At a crucial point – key insights on national and local house prices
As part of our commitment to staying ahead of market trends, we recently attended the National Landlord Investment Show, where one of the standout speakers was Kate Faulkner. Her sessions provided a fascinating overview of the latest UK property statistics and the direction of the housing market over the coming years. With the property market […]
A landlord’s guide to rent increases under the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act has now come into force, bringing significant changes to how tenancies operate across England. One of the most common questions we’re receiving from landlords at Home Share is how rent increases should now be handled, particularly as fixed-term tenancies have been replaced by periodic tenancies and the traditional annual renewal process […]
Landlords are leaving in their thousands – here’s why we think now is the wrong time to exit!
Are Landlords Making a Costly Mistake by Selling? We’ve been having more conversations with landlords considering selling than ever before. The themes are consistent, with relentless headlines, rising costs, tax changes, and a widespread sense that the current environment is working against property investors. Our view, however, is that many landlords are making a significant […]
HMO Fines, Regulation & Opportunity: Lessons from a £35,000 Case in Gravesend
At Home Share, we recently came across a news alert about a landlord in Gravesend who has been fined £35,000 after failing to properly license his HMO, and we thought we’d share the details with you. It’s so disappointing that the many good landlords out there continue to be let down by a handful of […]
Potential implementation timeline for the Renters’ Rights bill!
As the summer holidays continue, many might expect a quieter period for property news. However, while some are enjoying a well-earned break, we have been busy preparing essential resources and factsheets for landlords ahead of significant rental market changes. In just a few weeks, Parliament will reconvene, and one of the major announcements on the […]
