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Country Property

The property consultancy Bidwells says that based on an average 300,000 new homes a year it could be four decades before the housing shortfall in England is resolved. ...
A new analysis suggests homes in England are less affordable and in worse conditions than in most other developed nations. ...
A high profile lettings agent insists that buy to let remains “a safe space for investors” seeking long-term returns, despite the challenges of recent years.  ...
Annual growth in rental values continues to increase in the traditionally busy summer months, with little sign of an imminent slowdown.  ...
A flamboyant landlord with 150 properties in England says he’s quitting the sector and taking his investment money elsewhere. ...
Good EPC ratings are increasingly important for tenants when considering which properties to rent, it’s been claimed. ...
The mismatch between demand and supply will keep the rental market strong in 2023 according to an agency chief. ...
The ingenuity of the human race knows no bounds, especially, it seems, when it comes to exploiting opportunities. ...
Rent rises are predicted to outpace house price growth over the next five years.  ...
A confused and complicated approach to holiday homes in England, Scotland and Wales threatens the future of the holiday letting sector and puts at risk the billions of pounds it brings into the UK’s economy ...
England’s private rental is forecast to top five million households within the next two years or so. ...
The government is pondering beefing up mandatory alarm requirements which landlords have to meet in England. ...
Figures show that rent arrears are 20 per cent higher in Wales than England over the first half of 2021 ...
Demand for property with land has risen significantly over the last 18 months according to a buying agency - but it’s warning landlords and others that purchasing substantial acreage can be a tricky business. ...
A buy to let consultancy has identified those parts of the country where there’s been the biggest swing towards renting when compared to homeownership in recent years. ...
Landlord repossessions have increased by 6.8% across England and Wales...
Social housing sub-letting lies at the heart of the problem...
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