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The cost of renting in England since the tenant fee ban was introduced has increased by almost a quarter in some...

The north of England once again provided the greatest jump in rental returns for buy-to-let landlords in the second quarter of...

London-based estate agent Portico has digitalised its letting process, with the launch of a new online rental service for private landlords...

A number of organisations from across the housing sector have teamed up to support landlords and tenants facing rent arrears as...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has issued fresh guidance to help students and landlords in England and Wales arrange accommodation check-outs...

The government has been criticised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) for taking far too long to remove all flammable cladding...

There has been a steady increase in the numbers of buy-to-let mortgage products since the start of May in a sign...

Newcastle Intermediaries has relaunched its buy-to-let offerings. The lender’s two-year fixed rate product offers a choice of fee-assisted deals at 75% loan-to-value...

Swansea Building Society has cut rates across its buy-to-let and holiday let mortgage ranges.  Products now start from 4.25% to 3.55% variable...

The number of private tenants in England who have fallen behind on rent has doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to...

New regulation introduced yesterday could see unscrupulous landlords fined up to £30,000 if they do not comply with the rules.  Under the...

New regulations that are designed to strengthen electrical safety practices and bring in line with those already well-established within gas safety regulations...

Yesterday’s summer statement provided a much welcome boost for buy-to-let landlords who stand to benefit from the stamp duty holiday.  The levy...

Buy-to-let landlords suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic can defer their July tax payment on account, but taxpayers...

The buy-to-let market has been impacted by tax rule changes in recent years, and as a result landlords have been unable...

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

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed confirmation from a government minister that the courts will begin to hear possession...

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

Demand from consumers, including buy-to-let investors, for new build homes has increased over the past 12 months, new figures show.  Fresh applicant...

The government has provided clarification on deposit cap requirements following the end of the transition period on 31 May. For tenancies in...

New data from lettings management platform offers fresh insight into which property types produce the best yields for investors. The study found...

Pent-up demand during lockdown has translated into a rapid bounce-back in activity since the start of June, with new and completed...

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

Buy-to-let rental yields have remained largely flat, increasing by just 0.1% over the past 12 months, according to Sourced Capital. The research...