41% of Right to Buy homes are now private rentals

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Research reveals that 41% of properties sold under Right to Buy are now privately rented – that’s around 820,000 homes.

And since 2015, another 109,000 former council homes are now in the private rented sector (PRS), the New Economics Foundation (NEF) says.

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Do we legally have to pay for our tenants’ tree to be felled?

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Hello, I have a question. Our tenants have large and well matured front and back gardens. There is a well established, large tree in their front garden (over 50 years old) which is affecting the neighbour’s garden in as much as because it blossoms throughout the Spring and Summer months they are unable to sit out in their garden as bits come off the tree making it virtually impossible to take food or drink out there.

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Unraveling the Role of Property118: Empowering UK Landlords

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This weekend I asked Chat GPT to “draft a blog to explain the role of Property118 for UK landlords”.

The following what it came up with (unedited) …

In the dynamic landscape of property investment in the United Kingdom

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London’s rents are cheaper than mortgages

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The financial challenges being faced by aspiring homeowners in the capital have been revealed by a study which shows a significant gap between mortgage payments and average rents.

The research by SBA Property Management shows that the difference makes buying a property in London a less attractive option compared to other UK cities.

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Heritage Wills – The Importance of Lasting Power of Attorney

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s important not to overlook planning for the unexpected.

It’s essential to protect our personal affairs and portfolio with measures such as Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Here at Property118

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BoE holds interest rates – but hints at a cut soon

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The Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25%, as expected, in a bid to control inflation.

With inflation nearing the bank’s target of 2% – it is currently at 3.2% –

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Help with leasehold dilemma!

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Hi, all our twenty private management company shareholders are owners of their flats, and hold them on Leasehold Title Absolute. Collectively (as our company) we own our entire property on Freehold Title Absolute. The twenty shareholders are of equal status

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Scotland’s new leader urged to tackle housing crisis

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Propertymark is urging Scotland’s new First Minister, John Swinney, to prioritise ending the housing crisis after five Scottish councils declared a housing emergency and Mr Swinney blamed the UK government for budget cuts.

The resignation of the previous First Minister

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Buy to let landlords adapt to rising costs

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Many buy to let landlords in the UK have adjusted their finances in the past 18 months to deal with rising costs, according to a new report.

The research from Foundation Home Loans found that landlords are taking various steps to deal with growing overheads

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An Introduction To Strategic Tax Planning For UK Property Investors

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Before you buy another investment property you need to understand this …

The correct ownership structure is a vital ingredient to your success as a property investor.

The following Case Study and explanatory notes explain why, by comparing a property private rental property business owner with a private hotelier.

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