Labour’s ‘Change’ Manifesto: Abolishing Section 21 and setting energy efficiency standards

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Labour pledges to immediately ban Section 21 to “stop renters from being exploited.”

The party’s manifesto simply dubbed “change” promises to “overhaul the regulation of the private rented sector” by introducing measures such as all homes in the PRS need to meet energy efficiency standards by 2030.

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Plaid Cymru unveils plans for rent controls and affordable housing

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Plaid Cymru pledges to bring fairness to the private rented sector by introducing rent controls.

The party’s manifesto plans to bring in the Right to Adequate Housing Bill which they claim will help provide safe and affordable homes.

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Will a New Government End Permitted Development?

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In this episode of Property Answers, we dive into the critical question: “Will a New Government Be the End of the Road for Permitted Development?”

Join us as we explore the potential policy changes, political implications, and what property developers and homeowners need to know about the future of permitted development rights.

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Paragon launches refurb-to-let mortgage

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Landlords wanting to modernise a rented property can now take advantage of new, streamlined mortgage options from Paragon Bank.

It has launched a refurb-to-let proposition which offers financing specifically designed for upgrades that don’t require structural changes or planning permission.

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Overhanging trees higher than a house!

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Hello all. I’m looking for advice on this situation, please.

The neighbor of my 3-bed semi, who has lived there for around 40 years, has not maintained the trees in her 120ft garden. In contrast, I invested in fully surrounding close-board fencing in 2007

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Conservative manifesto sparks controversy over housing reforms

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The Conservatives promise to “deliver fairness in the rental market” by abolishing Section 21 and passing the Renters (Reform) Bill.

The Conservative manifesto has a wide range of policies which the Tories claim will ensure fairness in the housing system.

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Do you collect your rents via Direct Debit or Standing order?

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As a landlord, ensuring timely and reliable rent collection is crucial to maintaining a steady cash flow and reducing administrative headaches. The method you choose for collecting rent can significantly impact both your efficiency and your tenants’ satisfaction. In the UK

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Landlords will be offered CGT exemption by Conservatives

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The Conservative Party’s manifesto will be published today with a pledge to eliminate capital gains tax (CGT) for landlords, the Daily Telegraph reports.

However, the exemption will only be for those landlords who sell their property to a sitting tenant.

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General Election impact on mortgage rates and house prices

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With the upcoming General Election, questions from landlords and homeowners loom over its potential impact on mortgage rates and property prices.

Now an analysis from Zoopla and Mojo Mortgages aims to shed light on the potential answers.

While the government does not directly dictate mortgage rates

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Election dilemma: the devil you know or don’t?

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This election, is it the devil you know better or worse than the devil you don’t?

Not having made law, the Renters Reform Bill, appallingly drafted and ill thought out, can be either quietly dropped or reworked to work with and not against/to crucify landlords if the Conservatives retain power.

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