Changing legal status of landlords.
The number of limited companies set up to hold buy-to-let property investments has surpassed 400,000, making it the most dominant small company type registered. Latest figures have revealed another hike in the number of buy-to-let landlords setting up a limited company through which to operate their rental portfolio. And whilst this used to be primarily […]
Increasing calls for Section 24 to be repealed
Ten years ago, the Finance Act 2015 introduced a provision that would send shockwaves through the rental market – one whose impact is really being felt today. That provision, Section 24, restricted finance cost relief for individual landlords, creating the conditions for the rental crisis we see unfolding before us. Before Section 24, landlords were […]
Despite Trumps Tariffs, interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank.
The Bank of England held UK interest rates at 4.5% last week as it warned that increased economic and global trade uncertainty has intensified. Its decision to hold rates was widely expected, but governor Andrew Bailey said the Bank still believed rates were “on a gradually declining path”. Economists are predicting two more rate cuts […]
Natural England to be given powers to seize green areas.
Britain’s environmental regulator will be given powers to seize farmland, allotments and other green spaces for nature restoration projects, as part of wide-ranging changes to planning laws. In a bid to offset damage caused by new buildings, Natural England will be given powers to compulsorily purchase land elsewhere in the country to rewild or turn […]
Treasury Minister Admits Rents Are Rising Due To Supply-Demand Imbalance
Responding to a parliamentary written question, Treasury Minister Emma Reynolds said “Rental prices are ultimately determined by the total supply of housing, relative to demand.” Her comment comes as figures from Zoopla show that there are an average of 12 renters chasing each home for rent, double the level seen before the pandemic. Even the […]
Strong start to the year for Robinson & Hall Auctions
Wednesday 26th February saw our first auction of the year, held at our regular venue, The Delta Marriott Hotel in Milton Keynes. Despite torrential rain the auction was extremely well attended with almost every seat occupied and people standing two and three deep at the sides and rear. There was an excited and good humoured […]
Construction Industry Labour Shortage
The Construction Industry Training Board estimates that over 250,000 additional workers will be required by 2028 to meet demands to construct 1.5 million homes within the current parliament. The shortage spans all specialisms and layers of the construction industry, from senior project managers to the steel fixers, welders and labourers needed on site. Employment in […]
The number of new tenancies hits an eight-year low!
According to a new report from The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS), new tenancies in England and Wales are occurring less frequently than they have in eight years. Tenants are remaining longer, largely because of a combination of high rents and a shortage of suitable rental properties, meaning it’s less common than ever to see […]
Landlords will need to reach EPC ‘C’ rating by 2030.
Under a consultation announced by the government, private landlords in England will need to upgrade their properties to meet a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030, however for new tenancies the deadline is to be 2028. The government says this new requirement will improve living standards for renters and reduce energy […]
Housing market off to its strongest start in three years – and prices are up too.
Property portal Zoopla reported last week that the housing market is off to its strongest start in three years, with 12% more new sales agreed in January 2025 than in January 2024. Further good news for sellers is that prices are also up, with the boost in sales supporting a modest 2% rise. This sees […]
