Property Values Lag Thousands Below Peak in 2024

The average price of property coming to the market for sale has seen a 1.5% increase this month, amounting to £5,279, bringing the average price to £368,118. This

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Landlords Lettings Impact on Rising Rental Rates

In the recent market snapshot released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), there’s a notable trend of increasing tenant demand, although the rate of growth appears

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Landlord-Tenant Agreements Amid Arrears

Several debt advice charities, including StepChange, Money Advice Trust, Citizens Advice, Christians Against Poverty, and the Law Centres Network, are urging Housing Secretary Michael Gove to take more

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Navigating Decreasing Tenant Demand

In February, Foxtons observed a noteworthy 20% year-on-year surge in new rental instructions, reflecting a dynamic trend in the rental market. The average rent saw a notable three

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Landlords’ Economic Impact: New Local Figures

New research conducted by specialist lender Aldermore unveils the significant financial contribution landlords make to local economies. Approximately eight out of ten landlords prefer utilizing tradespeople situated near

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Government’s Missteps in Landlord Tax Reform

The recent decision by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to eliminate tax reliefs for furnished holiday lets has sparked disagreement, particularly from the CEO of a short-term lets service. The

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Chancellor’s Budget 2025: Impact on the Value of Holiday Homes

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Budget announcement, effective from April 2025, has resulted in a significant impact on the value of holiday homes. Specifically, the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax

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How Did Generation Rent Fare?

The Generation Rent activist group has raised eyebrows by characterizing the latest Budget as a significant boon for landlords. In a move that caught many off guard, they

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Decoding the Legality of Rent to Rent in the UK

Green Party activists, proponents of rent controls in Scotland, are now expressing disapproval towards landlords who assert a reduction in the availability of rented homes. According to a

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Licensing Hassles Prompt Sale Decision

Brian Fish, a landlord hailing from Seaham in County Durham, has made the decision to step away from the private rental sector following a contentious interaction with Durham

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