UK Mortgage & Property Related News
Despite a growing landlord exodus – which the housing minister Matthew Pennycook disbelieves – would you start as a landlord in 2025? There are reasons for and against. I’d like to hear your views because I try – honestly! – to remain positive despite what is regularly being thrown our way.
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Landwood Group says it’s seeing a rise in the number of landlords coming to auction their properties, finding it too challenging to continue operating.
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A tenant referencing PropTech firm claims the lettings industry is facing a growing threat from fraud.
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A new law could stop landlords from demanding several months’ rent up-front payments from new tenants.
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Buy-to-let landlords are being hit by higher interest rates, higher costs and a less friendly tax regime.
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TSB is offering a new mortgage option which makes it easier for tenants to buy their home from their landlord.
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Report stage and third reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill (127 of 2024–25), as amended in public bill committee, are scheduled for 14 January 2025.
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The Renters’ Rights Bill – previously titled the Renters’ Reform Bill under the Conservative government – has been named as a priority for Labour with a new key date now revealed.
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The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting a 14% surge in buy to let lending in 2025, reaching £38 billion, followed by an 11% increase to £42 billion in 2026.
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Energy-efficient properties can attract significant price premiums, analysis indicates.
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