Property News In Poole

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Renters` Rights Bill passes the second reading- Poole Landlords 11 October 2024

The Second Reading of the Renters" Rights Bill was held by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 9 October 2024.

The second reading is the first time the bill has been addressed in Parliament since it was announced in September, and therefore the first time it"s been debated by other parties.... Read More

Bill to ban Section 21 evictions published today - Poole Landlords ! 11 September 2024

Deputy PM Angela Rayner announces the Government is taking its first step towards scrapping Section 21 "no fault" evictions with the first reading in Parliament of the Renters" Rights Bill.

A bill to ban Section 21 ‘no fault" evictions is to be published in Parliament today signalling the Government"s intention to move quickly after winning the General Election in July.... Read More

Gas Safety Week 2024: Landlords in Poole 09 September 2024

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We at Lewis Dean Letting Agents are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2024, taking place 9th-15th September.

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.... Read More

Prospective tenants lose millions through rental scams 20 August 2024

In an article in Letting Agent Today, Consumer organisation Which? claims there are some 1,000 reports of rental fraud scams a month at this time of year.

It says the start of the academic year sees a scramble to secure accommodation from students making last-minute choices on iniversities and colleges.... Read More

200 amendments to Renters Reform Bill in Commons today 24th April 2024 24 April 2024

In an article read this morning "lettingagenttoday" reports that there is a huge number of amendments to the Renters Reform Bill, which has its Third Reading in the House of Commons today - 24th April 2024.

The less contentious ones are likely to be effectively ‘nodded through" but a number of more controversial changes will be the subject of debate and a vote.... Read More

Why It Could Be Better to Rent Out Your Poole Property Rather Than Sell 24 April 2024

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Today, I want to chat about a dilemma many homeowners in Poole, Dorset, might be facing: whether to rent out or sell your property. Having spent plenty of time enjoying the breezy, picturesque charm of Poole myself having lived here since birth, I understand how this decision isn"t just about numbers—it"s about your future and the potential of your home.... Read More

Buy-to-let mortgage rates plunge to lowest point since 2022 22 March 2024

In an article from "What Mortgage" reports that Buy-to-let fixed rates have fallen to their lowest level since September 2022, according to the latest data from Moneyfacts.

Both two- and five-year fixed rate deals have seen average rates fall to more affordable levels after they hit a peak six months ago.... Read More

Navigating the Right to Rent Changes in 2024: Why Poole Landlords Should Consider Letting Agents 01 December 2023

As we stride into 2024, it"s crucial to be aware of the forthcoming changes in the Right to Rent regulations. Designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance in the rental market, these changes signal a new era for landlords. In this blog post, we"ll delve into what these adjustments entail and explore why engaging a letting agent can be a strategic move to steer clear of penalties and fines.... Read More

BREAKING: Abolition of Section 21 – stay of execution 21 October 2023

The Government has pledged that section 21 ‘no fault" repossessions will not be scrapped until improvements have been made to the way courts handle legitimate possession cases.

In a report out today by The Negotiator.... The Government has pledged that section 21 ‘no fault" repossessions will not be scrapped until improvements have been made to the way courts handle legitimate possession cases.... Read More

More landlords set to use letting agencies as red tape and repairs headaches rise 27 September 2023

Nearly a third of landlords cited ‘no longer having to deal with repairs" as the main reason for the switching to using a letting agent.

Nearly two out of three (63%) private landlords are thinking of switching to a letting agency or with a third (27%) doing so to avoid scams and fraud, research from Uswitch reveals.... Read More

Revealed - First rental market forecast for 2024 15 September 2023

In a report in Letting Agent Today by Graham Norwood he reports that Zoopla has issued the first major private rental sector market forecast for 2024.

Rental growth this year is on track to end at over 9.0 per cent, higher than earnings growth which is expected to be circa 6.... Read More

We are proud to be members of Propertymark! 12 September 2023

Lewis Dean Letting Agents of Poole are proud to be members of Propertymark, the professional body for property agents working in residential lettings.

Propertymark teamed up with TV personality and property expert Phil Spencer"s Move iQ, to help consumers understand the importance of instructing a regulated and qualified agent.... Read More