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Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new 'Job Support Scheme', unveiled last week, has been welcomed by millions of workers across the country, but...

A letting agent in Nottinghamshire stole close to £30,000 from several landlord clients and tenants to help prevent his business from...

Buy-to-let landlords in Walthamstow, north east London, have been ordered to pay a collective total of £375,000 after modifying their buy-to-let...

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 is once again being urged to follow the example set in Wales and Scotland and develop interest free, guaranteed...

Sigma Capital has joined forces with Swedish investment firm EQT to create a £1bn housing joint venture, with a view to...

A Delivery Hub will be set up by a new cross sector Future Homes Task Force, comprising of representatives from across...

Pepper Money has cut rates across its buy-to-let range by up to 0.4%. The Pepper48 product, which is available up to 70%...

Landlords are being encouraged to give their views on plans to introduce licensing schemes in a number of regions across the...

Channel 5 will continue to provide an insight into a number of tenants and landlords across the UK, as feuds between...

Vida Homeloans has introduced a new flexible mortgage product designed for budding buy-to-let investors including professional and first-time landlords.  The launch of...

The Nottingham for Intermediaries has temporarily withdrawn its mortgage range. Nikki Warren-Dean, head of intermediary sales, said: "The aim of this temporary measure...

Salford has been identified as the most profitable buy-to-let city for landlords, according to research by CIA Landlord.  The study found that...

Landlord Action and the Property Redress Scheme, both part of the Hamilton Fraser group, have teamed up to help buy-to-let landlords...

A new strategy has been launched today by Westminster City Council to help raise standards for tenants who rent privately.  Westminster, which...

Foundation Home Loans has cut its buy-to-let rates across all product tiers and property types. Foundation’s 80% loan-to-value (LTV) two-year fix has...

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

There has been a sharp rise in illegal evictions by rogue landlords, it has been claimed.  According to The Independent, illegal evictions...

From accidental landlords to those wanting to embark on buy-to-let as a business, renting out property can be extremely rewarding, and...

There is currently around £1.744bn worth of unclaimed property lying vacant across England and Wales, according to the latest research by...

The six-month tenant eviction ban, which finally ended yesterday, has helped renters that are suffering financial difficulty, but it has also...

There was a sharp drop in letting market activity in August, according to the latest figures from the Agency Express Property...

With courts now prepared to hear rental property repossession cases again following the end of the ban on evictions, there will...

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

Rules which were due to expire at the end of September have been extended meaning buy-to-let landlords in Wales must now...

Renters across Wales received greater protection this week after the Welsh government extended the six month notice for evictions, which was...

A second UK court has ruled that ‘No DSS’ is unlawful, after a renter won a legal trial against housing benefit...

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

Buckinghamshire Building Society has relaunched its ex-pat buy-to-let product. The mortgage deal is available at 70% loan-to-value (LTV) on a two-year discount...

Rents should be frozen in London to avert mass evictions, city mayor Sadiq Khan has told the government. Khan wants new powers...

Sadiq Khan’s proposal to introduce rent controls in London risks reducing the number of private homes available for rent, as landlords...

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,...

Zoopla has attracted around 25,000 property investors and landlords just over a week after launching Zooploma, a two week email programme...

Less than half of landlords have received full rent since March 2020, when Covid-19 lockdown rules were introduced, according to new...

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

Buy-to-let landlords in England could learn a thing or two from the Scottish market as the eviction deadline approaches, according to...

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...

Many renters have welcomed the government's latest announcement around protecting tenants from eviction over the winter period, but tenants and landlords...

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...

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

Ipswich Building Society has relaunched its buy-to-let range, two months after deciding to withdraw its products to help it cope with...

Almost a quarter of private landlords with properties in England surveyed have lost rental income due to Covid-19, according to a...

The post-lockdown rebound in buying momentum looks set to continue in and around London as we head into Autumn, according to...

The National Landlord Investment Show will be held online-only for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Online Midlands Show,...

Housing charities want the government to extend the ban on landlords evicting renters beyond 20 September. Renters across England and Wales received...

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

The landlord of two properties in Coventry has been arrested after police seized cash and drugs worth £400,000. The money and drugs...

The Post Office has withdrawn a number of buy-to-let mortgage products.  The lender emailed brokers to let them know that it will...

New landlord instructions were broadly flat last month following a modest increase in July, while tenant demand continues to increase sharply,...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has issued new guidance to help student landlords in England and Wales arrange accommodation check-ins during the...

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

Kensington Mortgages has introduced a range of rate cuts across its buy-to-let and residential ranges.  Rates have been cut by up to 0.3%...

The government has been slammed for attempting to shift the responsibility for renters in need onto landlords.  Chris Town a landlord and...

As the UK went into lockdown, most people were either furloughed or forced to work from home where they can, and...

Castle Trust Bank has introduced a new range of buy-to-let products available at up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). In addition, the lender...

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...

The length of notice periods landlords must provide tenants when using certain grounds for possession whilst the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020...

Deposit-free renting provider flatfair has signed a partnership with Martyn Gerrard which has 12 branches across north London.  The move will bring...

A number potential property hotspots have been identified for buy-to-let investors with an eye on the future.   Government infrastructure spending and investment...

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

Rents increased by an average of 2% in August thanks to greater demand from renters, the latest figures show.  Modest growth in...

London has seen the second-largest decline in rent and living costs in Europe over the past three years when it comes...

There has been a drop in buy-to-let lending, but the decline is less dramatic than the general purchase market, according to the latest...

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

The Scottish government has published updated guidance for private landlords and letting agents to help cope with the existing Covid-19 pandemic.  The...

Electrical Safety First is calling for the introduction of mandatory electrical safety checks as part of the Scottish government’s plan to...

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

Barclays has announced that it is restricting all buy-to-let deals to a maximum limit of 70% loan-to-value (LTV). The bank, which was...

Buy-to-let landlords must now provide tenants with at least six months’ notice period prior to seeking possession through the courts in...

Covid-19 has been a challenge for landlords and tenants, on a scale that no one could ever anticipate. Whilst our research shows...

Landlords and tenants in Chelmsford, Essex, are being warned that a local letting agent appears to be trading, despite being expelled from...

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...

A new Tenant Hardship Loan Fund to help renters cope with housing costs during the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched north...

The UK is in a recession for the first time in 11 years, and there are some suggestions unemployment could hit...

Average rents across the UK increased by 2.1% in August when compared with a month earlier, according to the latest data...

Buy-to-let landlords must now provide tenants with at least six months’ notice period prior to seeking possession through the courts in...

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...

The government has finally confirmed how repossession cases in the rental market will be handled from 20 September.    Buy-to-let landlords are now...

The government’s latest changes to the eviction ban have been welcomed by property technology company Goodlord.  The government revealed yet more changes...

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

Strettons has described the government’s decision to extend the ban of tenant evictions until 20 September as a ‘pragmatic and humane decision’...

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

Virgin Money has increased its buy-to-let rates by up to 20% as part of a series of changes to its mortgage...

A new property search platform aimed at buy-to-let investors has been launched.  PropertyXYZ, a data focussed platform, uses technology to provide property...

Residential property prices look set to hold firm for the remainder of the year - despite the onset of recession and...

There has been a sharp rise in buy-to-let mortgage activity as property investors look to take advantage of the current stamp...

Private landlords and tenants across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to seek further advice if they are having problems with...

Landlords and tenants are being warned that Foremost Lettings Ltd (trading as Foremost Lettings), based in St. Leonards-On-Sea, has been expelled...

Following the decision to extend the tenant eviction ban until 20 September, apropos is calling on the government to show the...

With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, many buy-to-let landlords are preparing to take...

Rental market activity remained relatively stable last month, according to the latest data from Agency Express Property.  National month-on-month figures for properties...

Buy-to-let investments with a tenant already in situ are most in-demand across Glasgow, according to Howsy.  The letting management platform reports that...

A letting agent in north London has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) after receiving a complaint from a landlord...

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

Protestors fear that there will be a potential spike in homelessness in the near future despite the government’s U-turn on lifting...

It is no secret that landlords have long been dissatisfied by the government’s approach to the buy-to-let market. The ongoing imposition...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords in England will now have to give tenants six months’ notice to vacate their property except in cases involving...

Financial support needs to be made available to landlords with tenants who have fallen into arrears relating to Covid-19 and can...

A number of buy-to-let landlords continue to work closely with tenants to support those in rent arrears as a result of...

Shelter is calling for greater protection for renters facing financial difficulties.  The extended ban on evictions announced on Friday will not be...

A number of buy-to-let landlords have worked closely with tenants to support those in rent arrears as a result of the...

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...

Crisis, a national charity for homeless people, is calling on the government to do more to help renters facing homelessness due...

Kenton Finance, a major provider of bridging loans, has announced that it will be opening new offices for business within the...

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that the housing market continued to recover at the tail...

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...

Foundation Home Loans has reduced rates across a range of five-year buy-to-let mortgage products. The deals, which are offered to both individual...

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

With the academic year set to get underway, thousands of students are busily moving into flats and rented homes in towns...

While the five-month tenant eviction ban has helped renters that are suffering financial difficulty, it has left landlords powerless to take...

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

Santander has increased a selection of its buy-to-let mortgage rates for purchase and remortgage.  The lender has increased selected rates and fees...

A series of recommendations recently published by the Law Commission of England and Wales could soon transform the future of home...

The UK housing market is in growth mode as the recovery gathers pace, the latest figures show.  According to Rightmove, the post-lockdown...

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

The number of residential property sales agreed have surged in the month since the chancellor announced a stamp duty holiday, with...

Buy-to-let landlords planning to evict tenants who have failed to pay rent when the existing evictions ban is scrapped on 23...

A new tenancy mediation service for landlords and tenants has successfully resolved 50% of cases where the renter was willing to...

Buy-to-let remains a popular investment option for many investors, despite being the subject of major reform over the last three years. A...

Demand for properties in the private rented sector has increased significantly providing a welcome boost for buy-to-let landlords.  Various reports show that...

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

The Mortgage Lender (TML) has increased its loan-to-value (LTV) for capital raising landlords from 65% to 75% on all remortgage products. The...

The UK housing market could see what first looks like a V-shaped recovery only for it to be quickly flattened out,...

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

The recent decision to abolish The Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill demonstrates the difficulty of introducing lettings regulation amid ongoing uncertainty, while...

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

Some buy-to-let landlords stand to benefit from a new partnership between no-deposit solution provider flatfair and Homesearch, it has been claimed.  The...

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

A number of buy-to-let landlords are having to prepare for a potential spike in rent arrears after the latest data revealed...

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

Clydesdale Bank has increased a selection of its buy-to-let mortgage rates. The lender’s 75% loan-to-value (LTV)  two-year fix is now available at...

LandInvest has made a series of changes to its buy-to-let product range. The property finance platform has raised its maximum loan size...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland have been left with little alternative but to serve 350 eviction notices since the beginning of lockdown,...

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

No longer just a domain for investors, developers, and property dealers, the auction room is now the preferred option of buying...

Accord Buy To Let has announced that it is now offering buy-to-let mortgages to first-time landlords up to a maximum loan-to-value...

With the latest report from Zoopla showing that rents look set to drop to their lowest level in almost six years, landlords...

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...

The Post Office has announced that it has withdrawn a number of buy-to-let products.  The lender emailed brokers late last week to...

Rental market activity in prime London markets has been lower than normal this summer due to uncertainty around the start of...

A growing number of international property investors are expected to increase their presence in the UK buy-to-let market over the next...

As new details regarding the new Green Homes Grant emerge, landlords should hopefully be in a better position to assess whether...

Potential reforms to the leasehold system could lead to a sharp rise in the number of freeholders looking to sell their...

The government’s decision to grant new housing applications in England “automatic” consent as part of planning reforms should lead to a...

Average UK rents slowed in the second quarter of the year as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll. Zoopla’s latest quarterly Rental...

The government is being encouraged to consider introducing a national register of rental properties to improve tax compliance in the buy-to-let...

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

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

With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is...

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...

Average rents across the UK increased by 1.5% in July when compared with a month earlier, the latest data and analysis...

A majority of tenants are looking for unfurnished homes, new research shows.  Online property management platform Howsy analysed existing rental property listings...

There was a surge in demand for buy-to-let property in July, according to the latest data released by mortgage technology provider,...

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

Scarborough Council has approved the introduction of a compulsory selective licensing scheme in parts of Scarborough’s Weaponness and Ramshill ward.  The decision...

A growing number of buy-to-let investors are heading north for better returns, according to Hamptons International. But while investor demand for property...

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...

Accord Buy To Let is introducing 14 new mortgage products as part of a full range refresh to offer buy-to-let landlords...

Buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class with more property investors looking to take advantage of a notable increase in demand for...

Renting out a property as a short-term let or holiday home has proved extremely profitable for some property investors, and a...

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

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 government has indicated that it will not scrap Section 21 evictions through the Renters' Reform Bill until at least 2021.  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...

Buy-to-let landlords facing hardship as a consequence of the coronavirus crisis can defer their July tax payment on account, but taxpayers...

Barclays has withdrawn its product for portfolio landlords and hiked rates across a range of buy-to-let deals in a bid to...

Buy-to-let landlords face having to reduce rents by at least 5% over the next five years as a growing number of...

The government’s decision to temporarily increase the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until...

Since the housing market reopened in May there has been a significant increase in demand for homes with a garden as...

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...

The Welsh government’s decision to force landlords to give tenants six months’ notice when repossessing their homes has not been well...

Activity levels in the rental market bounced back to pre-lockdown levels in June, as the reopening of the housing market released...

A new website has been launched with a  view to helping landlords find quality tenants.  Using Tenancy Trust, landlords can invite reviews...

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...

The government is being urged to consider introducing a new capital gains tax on all residential properties in the UK to...

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

Foundation Home Loans has cut its  shorter-term buy-to-let mortgage products in response to greater demand from investors.  Two-year fixed rates within Foundation’s...

West Lothian Council is appealing to buy-to-let landlords to provide private let accommodation as a means of accommodating those on the...

A new online property management platform has been launched by Herddle.  The new service, which combines proprietary technology and traditional property management...

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

The government has unveiled plans for the completion of the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, with the scheme...

London has long been home to the highest rental deposits, but what other regions in England are seeing tenants pay above...

The super prime property market in London has suffered amid the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows.  In times of crisis, the prime...

The number of new tenancies is almost back to pre-pandemic levels following a sharp decline in activity during the second quarter...

With a growing number of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, landlords...

A buy-to-let landlord is looking to increase the rental value as well as the future sale price of a property in...

Buy-to-let landlords with a rental property in Harrow have just a few weeks left to have their say in a consultation...

Pepper Money has reintroduced buy-to-let purchase mortgages for individual investors and limited companies. The lender has also announced that it will be...

With just over a month until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, buy-to-let landlords in England should be in a...

There was a notable increase in buy-to-let remortgage business in the second quarter of the year, according to Paragon Bank.  The research...

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

Landbay has responded to the growing demand for buy-to-let property by increasing its maximum loan sizes from £1m to £1.5m on...

There are growing concerns regarding the future ability of renters to pay on time, fresh research suggests.  A new survey of private...

A new licensing scheme designed to clampdown on unscrupulous landlords has been put forward for consideration by  Liverpool City Council. The new...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to take advantage of the stamp duty tax savings announced in the chancellor’s summer statement by...

The government’s decision not to remove the cap on Universal Credit for all claimants and increase housing benefit to cover local...

Rishi Sunak is being urged not to increase capital gains tax, as part of the government’s attempts to claw back the...

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

There are a growing number of companies planning to shut their offices, with a view to having all their staff work...

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

The chancellor’s decision to order a review of capital gains tax, signalling a future raid on second homeowners, including buy-to-let landlords,...

One in four buy-to-let landlords are planning to expand their portfolio this year, according to new research. With buy-to-let continuing to deliver...

Private rental prices paid by tenants in the UK increased by 1.5% in the 12 months to June 2020, the latest...

Increasing capital gains tax would almost certainly have an adverse impact on the private rented sector, according to NAEA Propertymark and...

The practice of refusing to rent homes to those in receipt of housing benefit has been ruled unlawful this week, but...

The Covid-19 pandemic has left many people, including private renters, facing financial difficulty, leading to some concerns that there will be...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords must not discriminate against benefit claimants, a court has ruled.  A court case in York has ruled that blanket bans...

The Dispute Service (TDS) has launched a new service to help reduce tenant and landlord disputes over rent arrears.  TDS Resolution is...

There has been a surge in demand for buy-to-let mortgage applications over the past few weeks, according to The Mortgage Lender...

Tenants who own at least one pet will often struggle to find pet-friendly accommodation, and yet despite efforts to encourage more...

Labour has criticised the government’s decision to introduce a stamp duty holiday, claiming it offers a “huge bung” to those buying...

The government’s decision to not extend the ban on landlords evicting renters beyond 23 August is a major concern for many...

Buy-to-let landlords have been commended for improving conditions in the private rented sector.  The majority of landlords take their responsibilities to their...

A buy-to-let landlord has been left with a £5,200 legal bill following a string of drug-dealing and possible exploitation offences linked...

Buy-to-let properties in the UK are currently in high demand and there appears to be plenty of room for further growth,...

The chancellor’s decision to temporarily cut stamp duty has led to a surge in property searches, according to Rightmove.  The property website...

The government’s decision to temporarily increase the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until...

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

The new £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation, unveiled yesterday by the chancellor Rishi Sunak as part...

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...

Rightmove yesterday recorded a sharp rise in searches for property on its website as it was forced to deal with pent...

Average rents achieved on tenancies in June dropped marginally compared to May, but remain higher on an annual basis, the latest...

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

There are emerging signs of recovery in the buy-to-let mortgage market, following the major initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown,...

There has been a noticeable increase in the supply of letting properties, placing downward pressure on rental values, according to Knight...

A BTL landlord has proved to be a big social media hit after issuing his tenants with a bonus when returning...

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...

The chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce tomorrow changes to the levels of stamp duty paid on properties in England, but...

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...

Ipswich Building Society has withdrawn all its buy-to-let products, including expat BTL and holiday let mortgages, following a sharp rise in...

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

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

PlanetRent, an automated letting platform, has been launched enabling landlords to market their property directly on Zoopla and Rightmove on a pay-as-you-go...

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

SimplyBiz Mortgages has added Paragon’s buy-to-let range to its mortgage panel.  The buy-to-let range includes support for SPV limited company lending, including...

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

Unscrupulous landlords in the East End of London been ordered to pay more than £100,000 over the past 12 months for...

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 smart meters have been rolled out to landlords and agents by Glide, enabling its clients to future proof their...

The government has confirmed that it will not extend the ban on landlords evicting renters beyond 23 August. Renters across England and Wales received greater...

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

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

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

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

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

Generation Rent has been criticised for claiming that homelessness could treble this year unless the government acts to help private renters. The...

Boris Johnson’s “Build Build Build” announcement yesterday was designed to help drag the UK economy out of what could prove to...

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

Buy-to-let landlords remortgaging are currently doing so with a view to adding to their buy-to-let portfolios, according to Mortgage for Business. The...

Mortgage approvals plummeted to an all-time low in May, leaving many would-be buyers with no alternative but to rent for longer.  The...

There has been a significant increase in demand for buy-to-let properties in recent weeks, according to Landbay.  It would appear, based on...

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

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

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...

Family Building Society has introduced rate cuts across its buy-to-let mortgage range, as well as its owner occupier products.  Rates have been...

Rent arrears have increased to more than £3m, with almost 2,500 eviction cases waiting to go through the courts, according to...

The majority of letting agents think their working conditions are unsafe, according to a new survey.  More than 70% surveyed by the...

A buy-to-let landlord in Bristol has been forced to hand £1,569 back to the council for housing benefit payments he received. Charles...

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

Roma Finance has launched a holiday let and serviced accommodation five-year term base rate tracker mortgage product. The criteria offered by the...

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