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Lloyds Bank is considering entering the private rental sector as a landlord, according to a Financial Times scoop. The newspaper says it's...

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

The National Residential Landlords Association has called for flexibility from government when it comes to insisting private rental sector properties have...

An insurance firm's new survey giving new insights into the aspirations of tenants and homeowners in the light of the pandemic. Aviva spoke with...

Insurance company CIA landlord has prepared a league table of the most and least profitable locations for buy to let landlords. It’s...

A comparison website is warning owners to check whether their insurance policies cover damage from extreme weather events such as the...

Advice from a tax software consultancy suggests that landlords must declare Coronavirus grants in future tax returns, including the next self-assessment...

With unusually cold weather even by winter standards expected later this month, Aviva has issued guidance for landlords and other home...

While there is optimism over Coronavirus vaccines, it’s likely that Covid-19 will continue to change tenants’ traditional aspirations in 2021 says...

The government-backed reinsurance service Flood Re claims there’s substantial tenant support for the introduction of a Flood Performance Certificate. An FPC, similar...

PropTech provider Canopy has linked with a string of insurance and other firms to improve its offer to renters. Canopy’s founder Tahir Farooqui...

Insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has launched a Landlord Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee product for use under Covid-19 restrictions. The company claims that...

When 2020 began one of the biggest issues most landlords faced was the ending of tax relief introduced over four years...

Research by an insurance firm has identified the high costs incurred by landlords on emergency call-outs. Whilst inevitably promoting the merits of...

An insurance company is offering a checklist for landlords - and indeed all property owners - to prepare their homes for...

Landlords who frequently have to change locks after tenants leave are being warned to be on their guard against rogue locksmiths...

An insurance firm says landlords should “educate” their tenants on the apparent need to get increased insurance cover. Paymentshield claims that a...

Landlords have been told they face another invisible threat beyond Coronavirus - it’s under-insurance, which is apparently rife in the private...

One in 10 landlords wants to buy another investment property in the coming year according to a new survey.  This compares to...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

It’s common knowledge that asbestos is a highly damaging group of microscopic fibres that can severely impact the health of our...

Around 10 per cent of landlords plan to purchase properties and expand their portfolio in the coming year according to a...

Insurance firm CIA Landlord is offering advice to landlords on how to prepare for five likely problems to appear this winter...

Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...

A rental sector management firm is asking whether possible upcoming tax probes by HMRC may spell the end of the short-let...

Would-be landlords are being wooed by an opportunity to win a 13-apartment portfolio in return for ... just a £10 ticket. It's...

A new study of over 2,000 landlords reveals that only a quarter of them instruct agents to fully manage their investment properties...

Birmingham city council is providing incentives to landlords who offer 12 month fixed tenancies to those on the authority’s homeless and housing...

HomeLet’s latest monthly index shows a four per cent surge in the all-UK average rent over just three months, but there...

The National Landlord Investment Show is preparing three online events this month and next as it creates virtual versions of its respected...

More needs to be done to help support tenants, especially those facing financial hardship as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

While landlords have a duty to safeguard their rental properties and income, tenants are generally responsible for protecting themselves and their...

There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

Boost, a new product, has been launched by payment technology company flatfair.  The scheme provides landlords with up to six additional weeks of...

Portico has teamed up with Goodlord to offer a new rent protection service.  The Goodlord insurance policy is designed to allow Portico’s...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to prepare for a spike in rent arrears ahead of changes to the furlough scheme this...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

Landlords thinking of letting property on a short-term let this summer are being urged to have the right insurance protection in...

Rishi Sunak has distanced himself from reports that he is looking at increasing capital gains tax to help pay for the...

Industry leaders are calling on the government to provide urgent support for young people living in private rented housing.  As the chancellor...

The UK economy is losing £2.7bn a day in absolute terms due to the existing lockdown, a new report has revealed.  According to UK Powerhouse...

Many tenants have been laid off, furloughed, or have seen their incomes plummet because of the response to the coronavirus outbreak,...

Goodlord will host a series of webinars designed to support landlords and letting agents navigate the existing coronavirus crisis, starting with a...

Carter Jonas, Marsh & Parsons and James Pendleton have become the latest letting agents to sign up to the Zero Deposit guarantee,...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Nick Lyons CEO What is No Letting Go and what does it...

Insurers are set to pay out an average £32,000 per household for flood claims following the destructive storms last month, according...

If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...

The severe weather that brought heavy rain and strong winds across the UK and flooded hundreds of properties this month is estimated...

The recent criticism of letting agents and deposit insurance schemes, which began with a probe by the BBC last weekend, will...

Storms and floods wreaked havoc across much of the country in recent weeks, leaving a number of homes and businesses damaged,...

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

More than 800 landlords have been surveyed to establish where they feel offer the best buy-to-let investment opportunities in 2020.  The study,...

A quarter of private landlords plan to sell at least one property this year in the face of lower profits, according...

Britain's mild start to the new year is set to come to end next week as a Nordic blast will hit...

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

There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but...

Hamilton Fraser has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome.  The new product, which is the latest to...

Boris Johnson launched the Conservative Party manifesto yesterday with a promise to “Get Brexit done”, and although the document was rather...

Moda Living has welcomed Boris Johnson’s pledge to introduce government-backed “lifetime rental deposits” to reduce the cost of moving from one...

Millions of people across the UK are putting loved ones and their families at risk of financial hardship because they do...

Leading rent protection firms Barbon Insurance Group, trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct, and Let Alliance have today joined forces and...

With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, but while the majority of landlords say they are...

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

A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments - probably their biggest assets - by failing to comply with basic...

There is a growing issue of tenants subletting their rental properties on websites like Airbnb, with some renters inappropriately using it...

Most landlords are wary of the potential damage, smells and noise complaints that can come with accommodating a tenant with pets....

Tenants are being encouraged to think about taking out life insurance to close what has been described as the 'protection gap’.  Tenant...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

There was a 73% increase in the number of landlords and letting agents that signed up to the TDS' custodial scheme during 2018-19,...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has been crowned ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards. The insurance provider beat tough...

Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover, which includes call-out charges, costs for labour and materials up to...

Chestertons has become the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit guarantee, a tenant’s deposit replacement product that...

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

Many young people would find it significantly harder to get a foot on the housing ladder, leaving many effectively renting for...

Every year is the same. Come tax season, landlords all over the UK find themselves confused when filing a self assessment...

A new campaign to find “Britain’s Most Beautiful Garden” has been launched by Just Landlords, with entrants competing to win a...

Landbay has revamped its range of buy-to-let mortgage deals for professional landlords and reduced rates on selected products, with its most...

Goodlord has today announced an exclusive partnership with leading insurance provider DAS UK Insurance, offering customers a new rent and legal...

We all know that life insurance is important, but many of us choose to ignore the reality of what would happen...

A new product has been launched by Zero Deposit that allows tenants to unlock their cash deposit and replace it with...

A new utility management and transfer tool, available to both landlords and letting agents, has been launched by LetHQ. The company, which...

Damage caused by water, fire, explosion and theft have been identified as the primary reasons that buy-to-let landlords make insurance claims, but there...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has identified Zero Deposit as the only deposit replacement product worth recommending to its members. The landlord association...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has proposed that the maximum fee a landlord can charge a leaseholder...

Deposit-free renting provider Flatfair has signed a partnership with CBRE UK Residential Lettings to offer deposit alternative solution. CBRE’s residential lettings business...

If as a landlord you are already in the self-assessment tax system then you may be due to pay your payment...

The Lettings Hub, a major tenant referencing and let insurance provider, has joined forces with teclet, a cloud-based, automated software platform. The...

LendInvest has increased its maximum loan size to £750,000 on its five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage products and will now contribute...

Void periods are one of landlords’ most dreaded occurrences. This is because you are not only failing to collect rental income,...

Private landlords have praised a new scheme in Hertsmere, which offers financial incentives and support for those looking to rent out...

Tenant referencing and lettings insurance provider, Barbon Insurance Group, has teamed up with flatfair to co-market the two companies’ products and...

BLP Insurance has been awarded a new contract with Legal & General to underwrite the Mustard Wharf Build to Rent (BTR)...

Reposit has teamed up with Devon-based letting agency Webbers to extend its tenancy deposit alternative to the South West of England. The...

Zero Deposit is the only deposit replacement product worth considering in the market, according to the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). The landlord...

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

The government’s proposal to scrap Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act is likely to deter many people from investing in...

Santander has increased the maximum term, age and loan-to-value (LTV) for its buy-to-let products, while also making amendments to its affordability...

Who are you? Sunil Sharma, Director at Regal Estates. Who are Regal Estates? We are an established independent lettings and management company based in...

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

More needs to be done to stem the increase in short-term lets on Airbnb and similar platforms to ensure that there...

Portico has expanded its client offering with the launch of Portico Finance, a mortgage broker and protection service, designed to offer...

Another tenancy deposit replacement insurance scheme has been launched – this time by Goodlord. The property technology firm is offering the deposit...

The cost of repairing a faulty boiler currently stands at about 60% more than the average UK monthly rent, according to...

A tenant who was found guilty of deliberately burning down a property he was renting four years ago was sentenced to...

Pet-friendly rentals are growing in popularity, as reflected by Zoopla’s latest analysed search data from its keyword property search tool, which...

Short-term letting providers, including landlords who list properties on Airbnb, are not adequately protected by major insurance providers, according to a...

There has been a significant increase in the number of letting agents signing up to the Zero Deposit Guarantee, which currently...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...

Despite the growing popularity of Airbnb and other short-term letting websites, less than 3% of landlords are currently engaged in the informal...

Who are you?  Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...

Hamilton Fraser has acquired the National Landlords Association’s (NLA) Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL) shares, enabling the firm to take full...

Landlords and tenants are being urged to sign a new online petition calling for the government to better support tenants with...

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

Many people tend to hold off on buying property during times of uncertainty and that appears to be precisely what is...

With a sharp rise in the number of letting agents signing up to the Zero Deposit Guarantee, underpinning hundreds of tenancies...

Deposit-free renting is growing increasingly popular, with more providers than ever before now providing tenants with a range of nil deposit...

It may now be more than three months since thousands of households in Wales were faced with severe flooding in October...

With temperatures set to drop over the next few days, it is important that landlords check whether they have protection for...

The recent conviction of former letting agent Heather Crabb for illegally pocketing £260,000 from renters in Plymouth has contributed significantly to...

BTL landlords should take note of the fact that the festive postal deadline is rapidly approaching, with Thursday 20th December the...

Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...

The rental income received by 79% of landlords with mortgages is only sufficient to service the interest element of their loans, and not...

The government’s existing strategy to protect rent paid by tenants to letting agents will fail to provide adequate protection for landlords,...

The new regulations introduced last month to bring mandatory licensing to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) was designed to better...

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

As winter approaches, landlords and other property owners need to take the right measures to prepare their properties against the cold...

Kinleigh Folkard and Hayward (KFH) has become the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit guarantee, a tenant’s...

A fresh survey of more than 1,000 people involved in the UK private rental sector has found a staggering and worrying...

There is so much focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but many...

A new campaign has been launched to help make cheap insurance available to those who own property in flood-risk areas following...

Traditional tenant referencing is dead as it uses old and slow systems, has little technology support, and is grossly overpriced, according...

Nominations for the ATLAS (Accreditation & Training for Landlords and Agents Service) and LLAS (London Landlord Accreditation Scheme) Awards 2019 are now open...

MyHomeGroup has launched a new property management service aimed at landlords looking for an alternative to what it says are the...

The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show have announced the shortlist for the 2018 National LIS Awards. The team at Landlord...

homes4u is the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit scheme, a tenant’s deposit replacement product, designed to...

The government is being urged to take action to clampdown on landlords that fail to protect tenants’ deposits in an approved...

LetHQ has launched a new rent guarantee service to help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income. Unpaid rent and rent...

New plans to raise standards across the property agent sector have been unveiled by the housing minister Heather Wheeler. A new working...

Canopy, the UK property rental market app has teamed up with Rettie & Co. to trial RentPassport and DepositFree insurance at...

Recent changes in legislation, as part of government policy to encourage first-time buyers and owner-occupier purchases, have led to a tax...

Six out of 10 renters want tenancies of 12 months or less, a new AXA survey suggests. The government, which wants to...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has scooped the ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ for the second consecutive year at the Insurance Choice...

PropTech startup Goodlord, which offers cloud-based software to help letting agents, landlords and tenants manage the rental process, has raised £7m...

Thousands of buy-to-let landlords are breaking the law by not putting their tenant’s deposit into a government-backed deposit tenancy deposit protection...

Standards in the private rented sector have got better as buy-to-let landlords respond to a flurry of legislation aimed at improving...

Close to half of private renters would like to see tenant deposits scrapped and replaced with deposit protection insurance, according to...

Rental prices continued to rise in August, albeit marginally, new figures show. The average rent agreed on a new tenancy signed last...

Here at Just Landlords, we understand the importance of property portfolios receiving a bit of TLC now and again. We may...

A briefing paper on tenancy deposit schemes has been published by the House of Commons ahead of the Report Stage and...

Unpaid rent and rent arrears are a constant concern for landlords as they can cause major financial problems.   To help safeguard landlords...

Durham has been identified as the number one destination in a new survey looking at which university towns offer the best...

The chief executive officer of mydeposits, Eddie Hooker, has defended the current system of deposit protection schemes following criticisms from Which?.   The consumer group...

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

LendInvest has scrapped its debenture and floating charges, as part of a series of product changes. The lender has also reduced its...

If as a landlord you are already in the self-assessment tax system then you may be due to pay your payment...

Nick Dunning Associates is the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit scheme, which offers a tenant’s deposit replacement...

‘Open banking’ provider TrueLayer has teamed up with Goodlord to enhance the proptech platform’s fintech integration for landlords, tenants and agents. Goodlord’s...

While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...

Landlord Today is a proud media partner of the National LIS Awards, brought to you by the organisers of the National...

Rogue landlords who break the law and exploit vulnerable tenants often make headlines, but spare a thought for landlords who are...

Annual rental price growth in the UK increased in June, HomeLet said on Tuesday. The latest HomeLet Rental Index shows that the...

Can claiming on your landlord insurance be a false economy? In some cases the answer appears to be yes, particularly when...

GoCompare has launched a new tool to help determine where you should invest your money for the best capital growth and...

Landlords are being reminded to do all they can to avoid the trap awaiting borrowers when fixed-rate mortgage deals end. A third...

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

Rental prices increased by 2% in May compared to the same month last year, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The average...

Young people, particularly students, are increasingly required to provide guarantors when they rent a property, ensuring that if they default on...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

A consortium of businesses has joined forces to form a new regional landlords association in the North East of England. The North...

Often the best way for a landlord to protect themselves, their property and indeed their tenants is to take out appropriate...

LendInvest has reduced rates on a number of its buy-to-let mortgage deals. The specialist lender has introduced a two-year fixed rate at...

David Salusbury, the former chairman of the National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA), and of mydeposits,...

From a landlord’s perspective, it has been a tough couple of years, with a raft of changes designed to bring the...

High house prices and years without real-terms wages growth have prompted a growing number of young people to abandon the idea...

Whilst landlords often get a bad reputation for providing sub-standard accommodation, dodgy tenancy agreements or a multitude of other problems, there...

The buy-to-let market continues to see a marginal rise in residential rental prices, and this trend appears to be fuelled by...

When a landlord rented out a property in a quiet residential area in Plymouth Hoe last year, he had little cause...

Seven in ten prospective tenants registered with MovingSoon.co.uk, a website that advertises affordable housing for renters, believe deposit-free renting is a...

Deposit-free renting provider Flatfair has signed a partnership with the UK's largest independent estate agency Spicerhaart which has 100 letting branches...

Buy-to-let landlords who reject housing benefit claimants could be breaking the law. A recent legal case which saw single mother Rosie Keogh...

Some people are simply not interested in owning their own home, as reflected by new research revealing that 16% of private...

There is still a worrying lack of awareness regarding new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) being introduced next month, according to...

Home insurance provider, HomeProtect, has embarked on a quest to find the UK’s best landlord. Their first ever Landlord of the Year...

Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...

There has been a reported surge in calls from landlords whose investment properties were damaged by the ‘Beast from the East’...

The average tenancy deposit paid by tenants in Britain’s largest cities now stands at £1,057, with deposits for properties in London and...

Rental prices increased by 1.2% in February compared to the corresponding month a year earlier, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The...

Loyalty programmes are popping up in every corner of the retail space, and that is because businesses understand the importance of...

Less than one in five landlords in England can legally issue section 21 notices in England, according to Cover4LetProperty.co.uk. The landlord insurance...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is seeking greater clarification from the Labour party after it put forward new proposals this week...

Rental prices continued to rise in January, albeit marginally, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The average rent agreed on a...

According to official figures, more than 200,000 homes in England were empty for at least six months during 2016. In London,...

As a landlord you will undoubtedly be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that includes...

There are plenty of changes that you could make to ensure 2018 is more profitable, with Simple Landlords Insurance advising buy-to-let...

A recently launched digital buy-to-let mortgage brokerage service that enables landlords to find, compare and secure the best mortgage deals available...

In most cases, a tenant needs their landlord’s consent before they can sublet their home, and yet some tenants seem to...

Buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7bn worth of tax relief, based on claims from the latest year’s tax returns, even...

Rogue letting agents were reportedly convicted of stealing just over £926,000 worth of tenancy deposits in 2017, fresh analysis from deposit-free...

It is that time of year again! With a distinct chill in the air and dampness on the ground, the cold...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to check the small print in their building insurance to ensure that their building insurance covers...

But-to-let landlords are adapting to ongoing restrictions to tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest, with almost half of all landlords having...

Working as a landlord involves dealing with the occasional less-than-calm phone call in the middle of the night about a broken...

The government’s proposal to cap tenancy deposits to six weeks’ rent will save many tenants money, given that a number of...

dLighted, the insurance backed deposit-free renting solution, is once again trying to persuade more landlords and tenants to use its service...

When a landlord let his property in Hartlepool to two cousins, he did not expect them to be sent to jail...

Hands up who’s put their heating on already? Autumn seems to have crept up on us so quickly this year that...

The recent conviction of letting agent Lee Grace for illegally keeping £45,000 of tenancy deposits has contributed significantly to the near...

Fresh research carried out by Usurv on behalf of landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty reveals that for 88% of renters, the cost...

A scheme requiring landlords to check the immigration status of new tenants is fuelling a ‘black market in forged Ids’, a...

Nearly half of landlords across the UK would refuse a tenant applicant with a poor credit score, despite in-depth credit checks...

The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 2.1% in September, while tenants in the capital faced...

Being a student landlord can be an attractive proposition especially in an area with a high student population which has the...

What is Landlord Secure? Landlord Secure is a tenant referencing service provider, as well as an FCA authorised company for the sale...

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

With rents continuing to rise across the UK, fresh research shows that those looking to rent increasingly need to earn more...

With personal debt burden continuing to rise, anti-deposit campaigner Ajay Jagota of Dlighted has once again called for tenant deposits to be scrapped. The...

A free mortgage advice clinic has been launched by The Happy Tenant Company in conjunction with the mortgage broker Lee Grandin...

Nine private landlords have been banned from letting out homes in the Govanhill area of Glasgow after being found unfit to...

Many landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market often...

More than 100 private landlords have now signed up to the Cheshire West and Chester Council Private Landlord Service. The council run...

UK rental prices returned to growth in July, the first rise recorded for three months, according to the latest HomeLet Rental...

Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors continue to be drawn to the buy-to-let market as the returns...

The rise in the number of people living in private rented accommodation in recent years has created an unexpected number of...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are taking measures to check the fire safety of their buy-to-let properties in the wake of...

Thousands of tenants are evicted from their homes every year, but to make sure that eviction firms follow correct procedure they...

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly, especially when issues, which...

The school summer holidays are almost here and there is a good chance that your tenants may be heading abroad for...

Landbay, the specialist buy-to-let mortgage lender, has joined forces with financial services giant Legal & General to launch Landbay Insurance, a...

Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is essential for both landlords and tenants. Award-winning...

With almost 5.8 million households expected to be living in private rented accommodation within four years as homeownership and social renting...

It is now 10 years since tenancy deposit schemes were first introduced in England and Wales, providing landlords with greater protection...

When renting out a property, most landlords or their letting agents opt to take an upfront deposit from the tenant prior...

Very few of us enjoy filling in a tax return. But here are a few suggestions put forward by London based...

To help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income, Direct Line Landlord Insurance has launched a new rent guarantee product...

As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

UK rental prices fell for the first time in eight years in May, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The figures...

As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...

  The average tenancy deposit paid by tenants in England and Wales now stands at £967.84, with deposits of properties with a...

Britain’s biggest and arguably most contentious buy-to-let landlord, who recently banned ‘coloured people’ from renting any of his properties has suggested...

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly. Investing in the private rented...

A new buy-to-let insurance system designed to help advisers offer landlords a simplified way to ensure that their rental property investments...

Buy-to-let landlords currently contribute £15.9bn per year to the British economy through pre-tax spending on running their portfolios, which is more...

A new cloud-based system offering a business accounting solution for landlords with small to medium-sized portfolios has been launched by Visionbase...

Most landlords hope that their experience of letting a property is a positive one but, whether you are a seasoned landlord...

Rents in London have recorded their first annual drop for eight years, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. In April, the...

Close to 6,300 private renters in the North East of England lodged formal complaints to their local council about their landlord between...

Since 2004, the private rental sector has almost doubled in size to 4.5 million households. This may be good news, but this...

Rental price growth in the UK remains sluggish, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The annual rate of rental price inflation reached...

A growing number of women are investing in the buy-to-let market as an alternative to the failing of the pensions industry,...

The recent conviction of letting agent Thirunga Damayantharan for illegally keeping £15,000 of tenancy deposits has taken the total value of...

All members of the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) can now expect to receive free Right to Rent legal expenses when they...

Homestay networks and renting short-term lodgings are on the up – just look at the exponential rise of peer-to-peer sharing platform...

Following a raft of changes, including tax measures, in the buy-to-let sector, the government has now published its consultation on banning...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is celebrating a decade of custodial deposit protection this week as it marks the 10th...

Buy-to-let investors feel hard done by when it comes to tax, with almost half of all landlords planning to quit the...

What does it say on your business card? Luke Burton Sales and Marketing Director, Rent4sure Who is Rent4sure? Rent4sure, is an established tenant referencing company. We provide...

Significantly more must be done to protect landlords from rogue tenants, according to a couple who were left with a £10,000...

Changes to letting agent fees could lead to increased rent arrears and higher repossessions as a consequence of a potential reduction...

Rent4sure made history last week when they helped their one millionth tenant move property. The tenant referencing company, which now helps over...

A man who is currently serving six years in prison for child sex abuse offences is among four rogue landlords in...

Short-term letting agents in the capital are being urged by the Mayor of London to follow Airbnb’s lead by blocking hosts...

Harrison Murray Lettings is inviting private landlords to attend a public event this week that will offer expert buy-to-let tips and...

Rental price inflation is now running below general inflation as measured by the consumer price index, as a growing number of buy-to-let...

A number of landlords putting their property investments - probably their biggest assets - at risk by failing to comply with...

A new key insurance scheme has been launched for buy-to-let landlords and homeowners by Discount Insurance. The insurance broker has joined forces...

A private landlord has been jailed for almost four years after being found guilty of stealing money from more than 100...

Rents across the UK are continuing to cool down, according the HomeLet Rental Index. The annual rate of rental price inflation fell to...

The recent closure of Morgan Hampton letting agents in Wimborne, Dorset, has been ceased upon by the CEO of Keep It...

Well cared for central heating systems will help keep your rental properties warm and cosy. But be warned, fresh analysis by...

A major think-tank wants to see the government help hand back power to tenants, enabling them to improve conditions in the...

The government needs to do more to support buy-to-let landlords, and start by reversing recent tax increases and unnecessary regulation in...

Annual rental price growth slowed to just 1.7% in December, which was less than half the 3.8% increase recorded in December 2015,...

Private renting policy changes will undoubtedly challenge many private landlords, and could even drive some small buy-to-let investors out of the...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

You’ve been shopping and shopping, and you’ve just about found something for everyone, but have you bought Christmas gifts for your...

Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...

It is not the best time to be a buy-to-let landlord, with a raft of ‘anti-landlord’ policies being introduced prompting concern...

Total Landlord Insurance is warning landlords to be extra vigilant over the festive period as it reports a 14% year-on-year increase...

Annual rental price growth reached 3.1% in November taking the average UK rent to £898 per month, which although higher than November...

Almost a quarter of buy-to-let landlords blame delays by tenants informing them about maintenance issues in their homes for resulting in...

Hampshire Trust Bank has teamed up with Titlesolv to make title insurance available for commercial and buy-to-let purchases and remortgages up...

Airbnb’s announcement yesterday that it is banning hosts in London from renting out entire homes for more than 90 days a...

Storms and floods wreaked havoc across much of southern England last week, leaving a number of homes and businesses damaged, and...

Annual rental price growth slowed to 3% in October, which is the lowest rate of increase this year, HomeLet’s latest Rental Index has...

Four out of five buy-to-let landlords believe that client money protection (CMP) should be made compulsory when they use a letting...

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let shows very few signs of slowing, despite the increase in...