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What the Renters' Rights Bill Means for Landlords and Tenants in 2025

The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024, represents the most comprehensive reform to the Private Rented Sector since the Housing Act 1988. With part of the bill expected to become law by Spring 2025, it’s essential for landlords and tenants to understand how it will impact them.

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5 reasons why gardens are good for you

Whether you love to exercise outdoors, are a keen gardener, or just enjoy a few quiet moments in some outdoor space, we look at how gardens can improve our physical and emotional wellbeing.

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Spring Lettings Market Update

We are quickly approaching peak lettings season and there are certainly signs of a ‘normal’ summer market. Although, similarly to ‘the pandemic’ years, this year is set to have its own nuances.

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The John D Wood & Co. Brand Family announces partnership with Glass Door Homeless Charity

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Glass Door Homeless Charity.

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Airbnb vs Short Lets

There is a renewed spring in the London step this year. Airports, hotels and retail are finally seeing pre-Covid numbers return to the UK, along with an emerging unique market in the property industry – short term rentals.

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What’s driving the property market?

Our Managing Director, Polly Ogden Duffy, looks at key factors driving the residential property market as we leave behind a turbulent winter, with the rising interest rate hiccups. Now that the upwards trajectory of property prices has been interrupted, has a degree of normality returned to the market?

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Interest Rate Insights

While the Bank of England voted to increase interest rates by 0.25%, some of the largest mortgage lenders reduced their fixed-rate mortgage products by 0.45%. What does this mean for the property market? Our experts at Capital Private Finance share their insights.

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Reasons to remain confident being a landlord

81% of our landlords renewed existing tenancies, securing an average of 12.5% increase in rental income at the time of renewal.

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2023: What's in store for the prime property market?

New Year, new possibilities. 2023 feels like a year of transition as we adjust to a new normal, living with higher costs and interest rates than recent years. We forecast that London and prime UK locations will still be seen as great places to put down roots, build businesses and make investments.

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Preparing for winter

As the temperature drops and people start to put their central heating on, we suggest that before it gets too cold, everyone should test their heating system.

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Market Commentary | Winter 2022

As we enter the final quarter of 2022 what has been clear is that tenant demand is still at an all-time high. We are having a lot of conversations about moving before Christmas and have already agreed tenancies for early January.

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Short-term lets | What are they and how do they benefit tenants?

A short-term let can offer a flexible solution for those looking for the convenience of a short stay with the comfort of a home.

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How can landlords make their properties more energy efficient?

Gas and Electricity bills across the UK are increasing, so what can you do to keep the costs down?

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How technology is helping landlords

The 21st Century has seen a dramatic increase in the use of technology within our everyday lives. It’s no different for landlords - technology has changed the buy-to-let market.

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5 quick ways to boost your rental yield

The rental sector in 2022 is increasingly becoming more competitive, however, there are great opportunities for Landlords to increase their rental yield and stand out from the crowd.

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