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Landlords will sell if they can’t afford EPC improvements – claim
WEB10 hours ago · The latest real-time market data from Rightmove reveals that the proportion of former rental properties moving into the sales market is already at its highest point on record, suggesting more landlords are selling up. 18% of properties for sale in August were previously on the rental market, compared with 8% in 2010.
Renters prefer city living but financial barriers to homeownership ...
WEB2 days ago · This data is from MRI Software’s 2024 Rental Housing Trends Report, in which 80% of renters apparently feel priced out of the housing market, and 33% have abandoned homeownership aspirations.Affordability remains the primary obstacle, particularly among those over 55, indicating a shift towards long-term renting across age groups.
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Half of landlords quitting or considering leaving rental sector
WEB3 days ago · The barrage of criticism, legislation and tax burdens aimed at landlords has resulted in almost half either actively leaving the rental sector, or considering doing so. A new survey by PropTech supplier Goodlord suggests 30% of landlords have either sold one of their rental properties or put one on ...
First signs emerge of softening rental market as winter nears
WEB4 days ago · Goodlord says that September’s figure of a comparatively modest 5.3% could provide the first indication seen in many months that prices are starting to soften.
don’t let tax changes deter them - Landlord Today
WEBOur analysis of industry data shows that property is still attractive to younger investors. Landlords in their 30s have surged from 21% of mortgaged purchases to 31% in a decade, while those aged 18-29 now account for 10% of purchases.
Labour’s Renters Rights Bill – the government explains
WEBThe government has released more information on its new Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to be launched into Parliament in the autumn. Only brief reference to the Bill was made in this week’s King’s Speech, when the Sovereign said: “Legislation will be introduced to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes, including ending no fault evictions and reforming ...
Renters Rights Bill – more rights but more risk too
WEBThe Bill will abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies, converting them into Assured Tenancies with a rental period of no more than one month. This shift eliminates the security of fixed-term agreements for landlords who were able to …
Important Laws For UK Landlords To Understand - Landlord Today
WEBAnother important regulation is right-to-rent checks. Under UK immigration law, it is mandatory for landlords to perform these checks. This involves verifying potential tenants’ immigration status by checking appropriate identification documents like passports before renting out a property.