Why Every Landlord Needs to Understand One of the Most Important Changes in the Renters’ Rights Act By Ben Jones, Director, The Stepping Stones Group When you’ve worked in the lettings industry for as long as I have, you begin to recognise that not all pieces of legislation are created equal. Some changes come and go with relatively little impact. …
The South East & North Oxfordshire Rental Market 2025
Slowing Growth but Persistent Demand The rental market across the South East and North Oxfordshire, including property rentals in Oxfordshire, continues to show resilience, even as the wider UK market begins to cool. Demand remains strong, driven by limited housing supply, steady employment, and continued migration from London and other high-cost areas. Yet affordability pressures and legislative uncertainty mean both …
The wait is almost over….
What Landlords Need to Know as the Renters’ Reform Bill Nears Royal Assent After years of consultations, political debate, and uncertainty, the Renters’ Reform Bill is finally moving towards becoming law. This week, the House of Lords rejected several last-minute amendments and sent the Bill back to the House of Commons for final approval. Once MPs give it the green …
What’s Happening in the Rental Market Right Now?
The rental market has been buzzing in recent years, with headlines focused on the sky-high demand for rental homes and the mad rush of people hunting for places to live. It seemed like there were always more renters than homes available! But there’s a shift happening, and it’s bringing some good news for those of you looking to move. Despite …
How Capital Gains Tax affects the U.K. rental market.
The U.K. rental market is a dynamic and essential part of the country’s housing sector, providing homes to millions of tenants who prefer renting over buying for flexibility or affordability. However, behind the scenes, the taxation landscape, including Capital Gains Tax (CGT), plays a significant role in shaping how this market operates. Capital Gains Tax is a levy on the …
North Oxfordshire Letting Market Overview
A Dynamic Landscape in 2024 and changes into 2025 The North Oxfordshire letting market has seen significant changes over the past few years, reflecting broader national trends and local nuances. This region, which includes popular towns like Banbury, Bicester, and surrounding villages, continues to attract tenants for its blend of rural charm and proximity to major cities such as Oxford …
The Pros and Cons of a National Landlord Register: Is It a Good Idea?
With the housing market ever-evolving, the idea of a national landlord register has again gained traction in recent years. But would it actually benefit both tenants and landlords? Let’s break down the pros and cons of establishing such a register. Benefits for Tenants One of the most significant advantages a national landlord register could bring is increased transparency for tenants. …
Green Homes Grant
Vouchers for up to £5,000 are available for selected home improvements, including insulation. Find out if you’re eligible for this government grant and how to apply.
Optimistic outlook for buy to let … except for one location
The latest house price index, produced by the website Home, gives a broadly optimistic outlook for landlords and other buy to let investors – except, that is, in London. Home’s director, Doug Shephard, says the capital is in short term lettings difficulties because of a glut in supply – up a jaw-dropping 30 per cent on this time last year, …
Coronavirus is reshaping tenant demands, says lettings agency
Research by a lettings agency suggests the pandemic has radically reshaped tenants’ demands. – and the process is still going on. Benham and Reeves surveyed over 1,700 tenants asking them to rank several rental property features on their importance, before comparing this to the same survey results from last year. The 2020 figures show that fast broadband is the …
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