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Faulty appliances cause an average of 43 fires a week in England alone, according to an electrical product platform. Research by Electrical Direct...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m David Hackett, Head of Business Development for The DPS    What...

The Budget has received short shrift from landlords and tenants, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak appeared to miss out the private rental...

No news is good news, they say - and the absence of any announcement about Capital Gains Tax in thre Budget...

A landlord who failed to licence his property has been ordered to pay back over £5,000 in rent. Michael Convery from Belfast...

Demand for student accommodation is greater than ever, a specialist online platform suggests. This is despite high supply of new purpose built...

Around 840,000 private renters in England and Wales have built up rent arrears since lockdown measures began and one in five...

This afternoon's Budget has seen dramatic announcements from Chancellor Rishi Sunak referring to the private rental sector. For landlords buying properties, the stamp...

An anarchist group has admitted that protests against landlords and letting agencies present opportunities for disruption. The Solidarity Federation says it aims to “advance...

A four year ban on letting any residential property has been imposed on a landlord found guilty of using accommodation that could...

Specialist buy to let broker Mortgages for Business says landlords buying now can use four tips to beat the chaos in the...

A call has gone out for the overhaul of the Green Homes Grant scheme, which so far has left thousands of...

Landlords are exiting the office on greater numbers since the government called for a review of Capital Gains Tax last year, claims...

A London council is running what it describes as “an innovative project” to help private tenants reclaim rent from landlords who...

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

The landlords’ trade body says the tax system needs reforming to support energy improvements in the private rental sector. The intervention by...

Two landlords have to pay almost £8,000 for letting their flats in defiance of a Prohibition Order.  The order came into force...

Two men - one a landlord, the other a shopkeeper- have been jailed after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. Mushtaq...

Scams involving fake landlords and bogus lettings agents are rife in the private rentals sector, and may have been made worse...

A landlord in south west of England has been given a nine month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, following a...

A London authority wants to extend its licensing regime for HMOs and landlords have just over two weeks left to respond. Lambeth...

Over 330 rental properties have been incorporated into a single company - thought to be the largest single incorporation in the...

A landlord has been sentenced for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property in accordance with the law. Swansea magistrates’...

A lettings agency is issuing general guidance to the landlord community ahead of changes to Electrical Safety Standards in April. Helen Hollingsworth,...

The government’s Green Homes Grant has been slammed by MPs for its snail’s pace progress, complications and poor delivery. The all-party Environmental...

This 10-part series - filmed before the pandemic - follows letting agents, eviction specialists and lawyers helping landlords chase rent arrears and...

A tax specialist says HM Revenue & Customs is mobilising its teams to probe Airbnb hosts - and he warns ‘the clock...

A tenancy deposit service has listed the unexpected items it receives from landlords or tenants during deposit disputes - and it seems...

Despite talk of increased arrears and wider economic concerns, it appears tenants are increasingly worried about the long-term effects of poor credit...

A tax barrister has restructured his way of working and is appealing to buy to let and other property investors as...

It’s feared that the government’s latest funding to solve the cladding crisis will leave thousands of landlords with loans and unsellable...

There is substantial investment going in to the private rental sector by individual landlords, according to evidence from the latest edition...

Some policies towards landlords show how the government has lost its conservative ethos of supporting businesses and being the party of low taxes.  Rosalind...

It seems as if the frenzied housing market has extended to the auction field, with one major player reporting a strong...

A PropTech ‘prospector’ tool which analyses Rightmove data from an investor’s perspective has produced a list of the 10 best average yields...

Two men have been ordered to pay almost £8,000 for letting out flats in defiance of regulations designed to keep tenants...

Landlords with tenants on Universal Credit are struggling to set up Alternative Payment Arrangements because the UC portal is closed to new...

A holiday lets firm has outlined six reasons why that sector may be a good bet for property investors, despite recent...

On top of the rush to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline and changes to Help To Buy - both with cliff...

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

What is your name and how long have you been a landlord? My name is Lea Savage, and I have been a...

The Generation Rent campaign wants public cash in a Covid Rent Debt Fund to clear rent arrears for tenants who have run...

An influential all-party committee of MPs and members of the House of Lords is calling for a new council tax fund...

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

A tenant organisation has written to almost 130 politicians asking them to do more to protect renters - especially lone females -...

There’s a warning today that landlords need to move quickly and selectively if they are intending to purchase a property ahead...

Coronavirus has prompted much talk of landlords and tenants alike fleeing cities for the country - but some evidence suggests that...

Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning to before Easter...

A leading property lawyer insists that a controversial new ‘debt moratorium’ system starting this spring will not mean a free ride...

The Mortgage Works, the specialist buy to let arm of Nationwide Building Society, today launches new limited company mortgages targeting the...

Research by lettings agency Keller Williams suggests the Coronavirus crisis has led to dip in rents across the UK - but...

Two property investment companies and an associated business have all been closed down “in the public interest” by the government’s Insolvency...

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

Around half of renters are worried about financial security thanks to Coronavirus - and many are concerned their landlords will sell up. Aldermore Bank,...

The government has been slammed for missing out landlords in proposals to enforce new energy efficiency regulations. Propertymark - the trade group...

A landlord who let out a former bank vault as an illegal flat described by the local council as “dangerous” has...

In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...

Police in Devon say they will be cracking down on holiday homes let by landlords in contravention of Coronavirus lockdown rules...

A landlord who committed 33 offences at a property he owns has been issued with civil penalties totalling £50,500. Zaheer Uddin Babar,...

Retirement rental specialist Girlings says the phenomenon of later life renting is growing in popularity. It says independent research from Paragon Bank...

A trade body says the current national lockdown may make it harder for the lettings industry to conform with an approaching deadline...

A landlord has opened up to a news website about the difficulties trying to accommodate student tenants during the lockdown.  Elizabeth Hunter is...

Citizens Advice has called once again for public funds to help tenants in Covid-related arrears. Alistair Cromwell, acting chief executive of the...

Activists in a rental reform coalition say court possession hearings should be halted as well as bailiff-led evictions. They say the stress...

The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters has been extended in England and Wales. This will be until February 21 “at...

Landlords with leasehold properties should be able to enjoy reduced costs and red tape when they wish to extend their leases,...

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

Martin Lewis, the celebrity consumer rights campaigner behind MoneySavingExpert, has called upon the government to extend the current ban on bailiffs...

The latest survey from PropTech platform Goodlord suggests the lettings landscape is relatively stable entering 2021 - but with the prospect...

The landlords’ trade body says it welcomes a change of heart by the government over details of the Green Homes Grant scheme. Until now...

Two thirds of people who have experienced mould are tenants in private, social or student housing according to a new survey. Comparison...

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

London agency Dexters says the number of lettings applicants rose 50 per cent in 2020 with a particular surge in November...

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

The Liberal Democrats want Airbnb to ensure its landlords offer free accommodation to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Tier 3...

An estate agency that bucks the industry trend by selling only tenanted properties to landlords says it’s had a record year. Portfolio,...

The government has published official guidance for landlords on how they should operate in the new Tier 4 locations. Since Boxing Day,...

A Labour housing politician is accusing the government of using Coronavirus as an excuse for dragging its feet over scrapping Section...

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

Newcastle city council claims to be the first local authority in the UK to launch the rent-to-buy scheme allowing tenants to...

For the third successive month the number of landlords increasing rent to tenants has dropped, according to the latest data from...

A landlord has been fined £10,000 by her local council for failing to licence a HMO. Tracey Davies of Bath was found...

Citizens Advice says the government should prioritise tenants with rent arrears who are the most significant victims of the financial fallout...

Two players in the domestic energy industry are warning landlords that it will be an expensive exercise to meet predicted future...

This Thursday, December 17, sees The Great Tax Debate webinar aimed at helping landlords prepare for a year of change in 2021. The...

A YMCA chief executive claims the proliferation of HMOs may be endangering private tenants’ health by encouraging overcrowding and undersized-rooms. Alan Fraser,...

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

A tax specialist says the HMRC has amended its guidance on stamp duty in such a way as to suggest many...

Landlords considering taking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant are being warned of a surge in cowboy building works. Sheffield...

The government has launched an unexpected consultation which may indirectly highlight a new opportunity for landlords and other investors - converting...

The Acorn group of rental activists has created a detailed crib sheet of responses to a council consultation on landlord licensing. Acorn,...

The campaigning charity Shelter is offering private rental sector tenants advice on how to negotiate a rent reduction during the remaining...

The chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association has admitted in a newspaper article that some landlords do misuse their...

A possible backlog of Right To Rent checks created by new Home Office rules could be alleviated by inventory clerks. Since March,...

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

A leading figure in the short lets sector is advising tenants to “take the pub home” this Christmas. Merilee Karr, chair of...

Courts are now introducing Review Hearings to prioritise eviction cases during lockdown, adding more red tape for anxious landlords. The purpose of...

Landlords are being supported by letting agencies as the Coronavirus fall-out continues, according to the president of agents’ trade body ARLA...

One hidden aspect of the recent cladding controversy has been that many landlords have been unable to sell or remortgage flats...

The number of overseas landlords admitting tax avoidance has risen 65 per cent in five years according to an accountancy firm. Moore,...

A survey of over 2,000 tenants by a specialist buy to let lender shows that contrary to the popular belief, most...

A landlord has been fined £2,500 for failing to licence a property that she had been renting out for several years...

Tell us about Airthings, why it was established, the products and what problem they were coming to solve? Airthings was established in...

An international consultancy specialising in investors’ residency and citizenship has lifted the lid on the huge tax savings open to overseas...

A property industry accreditation service is asking whether it’s now time for the government to offer grants to help landlords through...

Seven Emergency Prohibition Orders have been served on one landlord by a Nottinghamshire Police force and local authority. The seven properties in...

A law firm says landlords being obliged to conduct checks on the immigration status of potential tenants is encouraging and even...

A ‘city tracker’ operated by a specialist buy to let mortgage company has outlined the best - and worst - places...

Labour MP Steve McCabe has introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill into the House of Commons to address the problems of HMO’s being...

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...

A property investment firm has given tips to landlords who may feel m threatened by the prospect of a hike in Capital Gain...

Pressure groups attacking landlords and letting agents are usually on the other side of the fence from property industry professionals but...

Technology colossus Samsung has teamed up with a Build To Rent provider to create what it calls “next generation neighbourhoods” of...

A £4,550 fine has been upheld after an appeal by the landlord was rejected by a property tribunal. Fenland council served five...

Rents rose 1.4 per cent in the year to October, a drop from the 1.5 per cent growth recorded in September...

Who are you? Radim Rezek, 31 years old entrepreneur who founded his first real estate company when studying the first year at...

The government is being warned landlords won’t be able to meet new guidelines being set for Right To Rent once the Coronavirus...

A new survey shows almost two thirds of prospective first time buyers regard it as ‘impossible’ to get on the property...

Renters are quitting London and heading for the regions in search of more space and bigger homes and gardens. That’s the claim...

Increasing numbers of landlords are registering as limited companies to reduce their tax liability, an investment specialist claims.  Thirlmere Deacon says there’s...

A property specialist at Perrys Chartered Accountants has issued new advice for landlords on how they can reap the benefits of...

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

A league table of UK cities where it takes the longest for first time buyers to save for a deposit may...

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

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

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

Auctioneers are keener than ever to vie for the attention of buy to let purchasers in the current competitive market. Auction House...

A webinar being held tomorrow will consider whether mediation is a valid way of addressing tenant arrears during the Coronavirus pandemic. A...

Revised guidance from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy outlines how landlords and other applicants can handle Green Homes...

It’s been confirmed that a new online system allowing landlords to check the Right to Rent status of prospective tenants will...

A new report from respected specialist mortgage provider Paragon Bank shows that retiree renters and those in the upper-middle age category...

In March 2020, the Home Office made a number of changes to the Right to Rent scheme to make it easier...

A new rent arrears protection service has launched to cater specifically for settings with tenants renting rooms rather than entire apartments or...

The government has this week revealed temporary changes to the way landlords can check documents required for Right To Rent. There have...

A council in the westcountry says it’s going to come down hard on rogue landlords and has identified ‘high risk’ properties...

The growth in the number of landlords and property investors in the UK has been astonishing over the last three decades....

New data from letting agents suggests that there’s been a substantial rise in the number of landlords selling buy to let...

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

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...

Property auctions are fast becoming a popular method of buying and selling properties. This is down to the speed of sale,...

Property auctions help to minimise the chances of complications in the homebuying process. However, there are still measures you will need...

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...

Summer 2020 saw changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule come into force and talk of a CGT increase...

A key member of the Regulation of Property Agents working party says the licensing of private landlords is “on the horizon”...

Tax experts at specialist landlord accountancy firm Gorilla Accounting are giving the sector fresh advice on minimising CGT liability when selling...

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

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

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

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

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce government spending plans for the next 12 months on November 25 - and he already has...

Northampton council is seeking a so-called Charging Order against a landlord who failed to carry out improvements to her property and then...

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

A landlord has been prosecuted following the death of a tenant in a house fire at an HMO said to have...

A council has prosecuted a local landlord for failing to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of his tenants. Eastleigh council took...

A London local authority is to extend its current additional licensing scheme from 12 council wards to 18 - and is...

The Welsh Government has set out how its two week ‘fire break’ lockdown will impact the rental industry, including landlords' responsibilities in...

The Lettings Industry Council has published a report outlining why Section 21 should not be abolished, despite the government’s commitment to...

A collapsing ceiling, filthy facilities, and an abandoned car are among the dangerous defects leading to a Banbury landlord facing a...

A new survey of 700 landlords from a respected buy to let lender reveals the regions with the strongest levels of...

A pest control body has issued guidance for landlords about the emergence of cockroaches when heating is turned on. Heating ducts and pipes...

The leading landlord trade body wants a new and regular study of housing in Wales, to make its politicians better-informed. The National Residential...

A London council is writing to thousands of private landlords in its borough urging them not to evict people. Southwark council says this...

A lettings market monitor says the Greater London rental sector has in recent months switched from one of scarcity of properties...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Stuart Aikman & Mathew Walters, co-founders - Story of...

An environment services provider is reminding landlords of their responsibilities should asbestos be found in their properties. Although a high profile problem in the...

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

The latest survey assessing damage to the private rental sector by the pandemic makes tough reading for landlords. The study - for...

Landlords with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty and delay a...

The National Residential Landlords Association is calling on the government to ensure a comprehensive financial package is provided for landlords themselves,...

Lettings agents’ group ARLA Propertymark has issued a seven point guide for landlords as winter approaches. The guide ensures the points are...

A prominent rental industry figure has backed Shelter’s sweeping condemnation of the lettings sector - but insists landlords are not to...

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

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

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

Tweaks being made to the Right To Rent system should make it easier for landlords to complete the controversial process. The government...

New research from SpareRoom reveals the majority of sharers now want evidence of kindness, empathy and thinking of others in people they...

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

The number of new prospective tenants continued to increase last month, reaching an all-time high, according to ARLA Propertymark’s latest PRS...

Landlords are being urged to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

One in eight properties sold for more than the original asking price in August as housing demand peaked following the chancellor’s...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent days, buy-to-let landlords who own properties with gardens would do...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

Precise Mortgages has reduced mortgage rates across its buy-to-let range by up to 0.4%.  The specialist lender’s buy-to-let range, which is available...

The government’s decision to not extend the ban on landlords evicting renters beyond 20 September is a major concern for many private...

Plans to develop 460 build to rent flats next to Southall train station in west London have been given the go-ahead.  The...

As has been broadcast widely in the news the government has been going to extraordinary lengths to enforce their message that...

Not a whole lot has changed since the boom of the private rental sector in the 1980s. At least, not much...

Letting agents are feeling more optimistic about the letting sector than they were at the outset of 2020 despite the challenges...

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

There was widespread disappointment among buy-to-let landlords when the government decided to prolong the existing ban on tenant evictions until 20...

Foundation Home Loans is planning to pull some of its buy-to-let products tomorrow.  On Thursday, the specialist lender will remove its two-year...

It has been just over a month since changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule came into force and...

There was a notable increase in the number of new tenancies last month as an increasing number of tenants took advantage...

Demand for property has soared as purchasers, including buy to-let investors, make the most of Rishi Sunak's stamp duty holiday, but...

The government has published its response to the House of Commons, Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s (HCLG) report on cladding...

At the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, a ban on evictions was introduced in England and Wales. That has now been extended...

With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...

New regulations on electrical safety standards for private rented accommodation have come into effect. Here is what landlords need to know. The ‘Electrical...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered almost every aspect of our daily lives, and the rental market needs to adapt to...

SimplyBiz Mortgages has added buy-to-let lender Zephyr Homeloans to its mortgage panel. Zephyr offers standard and specialist products to both individuals and...

There has been a sharp rise in mortgage approvals, as reported by the Bank of England yesterday.  The latest data reveals that...

Viewing figures in the letting market in London and the Home Counties hit a 10-year high at the end of August,...

More money needs to be made available to support landlords and renters during the existing Covid-19 pandemic, according to Bankrate UK.  The...

Buy-to-let landlords could be facing up to two years without rent due to the government’s decision to extend the evictions ban,...

The government has made a grave mistake extending the evictions ban in England and Wales by four weeks, it has been...

Accord will be increasing its maximum loan-to-value (LTV) for its buy-to-let product transfers to 80%.  In addition, the lender has reduced rates...

The government has been slammed for its 11th-hour U-turn after extending the eviction ban for four weeks and instructing landlords to...

There could be a significant increase in repossession cases in London once the tenant eviction ban ends this weekend, legal experts...

A landlord in Oxford is no longer allowed to offer a local property for short-term lets following a lengthy planning battle...

Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents could be required to process a high number of electrical checks (EICRs) if the recent upturn...

LandInvest has introduced Appetite Statements for landlords seeking a pre-agreed financing offer for their future projects. The new Appetite Statement is a...

Accord has removed all of its buy-to-let products at 60% loan-to-value (LTV) on a temporary basis.  The company says that the move...

The London Renters Union (RLU) will hold a day of action next week demanding that the government acts to protect renters,...

There appears to have been an increase in demand for buy-to-let property since the chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday, but...

Student property is one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...

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

Camden Council has approved the renewal of landlord licensing in the borough, extending the licensing to most Houses in Multiple Occupation...

There has been a solid recovery in the letting market in recent weeks, according to a new RICS survey.  Respondents noted a...

West One has launched two limited edition buy-to-let mortgage products, which both benefit from West One’s ‘no credit scoring’ approach, with...

Concerns over a spike in evictions once the current ban is lifted are unfounded, according to the National Residential Landlords Association...

With a number of property investors looking to take advantage of Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday by expanding their portfolios, NICEIC...

TSB will no longer lend on buy-to-let properties in England and Wales that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards.  Buy-to-let landlords...

Residential properties in the capital are being wrongly valued due to outdated measurement techniques used to measure floor space, it has...

A specialist property litigation firm is warning buy-to-let landlords not to discriminate against benefit claimants, following a recent landmark ruling that...

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary...

Now is potentially a good time for buy-to-let landlords to become limited companies, according to accountancy firm MJ Bushell.  Property tax specialists...

Buy-to-let landlords in Bury now face the prospect of major fines if they are caught providing tenants with unsafe and substandard...

West One Loans has made changes to its buy-to-let product criteria.  BTL products have had the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) permitted increased from...

Buy-to-let landlords who let properties in England, Wales and Scotland can now have joint membership of associations north and south of the...

A number of buy-to-let landlords have switched to short-term lets in recent years, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours...

Given that online property portals, dominated by a handful of websites, are by far the most popular home search method, it...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has withdrawn its 10-year fixed rate buy-to-let products. The specialist buy-to-let arm of Nationwide Building Society has also...

Almost three in 10 letting agents saw landlords  increasing rent in June in response to high demand from prospective renters, new...

Clutter and mess are among the most off putting things when looking at a potential new home, according to new research.  A...

Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

Keystone Property Finance has introduced a selection of ‘summer special’ mortgage products available for both its standard and specialist buy-to-let ranges. The...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords in England must now ensure that electrical installation inspections and testing are carried out for all new tenancies in...

Imagine if you could make the properties that you are currently trying to let look larger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more homely,...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has appointed a new legal counsel.  Housing lawyer and former Residential Landlords Association (RLA) policy director...

Ashfield District Council has joined forces with police officers in the Sutton area of Nottinghamshire to clampdown on unscrupulous landlords operating...

Landbay has introduced a new range of ‘special edition’ buy-to-let mortgage products after agreeing a new funding partnership with Canada Square.  The...

Croydon Council has applied for government consent to renew the borough’s landlord licensing scheme that makes sure privately-let properties meet key...

Thousands of renters face the prospect of losing their homes when the rental eviction ban lifts next month unless the government...

Many property investors looking for high rental yields typically head north to places like Liverpool and Scotland, and for good reason,...

A buy-to-let landlord in Doncaster has lost an appeal at the High Court after he built an extension on a property...

Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Commercial Mortgages has introduced a new limited company buy-to-let product targeted specifically at holiday letting properties in...

You may wonder whether there are really that many benefits of home and boiler cover that’s specifically tailored for landlords and,...

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

There has been a general softening in residential property prices across many parts of the UK in recent months, suggesting that...

Crystal Specialist Finance (CSF) has teamed up with West One to launch a new range of buy-to-let semi-exclusive products with West...

A planning application has been submitted by DPP for a Build to Rent scheme at Flax Place in Leeds, on behalf...

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

Landlords in central London have been forced to reduce rents by an average of 10%, according to Chestertons. The letting agency says...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...

Speculation that there will be a sharp increase in evictions once the existing evictions ban is lifted next month has been...

Foundation Home Loans has relaunched its buy-to-let product range to its pre-lockdown structure with the reintroduction of large loans, early remortgage,...

Thousands of tenants who have struggled to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic face the prospect of losing their home when...

New rules and how the Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICRs) requirements for rented homes in England are changing have sparked debate...

The average tenant in the UK is spending almost half of their monthly net income to cover the average cost of...

Who are you? My name is Benjamin Hall and I’m the Founder and Managing Director of LOFT. What services does LOFT provide? LOFT delivers...

With fraudulent mortgage applications up by 5% in 2019, anti-money laundering service, SmartSearch, has compiled some key things to consider to...

Three years after the Grenfell fire, 257 tower blocks in Britain, housing about 56,000 people, are still to be made safe,...

The Real Estate sector has seen the number of workers furloughed hit 28%, with the monthly wage packet for these workers...

More than 1,000 brokers signed up for FIBA’s recent series of four exclusive live webinars conducted by Roger Morris of Precise...

Many people feel anxious and uncomfortable when getting themselves into debt and understandably this is why many of us strive to...

O’Neill Patient LLP has completed the acquisition of well established law firm, Cavendish Legal Group.  O’Neill Patient, which specialises in conveyancing services...

There’s no question it’s been a tough start to the year, not just for individuals but also for businesses and specific...

Around 1.9 million people in this country are paying rent on accomodation they are not using, new research suggests,  The study by...

Landbay has joined the Lender Exchange in order to have access to better conveyancing solicitors. Lender Exchange, owned by Decision First, is...

Paragon has launched a new online system for its landlord customers. The Landlord Portal enables landlords to access all their accounts in...

There was a 1.6 % fall in rents on renewed tenancies across Great Britain in May, the third consecutive monthly drop,...

The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) has produced fresh guidance designed to help landlords and the electrical industry...

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

Frustrated tenants struggling to afford to live in London can feel vindicated, as a new report shows that the cost of...

Following a two-month pause, the rental market has seen a resurgence in tenant demand, while a record number of buy-to-let landlords...

There has been a general softening in residential property prices across many parts of the UK, according to some estate agents,...

Paragon’s specialist portfolio buy-to-let lending grew during the first half of its financial year, the company has announced.  Specialist buy-to-let lending was...

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 buy-to-let landlords with empty homes are looking to avoid lengthy void periods and maximise profits in the...

Speculation that there will be a spike in evictions once the existing evictions ban is lifted are wide of the mark,...

A Labour MP has called for the ban on evictions to be extended until later in the year, as renters fear...