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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Landlords spend an estimated £839m each year upgrading newly purchased rental property before letting it out to tenants, helping to drive-up standards in the sector.
The fall out from Coronavirus is forcing the rental market into a once in a lifetime change as tenants reassess priorities…….
The government’s model tenancy agreement has been amended to be pro-pet….
An additional £62bn of housing sales have been agreed this year in comparison to 2019, according to Zoopla.