A recent tax survey has shed light on growing uncertainty in the UK’s private rental sector, revealing that around two thirds of landlords are currently planning to sell
Tax Survey Finds Most Landlords Plan to Sell
Renters Rights Bill May Take Two Years to Implement
Nikka Sulton
The letting agents’ organisation Propertymark has said that while the Renters Rights Bill is almost certain to become law within a few months, the more complicated parts of
Landlords May Face Evictions to Meet EPC Upgrade Rules
Nikka Sulton
A recent survey suggests that around one in six landlords who currently own properties below an EPC rating of ‘C’ may feel forced to evict tenants to carry
Landlord EPC Gaps Could Undermine Energy Targets
Nikka Sulton
Many landlords in the UK remain in the dark about Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the upcoming rule changes, raising concerns about whether government targets for improving energy
Rayner’s U-Turn Sparks Landlord Pet Fears
Nikka Sulton
Planned amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill are causing concern among landlords, particularly regarding the issue of tenants with pets. Under the new proposals, landlords will be forced
MPs Push to Toughen Renters’ Rights Bill
Nikka Sulton
New developments are emerging around the final stages of the Renters Rights Bill as it makes its way through Parliament, with several anti-landlord amendments now being proposed. Two
End of Rental Boom Could Spell Trouble for Tenants
Nikka Sulton
The surge in rental prices appears to have come to an end, according to the latest figures from Zoopla. Data from the property platform shows that average rents
Two-Year Buy-to-Let Rates Dip Below 5%
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of choice as the number of buy-to-let mortgage deals has reached a new record high, according to recent data. Moneyfacts, a
Bank of England: Interest Rates Still Set to Fall
Nikka Sulton
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has suggested that interest rates are still likely to follow a downward trend, though any reductions will be approached with caution. Speaking
Mortgage Changes Could Help Buyers and Retirees
Nikka Sulton
First-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and those borrowing into later life may soon benefit from potential changes to mortgage lending rules. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a