September is a Great Time to Sell Your Property September has long been seen as one of the best times of year to sell property in the UK. With the summer holidays over and Christmas looming on the horizon, many buyers are eager to move quickly and complete before the festive season. This seasonal patternContinue reading “Landlords: beat the budget.”
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Landlord Fines & Rent Repayment Orders – Act Now to Avoid Liability
Over the last two decades, the private rented sector has transformed. Licensing, deposit protection, and safety rules have improved standards and reduced the number of “rogue landlords”. But with nearly 400 separate regulations to comply with — and more on the way — many landlords still face serious risk of landlord fines and Rent RepaymentContinue reading “Landlord Fines & Rent Repayment Orders – Act Now to Avoid Liability”
September is peak time to sell your property: Buyers push to complete by Christmas in sudden house price surge
It’s all hands on deck for landlords looking to sell, as September promises to be the “peak month” to sell property. Just one week away, buyers are already pushing to snap up buy-to-let houses and landlord property portfolios in the rush to complete before Christmas and the Budget. But why? Put simply, the Autumn Budget, expectedContinue reading “September is peak time to sell your property: Buyers push to complete by Christmas in sudden house price surge”
Landlords Beware: Court Delays Hit Eight Months—Fast Sales Offer a Smarter Route
Repossession delays are now at an all-time high — 8 months on average. And with the Autumn Budget around the corner, landlords could face new tax hikes that cut even deeper into your profits.
As sellers’ market picks up, not even fire and structural damage can stop us selling properties in under 2 weeks
In what seems like a change of the tide, the property market has shown signs of swinging in favour of landlords this month. Following what looked like a tricky time for landlords trying to sell their ex-rentals, it seems that buy-to-let properties are back in demand, and they’re selling fast. Last week we shared the newsContinue reading “As sellers’ market picks up, not even fire and structural damage can stop us selling properties in under 2 weeks”
What Rachel Reeves’ Property Tax Plans Could Mean for Landlords and Tenants
What are the potential implications of the property-tax reforms Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering for landlords?
Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days
Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations, rent caps, abolishment of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the Renters’ Rights Bill and more, it’s no surprise that so many landlords are still thinking of selling. For a landlord based in Leicester, that’s exactly the decision sheContinue reading “Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days”
Landlords: Tired of the Traditional Property Market? Here’s a Faster, Smarter Way to Sell — With Less Risk and No Dramas
In today’s climate of uncertain interest rates, increasing regulation, and shrinking profits, more landlords are choosing to exit the rental market. But selling a portfolio — especially with tenants in situ — is far from straightforward. Chains collapse. Buyers pull out. Solicitors drag their feet. And selling one property at a time can take yearsContinue reading “Landlords: Tired of the Traditional Property Market? Here’s a Faster, Smarter Way to Sell — With Less Risk and No Dramas”
“Landlord Bashing” and What It Means for the PRS
There’s been no shortage of criticism aimed at landlords in recent years. From rising rents to housing shortages, we’re often painted as the villains of the housing crisis. But dig a little deeper, and a very different story emerges — one where us landlords are just as squeezed as tenants, and the private rented sectorContinue reading ““Landlord Bashing” and What It Means for the PRS”
When Supply Outstrips Demand: Why Sellers Should Act Before Prices Fall Further
The UK housing market may appear surprisingly resilient on the surface, but beneath the headlines of rising buyer interest and stronger-than-usual summer sales, the underlying story for sellers is less reassuring. Despite an 11% rise in buyer demand and an 8% increase in sales agreements compared to this time last year, house price growth hasContinue reading “When Supply Outstrips Demand: Why Sellers Should Act Before Prices Fall Further”