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Nick Woodward, director of lettings at Essential Living, gives insights into why renting may be the best option for many. 1. Responsibility...

Renters are typically staying in their properties for a third longer than they did four years ago, says the Deposit Protection...

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

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

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...

New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies.  Nearly eight out of ten landlords opt...

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

A survey claims landlords are now more responsive to tenants’ needs and have improved compliance standards. Building on comparative analysis with data...

Deciding on a residence in the bustling city of London is no small feat, especially when faced with the dichotomy of...

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

Mohammed Sharaz, a landlord from Bradford, recently seized an opportunity to enhance his property portfolio after Wildstone acquired the gable end...

The UK’s private rental sector grapples with a surge in waiting times for contractor appointments, according to industry supplier Fixflo.  A new...

Air quality expert Stuart Smith writes:  The average family produces 24 pints of water vapour a day through routine activity but many...

Landlords, being key players in the housing sector, can make a significant impact by fostering a greener mindset among their tenants....

There is to be no comparable law for private landlords, following the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Earlier this week the Department of...

A Labour-controlled council is inviting private rental sector representatives to a round-table event which it pledges will not be a talking...

Some 74 per cent of buy to let landlords are optimistic about the property market in the next 12 months, it’s...

According to a London property management company, the profile of renters in prime London is varying hugely.  Glenfield Property Management says that...

By Luke Lightfoot, Regional Director of Asset Management at Sigma Capital As the fastest growing sub-sector in the UK rental market, it’s...

Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning landlords of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...

A controversial licensing scheme is due to come into force tomorrow - just as the council administering it has declared itself...

Right now, the property market is entering a period of uncertainty. Falling property prices and a rising regulatory burden are just...

A council in Wales is making changes to the system it uses to encourage private landlords to lease their properties to...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act received Royal Assent last month, meaning a major new piece of legislation has now entered the...

A housing analyst says student rent increases should be capped in the same way as social housing rents are. Rory Hughes, writing...

A landlord has been found guilty of operating eight unlicensed HMOs and a range of breaches of the HMO Management Regulations. Northampton...

New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director   What is Southernbrook Lettings and...

Lendlord, a platform for the property investment space, has launched a Tenants App to streamline the way renters communicate with landlords. The...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

This is back-to-school season and for the majority of university students who choose to move away from their family home during...

Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed.  Back in the ‘90s, multi-lets were mainly student housing or cheap...

To help or not to help: that is the question the government is facing with regard to under-pressure private rented sector...

Searches for solar panel installations surged 32.85 per cent from 2022-2023, with demand for renewable energy increasing.  However one of the biggest...

Whoever forms the next government must put the private rental sector at the heart of its housing policy. That’s the view of...

Sweeping tax changes for landlords have been demanded by letting agents group Propertymark. The group has analysed the impact of changes using...

Housing associations are urged to urgently check building specifications for the use of Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete or RAAC. RAAC is the...

The lack of available housing stock is creating huge problems throughout the Private Rented Sector, including the supply chain. We all know...

Over recent years, as successive governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords, some with investment properties...

There’s been a large increase in the number of complaints registered with The Property Ombudsman - with lettings agents in the...

As UK homeowners commit to more sustainable sources of energy, the number of homes installing rooftop solar panels reached its highest...

The challenges facing the property market right now are well reported; from rising interest rates pushing up mortgage payments to a...

A controversial licensing scheme will come into force this winter with the blessing of Housing Secretary Michael Gove. Nottingham council’s selective licensing...

Some 18 per cent of buy to let landlords have suggested they are not raising rents for tenants despite inflation and...

On occasion, a landlord may find that they need to clear a property after a tenant has left unexpectedly. It might...

1. Extra mortgage costs While anyone who owns a property runs the risk of not being able to pay their mortgage, the...

According to the latest English Housing Survey there were 495,000 second homes in the UK in 2018/19 – a figure said to...

If you are a landlord looking for the silver lining in a dark cloud, June’s interest rate decision will have certainly...

1. How Do I Ensure A Good Return On Investment In A Slow Market? This is one of our most frequently asked...

Scrapping a tax hike on rented housing may help ease the housing crisis faced by tenants, according to an analysis by...

A recent study by nationwide conveyancers Muve, using official data from the Office for National Statistics, has revealed the most and...

With spring in the air, adjudicators at The Deposit Protection Service have revealed some of the interesting and unusual tenancy deposit...

Rising numbers of landlords are likely to switch to specialising in holiday rentals and short-term lets in the months ahead, an...

Previous estimates that half a million landlords are set to sell up may actually be a massive under-estimate, a property industry figure...

The cost of living crisis has forced many landlords to reassess their property holdings, and some are even selling off.  This has...

Ahead of World Earth Day next week an expert has listed advice tips for holiday let owners to make their homes...

Eight criminal landlords - three of them companies - have been fined approaching half a million pounds. They were prosecuted for offences...

A quarter of holiday let owners are very worried about the potential of new regulations or fees being enforced following the...

According to the most recent statistics there are 676,452 vacant properties in England, nearly half a million of which have been...

The British Property Federation is calling on the government to use next week’s Budget to zero-rate VAT on work which allows...

The majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency because of the current complexity of buy to let.  A...

A survey of 3,000 landlords and letting agents by the Property Redress Scheme has identified where these players regard the problems...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, LandlordBuyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up most...

It has been widely reported that lenders are expecting a rise in the number of homeowners handing back their keys as...

Over the last few years, the property industry has been focusing on the need to provide more information to buyers ‘up...

A council at the heart of a controversial scheme claims to be “pleased” with the interest shown by private landlords. Leasing Scheme...

Training sessions are being aimed at teaching private landlords in one London borough the rules and responsibilities when it comes to...

It’s the time of year when everyone is rushing to meet the self-assessment deadlines. Unfortunately, experience shows that there will be...

Repairs are a normal part of owning a home, and the costs can add up quickly.  Home warranties can help homeowners budget...

A coalition of landlords and lettings groups has submitted a Petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial...

A council is attempting to woo landlords to lease their properties for up to 20 years in return for a guaranteed...

The relationship between landlord and tenant is not purely a business one, or at least it shouldn’t be. The landlord is...

A survey of some 2,000 landlords shows that more than four in 10 want recent changes to Capital Gains Tax allowances...

A new initiative offering private landlords £5,000 to £25,000 to let their properties through a council has been given the go...

A property company owns over 140 rental units and has analysed its costs, and shared them with Landlord Today. The units owned...

Figures from across the private rental sector have written an open letter to Housing Secretary Michael Gove, calling for a halt...

Propertymark says some 85 per cent of its member agents in Scotland have landlord clients who have expressed a wish to...

A major survey of 1,500 adults shows that a quarter plan to downsize their home in retirement, with many others suggesting...

There are several key reasons why property owners choose to become landlords, some of which include regular income, investment and long-term...

When life is impossibly expensive, it’s not a surprise to see a rise in financial abuse. And to make matters worse,...

I think 2022 can be summarised as ‘unsettling’ to say the least. With three prime ministers in less than six months,...

Although the property and mortgage markets have been in a state of flux for the past few months, with rising interest...

2022 is a La Niña year - a rare third in a row.  A La Niña year relates to cooler than average...

Residential properties have seen large increases in greenhouse gas emissions over the last decade, with the average home now producing 2.29...

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

1. Prepare an information pack for new tenants to reduce maintenance cost - To avoid repair costs, landlords could create handy...

A former lettings agent who has become a sharp critic of landlords has made another attack - this time suggesting that...

New research from the bank Handelsbanken suggests some landlords will reduce their portfolios if economic conditions worsen. Almost 60 per cent of...

To put it mildly, landlords are very rarely subject to an outpouring of sympathy from the general public. When the economy...

In today’s world, where people can make money from something as simple as posting a photo of themselves wearing a new...

The country’s main student body is calling on the government to implement a cap on student rents. The National Union of Students...

With the summer heatwave a distant memory, residents are being advised to check their properties for signs of subsidence. While many landlords...

As I write this, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has gone back on his mini budget plan to abolish the 45p...

The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...

This week (September 12-18) marks the twelfth annual Gas Safety Week. All landlords renting properties with gas appliances have a legal duty...

Winter can put a strain on our homes and so preparing ahead of the colder, wetter months is a smart move...

Propertymark says that this, the 12th edition of Gas Safety Week, is an ideal opportunity for landlords to make sure they...