Landlords urged to install EV chargers to boost income

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Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the curve by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their properties.

This move could not only increase rental income but also make their properties more desirable to renters.

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EPC rules and the Renters’ Rights Bill will damage the PRS beyond recognition

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While landlords are distracted by the nonsense that is the Renters’ Rights Bill, the biggest elephant in the room is a pledge for PRS homes to meet an EPC minimum rating of C.

Ed Miliband, the so-called (big fat) net zero minister

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End of an Era: Landlord sells entire Property Portfolio in record time

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Landlords who’ve been in the business a while are downsizing. If you haven’t thought about doing it before, or if you’re on the fence, you might want to think about it now, before we get too close to December.

For Shirley McLean

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EPC C rating or letting ban?

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Hi, I read that Ed Miliband announced that if a C energy rating is not achieved by 2030 then the landlord will be banned from letting it out.

Does anyone else see an opportunity to buy a D or below rated BTL with long standing tenants and then wait until the government kicks them out?

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Landlords and agents increasingly pessimistic about the PRS

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New findings from the Goodlord and Vouch ‘State of the Lettings Industry Report 2024’ paint a grim picture for the private rented sector (PRS).

It reveals that more than half of landlords and agents surveyed expressed pessimism about the future of the market.

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Rebuttal to The Telegraph’s Article: “Landlords face six-figure bills in tax avoidance row”

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We appreciate The Telegraph’s interest in recent developments concerning Property118, but the article titled “Landlords face six-figure bills in tax avoidance row“ contains several inaccuracies and mischaracterisations that need to be addressed.

Clarifying the Nature of the Substantial Incorporation Structure (SIS) and Capital Account Restructure (CAR) Arrangements

The Substantial Incorporation Structure (SIS) and Capital Account Restructure (CAR) arrangements offered by Property118 were developed as legitimate and commercially necessary tax planning solutions

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EPC – A good idea, but?

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Placing a property into an energy efficiency category and then advocating or enforcing remedial action. Sounds great – what’s not to like?

Well – if the categorisation is inconsistent and inaccurate then that’s a problem and I believe it leads to millions of misdiagnosis.

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Cardiff unveils plans to buy 280 homes for its homeless

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In a bid to alleviate its severe housing shortage and deal with growing numbers needing homelessness support, one council has announced it will buy flats and a hotel.

The move by Cardiff City Council comes as its temporary accommodation is at capacity.

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The Power of SSAS Pensions for Property Investors: Part 3

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I started a deeper exploration into the incredible benefits of SSAS pensions for property investors in my last article, with a focus on one of its most compelling advantages: providing low-cost finance through the SSAS Loanback.

This unique feature allows property investors and developers to access affordable finance with ease

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Wrexham is the UK’s busiest rental market

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Wrexham has solidified its position as the UK’s busiest rental market, with letting agents receiving an average of 54 enquiries per available property, according to Rightmove.

Its ‘Demand Tracker’ reveals that this figure far exceeds the national average of 19 enquiries per rental home.

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