10 New Labour Policies For Property Investors

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In this video, I am going to share with you how 10 Labour policies that are going to affect your life as a property investor or property developer.

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BTL investors remain confident despite policy uncertainty

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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to attract investors despite some uncertainty surrounding future government policies, research reveals.

According to a report by Connells Group, which analysed data from the second quarter, there has been a 6% increase in new instructions compared to the same period last year.

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Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be banned – King’s Speech

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A new law that will ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be introduced, along with legislation to ‘give greater rights and protections’ to tenants, the King’s Speech revealed.

Speaking at the opening of Parliament, King Charles revealed the legislative process of the new Labour government.

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What is in the King’s Speech for the UK’s landlords?

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Today, King Charles will open Parliament and reveal more than 35 Bills to be introduced by the Labour government.

While details are scarce it looks like there is little discussion about what might happen to the private rented sector –

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BTL mortgages: Aldermore, TMW, Foundation and Accord announce rate reductions

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Several buy to let mortgage lenders have announced interest rate reductions this week, offering better deals for BTL investors in the UK.

Aldermore launched a series of limited-edition buy to let products with reduced rates

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BBC programme tells tenants to stay put until bailiffs arrive?

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Hi, available on BBC iPlayer is the programme ‘Morning Live’ from 12th July 2024, where Matt Allwright advises tenants to remain in their homes until the bailiffs arrive, rather than risk becoming intentionally homeless

You can watch the whole piece from 19:30 on BBC iplayer here >>

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Is stamp duty fair in the UK?

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Hi, the property market in the UK has had a roller coaster of prices over the last 4 decades and continues to fluctuate no matter what political party is in power.

Each successive government continued to benefit from using the property market as a way to bring some sort of confidence to the financial institutions to build stock and secure funding for the new entrant and those who used property as a source of income.

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Gateshead consults on selective licensing – while Brent urges landlords to comply

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Gateshead Council is inviting residents, landlords, letting agents and businesses to weigh in on proposals for new selective licensing schemes.

It claims to be a pioneer in selective licensing since 2007, and it now wants to extend the existing selective licensing zone.

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Long duration ASTs to combat proposed changes?

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Hi, I understand the new Labour government will quite soon look to end ASTs, as the Tories almost executed this within the defunct Renters (Reform) Bill.

If you have a reliable current tenant or a promising new one with excellent references (though unproven)

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Landlords can now sign up to Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter

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Greater Manchester has announced that it aims to build 75,000 new homes during the next parliamentary term and will improve the PRS with a ‘pioneering new deal’ for landlords and tenants.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

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