Shelter calls for 90,000 affordable homes to rent to be built EVERY year

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Homelessness charity Shelter is calling for all political parties to commit to building 90,000 affordable social homes every year – with rents that are tied to local incomes.

It says the move will deliver a ‘lasting and ultimate solution to homelessness’.

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Letting agency’s entitlement to share of sale?

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Hi, my house has been let for several years to a tenant who has expressed an interest in buying it. I do not want to sell it at this moment in time and have advised them of this.

I am now changing letting agencies.

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Propertymark unveils its housing plan for the next London mayor

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London’s next mayor will face huge pressure to address the capital’s housing crisis, according to Propertymark.

Today, voters will cast their votes for the next mayor and 25 Assembly members in a city with a population of more than nine million

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UK house price growth slows down – Nationwide

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UK house prices saw a slowdown in annual growth in April of just 0.6%, down from 1.6% in March, Nationwide reveals.

It also says that the month-on-month price fell 0.4% from March to April.

The slowdown in house prices is down to affordability issues

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Year-on-year rents rise by 5.7% – voids remain stable

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Rents continued their upward trajectory in April, with the latest figures from Goodlord showing a year-on-year increase of nearly 6% in England.

The average monthly rent now stands at £1,166, marking a £63 rise compared to April 2023.

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Permitted Development vs. Planning Permission: Which is right for you?

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Join Ranjan Bhattacharya, John Howard and Liana Wall as they delve into the pros and cons of both approaches, exploring the intricacies of permitted development rights and the traditional planning permission process.

From speed and cost considerations to limitations and potential pitfalls

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Southern England loses BTL dominance as Stamp Duty takes its toll

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The buy to let market in Southern England has hit a significant milestone, with the proportion of investment properties purchased in the region reaching a record low in 2023, Paragon Bank reveals.

It says the trend is down to the Stamp Duty surcharge being introduced for additional properties in 2016.

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How Property Management Software Brings Zen to Tenants Management

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For landlords and property managers, juggling tenant communication, rent collection, and property maintenance can feel like a constant juggling act. Lendlord software steps in as a comprehensive solution, offering a suite of tools designed to streamline every aspect of property management.

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UK’s housing market booms as prices stabilise

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The UK’s housing market is experiencing a sales boom with a 12% increase in agreed sales compared to last year, according to Zoopla’s research.

The property platform says this surge is down to more homes being available for sale and renewed buyer confidence.

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Jacob Young MP addresses NRLA members on Renters (Reform) Bill

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The Housing Minister tells NRLA that ‘stay put’ instructions by local authorities until bailiffs arrive, is completely unacceptable.

Jacob Young MP addressed NRLA members in a webinar after the Renters (Reform) Bill passed its final stage in the House of Commons.

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