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New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.


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Landlords squeezed out by hidden costs

Rising compliance, maintenance and finance costs are steadily eroding rental profitability for landlords, says LandlordBuyer’s Jason Harris-Cohen.


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Leasehold reforms risk “uncertainty” for owners and investors, claims Knight Frank

There are “clear red flags” in the latest proposals for commonhold and ground rent reform, says Knight Frank’s Jeremy Dharmasena.


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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.


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Landlord database to become enforcement tool for councils

Ministers want 'granular' insight into how landlords, agents and tenants behave across the private rented sector.


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Industry franchise giant points to "attractive opportunity" from Renters' Rights Act

The Property Franchise Group's Gareth Samples has seen an increase in enquiries from landlords since the Act came into force.


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New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.


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Britain’s seaside price hotspots are revealed by Rightmove 

Demand for coastal homes remains resilient, even as UK price growth stays more modest, says Rightmove's Colleen Babcock.


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