Keir Starmer: Not all landlords are evil

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In a heated interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, Keir Starmer declared, “not all landlords are evil,” but slammed some for driving up rents through bidding wars.

The Labour leader took questions from listeners and presenter Nicky Campbell on various issues including housing.

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The simple path to Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney with Heritage Wills

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When thinking about your future, two things that might not be at the forefront of your mind but are incredibly important are writing a will and setting up Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

The consequences of not having a will or LPA can be devastating but as Heritage Wills explains to Property118 in a video interview the process can be simple and straightforward.

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Revolving door of housing ministers needs to stop warns property expert

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Housing Ministers need to stay for the long haul to tackle the housing crisis, insists a property expert.

Jonathan Rolande, the founder of House Buy Fast, is encouraging the next government to prioritise housing from day one.

Since 2010

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Landlords’ election choices uncertain amid housing policy concerns

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With just a week to go until the general election, landlords are sceptical about the housing policies of the political parties.

According to a survey by SpareRoom, almost two-thirds of landlords, (62%) have decided who they’re voting for already.

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Does it still make sense to be a landlord or should we be looking to exit?

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It’s time to cut to the chase. We’ve all been thinking it: is property becoming more hassle than it’s worth? If you’re questioning your property portfolios, you’re not alone.

With persistent high interest rates, constant bombardments of tax warnings

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Labour’s plan to curb bidding wars under fire for loophole

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Labour’s plan to make bidding wars illegal contains a loophole, warns critics.

The Labour party has clarified it will stop letting agents and landlords from pushing bidding wars, but tenants can still make ‘voluntary’ higher offers above the asking price.

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Download the Ultimate Guide to Landlord Tax Planning – Updated for 2024!

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It has now been nearly five years since we first published our eBook “The Ultimate Guide To Landlord Tax Planning“.

The World of tax planning has moved on significantly since then, so our latest update is an essential read for all UK property business owners as well as those providing services to the UK Private Rented Sector.

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Understanding and Reforming the Rate Paid by the Bank of England to Commercial Banks

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The Bank of England’s monetary policies, specifically Quantitative Easing (QE) and Quantitative Tightening (QT), have profound implications for the UK economy and property market.

A critical yet often overlooked aspect is the rate paid by the Bank of England to commercial banks for their deposits.

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Scottish Housing Minister’s pledge to collaborate on rent controls sparks debate

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Scottish Housing Minister vows to work with landlords to make rent controls work.

In a housing emergency debate, Paul McLennan says he will meet with the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) but gave no further details on when this will take place.

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Housing: The Key Battleground in the Upcoming Election

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As we edge closer to the next general election, housing has become a pivotal issue in the political arena – beyond our usual daily bubbles. The housing crisis, affecting millions across the country, is set to be a significant talking point

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