Scottish house prices rise by £5,368 in a year

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The Scottish housing market is showing resilience with average house prices rising by £5,368 over the past year, research reveals.

This represents a 2.9% increase, according to analysis by DJ Alexander Ltd.

Scotland’s largest lettings and estate agency has used data from the monthly house price index to find that average house prices in Scotland increased from £187,122 to £192,488 between July 2023 and June.

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How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

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With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the upcoming changes.

By 2030, all rental properties will need to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C. This article aims to open up a dialogue among Property118 members about how you’re preparing for these upcoming changes.

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Daily Telegraph wants to speak to landlords about plans for their portfolios following the Renters’ Rights Bill

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Are you a landlord who’s worried about the Renters Rights Bill? Then, Ruby Hinchliffe, money reporter for The Telegraph would like to speak with you.

With reports of the Renters Rights Bill being introduced in Parliament this week The Telegraph are keen to speak with landlords happy to be named/pictured about what their plans are for their portfolios.

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Landlord and Tenant Rescued from Seemingly Impossible Financial Predicament

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When financial pressures mount, it’s easy to feel like there’s no way out. But this story shows that even the toughest situations can have a positive outcome when landlords and tenants work together.

Just last month, an East-Anglian-based landlord approached me

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Best cities for student landlord yields revealed

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Stoke-on-Trent has emerged as the UK’s top university town for landlords seeking high yields, according to a new analysis by Paragon Bank.

Its study of buy to let mortgage offers in popular student postcodes found that landlords in Stoke achieved an average yield of 9.43%.

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How to Buy Your First Buy-to-Let Property While Living at Home | Beginner’s Guide

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If you’re young, living at home, and eager to become a property investor, you’re not alone. Starting your buy-to-let journey early can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its challenges. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process and turn your property dreams into reality.

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Finding Contractors for Grant-Based Work and Support with Applications

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As a landlord keen to explore the grant opportunities discussed in your recent article, I am eager to make the most of the available funding for property improvements. However, I’m finding it incredibly frustrating to locate contractors who are not only capable of carrying out the necessary works but can also provide guidance and assistance with the grant application process.

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Renters’ Rights Bill to be introduced this week

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The Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced in the House of Commons this week which will see Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions being banned when the Bill becomes law.

Labour will not be waiting for the court backlog to be cleared beforehand

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Council slammed for extending licensing schemes without telling landlords

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Despite being the London borough with the highest fines for unlicensed properties, Waltham Forest council has been criticised for its lack of communication over the extension of its licensing schemes.

The additional licensing scheme, which will cover the entire borough

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Why we need an uncomfortable conversation about homelessness

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It’s hard to believe that the homeless charity Crisis and the TDS are putting together strategies to get more PRS landlords to rent to the homeless. But, I fear, the result may not be what they want.

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