Greener Rental Homes Could Fetch Nearly £20,000 Premium, Study Finds
Landlords stand to gain a substantial financial boost by investing in energy-efficient rental properties, with greener homes commanding a price premium of nearly £20,000, according to new research by The Mortgage Works (TMW). The findings come as property owners grapple with looming government regulations requiring private rental sector (PRS) homes to achieve at least an […]
Court Backlog Could Cripple the Private Rented Sector
Reports suggest both the Housing Secretary and Justice Secretary have raised concerns with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer regarding the potential fallout from expected spending cuts in the upcoming Budget. According to the BBC, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Shadow Chancellor Shabana Mahmood have written to Starmer after revelations surfaced about a £40 billion […]
Landlords Face Mounting Pressures from New Legislation and Rising Costs
A new report from insurance provider Simply Business highlights the growing challenges landlords are facing amid shifting legislation and rising expenses. The survey of nearly 2,000 landlords paints a bleak picture for the sector, with many expressing concerns over the future of the buy-to-let market under the newly elected Labour government. According to the report, […]
Millionaires Call for Higher Capital Gains Tax on Landlords, Says Think Tank
A group of millionaire investors and business leaders has publicly backed raising Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for landlords, according to a new report by the influential think tank IPPR. These wealthy entrepreneurs argue that higher CGT rates would not discourage property investment, as speculation mounts over potential tax changes in the upcoming Budget. The calls […]