Understanding Section 8 Notices by The Big Issue

The prospect of eviction can be one of the most stressful experiences for tenants, exacerbated when the legal process is unclear. A common route landlords may take is issuing a Section 8 eviction notice, a formal legal step to reclaim their property says The Big Issue. A Section 8 notice is typically served when a […]
Rental Properties Flood Sales Market as Landlords Sell Up

The proportion of former rental properties moving into the sales market has hit a record high, as more landlords appear to be selling off their portfolios. This shift may be linked to the anticipated rise in Capital Gains Tax, which could be announced in the upcoming Autumn Statement on October 30. According to data from […]
Landlords Increasingly Turn to Limited Company Structures, Says Paragon

Landlords have been steadily incorporating a larger portion of their property portfolios into limited company structures over the past four years, according to research by Paragon Bank. The shift is particularly pronounced among more experienced property owners with larger portfolios. In a report for the second quarter of 2020, just under half (48%) of the […]
Local Authorities Step in to Buy Tenanted Homes Amid Landlord Exodus

Amid growing uncertainty in the UK’s rental market, local councils are taking decisive action to prevent homelessness and boost social housing according to website Property118. With more private landlords choosing to sell off their properties due to rising costs and regulatory changes, authorities are stepping up with initiatives to purchase homes, ensuring tenants can remain […]