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Data from lenders trade body UK Finance show an 18 per cent leap in buy to let arrears in the past...

Property investment is a dynamic and diverse field, offering numerous opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. At Mortgage Scout, we...

The rise of ‘Generation Rent’ is well documented, along with the spiralling rent payments they are facing during a tightening cost...

The government has taken limited action over the soaring cost of mortgages - but there’s no direct help for landlords and...

Renters are being offered a 100 per cent mortgage by the Skipton Building Society - the first time such a product...

The majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency because of the current complexity of buy to let.  A...

A new survey throws light on how perilous some household finances are as energy prices increase despite government interventions. Research from The...

A new rent-to-own scheme means some tenants can save a slice of their rent to help build a deposit to buy. Financial...

PropTech firm Canopy says four out of five tenants have never missed a rent payment and that this should give them...

The New Year is typically a time for people to take stock of their finances and ensure that they’re on strong...

The Welsh government has again extended the notice period which landlords must give tenants - it’s at least six months. The Coronavirus...

Private renters and landlords face a cliff edge as the end of furlough coincides with cuts to benefits, says a leading...

The latest study of the mortgager market by Aldermore Bank suggests the self-employed are finding it harder than ever to get...

A stinging attack on Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been made by the National Residential Landlords Association. The trade body has produced a...

Online lettings platform Mashroom says there are four tips for tenants who want to boost their credit ratings to have a...

Tenants with arrears accumulated during the pandemic are finding it tough to secure alternative accommodation because their credit scores have been...

In the first anniversary of the initial ban on repossessions, it appears the move has backfired spectacularly. Research for the National Residential...

Wales has extended its eviction ban from March 31 until the end of June - but it is more severe than...

The government has announced a further extension to the current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in England until May 31. At that point...

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

A PropTech supplier claims landlords and letting agents can now offer tenants a new service potentially boosting credit scores with Equifax...

Landlords are today backing a call by the Resolution Foundation think tank for tenant hardship loans for renters impacted by the...

The government has announced yet another ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in the private rental sector. The existing ban was due to expire...

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

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

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...

The furlough scheme has been extended for a month and while it’s being replaced eventually by a less generous scheme, there is...

Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...

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

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

Who are you? Neil Newstead What does it say on your business card? Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, sounds pretty important, but...

Who are you? Ian Wiggett What does it say on your business card? Managing Director of Henry Adams Lettings and Henry Adams...

Buy-to-let landlords are being warned not to use mortgage payment holidays unless absolutely necessary.  Chestertons, based in London, says that landlords should...

Some 13% of people use their overdraft to cover the cost of their rental or mortgage payments - the equivalent of...

Buy-to-let landlords generally recognise the importance of taking a deposit from a tenant and placing it in a government-backed tenancy deposit...

If you’re an existing landlord with bad credit issues looking to remortgage your buy to let property or perhaps buy a...

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

A new online property management service has been launched by Rentora and comes with a suite of easy management tools to...

Who are you?  Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...

CreditLadder has become the first PropTech firm to be approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a payment institute. This offers...

Private tenants who pay their rent on time are set to benefit from better credit scores, after Experian said it was...

Canopy, the UK property rental market app has teamed up with Rettie & Co. to trial RentPassport and DepositFree insurance at...

Unpaid rent and rent arrears are the main reason for tenant evictions, according to Belvoir’s Q1 rental index, but that could...

Tenants who have been renting for 10 years or longer should not have to have to go through the same referencing...

If you’re a landlord and wish to raise finance against an existing buy to let property and don’t have proof of...

PropTech startup RentalStep has recorded impressive monthly growth of landlords and tenants using its platform. Since January, the platform has recorded landlord...

RentalStep has added its voice to growing calls for rent payments to be added to a tenant’s credit score. The PropTech startup supports...

A new rent collection service that offers landlords the same power as large financial institutions to incentivise on-time payments from their...

In recent years, high property prices have made it difficult for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder. Despite this,...

Tenants are spending an increasing proportion of their earnings on rent, new figures have revealed. Fresh research undertaken by rentals platform CreditLadder...

PayProp has added its voice to growing calls for rent payments to be added to a tenant’s credit score. The automated rental...

Rent payments should be used as part of credit scores to help private renters secure a mortgage to buy a home...

Nearly half of landlords across the UK would refuse a tenant applicant with a poor credit score, despite in-depth credit checks...

With rents continuing to rise across the UK, fresh research shows that those looking to rent increasingly need to earn more...

Private tenants who pay their rent on time could soon see their credit rating boosted in order to make it easier...

Private tenants who pay their rent on time should see their credit rating boosted in order to make it easier for...

A new website that allows landlords to view a prospective tenant’s credit score, including past rental payments, has been launched in the...

Recently I caught up with the Alex Lubinsky CEO of Rentberry, the app that allows a tenant to place a bid...

Landlords in Merseyside may now have a better chance of attracting quality tenants thanks to the introduction of a new initiative...

Credit scoring company Experian is launching a scheme that allows private sector tenants the opportunity to use their rent-paying records to...