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A new guide from Propertymark explains the rights which private rental tenants have - and sets out how they can challenge...

Political parties should stop bickering and instead work together to boost enforcement of rental standards in the private sector. That’s the view...

Spain’s Minister for Housing, Isabel Rodríguez, says the country is taking the first steps to eliminate the Golden Visa.  This visa was...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

A trade body claims private tenants are ‘suffering’ because lettings agents are not regulated. Propertymark is demanding equal treatment between lettings agents...

The launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice is “a really good start” says the National Farmers Union. The...

In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...

A controversial wealth management company claims that almost two thirds of private tenants have suffered a deterioration in their mental and...

Co-living developments are a type of purpose-built rental housing, under the same principle as Build To Rent (BTR) but offering smaller size...

Four years after the first Covid restrictions, new research by Centre for Cities shows Londoners’ escape to the country during the...

The removal of Section 21 notices and the end of fixed-term tenancies are the two issues that concern landlords the most,...

The Chancellor has rendered hundreds of lettings businesses unviable overnight as a result of his Budget tax clampdown. That’s the view of...

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

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating...

A property industry commentator has set out what he calls a plan of action to rejuvenate the buy to let sector. Jonathan...

New reports suggest down valuations are increasing and properties are routinely selling for below asking price - both triggering possible opportunities...

A prominent lawyer has stepped up her criticisms of Housing Secretary Michael Gove and his attacks on buy to let and...

The National Residential Landlords Association will jointly host a networking and information session with homelessness charity Crisis. It will take place on...

Some 69 per cent of landlords have already or are planning to increase the size of their property portfolio, increasing to...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 for its first show of the 2024 calendar. Now in...

One might immediately answer 'no' to this question, but does the HMO property industry possess adequate understanding of this delicate subject...

The chartered surveyor team at Stokemont is giving advice on potential pitfalls in new build homes.  This is from RICS-accredited valuer Bradley...

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry...

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

Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...

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

The housing minister and the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association are amongst 60 speakers named for an upcoming...

UK landlords are doubling down on urban flats amidst a slow but definite return to conventional office working. Data from Shawbrook Bank...

An insurance firm claims landlords shopping for a new mortgage deal may be expected by lenders to prepare personal guarantees. Purbeck claims...

Despite inflationary and mortgage volatility over the last 12 months, a mortgage lender claims over a third of commercial landlords are...

While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...

The Build To Rent trade body, the UK Apartment Association, is backing the proposals outlined to clampdown on rogue landlords put...

New research from a construction professional body shows a large proportion of people would not buy a newly built property due...

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

One in five (20 per cent of) landlords plans to reducing their buy to let holdings according to a new survey. The...

The year of proptech  The proptech revolution has been a long time coming but I think that 2024 will the year in...

Private tenants are being encouraged by a local council to report damp and mould issues to their landlords. Shropshire council says private...

Newcastle council is seeking new members of its Landlord Accreditation Scheme, which it claims recognises and rewards “reputable landlords who offer...

Plans for leasehold reform face a major early stumbling block as analysis shows plans to retrospectively introduce a cap on ground...

Almost all landlords letting out properties in a London borough will soon be legally required to have a selective license. It’s one...

Tenants value location, flexibility and direct landlord relationships according to new research from specialist lending bank OSB Group.  The Future Tenant Standard...

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the third quarter of 2023. The...

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

A leader of the pro-tenant activist group Acorn has told MPs that “one man bands” are more likely to exploit tenants...

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

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

No fewer than 88 per cent of portfolio landlords have added to their portfolios in the last six months, despite market...

The chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association has bagged a prestigious leadership award  Ben Beadle won Gold in the Association...

Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section 21 notice...

Our generations-old obsession with home-ownership may be waning for the first time in recent memory. The introduction of the Housing Act in...

A new personal guarantee insurance protection service has been launched for professional landlords - triggered by a surge  in incorporation. Purbeck Personal...

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

Next month Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, will be one of the experts at an Agent...

The National Residential Landlords’ Association’s annual conference next week is a sell out with all 800 or so tickets sold to...

Inventory clerks are ideally placed to protect landlords from some heavy fines triggered by the Renters Reform Bill, it’s been claimed. The...

An insurance firm is warning landlords about the risks of personal guarantees as a condition of buy to let mortgages. Purbeck Personal...

A property entrepreneur is seeking up to 200 portfolio landlords or developers to invest in his company.  Jamie Lester says the offer to...

Next weekend sees a crash course event for landlords to bring them up to date with the 160 pieces of legislation...

Politicians meeting at party conferences this week are being urged to listen to property professionals before setting policies about the private...

An agency chain is urging the Tories to stop in-fighting at their party conference and instead increase supply in the private...

Over half of letting agents say they are uncertain as to whether they want to remain in their jobs for the...

The government must safeguard the private rented sector and the only way to do that is to lend its support to...

Data from flatshare site SpareRoom suggests London is now entirely unaffordable to graduates, thanks to sky-high rents. September sees many new graduates...

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

The property industry in recent years has been tough to work in.  Clearly the challenges we faced with the pandemic, lockdown and...

As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...

A veteran Tory MP who has been a junior minister in the department responsible for housing now says the rental market...

Landlords are reducing their stock - and they’re blaming the Tories for creating a hostile environment.  This is according to the latest...

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

Landlords and managing agents operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

Former England footballer turned TV pundit and property expert Dion Dublin is to headline this month’s South East Property Expo. The centre...

Dashly, a platform that monitors over £100 billion of mortgages, says landlords in London renewing loans soon will be, on average,...

It’s hardly surprising that the property auction market has seen an increase in activity in recent years, with buyers looking to...

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the second quarter of 2023. Using...

A body called the Landlord Leaders Community - and appearing at first sight a little like a new trade group - is...

A bank chief has used a national newspaper interview to make a stand in favour of buy to let landlords and...

The Competitioin and Markets Authority is to probe five activities involving landlords and letting agents and their responsibilities to private tenants. Sarah...

The Housing Ombudsman - who presides over housing associations and other social housing providers - has ordered a chief executive to...

HMRC has prepared a guide to landlords’ and other property professionals’ self-assessment.  Here’s the guide in its entirety. - The year is flying by...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is being lobbied to take urgent action over the growing problem of abandoned tenancies. Propertymark chief executive Nathan...

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

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

The increasing likelihood that the private rental sector will be obliged to allow more pets into lets simply demonstrates the need...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched an eight week long consultation in a bid to gather input on its...

A warning is going out today from the UK’s largest property auctioneer about the sensible pricing of property coming to the...

Over the past year, we have witnessed an increase in the proportion of landlords opting to acquire properties through limited companies.  This...

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

Leeds Building Society has launched a new range of Buy to Let mortgages for landlords operating as a limited company. In addition...

Landlords with some of the country’s largest portfolios say they expect to pay £500,000 or more in the next year on...

Having insurance is a sensible way to protect yourself as a landlord against the financial cost of damage or liability claims....

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

HMRC has recently launched a renewed investigation into Airbnb hosts, with the site compelled to share earnings data to assist in...

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

The property market is always changing, leaving investors on the constant lookout for their next big opportunity. With housing prices continuing...

The National Landlord Investment Show’s summer spectacular takes place in London on July 4. A statement from the organisers says: “With the...

An agency is urging landlords to review portfolios and consider if their properties meet the upcoming changes enshrined in the Renters...

Section 21: Research carried out by Leaders Romans Group has found that Section 21 is rarely overused, and even more rarely...