BTL mortgage market recovers with lower rates and more options

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The buy to let mortgage sector has bounced back from the pandemic slump with lower fixed rates and more product options, according to the latest analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

The comparison site found that the overall BTL product availability –

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Angela Raynor: Labour will deliver rental reform and abolish Section 21

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Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) will have rental reform – including the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions – imposed on them, Labour’s Angela Raynor has promised.

The deputy Labour leader was speaking at the Party’s conference in Liverpool where she told delegates: “We will provide stability and certainty for the affordable and social housing market so there is confidence to invest.

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Tenant deposit values and disputes on the rise

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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has seen a significant increase in both the number and value of deposits protected by tenancy deposit schemes in 2022-23, according to the latest briefing by TDS Group.

The report compiles data from various sources

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Mayor of West Yorkshire blasts landlords for raising rents

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The mayor of West Yorkshire has launched a scathing attack on landlords, in a new interview.

Labour mayor Tracy Brabin has criticised landlords who raise rents in a cost-of-living crisis.

However, she does not advocate for the use of rent controls and instead wants to focus on building more affordable homes. 

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Scottish government rent control proposals slammed by expert

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The Scottish government’s recently launched consultation on a range of issues affecting the private rented sector (PRS), including rent controls and tenant eviction protections, has been slammed by one leading property expert.

Neil Cobbold, the managing director of automated rental payment specialists

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Rental market frenzy: Tenants face 25 enquiries per property

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The rental market in the UK is experiencing a frenzy of activity, as letting agents report an average of 25 enquiries from prospective tenants for every property on offer.

And the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)

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Millions of renters face health crisis due to poor housing conditions – Shelter claims

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Millions of renters in England are suffering from poor mental and physical health, according to new research by Shelter.

The charity claims 40% of renters in England have experienced poor health as a result of poor property conditions in the last year.

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HMRC issues a spotlight article in hybrid partnerships

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We have written many articles about Hybrid LLP’s and how they have been abused.

We also offered to help those who had fallen for a Hybrid LLP sales pitch to come clean with HMRC and correct matters before HMRC came knocking at their door.

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Tenants face soaring rents as demand outstrips supply

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Renting a home in the UK has become more expensive than ever, as a new report reveals that the average rent for a new tenancy has risen by 10.3% in the past year.

According to Zoopla, renters now pay £1,164 per month on average

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Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin EPC regulations for landlords

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The lack of landlord regulation is making nearly 50% of private renters reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce their bills, research reveals.

The findings from Generation Rent show that tenants are afraid of rent increases and evictions if they ask for energy performance certificate (EPC) improvements.

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