Rents will rise thanks to EPC rules, say landlords
Over half of landlords said that they will pass at least some of the costs that it will take to improve their properties’ energy efficiency rating onto their tenants.
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ONS: Lack of supply pushes house prices up 11.8%
This means the typical house price is £28,000 higher than this time last year, according to figures form the Office for National Statistics.
Landlords respond to green energy push by making changes
Some 22% of portfolio landlords have made efforts to improve the green credentials of their homes.
Landlords warned for using short-term finance to fund improvements
Three in five (62%) have refurbished one of their rental properties in the last 12 months, with 18% renovating more than one rental property.
Shawbrook unveils buy-to-let product for digital route
Shawbrook Bank has launched a buy-to-let product at 3.69% to 75% loan-to-value for thoseusing the digital portal, MyShawbrook Buy-to-Let. The mortgage is available to…
ONS: UK house price growth at 17-year high
House price growth reached 13.2% in the year to June 2021, up from 10% in May, the House Price Index from the Office for…
Half of landlords cut the rent for their tenants during the pandemic
While landlords are often perceived negatively, nearly half (46%) accepted reduced monthly payments from their tenants during the pandemic. The research, from Shawbrook Bank,…
ONS: house prices hit double digit growth
Annual house price growth reached 10% in the year to May 2021 after a 0.9% monthly rise, the UK House Price Index from the…
Housing market buoyant despite transactions dropping in May
Some 114,940 properties changed hands in May 2021, a strong showing despite falling by 3.9% from April, seasonally adjusted transaction data from the Office…
