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Anyone involved in the world of renting, whether landlords, letting agents, or tenants, knows how crucial it is to have a...

The deputy chief executive of Generation Rent claims to have suffered “horrendous exploitation” at the hands of lettings agents.  Dan Wilson Craw...

The National Residential Landlords Association has set out what it calls “three key asks” of the new government to protect and...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...

Managing rental properties, whether you have a few or a dozen, can be a juggling act. Tenancy management, bills, payments, and...

Congratulations on taking the leap into becoming a landlord! Property investing offers numerous benefits, from generating passive income to building long-term...

The National Residential Landlords Association has partnered with GetGround, a property investment platform for buy-to-let landlords looking to find, structure, and...

The average water bill has risen by 6% in England and Wales in recent days, which could see households having to...

The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

A council is asking landlords to sign a document declaring they are letting safe and compliant properties. Dorset council has launched the...

Generation Rent has launched a double-pronged attack on landlords and the government. The activist group claims that the latest possession statistics from...

A short lets management service is making a pitch to win landlords who let out just one, two or three properties...

Lost in the noise of the King’s Speech, the general pledge to reform the leasehold system, and the subsequent political turmoil...

Activist’s Twitter war of words continues  It appears as if Suella Braverman is not the only figure making a personal attack in...

Claims on social media by a leader of the Renters Reform Coalition - who is also a contributor to a Labour-supporting website...

More details have emerged of what appears to be a stay of execution for Section 21 eviction powers in the short term. The...

An outspoken agent says he is seeing growing numbers of people renting in later life to reduce their inheritance tax liability. Trevor...

The average UK house price fell slightly in June, by around £300 compared to May with a typical property now costing...

When choosing a buy-to-let property, there are many elements that need to be balanced in order to get the biggest return...

This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will change the face of lettings forever. Landlords should be following...

An industry trade group claims inventories conducted by lettings agents may be seen as biased towards landlords rather than truly independent. Daniel...

Accountants and tax advisers are reporting that HMRC has sent out a spate of what are called ‘one-to-many’ letters to taxpayers. The...

A council wants private tenants to ‘grass’ on rogue landlords in the light of the tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak. Telford...

Renters have higher rates of anxiety than home owners, it’s been claimed by a think tank. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says that...

A borough-wide consultation on landlord licensing for privately rented properties in Brent is taking place for the next 12 weeks.  The online...

One of the highest profile figures in the lettings industry says the apparent inaction by government over rental reform gives an...

Managing property finances can be hard work, long-winded and stressful. With regulation changes and market volatility, keeping on top of your...

* Angels Media and Landlord Today are deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II * - The landlords’ main trade...

The government - at least until it changes under the new Prime Minister to be announced today - is moving forward...

In June, the government finally released its long-awaited White Paper ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’. You will almost certainly have seen...

Homes in the rental sector are more likely to have old and inefficient appliances for tenants to use in order to...

Heat pumps - central to a government energy efficiency drive started under Boris Johnson - could save 20 per cent higher...

A utilities advice service has come up with a list of measures which it says can reduce expenditure by tenants and...

Letting agents are relied on to make the letting process easier for landlords and tenants. As a landlord, there is a long...

A survey by the activist group Generation Rent is asking a series of detailed questions of private tenants in the constituency...

A property company director is telling landlords to show compassion when they consider rent rises, because of the cost of living...

A prominent lettings agent says politicians wanting an open door policy for refugees from Ukraine do not explain how they will...

For landlords, finding a tenant for a property can be challenging. Today, people expect modern, high quality, clean appliances as standard...

For landlords who may want a brief update on Section 21, the House of Commons Library has published a concise description...

Inventory clerks can play a part in reducing the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid, by being sensible and safe. “Throughout...

Build To Rent apartment brand Essential Living is giving its tenants five New Year’s Resolutions for 2022. 1. Create Home Working Space:...

The number of repossession cases in the courts involving landlords using Section 21 notices has plummeted over the past two years. A...

The government has launched a survey of private tenants in which it asks them whether they would like to be given...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Rajiv Singh |Founder & CEO RentOnCloud www.rentoncloud.com Tell me about RentOnCloud, what does...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham has set out what it considers to be the 10 easy mistakes which some landlords...

Home appliances are often an area that can be overlooked when it comes to finalising kitchen designs, but having quality machines...

A new PropTech platform says it allows easy digital contact between tenants, landlords and third party suppliers avoiding the need to...

One of the first submissions to Chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of his autumn Budget and spending review later this month asks...

Demand for private rented housing has reached a five year high says the National Residential Landlords Association. In the association’s survey of...

Gardens have always been a mixed blessing for landlords - currently they’re popular with tenants but there is the problem of...

The government has launched an online checker in a bid to avoid disputes between landlords and tenants over the entitlement for...

Another council in the south of England is asking landlords and letting agents in its area how the Coronavirus crisis has...

Oliver Andrews, editor at Property Assist Claim, sets out how landlords can find the ideal tenants for their rental homes.  If you...

Oliver Andrews, editor at Property Claim Assist, outlines why it’s vitally important for landlords to keep record during the current Covid...

Sellers look to achieve three main tasks when selling their property via auction. Speed – Sell in the shortest possible timeframe. Whether this...

It might be thought that banks have made significant mistakes of their own in the recent past - including triggering the...

A Conservative MP is weighing in, in support of landlords arguing against a £700 licensing fee by the local council.  James Duddridge,...

Momentum is building against councils pushing ahead with licensing schemes despite the pandemic. Earlier this week ARLA Propertymark, the letting agents’ trade...

A Labour MP is demanding action against unscrupulous predator landlords who demand sex from tenants in lieu of rent. The Daily Mail...

An online mortgage broker specialising in buy to let has launched a new tool using Artificial Intelligence to show landlords how...

PropTech company Reposit has launched a product allowing properties to be let on a deposit-free basis whilst ensuring landlords are protected...

A new survey by rental sector PropTech supplier Fixflo asks landlords and agents how they have been impacted by the pandemic. The...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

A leading property lawyers says he’s willing to act for landlords to take the government to judicial review over its latest...

Buyers of second or holiday homes in Snowdonia National Park should require planning permission to purchase. That’s the view of the park's...

Labour wants to see a tenant loans scheme in England similar to one now operating in Wales. Easington Labour MP Grahame Morris...

With a growing number of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, landlords...

With a number of tenants suffering financial hardship due to coronavirus, Wandsworth Council is among a number of councils in the...

Although all age groups are at risk of contracting Covid-19, older people face a significant risk of developing severe illness if...

Landlords with student tenants in Northampton are being urged to acknowledge the financial hardship some students are facing and give them...

Towards the end of last year, I wrote an article for Landlord Today outlining the difficulties many landlords in the UK...

All landlords experience void periods when renting their property, and that is why it is important to adopt a strategy to...

Home maintenance and renovation are without a doubt some of the biggest responsibilities of owning a property, especially for buy-to-let landlords,...

On the one hand “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it”, seems like common-sense advice, especially when making a change and...

Earlier this month the Tenant Fee Ban was introduced, after much fanfare from the Government. However, it is not the only...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...

From not paying their share of the rent or bills to failing to do their share of the household tasks, there...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

It now takes more than five months on average for private landlords to regain possession of a property when applying to...

Tenants living in some of the most deprived areas in England will face some of the steepest rent price hikes in...

Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is important for both landlords and tenants. End of...

The scorching heatwave across much of the country means that now more than ever, landlords really must attend to seasonal maintenance...

As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing legislation, which provide tenants with certain basic rights. From keeping your property...

Having a poor performing rental property or one you simply wish to get rid of quickly can be a real drain...

A new productivity tool designed to help landlords, property managers, agents and tenants better manage their day-to-day tenancy communications has been...

EastEnders has been praised by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) for a recent storyline tackling tenancy deposit issues faced by some...

Annual rental price growth in the UK slowed to just 0.7% in November, down from 0.9% a month earlier, HomeLet’s latest...

Direct Line Group has announced that it has taken a 15% equity stake in Canopy, a rental market disruptor founded last...

The consultation period for the proposed ban on letting agents’ fees in England should either be extended or suspended until after...

Recently I caught up with the Alex Lubinsky CEO of Rentberry, the app that allows a tenant to place a bid...

The rental market north of the border remains strong, but demand fell across all regions, especially in areas with high numbers...

Letting agents in England will be banned from charging fees to tenants under plans announced by the chancellor in his Autumn...

A Twitter debate on Section 21 notices will take place today from midday to help property professionals, including landlords, properly understand...

A new digital letting service that aims to save landlords up to £1,600 per year has been launched.  NoAgent.co.uk uses technology to...

Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...

There was a significant increase in lending to buy-to-let landlords borrowing via limited companies in the first half of this year,...

Q: Who is Movebubble? For private residential property owners looking to rent withoutusing an agency, Movebubble provides an online platform and a...