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New UK energy policy failing landlords of rural homes built before 1919
The UK Government’s energy policy is failing older houses across the British countryside by giving home owners inaccurate information and encouraging damaging retrofits on homes built before 1919, it is claimed. From 01 April 2018 it will be illegal for a private landlord to let a property with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating lower […] The post New UK energy policy failing landlords of rural homes built before 1919 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Almost half of British people think house prices will rise by up to 10% in next year
A new survey has found that four in 10 British people think properties in their area are overpriced and 48% predict that house prices will rise by up to 10% over the next 12 months. The OnePoll survey, conducted by investment company Freehold Sale, surveyed people across the UK who are planning to buy a […] The post Almost half of British people think house prices will rise by up to 10% in next year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30%
Tenants in the UK private rented sector face potential rent increases of up to 30% as a result of tax changes, it is claimed in a new analysis report. Tax changes, including the 3% extra stamp duty on additional properties, that have affected landlords are having a negative effect on the supply of rental properties […] The post Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →