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With more landlords selling properties than buying them, at a time when there is growing demand from tenants for rental properties, the private rental...

Rents are forecast to see strong growth over the next five years, according to the latest residential property forecast from the...

Foundation Home Loans has made several criteria changes across its buy-to-let product range. The lender will now assess missed payments on credit...

There is growing uncertainty over where the responsibilities of private sector tenants and their landlords meet, according to a study by...

Slough Borough Council has taken action against an unscrupulous landlord in Slough who to date has refused to pay a fine...

Invasive bamboo is becoming a problem for homeowners, including many buy-to-let landlords, many of which may not realise that most species...

Following on from the successful South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show that took place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton...

Metro Bank has cut rates by up to 0.2% across its buy-to-let fixed rate mortgage range for borrowers up to 70%...

A buy-to-let landlord who was originally fined £31,499 by Coventry City Council for breaches of the Housing Act 2004 has had...

With just one day until voting day, each of the main political parties has outlined its plans for the country, including for...

A buy-to-let landlord has been left in a state of shock after discovering what appears to be a 'deconstructed meth lab'...

Accord Buy To Let is attempting to improve its service and make its mortgage products more widely accessible by amending its...

Despite the recent tax and regulatory changes, buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low-interest rates...

Thursday’s general election presents the main political parties with an opportunity to address voters’ concerns about housing, and not just focus...

Thousands of landlords trapped in developer contracts with spiraling costs could be entitled to compensation, according to legal experts.  Around 100,000 homeowners...

How do you potentially balance property buying and management with a full-time job? What strategies have you developed to build wealth...

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced rates on its five-year fixed rate buy-to-let and portfolio mortgages by up to 0.2%. Five-year rates now...

The next UK government must do more to reduce the burden on private tenants by reducing upfront costs associated with renting...

Build-to-Rent remains a fast growing sector with thousands of developments currently under construction, and this trend looks set to continue in...

The cost of the average deposit paid by renters has dropped to £1,299, new figures show.  The latest research from Hamilton Fraser’s...

Landbay has become an institutional only platform after closing its retail investment arm and exiting the peer-to-peer lending market. The buy-to-let mortgage...

There was an increase in the number of tenants experiencing rent increases in 2019, according to ARLA Propertymark.  The trade body’s latest...

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay more than £150,000 after failing to fix several safety hazards in his property. Officers from...

More than five months on from the introduction of the tenant fees ban, a number of landlords and agents are still...

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched three buy-to-let mortgages for limited companies. The products include a two-year discount, a two-year fix...

With the general election just over a week away, each of the main political parties has outlined its plans for the...

The next government should urgently reduce VAT on maintenance and improvement works to people’s homes to help boost investment in the...

Hodge has introduced a new mortgage aimed at those wanting to acquire a holiday let property in the UK.  The mortgage, which...

Buy-to-let investors can have full confidence in the protection offered to landlords and tenants by flatfair, a fintech scale-up that allows...

A woman in Cutteslowe, north Oxford, has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted murder against her landlord.  A jury at...

Which party will win the landlord vote?  Given that the mainstream parties all have policies that appear to work against BTL landlords,...

A buy-to-let landlord in south London has been blasted for offering a corridor as a flat.  The flat in Brixton was listed...

Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...

City of York Council has vowed to crack down on rogue landlords looking to exploit the housing market, as part of...

Fleet Mortgages has cut rates to two of its 80% loan-to-value (LTV) products in both its standard and HMO product ranges. The...

As you will undoubtedly know, it is a legal requirement to ensure your rental property has adequate smoke detectors installed.  Some landlords...

The main political parties have laid out their blueprints for government ahead of what is likely to be one of the...

A buy-to-let landlord who owns two properties in Scarborough has been fined £35,000 for breaches of his Selective Licence following a...

Newcastle Intermediaries has cut rates on its range of five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgage products by up to 0.2%. Reductions include a 75%...

There was a further fall in the number of private renters experiencing rent increases in October providing some ‘temporary relief for...

Brent Council in north London will be taking action against a buy-to-let landlord who is accused of “exploiting tenants” after  17...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (The AIIC) has unsurprisingly welcomed the launch of a new deposit protection service that requires...

FirstPort, one of the largest managers of residential property in the UK, has taken over the operational management of an additional...

With the festive season fast approaching, it is completely natural for everyone to start winding down a bit at this time...

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

A rogue landlord who repeatedly rented out a substandard property in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, has been fined more than £25,000. Jack Collins,...

Hamilton Fraser has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome.  The new product, which is the latest to...

Buy-to-let landlords looking to add to their portfolio should consider buying property in the North East of England where rents are...

The UK housing market is showing signs of recovery following a prolonged period of uncertainty, according to JLL.  The property firm forecasts...

Communicating with tenants can be a tricky business. The appropriate method and style of communication is usually determined by the relationship between...

Home maintenance and renovation are without a doubt some of the biggest responsibilities of owning a property, especially for buy-to-let landlords,...

Paragon has reported a sharp rise in specialist landlord business, according to its full year result.  The mortgage lender has seen specialist...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has slammed the Conservative Party manifesto for proposing nothing to encourage and support landlords to continue...

Labour’s general election manifesto promises to “transform” the UK with what some commentators view as the most ambitious - and most...

The proportion of homes bought with cash has hit an all-time low as the number of investors acquiring property continues to...

Labour’s proposals to introduce rent controls risks reducing the number of private homes available for rent, as landlords look to exit...

There was more choice for those looking to rent in October, reflected by a notable rise in the number of homes...

The number of private landlords’ properties being repossessed jumped by 40% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019, figures from a...

Labour has pledged to clampdown on rogue landlords and restrict rent hikes in England if it wins next month’s general election.  A...

Boris Johnson launched the Conservative Party manifesto yesterday with a promise to “Get Brexit done”, and although the document was rather...

Despite the political and economic uncertainty, SafeDeposits Scotland has found that the vast majority of landlords north of the border remain...

Accord Buy to Let has made modest reductions to the cost of its 80% loan-to-value buy-to-let mortgage range.  The intermediary only subsidiary...

Labour has launched its general election manifesto, promising to “transform” the UK with what some commentators view as the most ambitious...

Moda Living has welcomed Boris Johnson’s pledge to introduce government-backed “lifetime rental deposits” to reduce the cost of moving from one...

Shorter-term fixed rate mortgages have increased in popularity, with more borrowers opting for two-year fixed rate products, the latest resaerch from...

Grainger PLC has submitted detailed planning consent for a Build to Rent scheme in Lewisham.  The project on Besson Street, SE14, which...

Vida Homeloans has overhauled its buy-to-let product range by reducing rates and making criteria changes. The specialist mortgage lender has cut rates...

The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2019 election manifesto, which sets out the polices the party aims to introduce should it...

The Conservatives have pledged to introduce a new scheme to allow tenants to transfer their tenancy deposits when they move homes.  The...

There was a significant fall in lending to buy-to-let landlords, according to the latest data from UK Finance.  The figures show that...

Property website Zoopla has released the keywords that prospective homebuyers are most likely to use when searching on the site. ‘Garage’, ‘garden’...

Landlords’ confidence in the buy-to-let sector continues to fall with the majority less confident about the PRS than they were three...

Nottingham City Council has been criticised for targeting responsible landlords whilst doing little to clampdown on rogue operators in the local...

Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents in Wales will have to start supplying a list of information to tenants before taking a...

Habito has added portfolio landlord mortgages to its buy-to-let product range. Rates are available from 2.54% for individuals and 2.59% for those...

To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, landlords are being reminded that they have a legal obligation to keep tenants safe by...

A high number of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

London’s first rogue landlord banning order has been issued after tenants’ lives were put at risk through the letting of unsafe...

Brexit, climate change and the environment, and education are the top three issues for tenants as they prepare to cast their...

Landlords have welcomed the news that Labour has dropped its proposed ‘right to buy’ policy that would have allowed long-term tenants...

NatWest this morning reduced its two-year fixed remortgage product at 75% loan-to-value (LTV)  by 0.53% from 2.51% to 1.98%. For buy-to-let purchases,...

It is a potentially good time for buy-to-let landlords to add to their portfolio, the latest housing market snapshot suggests.  With buy-to-let...

Rental price growth in London is set to rise ahead of wage inflation over the next five years, according to new forecasts...

A new study claims that almost half of all Britons could end up renting for the rest of their lives.  Some 45% of...

A buy-to-let landlord in Sutton has been fined £2,694 and ordered to pay £1,994 in costs and a victim surcharge of...

Paragon has launched a new range of buy-to-let purchase and remortgage products for portfolio and non-portfolio landlords, with rates discounted for...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has once again called for the introduction of a properly funded housing court to cope with...

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased further in October, according to the latest data.  The figures from HomeLet show that...

There was a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let mortgaged properties taken into possession in the third quarter of the...

Aldermore has expanded its buy-to-let remortgage range with the addition of a new five-year product aimed at both individual and company...

What has happened to residential property prices since the last general election just two years ago? On a national scale, the...

With the temperature plummeting across the UK, there are several weather warnings in place over the next few days, and some...

‘For Sale’ and ‘To Let’ boards are one of the oldest and most important property marketing tools, even in this modern...

Foundation Home Loans has unveiled a number of rate reductions across a range of buy-to-let products by up to 45 basis...

LendInvest has expanded its buy-to-let offering into Scotland as it looks to take advantage of the growing demand for property finance...

The worst served city for rental stock is Newport in Wales where just 13.5% of properties listed are to rent, according...

Marks Out Of Tenancy, a letting review website, has launched a digital service to help local authorities crackdown on unscrupulous landlords...

With the number of renters across the UK more than doubling since 2001, there has been a sharp rise in the...

Skipton International has announced plans to expand its buy-to-let mortgage lending and increase offshore savings deposits. Skipton, which offers buy-to-let mortgages to...

The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, this weekend and you...

A buy-to-let landlord has been left with a major clean-up bill after a tenant from hell trashed his rental property in...

Orbit, the owner of a number of buy-to-let properties in Coventry, could find itself in hot water over comments allegedly made...

The mortgage industry is predicting a 1% increase in buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon’s latest Financial...

A letting agent has been ordered to pay back just £850 despite pocketing more than £16,000 at the expense of three...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent weeks, buy-to-let landlords would do well to ensure their properties are winter-ready before...

The proportion of homes let in this country by overseas-based landlords has increased, new figures show. The latest data from Hamptons International,...

The mayor of London is being urged to forget about rent controls and instead focus on increasing the supply of rental...

Al Rayan Bank has increased its finance-to-value (FTV) on select buy-to-let mortgage products. The lender’s two-year discount at 3.74%  has had its...

Clydesdale Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting buy-to-let landlords looking to invest in the PRS by announcing plans to focus...

Proposals for a national register of landlords have been rejected by the government.  A report on the joint research project between the...

After an encouragingly buoyant summer period for the letting sector, there are growing signs that the rental market is starting to...

A significant number of people renting in the UK say they will never be able to afford a home, according to...

Gatehouse Bank has broadened its eligibility criteria for both buy-to-let and home purchase mortgages in a bid to lure first-time buyers...

The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, next week and you can...

The number of Build to Rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across London has increased by 35% in the...

Millions of people across the UK are putting loved ones and their families at risk of financial hardship because they do...

Skipton International has amended its mortgage criteria to enable borrowers to potentially borrow more against their buy-to-let property investments.  Skipton, which provides...

They may be part of the Union, but the process of buying and selling property in Scotland and England differs markedly.  It’s...

Brits are in for a chilly week with temperatures continuing to drop, but that has not deterred a landlord in west...

Almost two-thirds of landlords planning to add to their portfolio over the next 12 months will use a limited company to...

Leading rent protection firms Barbon Insurance Group, trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct, and Let Alliance have today joined forces and...

Shawbrook Bank has made changes to its buy-to-let product range and criteria across all loan-to-value (LTV) bandings.  The specialist lender has cut...

Fresh funding for local councils in England to tackle unscrupulous landlords has been made available, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...

A buy-to-let landlord in Lincolnshire been ordered to pay just over £1,200 following a breach of HMO licensing rules.  Nicholas Moyses allowed...

The UK has a chronic undersupply of housing. This is not news; it’s just a statement of a fact which has...

Zephyr Homeloans has reduced rates across its range of five-year fixed-rate deals whilst cutting some product fees by up to 0.5%. The...

A number of buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will visit the Olympia Conference Centre in London today in order to obtain...

The government crackdown on the buy-to-let sector has seen landlord regulations increase by a third since the Conservative party came into...

A number of key regional housebuilders across England, Scotland and Wales have signed up to Zoopla, offering consumers, including buy-to-let landlords,...

Demand for rental accommodation in prime London has jumped by almost a third over the past 12 months, according to the...

A new 10-point manifesto designed to drive forward leasehold reform has been published by a prominent leasehold reform campaigner, following the...

Virgin Money has announces changed to the stress test rates used when assessing affordability for buy-to-let mortgages, which will please some...

With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, but while the majority of landlords say they are...

The UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Sector (PBSA) has grown by a record 5.3% in 2019 which equates to more than 34,000...

Just when we thought we might have finally made some credible progress on Brexit, it looks as though looming uncertainty will...

Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties to a reasonable standard, but up until fairly recently what this...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has announced that the Welsh cabinet secretary responsible for housing policy, Julie James, will be the...

Boris Johnson’s call for a snap general election on December 12 to try to settle the issue of Brexit took very...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has compiled a manifesto that it hopes all political parties will take note of ahead of...

Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil will once again chair the Government Panel Debate at the National Landlord Investment Show in London...

Newcastle Intermediaries has introduced a number of rate reductions to mortgage products within its buy-to-let range. Highlights include a two-year fixed rate...

Following on from the success of recent training events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, designed to help landlords better manage tenancy deposits...

Ahead of next month’s general election, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is warning that any potential proposal to introduce rent controls...

When renting a property out, landlords recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant and place it...

London Borough of Brent has approved the renewal and extension of borough-wide additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for...

On the one hand “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it”, seems like common-sense advice, especially when making a change and...

A buy-to-let landlord has been ordered to pay almost £6,000 after the council was unable to determine if his property in...

There has been a further increase in the number of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market, according to new research by the...

There was a marginal drop in the number of tenants experiencing rent increases in September but they remained high overall, ARLA...

Assessing what constitutes fair wear and tear to a rental home is among the least understood areas of the lettings process,...

A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments - probably their biggest assets - by failing to comply with basic...

Fleet Mortgages has launched a new five-year HMO fixed rate deal that it hopes will prove popular with buy-to-let landlords.  The new...

There is a growing issue of tenants subletting their rental properties on websites like Airbnb, with some renters inappropriately using it...

Tenants are often able to live rent-free for weeks, if not months, when they are in dispute with their landlord about moving...

Ilford-based Kingsman Property has gone out of business after being expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme owing a landlord almost...

TSB has refreshed its buy-to-let product transfer range, which includes the introduction of new loan bandings.  The move is designed to support...

More than £2bn has been invested into the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the first three quarters of 2019, according...

Buy-to-let landlords and tenants, as well as vendors and property purchasers, are being warned that Kent-based Chambers Estates has been excluded...

Leeds Building Society has reduced rates on selected two-year buy-to-let fixed products by up to 0.06%. From today, the society will offer...

CBRE has completed the purchase of Telford Homes in a £267m deal. The acquisition of the housebuilder will enable the company to...

With Britain edging closer to its first recession since the financial crisis, a leading property auctioneer is urging property investors, including...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, amid increasing regulation and tax changes, some are questioning more than ever the point of...

A buy-to-let landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for operating an unlicensed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Pepper Money has unveiled a series of new buy-to-let rate reductions and product introductions.  The new mortgage range includes buy-to-let limited editions...

Fresh research shows that just a quarter of private tenants in the UK are interested in purchasing property in the near...

The average price of residential property in the UK has increased by 189% since 1999, according to fresh analysis from independent...

Airbnb has been warned that it could face legal proceedings after being contacted by HMRC over "tax laws or regulations impacting...

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...

Letting agents who fail to obtain licences for rented properties that fall under selective licensing rules could be prosecuted either alongside...

Unscrupulous landlords in the London Borough of Hackney face more stringent regulation after Hackney Council agreed to new property licensing powers...

Lord Alan Sugar has issued a warning to Airbnb users after a family was  cheated out of around £465 because fraudsters told...

Tenants are being encouraged to think about taking out life insurance to close what has been described as the 'protection gap’.  Tenant...

The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate next month and you can register for a free pair of...

An unscruplous landlord has been handed a £7,500 fine after he broke tenancy laws by claiming a flat in the Warriston...

Residential property price growth remains subdued owed largely to the ongoing uncertainty created by the Brexit shenanigans in Parliament.  The data from...

With no repairs required, lower running costs and energy bills, as well as NHBC’s 10-year warranty, new build homes appeal to...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will once again descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in London next month where they will...

SES Engineering Services has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and installation services on the Mustard Wharf Build...

Three rogue operators in London have been sentenced after pleading guilty to money laundering fraudulent rental payments received for properties that...

A buy-to-let landlord in Nottingham has been fined £24,000 and told to pay £1,100 costs as well as a victim surcharge...

The average homeowner in this country could be £352,500 better off than the average private renter over the next 30 years, even...

Foundation Home Loans has launched three new buy-to-let mortgage products.  The new deal includes a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) five-year fix at 3.39%,...

Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should head north to places like Liverpool and Scotland, with new research...

Landlords currently looking for significant rental returns will find that there are plenty of high yielding buy-to-let areas to choose from,...

Almost a quarter of landlords are planning to sell at least one property from their existing buy-to-let portfolio, new research from...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

  The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate next month and you can now claim a free pair...

With 2020 fast approaching, it is time for forward thinking buy-to-let landlords to start looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas...

Monday’s Queen's Speech opened a new session of parliament, setting out policies on crime, health, the environment, and Brexit.  But while the Queen’s Speech...

There was a further increase in mortgage lending for first-time-buyers and home movers in August compared with the previous month and...

Buy-to-let landlords who have been adversely affected by the sudden closure of online letting agent Upad are being invited to re-list...

The Mortgage Works (TMW), the specialist buy-to-let arm of the Nationwide Building Society, has reduced rates across its five-year fixed mortgage...

A number of buy-to-let landlords have been left in limbo following the sudden closure of online letting agent Upad.  The company, which...

The proportion of ‘accidental’ landlords has dropped year-on-year for the first time since 2014, fresh analysis shows.  One in 14, or 7.1%,...

Accord Buy to Let has announced a series of rate reductions to products within its buy-to-let range by up to 0.44%.  Accord has...

Deposit-free renting provider flatfair has signed a partnership with Hunters which has more than 200 letting branches across the UK. The move...

With 543 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Glasgow postcode area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland,...

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector continued to increase in September, the latest figures show.  The data from HomeLet reveals that...

The government’s plans to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the introduction of open-ended...

There are more than 130,000 unlicensed properties in London that should be licensed under either selective, additional or mandatory HMO licensing...

The Leeds Building Society has announced a new buy-to-let mortgage product and a series of rate reductions. The new product is an...

More than 2,000 tenants in Scotland appear to have forgotten to claim back their deposits collectively worth in excess of £500,000,...

With the government consultation on tenancy reform ending tomorrow, time is running out for landlords wishing to have their say by...

There was a 73% increase in the number of landlords and letting agents that signed up to the TDS' custodial scheme during 2018-19,...

A buy-to-landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for failing to install adequate safety measures.  Mohammed Rafiq, who was...

With winter fast approaching the cold weather can be more than a discomfort for tenants. To help things run smoothly in your...

The government’s proposal to scrap the use of Section 21 notices to evict tenants has been poorly received by landlords, with...

Pop star Tulisa Contostavlos has been ordered to pay £70,000 in compensation to her former landlord after she trashed a rented...

Rent increases in the third quarter of 2019, as released by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) Rent Index, reveal growth...

Three-quarters of people across the UK believe housing benefit should increase in line with rents to help combat homelessness, new research...

The Build to Rent development pipeline has grown dramatically in recent years and there are clear signs of the sector becoming...

Demand from buyers, including buy-to-let landlords, for new build homes has leveled off as political and economic uncertainty unsettles potential investors.  The...

An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after tenants were discovered living in an appalling and unsafe property.  Officers...

Buy-to-let mortgage rates continue to fall, albeit at a slower rate, the latest data provided by Property Master shows.  October’s report from...

Saffron Building Society has improved its range of expat buy-to-let mortgages by introducing reduced rates and fees and extending its terms.    Fixed...

A buy-to-let investor, who previously spent time in prison for perjury after he lied during an inquiry into the deaths of...

There has been a significant increase in demand for rental accommodation in prime London, underpinned by uncertainty in the sales market,...

Swansea Building Society has launched a new range of lower rate mortgage products aimed at a wide selection of borrowers, including...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has been crowned ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards. The insurance provider beat tough...

Auctions are a great way to add to a buy-to-let portfolio, with a wide range of bargains often going under the...

A new, properly funded housing court is urgently required to cope with proposed regulatory changes, according to the Residential Landlords Association...

Buy-to-let is no longer a viable investment opportunity for many landlords due to the upcoming changes facing the market, according to...

The average cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by just 1% over the past 12 months to...

There has been a dramatic rise in demand for rental accommodation in prime London, underpinned by uncertainty in the sales market,...

A buy-to-let landlord in Sutton has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after failing to provide acceptable living conditions for...

City of Lincoln Council has taken action against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in Lincoln for failing to comply...

Private landlords in Newcastle have slammed the Labour Party’s proposed ‘right to buy’ policy that could see long-term tenants acquire buy-to-let...

A new PRS interactive learning toolkit for local authorities to help them take action against rogue landlords and letting agents has...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, one of the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibitions, takes place at London ExCeL today and...

The Dudley Building Society has introduced a buy-to-let product aimed at serving expats, self-employed people, as well as older clients. The new...

New research looking at where is currently the best place to invest in buy-to-let property in this country, based on rental...

There has been a significant increase in letting market activity in East Hampshire, according to Zoopla. The property portal reports that East...

More than half of buy-to-let landlords interviewed as part of a new study commissioned by secured property lender Fitzrovia Finance said...

Void periods increased across the UK in September, with the exception of London, according to the latest Goodlord rental index. A void...

Foundation Home Loans has launched a new five-year buy-to-let mortgage product aimed at landlords who seek rate certainty but with a...

The number of tenants experiencing rent rises hit yet another record high in August, the latest ARLA Propertymark PRS report shows. The...

The ongoing uncertainty over how the UK will leave the EU has seen sterling drop against the dollar and euro and...

The number of first-time landlord buy-to-let mortgage products hit a record high of  1,474 in October, up 297 on the same...

Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover, which includes call-out charges, costs for labour and materials up to...

Phases one and two of the Clippers Quay and Salford Quays Build to Rent (BTR) developments in Manchester have now been fully...

All the main political parties are targeting the Generation Rent vote ahead of a potential snap general election, at the expense...

There is an increasing trend for landlords choosing to grow their residential property portfolios by taking on HMOs (House of Multiple...

The majority of landlords are most likely to source their next buy-to-let mortgage from their existing broker, new research shows.  According to...

Letting agents are being urged to do more to raise consumer awareness about rogue operators in the industry by demonstrating their...

Vida Homeloans has launched a new Buy to Let Hub, powered by eTech, with a view to introducing time saving tools...

Abolishing the use of Section 21 notices to evict tenants would lead to a dearth of private rental properties across the...

Owning property is rapidly becoming the impossible dream in this country for many renters, especially when it comes to purchasing property...

Council officers from Brent and Harrow Trading Standards have pledged to clampdown on unscrupulous letting agents in the London boroughs of...

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced rates on its five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages by up to 0.26%. Five-year rates now start at...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford next week where they will be able to...

Many tenants who own at least one pet have struggled to find pet-friendly accommodation, and yet despite efforts to encourage more...

An increasing number of Airbnb owners in Edinburgh are moving away from short-term letting in favour of traditional long-term tenancies as...

To say that the buy-to-let sector has had a tough time of it in recent years would be one hell of...

Gatehouse Bank has cut rates across its range of buy-to-let products by up to 0.46%. The shariah-compliant lender has announced that the...

Fresh analysis looking at rental prices across the UK and how they have increased over the last five years shows that...

Chestertons has become the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit guarantee, a tenant’s deposit replacement product that...

These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s probably fair to say that younger adults are natural renters. It’s...

Selina Finance has introduced a new property investment credit facility aimed at experienced property investors and landlords.  The digital secured lender has...

With 490 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Edinburgh area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland, which...

Brexit has undoubtedly deterred many buy-to-let landlords from investing further in the private rented sector, with fresh research showing that more...

Standards in the private rented sector have improved as buy-to-let landlords respond to legislation aimed at improving living conditions for tenants,...

Legal & General has announced the launch of its rental protection plan following a successful pilot with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). Legal...

Many young people would find it significantly harder to get a foot on the housing ladder, leaving many effectively renting for...

When deciding on whether or not to let a property furnished or unfurnished, landlords need to consider their personal circumstances as...

Labour’s plan to introduce a rent cap has been slammed by ARLA Propertymark.  Labour has proposed capping rents and with Labour’s conference...

Most private tenants are not currently interested in buying a property, fresh research shows.  Just 42% of tenants are interested in purchasing...

The newly formed National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has announced Ben Beadle as its new chief executive.  Beadle will become the organisation’s...

Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly if they do not have a CO alarm in their property.  UK...

Aldermore has cut its company buy-to-let remortgage and company multi property purchase and remortgage products by up to 0.3%.  The move by...

The majority of medium and large companies pay higher wage rates to men than to women, according to the latest government...

Every year is the same. Come tax season, landlords all over the UK find themselves confused when filing a self assessment...

Tenant eviction specialist, Landlord Action, reports that up to half of Section 21 cases they handle are as a consequence of...

Bunk has teamed up with Nationwide Building Society to strengthen its service with a view to strengthening its landlord service to...

Shawbrook has introduced a new online system called My Shawbrook Portal, which is a self-service platform that reduces flight times from...

There was an increase in the number of landlords reporting growth in tenant demand in the third quarter of the year. Paragon’s...

A student letting firm in Edinburgh is urging private landlords in the city to sign up to its service, which guarantees...

Principality Building Society has cut selected rates across a number of fixed buy-to-let and residential mortgage products.  The reductions include two-year buy-to-let...

With the latest research showing that 50 disputes have arisen between landlords and tenants in the Inverness area in the last 12...

A man deemed not to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence for a house in multiple occupation...

A tenant who emigrated to Greece without paying more than £1,000 he owes in rent insists that he will not be...

Transport for London (TfL) has finally bowed to pressure from campaigners and announced a ban on adverts that promote short-term letting...

A new PropTech platform aiming to turn rundown properties into cash-flowing investments has been launched.  Revive-to-Rent, a new property investment category from...

Foundation Home Loans has launched two new five-year buy-to-let fixed rate products and reduced rates across other products in its range. Highlights...

With new research showing that direct payment of benefits to landlords contributed most to reductions in rent arrears, the Residential Landlords...

Buy-to-let mortgage approvals increased in July, up 5.5% year-on-year, suggesting that market conditions are improving, the latest UK Finance report shows. There...

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to abolish Section 21 repossessions in the private rented sector if they come to power at...

Landlords have backed a merger between the two largest landlord organisations in England and Wales, the National Landlords Association (NLA) and...

Habito has added to its buy-to-let offering by launching its first suite of company buy-to-let mortgages.  The products, available exclusively through Habito’s...

Landlords will welcome the news that buy-to-let mortgage costs are falling as lenders compete against each other to offer the cheapest...

Rents in Great Britain increased by an average of 2.3% year-on-year in August, fuelled primarily by growth in the South East...