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The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...

Agents’ trade body Propertymark has called for equal parity between short-term lets and the private rented sector to ensure they meet...

Like a parent whose kids expected half term in Disneyland, Jeremy Hunt is spending the week managing expectations – and crushing...

The government has issued a lengthy statement claiming more home owners, including landlords, are fitting heat pumps - yet at the...

The government may be keen on scrapping Section 21 powers for private landlords but it’s getting much tougher on social housing...

Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of...

A lack of Energy Performance Certificate enforcement is putting tenants at risk from high energy costs or cold homes, according to...

One in four people don’t have enough savings to cover a 25 per cent drop in earnings - and that rises...

A new study claims that two thirds of privately rented homes require urgent energy efficiency improvements - and that landlords need...

A new survey suggests that over three fifths of landlords say private renting is becoming less attractive as an investment option. The...

A controversial consultation document about rent controls is proposing that Build To Rent operators be exempt from the caps which may...

New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...

A product for landlords to sell their future rental income is being launched by a finance company this week. Landlord Rental Advance,...

Landlords are being asked for any evidence or case studies that can help build a case against rent controls. The National Residential...

Renters in both the private and social housing sectors have been described as having “a pension problem” by a financial analyst. Helen...

The top UK holiday hotspot for 2023 is Yorkshire, according to Sykes Holiday Cottages’ latest Staycation Index report. Known for its picturesque...

The London Mayor has been told to act urgently against the landlords of so-called ‘exempt accommodation’ in London. This is the largely-unregulated...

A new crowdfunding platform says it’s opening up property investing to “a whole new generation.” Allbricks claims it’s disrupting “the antiquated mortgage...

The cost of living crisis combined with a logjam in the courts means landlords are now “very unlikely” to rent properties...

Digital challenger bank Tandem has launched a new platform that allows people to check the EPCs of their or other properties,...

A national lettings agency chain is offering what it calls “first-of-its-kind EPC+” to landlords. Connells says this will provide landlords with better...

The support package to help combat soaring fuel bills and the cost of living crisis - introduced at the end of...

The surge in rents will subside and the market will normalise before the end of the year. That’s the prediction from Zoopla...

The leader of the Generation Rent campaign group has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of “stacking the economy against private renters who...

1. Outdoor space: After nearly two years of restrictions, 2022 will see renters continuing to prioritise outdoor space. For residents of...

A council is appealing to landlords to reach out if they are having problems with a tenant - instead of possibly...

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...

A new survey from an online rental platform claims tenants are willing to pay for greener homes. Some 98 per cent of...

New research suggests an overwhelming number of renters want longer tenancies, a trend pushed further by the uncertainties of the pandemic.  A...

Understanding the exact position of your property portfolio is crucial, this means, you need to   get constant access to accurate information. The...

A buy to let consultancy has identified those parts of the country where there’s been the biggest swing towards renting when...

There’s been a surge in the number of mortgage products aimed at landlords in the holiday let market. There’s been a 45...

A prominent lettings agency chief says tenants are becoming more eco-conscious, putting increased emphasis on landlords to meet expectations. Mike Cook -...

The government should use today's ‘Tax Day’ consultation process to reform Capital Gains Tax so that it encourages a smaller, high...

The changes to Mortgage Interest Tax Relief and impact on your wallet Before April 2017 landlords with a mortgage on their buy-to-let...

The number of buy to let mortgages for landlords has dropped to 1,792 - and in comparison to last year that’s...

The Advanced Rent Option, which offers landlords a year’s rent up-front, is being rolled out across the UK. The ARO is the brainchild...

Activists in Generation Rent claim that a fifth of families in the lettings sector suffer a shortfall between benefits and rent. Using selected data...

There was a surge in demand for buy-to-let property in July, according to the latest data released by mortgage technology provider,...

Do you think Covid-19 been a stress test for the property sector? Have you made knee-jerk decisions? Have you been adversely...

With buy-to-let returns continuing to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a...

With the number of new tenancies currently being agreed at an historic low, there is evidence to suggest that there will...

A growing number of companies and letting agents are offering deposit-free options without making it clear they could cost renters more...

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, amid increasing regulation and tax changes, some are questioning more than ever the point of...

Foundation Home Loans has launched three new buy-to-let mortgage products.  The new deal includes a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) five-year fix at 3.39%,...

Legal & General has announced the launch of its rental protection plan following a successful pilot with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). Legal...

A new scheme will aim to offer landlords more financial freedom to expand their property portfolio or make an alternative investment...

Paragon has launched several new mortgage products for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords. Products include a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) two-year fix at 3.55%...

Choices Estate Agents will launch a new Advanced Rent Option (ARO) product later this month, which enables landlords to receive their...

How does the idea of 12 months’ rent in advance sound? Choices Estate Agents plans to launch a new Advanced Rent...

Zoopla has launched its new app experience which aims to help home-hunters easily find the most relevant properties on mobile and...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has cut selected two and five-year rates by up to 0.6% and introduced a range of 50%...

With most of us using multiple digital devices and streaming everything from TV shows and music to computer games and powerpoint...

When renting a property out, landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant and place it...

So, what do smart landlords do to make more money than you, and how do they do it? The million-dollar question....

Deposit-free renting will be a subject of discussion on the ‘You and Yours’ consumer affairs programme to be broadcast today on BBC...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, with their reduction in yields principally due to increased regulation and tax changes, they are questioning...

The government’s long-awaited White Paper on post-Brexit immigration policy, published last week, unveiled plans for a single, skills-based immigration system applying...

Accord Buy To Let has added to its range of buy-to-let mortgage products for existing borrowers, with rates now starting from...

The views and opinions of British and international students regarding their accommodation choices across the UK have been unveiled in the...

Panoramic views of London, little noise pollution, three generous sized bedrooms and the prospect of a near 9% gross rental yield...

Colchester has been identified as the number one place to currently invest for buy-to-let, based on rental yields. The LendInvest BTL Index...

Buy-to-let investments will continue to offer attractive rates of return compared to other asset classes, but investors will increasingly search out...

A combination of tax reform and stricter regulation for landlords is slowing the growth of the private rented sector (PRS), but private...

With buy-to-let let landlords making up around 30% of the replacement boiler market in this country, one firm is looking to...

A new buy-to-let mortgage designed for British expats has been launched by Aldermore Bank, which is available through Expat Packager in...

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan yesterday launched a new public online database which ‘names and shames’ dodgy landlords and letting...

Landlords across the East Midlands are being invited to attend a free event offering mortgage, tax and new legislation advice. The event,...

Two new limited edition fixed rate buy-to-let remortgage products have been launched by The Mortgage Works (TMW). The new mortgage deals, which...

The Mortgage Works has reduced rates on selected two-year tracker products by up to 0.3% and five-year fixed rates by up...

With only a few hours left of voting in the general election, the balance of power will have a major impact...

The appalling rise in the number of people sleeping rough in England illustrates the importance of private rented accommodation, according to...

When it comes to a debate between renting and buying you’d think that the investors would firmly come down on the...