Landlords and operators of short-term holiday accommodation in England will be required to register their properties under a new mandatory scheme from March next year. The registration date
England Short-Lets to Face New Register
Over a Quarter of Landlords Selling
Nikka Sulton
A combination of new legislation, rising operating costs and growing criticism of landlords is putting increasing pressure on the private rented sector, with more landlords considering whether to
Green Deputy Leader Linked to Rentals
Nikka Sulton
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been linked to two buy-to-let properties in Leeds, despite the party’s policy calling for a major reduction in private landlordism. Ali
Digital Possession Service Goes Live
Nikka Sulton
The government is set to launch a pilot digital possession service this month, marking the first step towards modernising how county court possession claims are handled in England
UK House Prices Fall Into Annual Decline
Nikka Sulton
Average UK house prices have recorded their first annual decline in almost three years, with rising borrowing costs and continued affordability pressures weighing on the housing market. According
Burnham Warns Over LHA Freeze
Nikka Sulton
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that the continued freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates is adding to the cost of temporary accommodation for councils. Andy Burnham made
Mortgage Rates Set to Rise
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage borrowers are being encouraged to secure fixed-rate deals sooner rather than later as rising bond yields put fresh pressure on mortgage pricing. Financial markets have become more
Making Tax Digital: First Deadline Data Is In
Nikka Sulton
The first major Making Tax Digital deadline has now passed, but hundreds of thousands of landlords and sole traders still appear to be getting to grips with the
More Landlords Now Demand Guarantors
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are becoming more cautious when choosing tenants, with growing numbers asking for guarantors where applicants fail to comfortably pass affordability checks. New research from property group LRG
Burnham Hints at Council Tax Revaluation
Nikka Sulton
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of further council tax reform, prompting concerns that homeowners in London and the South East could face significantly higher bills.