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Understanding the Rising Homelessness Crisis in the UK: A Battle for Adequate Social Housing

Daniel Mace — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:24:58 +0000

When you step out onto the streets of the UK today, you might be struck by a growing crisis – one that increasingly defines the landscape of every city, town, and village. The issue I’m referring to is homelessness, a phenomenon that has surged in recent years, transforming the nation’s social and physical fabric. But… Read More »Understanding the Rising Homelessness Crisis in the UK: A Battle for Adequate Social Housing

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Securing Reliable Returns: Why Social Housing is an Ideal Investment Option

Daniel Mace — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:24:54 +0000

Have you ever wondered why social housing could be a golden ticket to securing your investment portfolio? Imagine an investment that provides not only a consistent return on investment but also contributes to social welfare. This is exactly what social housing investment offers. Here’s why. “Social housing investment is about supporting communities while ensuring a… Read More »Securing Reliable Returns: Why Social Housing is an Ideal Investment Option

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Rising Rent Challenges: How We Can Provide an ROI-Driven Solution for Landlords

Daniel Mace — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:24:50 +0000

Rent prices have been on a tearaway train of increase, making it harder than ever for renters to keep pace. Sit back, dear reader, because we’d love to enlighten you on exactly why and how this daunting reality has come to be. Furthermore, we’ll let you in on how this situation is not only impacting… Read More »Rising Rent Challenges: How We Can Provide an ROI-Driven Solution for Landlords

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How Government Regulations are Destroying the Profitability of Buy-to-Lets in the UK

Daniel Mace — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:24:42 +0000

If you’re considering investing in buy-to-let properties in the UK, you might want to think again. New government legislations are changing the game for landlords, making it potentially less profitable. In this article, we will explore why buy-to-lets are no longer the golden goose of investment they once were. First, let’s understand the current state… Read More »How Government Regulations are Destroying the Profitability of Buy-to-Lets in the UK

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No Fault Evictions Ban in Major Shake-Up of Private Rented Sector

Daniel Mace — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:17:52 +0000

So-called ‘no fault’ evictions will be banned as part of a massive overhaul of the private rented sector, the UK government has announced. In a move that legislates proposals set out in the fairer private rented sector white paper published last June, the no fault evictions ban means landlords will be prevented from evicting tenants… Read More »No Fault Evictions Ban in Major Shake-Up of Private Rented Sector

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Renters’ Reform Bill Delay: What Landlords Need to Know

Daniel Mace — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:12:26 +0000

This week’s expected publication of the much anticipated Renters’ Reform Bill failed to materialise because of reported ‘procedural issues,’ once again leaving millions of landlords and tenants waiting with bated breath for further details on what has been described as ‘the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector for a generation.’ The wait for rental… Read More »Renters’ Reform Bill Delay: What Landlords Need to Know

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How Do Rising Interest Rates and Inflation Affect Landlords?

Daniel Mace — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:18:43 +0000

It’s no secret that the UK is in the midst of a cost of living crisis. For landlords, rising inflation and interest rates are squeezing profits left, right and centre, with many traditional buy-to-let investors reducing their asset portfolio, or quitting the market entirely. Given that landlords are grappling with significantly higher mortgage repayments along… Read More »How Do Rising Interest Rates and Inflation Affect Landlords?

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Retiring Landlords Drive Buy-to-Let Exodus

Daniel Mace — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:04:00 +0000

Retiring landlords accounted for almost three quarters of buy-to-let sales last year, as early investors who adopted the first dedicated buy-to-let mortgages back in the late 1990s sold up to fund their retirements. Research by estate agents Hamptons found that an estimated 140,000 landlords retired in 2022, accounting for almost three-quarters of all landlord sales. … Read More »Retiring Landlords Drive Buy-to-Let Exodus

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EPC Ratings: Landlords May Be Given Until 2028 to Meet Net Zero Targets

Daniel Mace — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:39:00 +0000

Speculation is growing that the government is considering a revised 2028 deadline for landlords to meet tough new net zero targets – with lettings bans and fines of up to £30,000 for those who fail to comply. Under previous proposals that would force many landlords to shell out thousands of pounds on energy efficiency improvements,… Read More »EPC Ratings: Landlords May Be Given Until 2028 to Meet Net Zero Targets

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Spring Budget 2023: No Relief for Struggling Landlords

Daniel Mace — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:28:00 +0000

Despite widespread calls for change, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 failed to address pressures on the Private Rented Sector – with many dubbing it a missed opportunity to tackle the housing squeeze and discourage struggling landlords from quitting the sector. Despite no tax changes that will help landlords, there was good news on the… Read More »Spring Budget 2023: No Relief for Struggling Landlords

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