The Renters Reform Bill stands at the brink of potential enactment, poised to become law should both government and opposition parties choose to prioritize its passage before the
Renter Activists Unhappy with Reform Bill Outcome
Landlords: Who Will Get Your Vote?
Nikka Sulton
Around half of landlords are unsure about how they will vote in the General Election. A joint survey of around 1,000 property professionals by the National Residential Landlords
Do Leasehold Properties Go Up In Value?
Nikka Sulton
When considering property investments in the UK, one common question arises: do leasehold properties appreciate in value like their freehold counterparts? Understanding the dynamics of leasehold properties can
How Much Does Extending a Lease Cost in 2024?
Nikka Sulton
A lease extension is a legally binding agreement between a freeholder and a leaseholder, enabling the leaseholder to prolong their stay in the property for an extended period.
Can A Landlord Refuse A Section 42 Notice?
Nikka Sulton
The market for purchasing short lease flats remains robust, attracting investors and developers keen on acquiring these properties for refurbishment and lease extension. In this blog, we explore
How Do You Value A Short Lease?
Nikka Sulton
So, you’ve found the flat you want to buy, but it has a “short” lease or, as some more creative selling agents now call it, a “mid-term” lease.
UK Rents Surge: Double-Digit Increases Reported
Nikka Sulton
Landlords in London are experiencing significant rent increases, outpacing all other regions in Great Britain. This trend highlights the capital’s strong rental market and its appeal to both
HMRC Targets Tax Evasion in Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
Nikka Sulton
HM Revenue and Customs has launched almost 2,000 investigations into landlords letting properties through Airbnb and other short let platforms. According to The Daily Telegraph, which submitted a
Landlords Exiting: Generation Rent’s Nonchalant Response
Nikka Sulton
Generation Rent activists have recently voiced a surprising perspective on landlords selling their rental properties and exiting the private rental sector. Previously, the group had staunchly maintained that
Has Labour Unveiled Rent Control Plans by Mistake?
Nikka Sulton
Just days after suggesting rent controls were off the table, it now appears Labour may be reconsidering their stance. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves mentioned on BBC local radio