People who rent out Airbnbs and other short-term lets in Wales are now the latest group of landlords to face new licensing requirements. Under new legislation progressing through
Short-Let Landlords Now Face New Licensing Rules
Inheritance Tax to Hit Homeowners
Nikka Sulton
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s forthcoming Budget is expected to bring significant changes to how property and wealth are taxed, and experts are warning that homeowners could face the greatest
Minister Admits No Review of Re-Letting Ban
Nikka Sulton
The Housing Minister has confirmed that the government has not conducted any review on the effects of the rule preventing landlords from re-letting their properties for 12 months
Tenants Want to Move but Can’t Afford To
Nikka Sulton
More than half of renters across the UK are staying put, even though many would prefer to move, according to new research from SpareRoom. The study found that
Renters Act Driving Rent Hikes
Nikka Sulton
Recent research by mortgage specialist Pegasus Insight suggests that the Renters Rights Act could cause a rise in rental prices across the United Kingdom. The findings indicate that
Council No Notice Raids Coming By Year End — Are You Ready?
Nikka Sulton
From December, local councils will have the authority to enter private rental properties without a warrant under certain circumstances, as part of the Renters’ Rights Act. This will
Rent Payments to Affect Credit Scores
Nikka Sulton
Experian, one of the leading credit reference agencies in the UK, has announced a significant update to its credit scoring system that will now include tenants’ rent payments.
Budget Woes for Home Movers
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers and families planning to move up the property ladder are bracing for what could be one of the most challenging Budgets in recent years. With Chancellor
Licensing Complaints Rise After Reeves Row
Nikka Sulton
The recent rental rule blunder involving Chancellor Rachel Reeves has triggered a surge of complaints from tenants across the country. Following revelations that Reeves had rented out her
BoE Braces for Difficult Rate Choice
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England (BoE) is approaching one of its most closely watched policy meetings in months, as the nation’s central bankers face renewed uncertainty over whether to