Bristol tops homebuyer demand despite market slowdown

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Bristol is the most sought-after location for homebuyers in England, according to the latest homebuyer demand index by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk.

The index, which measures the ratio of total for sale stock that has already been sold subject to contract (SSTC) or marked as under offer

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Allegations made by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Ltd–Statement From Property118 and Cotswold Barristers

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We are aware of a series of publications by Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates Limited to his website and his social media channels since 13 September 2023.

Our solicitors have sought advice from an independent Tier 1 Tax King’s Counsel to confirm the correctness of our approach.

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A political party manifesto for the PRS: What landlords DON’T want from politicians

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So, we are into the party political conference season and it is apparent that the private rented sector (PRS) is not going to be discussed – even though the country is facing a ‘housing emergency’.

And rather than offer up a political manifesto of what landlords want –

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Served Section 21 what next?

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Hello, I am a first-time landlord, who rented my property for the 1st time in Sep 2022. Our property was too big for us, and we decided to move to a smaller property and use the rent of this property for our future retirement.

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Unlock the Power of Lease Options: Discover the Course

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Last week, I did an article about my “The BEST Property Strategy in the Falling Market” webinar which took place last night. I hope you had the opportunity to attend and benefit from the insights shared during this eye-opening training.

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Lib Dems want to introduce landlord licensing and rent controls

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The Liberal Democrats have pledged to give private rented sector (PRS) tenants and landlords a ‘fair deal’ in their newly published policy paper which would see three-year tenancies and ‘rent smoothing’ – or rent controls – being introduced.

Plans would also see landlords having to apply for a licence – ‘much like getting a driver’s licence’ – before they could rent out a property

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Portfolio landlord of over 20 years sells 40 properties in 18 months to beat the crash

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It might not be the news you want to hear, but it’s the news you should hear. If you’re a landlord who’s built up a portfolio of buy-to-lets over the last 15 years, you’re probably in a tricky situation. You’ve got two options – stick it out

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Short-term lets are causing misery warns council

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A council in London is warning Airbnbs are creating an ‘enforcement nightmare’

Westminster council is calling for new powers to clamp down on short-term lets and is calling for calling for the introduction of a compulsory registration scheme for short-term let properties.

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Taking back a property to refurbish under proposed new rent reform act?

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Hello, our business model is purchasing unbroken blocks of apartments and then splitting the title, refurbishing the units and re-letting. In most cases, the tenancies are all on rolling contracts. For those that aren’t, we let them run and then refurbish.

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Rents rise as landlords exit the market, survey shows

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The UK’s private rented sector is facing a supply-demand imbalance that is pushing up rents as landlords exit the market, a survey reveals.

The findings from e.surv, which collected data from more than 500 valuers and surveyors

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