Renters’ Rights Act will stop tenants being evicted for holiday lets – Government
Renters’ Rights Act curbs evictions for holiday let conversions in England Summary: The UK government has confirmed that the Renters’ Rights Act will prevent landlords from evicting tenants solely to convert properties into holiday lets. This measure aims to protect long-term renters and address housing affordability concerns linked to the growth of short-term holiday rentals. […]
Renters’ Rights Act will stop tenants being evicted for holiday lets – Government
Renters’ Rights Act curbs evictions for holiday let conversions in England Summary: The UK government has confirmed that the Renters’ Rights Act includes measures to prevent landlords from evicting tenants solely to convert properties into holiday lets. This change aims to protect long-term tenants and address concerns over housing affordability caused by short-term lets. SEO […]
More than one in four landlord sales have tenants in place
Over 25% of UK Landlord Property Sales Include Sitting Tenants, New Data Shows Summary: Recent research reveals that more than one in four UK landlords sold properties with tenants still in situ over the past year, highlighting a trend of tenant occupancy continuing despite ownership changes. This has significant implications for the private rented sector […]
More than one in four landlord sales have tenants in place
Over 25% of UK Landlord Property Sales Include Sitting Tenants, Survey Finds Summary: Recent research reveals that more than one in four UK landlords sold properties with tenants still residing in them over the past year. This trend highlights the ongoing transfer of rental stock within the private rented sector (PRS), even as the overall […]
Buy to let mortgage searches increase year on year
Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Show Year-on-Year Growth Despite Monthly Dip Summary: Buy to let mortgage searches by UK advisers remained strong in February 2026, with a 2% increase compared to the same month last year, despite a slight 4% drop from January. This trend highlights ongoing landlord interest in refinancing and securing favourable borrowing […]
Buy to let mortgage searches increase year on year
Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Show Yearly Growth Despite Monthly Dip Summary: Buy to let mortgage searches by UK advisers remained strong in February 2026, with a 2% increase compared to February 2025, despite a slight 4% decrease from January 2026. The rise in remortgage searches highlights ongoing refinancing activity as landlords reassess borrowing amid […]
Scottish government pledges millions of pounds to offset LHA freeze
Scottish Government Commits £9 Million to Support Families Amid LHA Freeze Summary: The Scottish Government has pledged £9 million to help families affected by the UK Government’s decision to freeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for 2026/27. This funding aims to support over 18,000 households in Scotland and addresses concerns about housing affordability and homelessness […]
Scottish government pledges millions of pounds to offset LHA freeze
Scottish Government Commits £9 Million to Support Families Amid LHA Freeze Summary: The Scottish Government has pledged £9 million to help families affected by the UK Government’s freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for 2026/27. This funding aims to support over 18,000 families in Scotland, addressing housing costs amid rising rents and living expenses, […]
Making Tax Digital – can’t sell, can’t rent, screwed?
Making Tax Digital and Rental Income: Challenges for UK Landlords Facing Unsold Properties Summary: A UK landlord in his 70s shares his difficulties with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance after failing to sell two properties and considering renting them out instead. This situation highlights the complexities landlords face when rental income surpasses MTD thresholds, raising […]
Stamp duty surcharge linked to 2.2m fewer rented homes
Stamp Duty Surcharge’s Impact on UK Private Rented Sector Size and Costs Summary: Research from Hamptons reveals that the stamp duty surcharge on additional property purchases, introduced in 2016, has contributed to approximately 2.2 million fewer rented homes in Great Britain. This tax change has shifted the housing market towards owner-occupation but has also increased […]
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