As the House of Lords prepares to examine the Renters’ Rights Bill today (22 April), property experts are sounding the alarm over its potential to harm the tenants it aims to protect.
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Rogue landlord who let Rowley Regis tenants live in ‘dangerous’ conditions fined £2.2k
Zakir Shah failed to comply with an Emergency Prohibition Order put in place at a three-storey property at High Street, Rowley Regis.
Read MoreLandlord repair bills soar as damage costs double
Landlords in the UK are facing steep rises in property maintenance costs, with average annual spend now reaching £1,374, according to new research by Towergate Insurance.
Read MoreBuy-to-let mortgage searches hit record high as landlords brace for change
The race is on for buy-to-let landlords, as the mortgage market sees a record number of remortgage searches ahead of looming regulatory changes.
Read MoreShould you invest in HMO properties in the current buy-to-let market?
Property investment and the market surrounding it come with constant changes and challenges. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) offer a unique opportunity to maximise rental income and diversify your portfolio with an alternative investment strategy.
Read MoreHow much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
Read MoreThe homebuyers who lost thousands when their off-plan dream turned sour
Luciana and Enrico Marini lost more than £21,000 after they were unable to gain a mortgage on a home they were in the process of buying
Read MoreBank of England issues new update for anyone with a mortgage
The BoE has warned that growing global instability could reduce domestic resilience in upcoming months
Read MoreBarclays offers zero deposit mortgage for Right to Buy applicants
As part of a broader effort to make home ownership more accessible, Barclays will no longer require a deposit from borrowers purchasing a home under the Right to Buy (RTB) scheme.
Read MoreHow Trump’s tariff turmoil could shake up different mortgage types
Interest rates are an indicator of how much you’ll repay on a borrowed financial product, such as a mortgage. While the UK has one of the world’s largest mortgage markets, how do interest rates affect the 25% of UK residents that own one?
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