The Endless Budget Nightmare: How Government Failures Keep Haunting Landlords and Tenants

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As Halloween approaches, landlords find themselves trapped in a horror story that just won’t end. Every year, they hope for relief, yet every Budget announcement only deepens the nightmare.

The government’s failure to recognise and act on the landlord exodus has created a never-ending cycle of terror—not just for landlords

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Landlords fear tax hikes and Section 21 reforms

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UK landlords are growing increasingly anxious about potential tax hikes and regulatory changes, particularly the looming threat of Section 21 eviction reform.

A survey by Butterfield Mortgages reveals that 77% of landlords fear that tax increases

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Third of homes for sale fail to meet EPC C rating

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A third of all homes for sale in Britain have an EPC rating below C, according to new research.

A survey by epIMS, reveals more than 33% of all properties currently listed for sale have an EPC rating below a C

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50% Housing Rule: Why Major Developers Are Pulling Out!

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In this episode of Property Breaking News, Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts deep dive into the latest government regulations impacting the property market and reveal how commercial conversions can be your golden strategy. Explore how you, as a savvy property investor

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Why Letting Agents Must Act Now: Protecting Businesses Amid the Landlord Exodus

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The UK’s private rented sector is facing an unprecedented crisis, and letting agents are feeling the impact more than ever. Landlords are leaving the market in droves, driven by relentless tax changes that have made it harder and more expensive to keep their properties profitable.

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Scotland’s PRS cools as rent control policy looms

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Rent rises in Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) are beginning to ease as policy measures for rent controls continue to progress through the Scottish Parliament.

The latest report from Scottish lettings portal Citylets, shows the rate of annual growth trending downward in the low single digits for all main cities.

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What a Landlord Must Do if a Tenant Leaves Possessions Behind After Eviction

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When a tenant is evicted from a rental property, it is not uncommon for them to leave behind personal belongings.

As a landlord, you might be unsure about your legal rights and obligations when dealing with abandoned goods.

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Understanding Property Investment Strategies

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Starting out in property investing is an exciting journey, with various strategies to explore. This guide will introduce five popular property investment strategies, each with unique demands on time, knowledge, and financial resources. We’ll look at single let properties, two types of HMOs

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Incorporation Pitfalls: What Buy to Let Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Need to Know About Novation and Refinancing

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The trend of landlords incorporating their Buy-to-Let (BTL) portfolios into limited companies has become more prominent in recent years, spurred by changes to tax relief and the shifting regulatory environment. However, this shift can come with complications that many may not fully understand—especially when it comes to mortgage arrangements.

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This will be a ‘bumper year’ for the housing market – Zoopla

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The total value of homes in the sales pipeline has surged by 30% to £113 billion, driven by rising incomes and the lowest mortgage rates in two years to help make 2024 a bumper year.

That’s according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index which shows the number of new sales agreed has reached its highest level since autumn 2020.

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