mortgage rates up by 0.33%
Molo Finance now offers buy-to-let rates from 4.72% for a 2-year fixed rate mortgage to…
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Rents heat up ahead of the summer
Rents rose to seven-month high of £1,183 in May, rising by 6.4% year-on-year, Goodlord’s Rental…
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Tech most important when businesses are choosing a flexible workspace, study finds
Three in ten (31%) senior decision-makers within UK businesses view the technology available in a…
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Pet charity to continue fighting after Renters Reform Bill abandonment
East Midlands pet charity AdvoCATS has vowed to fight on after the Renters Reform Bill…
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A quarter of tenants spend over half of salaries on rent
Over a quarter (27.3%) are now spending at least half of their take-home salary on…
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Scottish Housing Podcast launches – PropertyWire
A podcast has launched featuring interviews with politicians, economists, and industry insiders in Scotland. It…
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House prices tend to rise after elections
House prices have risen by an average of 4.6% in the 12 months after UK…
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We need to keep building towards sustainability
The construction sector should not use the Scottish government’s abandonment of its interim climate change…
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John Lewis calls for brownfield development zones to boost supply
John Lewis has urged for the next government to use brownfield development zones to speed…
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Housing supply at eight-year high
Supply of homes for sale is 20% higher than this time last year, with £230bn…
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Haringey couple fined £10k fine for unlicensed HMO
A landlord couple have been fined £10,000 in Haringey after failing to license their property.…
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Investors lean Conservative but feel “everyone is anti-landlord”
Landlords favour voting Conservative in the upcoming election but many are undecided – feeling that…
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill receives Royal Assent
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has been granted Royal Assent after being rushed through…
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Irresponsible to let the Renters Reform Bill die
It seems like Rishi Sunak has pulled the rug under everyone’s feet with the timing…
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Expert reacts to ‘piecemeal’ Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Mark Chick is director of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), which specialises in…
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A General Election wishlist from Pye Homes
As the UK prepares for a General Election on July 4th, and the general public…
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Where is the Residential Property Market going – up, down, or sideways?
By, Trevor Abrahmsohn, Glentree International Market commentary must be so confusing for ‘the man on…
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Industry disappointed in ‘death’ of Renters (Reform) Bill
The Renters (Reform) Bill is now unlikely to pass after it wasn’t heard in parliament…
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill rushed through the Lords
The House of Lords has voted to pass the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill in…
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Knight Frank downgrades prime house price expectations
Knight Frank expects prime central London house prices to fall by 1% this year, down…
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Michael Gove quits ahead of General Election
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has stepped down as a member of parliament after Prime Minister…
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Renters (Reform) Bill in danger of being killed off by General Election
The Renters’ (Reform) Bill will be lost unless it’s rushed into legislation before parliament is…
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Industry looks forward to clarity in upcoming general election
Property commentators are pleased we’re heading for a summer general election, given that it’s likely…
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Farm building conversions given green light thanks to changing regulations
New permitted development rights (PDR) now allow for the conversion of unused buildings into homes,…
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Rishi Sunak calls 4 July election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a surprise general election on the 4th July.…
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House of Lords group frustrated by government on lettings regulation
The government has been blasted by a House of Lords group for failing to discuss…
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HMRC cracking down on Airbnbs
HM Revenue and Customs probed into nearly 2,000 holiday let landlords in 2023-24, a 20-fold…
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Labour split on rent controls
The Labour Party is considering controlling rents in certain hotspots according to shadow chancellor Rachel…
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Renewing tenants experience steep rent rises
Tenants renewing an existing contract to stay in the same property are seeing their rent…
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Andy Burnham to ramp up battle with rogue landlords in Manchester
Newly re-elected Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham has committed to spending £600,000 of council tax…
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New shared ownership homes launching in London
Housing provider SO Resi is launching a 37-home shared ownership scheme in London’s Canning Town.…
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China’s real estate market continues to influence the global stage
by Tasos Stavrou, vice president at LeadingRE The international real estate sector is closely monitoring…
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Pennyfarthing and VIVID to construct 106 homes in The New Forest
Pennyfarthing Homes has created a partnership with VIVID to construct 106 affordable homes within its…
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Inflation set to fall to 2% target
The inflation rate is expected to drop to 2% in the second quarter of 2024…
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Wolverhampton the best area to start a renovation project
Wolverhampton has been identified as by flooring specialists Mr Sander as the best place to…
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Vista Tower freeholder hits back at government for “moving the goalposts” in cladding case
The freeholder behind Vista Tower in Stevenage has expressed frustration with the government after it…
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UK construction dives by 21% in 2024
Weak economic conditions mean construction project starts have fallen by 21% in 2024 compared to…
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50% of tenant moves caused by landlord sales
Half of tenants vacating a property last year had to do so because their landlord…
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Government wins landmark cladding case in Stevenage
The government has won a legal case which forces the freehold owner of a 16-storey…
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Plans to criminalise homeless people dropped
The government has dropped plans to criminalise homeless people for “nuisance begging” or because of…
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Asda to enter housing market with 1,500 home development
Supermarket chain Asda is entering the housing market with a mixed-use redevelopment project near London’s…
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Section 21s could still be issued after Renters (Reform) Bill goes through
Landlords with periodic tenancies would still be able to issue a Section 21 eviction once…
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Soaring mortgage costs mean it’s almost 50% more expensive to buy in London
Mortgage costs across the capital are now 42% more than average rents in the city,…
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Councils failing to enforce fines against rogue landlords
Less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have actually been collected by local…
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How retrofitting can help overcome the UK rental crisis
By Samantha Kempe, co-founder and chief investment officer at IMMO The current housing crisis in…
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Sellers keep quiet about Japanese knotweed
One in 10 (9%) people admit they would keep quiet when selling a property with…
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Durham housebuilder targets expansion – PropertyWire
Housebuilder Homes by Esh is on course to nearly double its number of live developments…
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First-time buyers shifting away from renovation projects
Fewer aspiring first-time buyers are buying dilapidated properties in need of substantial renovations, according to…
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“We want that critical mass” – Anthony Kyriacou of krispyhouse
PropertyWire speaks to Anthony Kyriacou, founder and chief executive of property portal krispyhouse There’s a…
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Victorian homes the most sought-after period property style
Victorian homes are the most searched for period property style, underlining the appeal of Victorian…
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Base rate held at 5.25% but ‘direction of travel is downwards’
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% but two members voted…
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Propertymark members urge for no rent controls in Wales
Propertymark members have urged Wales not to introduce rent controls, with the policy being blamed…
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Complete Technology Group becomes the first telecoms specialist to achieve BSF Champion status
Complete Technology Group (CTG) has completed Stage 2 of the Building a Safer Future (BSF)…
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Nottingham among areas where homeownership affordability is plummeting
Nottingham has been one of England’s worst areas for declining homeownership affordability in the past…
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Theale to welcome 117 affordable homes
Some 117 affordable homes are being built at the Lakeside development in Theale, Berkshire. Housing…
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The Five Early Warning Signs to Detect a Fire Starting in Your Home
Carlos Dhunay, security specialist and owner of telcam, a fire safety systems provider, reveals the…
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Mr Ramsey’s squat problems in London!
You may have read in the press that Gordon Ramsey has found himself in an…
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Reviving old buildings a priority for the general public
Nearly half of UK adults want to see abandoned or derelict buildings in their cities…
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Building societies urged to digitise
Building societies are lagging behind when it comes to digital propositions, according to money management…
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Edinburgh house prices surge by over £1,000 a week
The average price of detached homes in Edinburgh has risen by over £1,000 a week…
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Housing: How will Labour differentiate themselves from the Tories?
Kayleigh Quinn is associate director at Cavendish Consulting and a seasoned Labour Party Organiser In…
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Landlords concerned about pets following Renters Reform Bill
Investors are concerned about measures in the Renters Reform Bill which are designed to stop…
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What are the commercial real estate trends in 2024 so far?
Alicia Renshaw, senior associate in Leonard Curtis Legal’s real estate division The commercial real estate…
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Nationwide: House prices fall well below 2022 levels
House prices dropped by 0.4% in April, falling 4% below all-time highs recorded in the…
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RAW Capital Partners announces £100m to lend to foreign nationals and UK expats buying BTL properties
RAW Capital Partners has launched a new, lower fixed rate product and announced that it has…
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Rents 5.7% higher than last year
April rents are up by 5.7% year-on-year – driven by a strong increase in the…
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Prices to drop substantially West Midlands, London and Yorkshire
House prices are predicted to fall significantly in three regions of the UK, analysis by…
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‘Scotland’s new First Minister must re-evaluate rent controls’
Propertymark has appealed to Scotland’s new First Minister to re-evaluate plans for rent controls after…
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Best Property Buying and Selling Websites in the UK
In the digital era, the journey to buying or selling property in the UK has…
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Houses under £500,000 launch in Barking
Some 167 new homes are now available in Barking Riverside after Bellway London has opened…
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Cost of home move services well below pandemic peak in real terms
When adjusted for inflation costs for conveyancing and removals are significantly below the post-pandemic period,…
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Marie Curie calls for the bereaved to be protected in Renters (Reform) Bill
End of life charity Marie Curie has called for the Renters (Reform) Bill to be…
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East Midlands and Greater London the UK’s fastest growing regions
Between now and 2040 the population in Greater London and the East Midlands is projected…
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Heat pump takeup on the rise
The number of Boiler Upgrade Scheme applications has surged by 46% year-on-year, signalling that more…
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‘Conveyancing process requires substantial overhaul’
A legal body has hit out at the conveyancing process in England, labelling it “inefficient…
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Paul Shamplina urges for timely court reforms
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has called for clarity on when the court system will…
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Renters (Reform) Bill risks driving student housing shortage to crisis point, letter to government warns
A group of higher education and student housing organisations have raised concerns about the Renters…
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Rental groups furious at ‘watered down’ Renters (Reform) Bill
A coalition of rental groups including Citizens Advice, Shelter and the Joseph Roundtree Foundation have…
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London landlord must find nearly £79k or face jail time
A landlord in London has been slapped with fines and a confiscation order of £78,620…
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Scotland costal areas very profitable for investors
Property buyers looking for strong returns should invest in Scottish coastal areas, analysis from Pikl…
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Spring supply of homes for sale at five-year high
Would-be homebuyers are currently enjoying the highest level of springtime choice of homes in five…
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Firm blasts inconsistent EPC assessors
The quality of Energy Performance Certificate assessors have been called into question by surveyor firm…
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Renters (Reform) Bill to return to the Commons this week
The much-delayed Renters (Reform) Bill is finally returning to the House of Common this week.…
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Landwood Group witnessing surge in struggling buy-to-let landlords
There has been a 150% rise in appointments from Insolvency Practitioners to manage the properties…
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How you can finance different types of property purchase
By Sarah Thompson, managing director, Mortgage Scout If you’re moving home and have either plenty…
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Tenants staying for a third longer
Rising rents seem to be resulting in tenants staying at their current properties for longer,…
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The Changes to the Golden Visa in Spain Explained
By Sean Woolley, Cloud Nine Spain On the 9th of April, Spain’s Minister for Housing,…
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Four ways to improve your home’s EPC rating
Christopher McFadden is an EPC expert and energy assessor 1. Add an insulating jacket to…
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Labour Party unveils green belt building plans
Labour has launched a plan to reclassify and build on poor quality areas of the…
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Squatters at Gordon Ramsay’s ‘served papers’ to depart
Squatters who occupied a pub owned by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay have now vacated the…
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Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds home to UK’s busiest markets
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds are the best home selling hotspots in the UK property market,…
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Inflation rate falls to 3.2%
The CPI inflation rate dropped to 3.2% in March from 3.4% in February – a…
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Rent arrears issues worsen – PropertyWire
Typical rent arrears claims climbed to £1,816 in the first quarter of 2024 – a…
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Construction activity sluggish – PropertyWire
Construction is down so far in 2024, with project starts, new contracts and planning approvals…
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Butterfield Mortgages appoints apprentice to credit risk team
Butterfield Mortgages has announced the appointment of a new credit administrator, who joins the credit…
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What to consider if you’re thinking about buying with a partner
Ben Thompson, deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau, explains what to consider when buying with someone…
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More landlords turn to HMOs
Landlords are increasingly turning to HMOs for better returns, research from lender Shawbrook has revealed.…
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Buy-to-let yields rise to 5.8%
The average yield of a buy-to-let property has climbed from 4.9% to 5.8% in the…
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Average age of first-time buyer is 33
The typical age of first-time home buyers is 33, surprisingly staying the same as in…
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Electric car owners have one year to apply for grants
Landlords, flat owners, renters, households who park on the street and businesses have one year…
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Nearly half of UK homebuyers would use Islamic mortgage, claims lender
Almost half (45%) of homebuyers would consider using a Sharia-complaint mortgage lender, despite there being…
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Southwark the worst London borough for empty properties
Southwark had the highest number of empty homes of any London borough in 2023, with…
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We must stop favouring first-time buyers, says eXp UK
The industry needs to provide more properties to second-time buyers and downsizers, rather than overwhelmingly…
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Cambridge blazes trail as UK commercial hotspot
Cambridge has the most commercial property transactions within the ‘Golden Triangle’ – the UK’s innovation…
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Landlords and managing agents fined £15,000
Managing agents and landlords in Haringey have been ordered to pay a £15,000 fine for…
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Four in five tenants unaware of Renters (Reform) Bill
Over four out of five tenants remain unaware of the Renters (Reform) Bill and its…
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Calls for transparency after Future Homes Standard consultation closes
Energy provider Rendesco has urged the government to stick to its timetable when it comes…
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What Amenities Are Typically Included in Property For Sale Belize?
Typically Included in Property For Sale Belize Belize has become a popular destination for retirees…
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Mortgage experts unsure about YBS’s 99% LTV mortgage
Mojo Mortgages and Uswitch have expressed caution about Yorkshire Building Society’s new mortgage product for…
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Section 21 a PR nightmare – but the court system must be sorted out
Things aren’t getting any better for this Conservative government, as the delays in abolishing Section…
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White Cliffs of Dover pub inn attracts 83 bids
Some 83 bids were recorded for the former Lighthouse Inn at Capel-le-Ferne, a village on…
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How Much Will Mortgage Rate Hikes Affect the UK Housing Market?
By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank Borrowers are currently rolling…
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First-time buyers now accounting a record one third of the market
First-time buyers purchased 33% of homes in Britain so far in 2024, up from 2023’s…
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Landlords and managing agents fined £15,000
Managing agents and landlords in Haringey have been ordered to pay a £15,000 fine for…
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How Much Will Mortgage Rate Hikes Affect the UK Housing Market?
By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank Borrowers are currently rolling…
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First-time buyers now accounting a record one third of the market
First-time buyers purchased 33% of homes in Britain so far in 2024, up from 2023’s…
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Section 21 ban to be delayed until court system is assessed
The Renters Reform Bill will be brought to the House of Commons after Easter –…
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Section 21 ban to be delayed until court system is assessed
The Renters Reform Bill will be brought to the House of Commons after Easter –…
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New build prices increasing faster than existing homes
Scottish new build house prices have soared ahead of existing homes, analysis by property firm…
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Yorkshire Building Society launches mortgage with £5,000 deposit
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a fee-free mortgage with a deposit of just £5,000. The…
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Guildford development launches with £18.5 million funding arrangement
A mixed-use development on brownfield land in the centre of Guildford has started construction, following…
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Propertymark urges property agents to prepare for regulation before it happens
Propertymark has urged property agents to be ahead of the curve as pressure builds to…
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TMW buy-to-let rates now start at 3.99%
The Mortgage Works has cut buy-to-let mortgages so they now start at 3.99%, in promising…
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Michael Gove’s leasehold plan axed
The plan to reduce all ground rents to a peppercorn rent have reportedly been axed…
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Renters lonelier than owners – PropertyWire
Renters are more likely to feel lonely and unsafe when walking home after dark than…
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Wales appoints housing minister in cabinet reshuffle
Julie James has been appointed housing minister, after previously being climate change minister. She was…
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Goodlord launches ‘PRO’ version of tenant referencing product
Rental tech platform Goodlord has launched a PRO Referencing product for letting agents across the…
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art’otel London Hoxton to open in April
The art’otel hotel London Hoxton in Shoreditch is opening its doors on 24th April 2024.…
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London the most desirable city for homebuyers
London is still the most desirable place to live for aspiring homebuyers despite the high…
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Estate agents warned to gear up for a surge in market activity
A large number of prospective buyers had postponed that move until the Spring Budget had…
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Bank of England ‘following the US on base rate trajectory’
The Bank of England is likely following the US market by being cautious about cutting…
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Lords frustrated by government’s failure to regulate property agents
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has written to Michael Gove – urging…
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Budget buy-to-let shake up: taxes cut but holiday home reliefs scrapped
Rob Morgan, chief investment analyst at Charles Stanley An increasing regulatory burden and a tightening…
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MPs recommend upping housing benefit every year
Members of parliament want housing benefit rates to be updated annually to match the bottom…
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Greater London has most abandoned properties
Greater London is the region with the highest volume of abandoned and derelict homes, with…
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Michael Gove: Sadiq Khan ‘letting down Londoners’ on housing
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has told the Mayor of London to review two policies in…
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Prime London prices fall back to 2014 levels
The average price of sold homes in Prime London dropped by 7.8% annually in February,…
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Dragons’ Den thermostat slammed for ‘treating tenants like infants’
A landlord entrepreneur was successful in pitching a thermostat product on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den…
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Landlords to be hit by Capital Gains stealth tax in April
From next month the personal Capital Gains tax allowance will fall from £12,300 to £6,000…
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infinitSpace launches first German flexible workspace location in Berlin
infinitSpace, a tech-led provider of flexible workspaces, has entered into a management agreement with leading…
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Commercial property market in Birmingham rebounding
The office market in Birmingham is on an upward curve after a strong end to…
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What can property managers do to increase liveability?
Martijn Van Schaveren is a co-founder of MyPup, a green parcel consolidation and delivery service…
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Arizona dominates most profitable US cities for Airbnbs
People operating Airbnbs in the US should look to Arizona cities, which offer substantial income…
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‘London Living Rent’ scheme launches in West London
Housing association SO Resi, part of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing, has launched into the London…
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Tenants now spending a third of wages on rent – it’s ‘not sustainable’
HomeLet’s CEO expressed disappointed at the lack of help in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, as…
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Inflation to fall back to 2% target in Q2
The UK’s inflation rate is likely to fall to 2% in the second quarter of…
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Landlords consider cutting rents to support tenants
Landlords are considering reducing or flattening rents for tenants, according to a surprising poll taken…
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Jeremy Hunt ditched 99% mortgage scheme due to negative equity fears
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt decided against launching a 99% mortgage scheme due to fears that it…
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Prime London stock the oldest in England and Wales
Kensington and Chelsea has the highest proportion of old stock – meaning those homes are…
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Mortgage arrears cases up 50% in one year
The value of mortgages that have fallen into arrears reached £20.3 billion in the fourth…
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Serial offender landlord fined £480k for damp-infested property
A rogue landlord who rented a 22-bedroom Kensington property infested with mushrooms and mould has…
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Scottish tenants and landlords bitterly divided on rent controls
Scottish landlords and tenants are at loggerheads over rent controls, a public consultation on the…
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Questions for every first-time property developer
By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO Property development is often thought of as…
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The Arc development – bringing a New York approach to London’s east end
PropertyWire speaks to Marie-Julie Gheysens, who played a prominent role in launching The Arc development…
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Short-term lets being ‘scapegoated’ – PropertyWire
Holiday let owners are being unfairly blamed for rising house prices and availability, which has…
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NRLA: Spring Budget a ‘missed opportunity’
Ben Beadle from the National Residential Landlords Association has hit out at the budget for…
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Where people are looking to move
People living in Colchester, Norwich, York, Chester and Derby are most likely to want to…
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18th Century pub in Norwich being auctioned
A vacant pub near Norwich dating back to the reign of King George III in…
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Royal Docks construction plan unveiled by Mayor of London
The Mayor of London has published a five-year plan for the Royal Docks, which is…
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How will the property market be impacted by the Spring Budget?
Michael Cook is chief executive officer of property firm Leaders Romans Group. A drop in the…
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Spring Budget: Stamp duty multiple dwellings relief scrapped – reaction
In the Budget the Chancellor surprised many by abolishing multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty…
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Spring Budget: Holiday let regime abolished – reaction
Operators of Airbnbs will no longer have tax advantages over individual landlords letting out buy-to-let…
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Spring Budget: Chancellor’s Capital Gains Tax cut could prompt landlords to sell
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s move to lower the amount of capital gains charged on property sales…
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Sadiq Khan hits out at Section 21 ‘dithering’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hit out at the Tories for continuing to delay the…
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99% mortgage scheme scrapped – PropertyWire
The Conservative Party is widely reported as having scrapped its 99% mortgage scheme, which it…
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Spring Budget: The industry predicts
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March. It was…
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House price growth back to positive territory in February
Annual house price growth reached 1.2% in February, returning to positive territory for the first…
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NRLA calls for housing benefit reform
The National Residential Landlords Association has called for the government to raise levels of Universal…
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Property investors bullish for the year ahead despite lingering challenges
UK property investors are optimistic for the year ahead, even in the face of persistent…
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Property sales fell by -48% in 2023
Last year property sales fell by a staggering £141 billion, outlining the scale of the…
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Rough sleeping and child homelessness worsening
Nearly 4,000 people were recorded as sleeping rough last year, a 27% year-on-year increase, Shelter…
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93% jump in landlords falling into mortgage arrears
The number of landlords falling into arrears has climbed by 93% in a single year,…
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Backbench MPs ‘watering down’ Renters Reform Bill
Backbench Tory MPs are set to water down protections for renters and increase rights for…
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Solicitor firm backs new Help to Buy and stamp duty cuts in upcoming budget
The government should cut stamp duty on second property purchases and introduce a scheme similar…
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February sales boom, but prices fall
The market quickened up in February, as more sellers accepted some lower offers on their…
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Work starts at new Old Trafford
Work has begun to demolish largely derelict buildings to make way for 80 ‘affordable’ and…
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Rental arrears claims rise by 50%
Rental arrears claims have climbed by 50% in the year to December, highlighting how stretched…
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L&G: Huge potential in purpose-built accommodation
Property investors have been told there is huge potential in purpose-built accommodation, including student and…
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Roselle Allsop joins Chetwood Financial as director of marketing
Chetwood Financial has appointed Roselle Allsop as its new director of marketing. Founded in 2016,…
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Higher swap rates to put breaks on the mortgage market
Rising swap rates are set to dampen down mortgage market activity – putting the breaks…
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Hawaii the least affordable US state
Hawaii is the least affordable US state for people to save for a deposit and…
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Property professionals increasingly targeted by criminals
Some 37% of estate agents and other property firms experienced financial crime in 2023, jumping…
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Are leaseholds becoming the best option for first-time buyers?
Leaseholds are changing in 2024. The Land Registry is introducing a reform to the current…
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Remortgagers fuelling mortgage market activity increase
While the mortgage market is showing signs of rebounding, it’s remortgagers who are driving this…
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Bristol the best city for buy-to-let
Landlords in it for the long haul should invest in Bristol, which just saw returns…
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