Does Universal Credit Pay Rent?
Yes. Universal Credit can help pay rent through its housing costs element. For private tenants, support is generally limited to the lower of the eligible rent or the applicable Local…
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Stonegate Pub Tenant Mistreatment Allegations: What Is Under Investigation?
Stonegate Pub Partners is facing growing scrutiny after current and former pub tenants alleged they suffered financial pressure, problems over repairs, difficult debt recovery processes and poor treatment while operating…
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Rightmove August Property Market Data: Asking Prices See Biggest August Fall Since 2018
The Rightmove August property market data points to a noticeably softer summer housing market, with the average asking price of a newly listed property falling by 2.0% in August 2026….
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Preston Selective Landlord License Fee May Hit £1,050 a Home
Preston landlords could face a £1,050 selective licensing fee for each qualifying rented property under proposals covering three city wards. However, the charge is not yet final: it forms part…
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Who Is Eligible for a Loft Insulation Grant in the UK?
You may be eligible for a loft insulation grant if you receive a qualifying benefit, have a low household income, are vulnerable to living in a cold home or live…
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Why Landlords Are Diversifying Into Markets and Automation Is Targeting Them?
Ask any letting agent what has changed in their landlord conversations over the past two years and diversification comes up quickly. Section 24 tax changes, higher stamp duty on additional…
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Why Cast Iron Radiators Belong in a Modern Eco-Home?
Creating a cosy, inviting home is a top priority for British homeowners. In the UK, our climate means we rely on heating for a large part of the year. At…
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Strategic Ways To Cut Annual Rental Property Maintenance Costs
For UK landlords, maintaining a healthy rental yield has become an increasingly complex balancing act. Between evolving regulatory requirements, fluctuating interest rates, and the rising cost of living, operating margins…
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Is a Loft Conversion the Answer to the UK’s Moving Costs?
For the London homeowner, the growing pains of a family are usually felt in the hallway. It starts with a sea of coats and shoes, migrates to a shared bedroom…
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Nigel Farage Surrey House Purchase Claim Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Nigel Farage’s Surrey house purchase is facing fresh scrutiny after financial records appeared to challenge claims that the £1.4 million property was funded using earnings from his appearance on I’m…
