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Both Labour and the Scottish National Party have spoken out over online platforms carrying advertisements from landlords seeking sexual favours in...

Figures from investment consultancy London Central Portfolio show how vulnerable the capital’s rental market is to Brexit and Coronavirus - but...

The latest sentiment survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests a drop in landlord activity across the UK. RICS does...

Popular buy to let lender Fleet Mortgages’ latest rental yield index shows the consequences of increasing property prices in many regions...

Over two thirds of student renters are worried about their ability to pay rent with around a quarter having been unable...

A PropTech company has issued guidelines for landlords who want to prepare their properties for tenants doing increased volumes of home...

Britain’s holiday rental market is preparing for a busy year ahead, as many travellers are expected to opt for staycations over...

The Rent Smart Wales quango, now five years old, has been sharply criticised by the National Residential Landlords Association.  A report commissioned...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for an extension of the eviction ban and a two year rent freeze in the...

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

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

Private renting is now “a future-forward choice, seen by many conscious consumers to be a cool and connected way of accessing...

Activists from Shelter and Generation Rent have led the charge for a renewed eviction ban in the light of the latest...

Generation Rent, the lobby group that tells the government how it thinks the lettings industry should operate, appears to have a...

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

A philanthropist claims the difficulty some younger people have in getting on the property ownership ladder is caused by Baby Boomers...

A landlord leader has hit out at a council’s selective licensing scheme, suggesting it is “bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake” and nothing...

A property development consultancy is tipping five regeneration areas in England as potential good investments for the coming year. SevenCapital says they...

The roll-out of a vaccine for Coronavirus could dramatically change the poor rental market performance in prime London in the coming...

Demands for ever-more energy efficient properties could drive landlords out of the sector, the government has been warned. In a response to...

The Labour-controlled Greater London Authority and 18 other groups of activists, charities and students have formed a new pro-renter coalition. Called the...

The government is reported to be considering applying VAT to the use of Airbnb and other short let platforms in a...

The National Residential Landlords Association has released its manifesto for the 2021 Welsh Parliament elections - and it makes the case...

PropTech provider Canopy has linked with a string of insurance and other firms to improve its offer to renters. Canopy’s founder Tahir Farooqui...

The latest lettings market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests the vast majority of respondents expect rents in...

A Green Party councillor is demanding that tenants be allowed to write the local authority’s policy for the private rental sector. According...

Private landlords are setting out a manifesto of radical changes for the rental sector, starting with more repossession rights. The demands are...

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

Labour politicians, union leaders and Shelter are amongst those writing to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon demanding an eviction ban. The protest...

A cluster of owner occupiers living near a city centre are demanding that landlords win planning consent before operating HMOs. The Gloucestershire...

Many of our less affordable cities have seen rent levels drop because of the trend for tenants to work from home...

The findings of a survey conducted with 2,000 tenants give an insight into what renters want now, eight months on from...

Anti-eviction campaigners have confronted two landlords over an alleged planned eviction.  Members of the Living Rent tenants union are pictured by the...

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

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

Activists in Generation Rent claim that a fifth of families in the lettings sector suffer a shortfall between benefits and rent. Using selected data...

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

A landlord body says some tenants will have little choice but to increase their risk of contracting Coronavirus because of inadequate...

There’s been a significant slump in the number of new enquiry levels from landlords seeking property management and tenant-related services, according...

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

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

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

Zoopla says it’s a two-tier market with London trailing badly trailing the rest of the country. UK rents outside London are up...

A new report makes searing claims about the performance and quality of landlords and their homes in the private rental sector. Almost...

Generation Rent says there should be a reinstatement of the eviction ban immediately, and appears to have been stung into the...

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

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

Generation Rent is calling for a furlough-type scheme aimed at helping tenants. The group says that following news of the four week...

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

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

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

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

Just under half of landlords say they intend to make energy efficiency improvements to properties as part of the government's Green Homes Grant...

Generation Rent, the pressure group led by Baroness Alicia Kennedy, is tweeting advice to tenants on how to negotiate a lower...

Just over a fifth of landlords predict their tenants will escape to the country in search of more space because they...

One of London’s largest co-living property operators claims there’s been a marked increase in demand from young renters.  Built Asset Management says...

There’s another warning today that buy to let landlords wanting to expand their portfolio are in a race against time to...

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

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

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

Local people in a part of Wales claim they are being priced out of their communities by investment buyers and second home...

Small scale or accidental landlords will need agents to help them let studio and one-bedroom properties, Rightmove says in a market...

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

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

The latest study from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows a strong lettings market across the UK - except in London. “London...

Prime Central London rents fell by an average 2.3 per cent in the third quarter of 2020 according to Savills. In prime...

The Generation Rent campaign says a mandatory landlord register is necessary - and would have stopped the actions of a rogue...

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

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

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

The government has launched an official consultation on proposals to make the private rental sector more energy-efficient - and they include...

Is a new short-let accommodation provider in the capital likely to prove a further threat to traditional landlords? Stayo - described as...

Dear Readers, Today is my last day as editor of Landlord Today. Following more than four years in the role, I have...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to take advantage of cheaper borrowing rates, growing demand from renters, and the...

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

Demand for rented homes looks set to increase in the coming months as new data suggests that many people who do...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mortgage advisor jobs - shortage of advisors to meet demand The mortgage market, like all other parts of the property industry,...

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

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

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

Ipswich Building Society has withdrawn its five-year standard buy-to-let and five-year expat buy-to-let fixed rate products to “slow the inflow of...

An error in the processing of cross-border flows between Wales and England has resulted in the under-estimation of Wales’ net population...

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

Activity levels in the rental market have bounced back more quickly than other parts of the property market, with landlords and...

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

Paragon Bank has recorded a sharp rise in the number of buy-to-let mortgage intermediaries visiting its online intermediary portal following the...

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

Buy-to-let landlords have been concerned by additional legislation in recent years in Scotland but strong demand from tenants continues.  The relatively limited...

Half of renters currently in the market say lockdown has impacted what they are looking for in their next home.   A...

There was an increase in buy-to-let activity in the first three months of 2020, the latest mortgage lending data shows. According to...

Outdoor space and bike storage are among some of the most important things that prospective renters are currently looking for when...

The rental market looks set to recover faster than sales, with recent activity in the sector showing some glimmers of hope.  Goodlord’s...

Demand for properties in the private rented sector is up by 22% compared to last year, according to Rightmove. The data from...

Buy-to-let is no longer the investment of choice for some people, new data suggests.  The buy-to-let share of all online mortgage searches...

All buy-to-let loans above £500,000 are now offered by The Mortgage Lender with a reduced completion fee of 0.5%, and from...

More than 2,500 households have agreed not to pay rent thanks to a campaign, launched by the London Renters Union (LRU), which...

Private landlords in London have been forced to drop rents by up to 15% following a significant increase in the number...

Activists are calling on tenants to withhold their payments to landlords, in an attempt to generalise a growing rent strike movement. The...

Although the existing coronavirus restrictions have not yet been eased in Scotland, this has not prevented demand rising from Scottish property buyers...

Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

A number of landlords are threatening legal action against university students after many withheld rent to save cash during the lockdown.  Landlords...

Demand for rental property is up 33% compared to this time last year as market restrictions ease and renters plan for...

Further signs of greater activity in the housing market have come from Knight Frank. The company reports that the volume of online enquiries...

Skipton International has returned to remortgage lending for overseas buyers looking to invest in the UK buy-to-let market.  Skipton International had recently...

Students at the University of Bristol have taken part in a socially distant march demanding greater help for tenants adversely affected by...

Paragon has expanded its buy-to-let product offering by introducing a new range of 70% loan-to-value (LTV) two- and five-year fixed rate...

Property moves and viewings will be able to resume again in England from today, under new rules announced by the government...

Some of the UK’s largest tenants unions have joined forces to heap pressure on the government to suspend all rent immediately,...

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) dealt with 2,518 letting complaints last year, according to the organisation’s 2019 annual report, which shows continued...

As more people start to think about moving home during the coronavirus pandemic, sales and letting agents are being urged to...

A reduction in rental stock entering the market during the existing lockdown could result in higher rental costs for tenants, according to Ome.  The rental...

There are now more than 2,500 homes available for NHS workers free of charge under the NHS Homes scheme launched by...

The government should aim to stimulate housing market activity post-lockdown by abolishing the 3% stamp duty surcharge for buy-to-let landlords buying...

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

The UK lockdown has been essential for containing the spread of coronavirus, but it is causing major disruption and distress, so when...

A high number of buyers have postponed or pulled out of property deals as a result of the coronavirus outbreak fearing...

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

The number of tenants renewing private tenancy agreements is rising, as people opt to stay put given the global uncertainty. The number...

Fresh figures show that there was a rise in the number of housebuilders completing new homes in England last year, helping to alleviate...

Demand for rental homes with outdoor space has surged in recent weeks as a result of the existing coronavirus lockdown, according...

Buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, according to Mary-Anne Bowring, managing director of Ringley Group.  The latest figures from Zoopla reveal that there was...

Demand for rental properties and the supply of rental stock have dropped significantly year-on-year across the majority of UK cities and...

Rents continued to increase during the first quarter of the year, owed in part to a lack of supply and increasing...

There has been a sharp rise in demand for rental homes as more people start planning for life after the existing...

There has been a significant increase in the number of companies pledging their support for NHS Homes, a scheme launched by...

Whether a matter of choice or necessity, many private renters demand long-term security and the vast majority of private landlords are...

Living without outdoor space is proving a real challenge for many people during the current coronavirus lockdown, which will largely explain...

There was a notable increase in the number of new tenancies in the early part of March before a sudden drop...

Demand from new prospective renters hit the highest level on record for the month of February, new figures show.  The data, compiled...

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

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association’s (STAA) is lobbying the government for an emergency support package to help the short-term rental...

The number of homes sold rose again in February to hit their highest level in six months in a further sign...

In principle, tenancy contracts are binding upon both parties and hence can be enforced in a court of law. In practice,...

Historically, economic uncertainty and market volatility are detrimental to the housing market, and the latest observations on the impacts of coronavirus...

UnderTheDoormat, which provides short-let properties in London, is opening up its homes to doctors and nurses for free as they care...

Residential property prices in London continued to grow up until a week ago, as the market recovered following Boris Johnson’s election...

The Government is failing to recognise clear warning signs that a rental crisis is on the horizon, the Residential Landlords Association...

The head of flatfair, a London-based fintech that lets landlords offer “deposit-free” renting to tenants, is urging more people to sign...

Rents across most of the UK look set to increase as rising demand from prospective tenants puts upward pressure on values,...

Rishi Sunak's first Budget included new taxes for overseas property buyers, funding to remove unsafe cladding, fresh funds to support the...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Nick Lyons CEO What is No Letting Go and what does it...

Who are you? Rolitex was Established in 1995, we are based in Greenford and a leading residential property company in the UK,...

Who are you? Cole Harding is a community based estate agent, who offers maximum exposure on all the online portals and social...

With savers receiving poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential property as a means...

Buy to-to-let landlords across the Midlands are most likely to acquire new property over the next 12 months, new research show.  A...

Rental demand reached a record high of 88 prospective tenants per letting agency branch in January, up 57% from an average...

Residential property prices across all English Cities have risen above pre-crisis peaks for the first time since 2007, the latest Zoopla...

The private rented sector is set to see the sustained growth of rental values seen throughout the course of last year...

Skipton International has launched a new remortgage offer that it hopes will appeal to UK expats. Skipton is offering to refund an...

A tenant’s appeal to recover £13,800 in rent and deposit from his landlord has been rejected by the Upper Tribunal for...

The private rented sector ended 2019 strongly, with 27% of landlords experiencing an increase in tenant demand, according to the latest...

There was a notable increase in the percentage of landlords selecting shorter-term buy-to-let mortgage products in the final quarter of last...

Roma Finance has cut its bridging and development rates across its product range, which includes buy-to-let, after obtaining fresh and sustainable...

The latest data demonstrates the failure of government policy for the private rented sector, which in turn is having an adverse...

The squeeze on supply, coupled with continued demand for properties from tenants, is likely to lead to continued rental increases across...

The north of England provided the biggest jump in returns for buy-to-let landlords in the final quarter of last year as...

Rents in prime London and its commuter belt are expected edge higher this year due to the widening supply-demand imbalance in...

The west of England’s Landlord Expo returns to Bristol next month.  The free-to-attend event, organised by the four West of England Local...

It is common knowledge the UK is facing an undersupply of housing. Unfortunately, this is not a sudden phenomenon – the...

A local council has moved to try and attract more buy-to-let landlords with a range of new services, aimed at boosting...

An increase in demand, coupled with the growing rental stock shortage, is placing upward pressure on rental values in prime London.  The...

Is the UK on the brink of a mass landlord exodus? It may seem like an ominous question, but ask people...

YBS Commercial Mortgages has expanded its buy-to-let product range by launching a new five-year fixed rate Limited Company buy-to-let deal. The move...

The UK formally leaves the European Union at 11pm tonight, at which point it will instantly enter into an 11-month transition...

The UK housing market has enjoyed a relatively strong start to 2020 after Boris Johnson’s general election victory ended Brexit uncertainty.  A...

The tax and regulatory changes introduced in recent years have led to an increase in the number of landlords exiting the...

Buy-to-let landlords are demanding change in next week’s Scottish Budget to help ensure rental price growth eases.  The number of tenants experiencing...

Rents look set to rise across much of the UK this year as the supply and demand gap continues to widen...

Void periods can be a serious pain. While they are undoubtedly part of running a buy-to-let business, it would seem that...

Despite the widening supply-demand imbalance in the private rented sector, it is now generally more affordable to rent a property with...

The decisive result of last month’s general election has sparked a surge in housing market activity, placing upward pressure on house...

The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with...

Soaring demand in London is pushing up activity levels with the housing market seeing interest from would-be buyers, including property investors,...

Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings.  The...

Demand for rental homes is continuing to outpace supply and drive up prices in London and that is an attractive proposition...

Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...

Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to...

UK rents have risen yet again, with the latest survey showing higher rents across the whole of the UK.  The increase in...

There has been a significant increase in demand for London’s most expensive homes from wealthy buyers, including property investors, following last...

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

Greater confidence and more certainty in the housing market following last month’s Tory election victory looks set to boost the housing...

A rogue landlord in Gainsborough will be sentenced later this month after being found guilty of unlawful harassment towards his tenants...

Property search data from Rightmove over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most sought-after areas for a...

After yet another year dominated by Brexit uncertainty, political instability, tax, and regulatory changes, most buy-to-let landlords will be looking for...

A shortage of properties available to rent coupled with strong demand from tenants has led to notable rental price increases across...

Landbay has achieved a rather impressive 200% growth in lending volumes over the past 12 months.  The buy-to-let lender reports that recent...

Rental price growth in prime London looks set to pick up to hit an annual rate of about 2% over the...

With savers receiving poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential property as...

There will be further growth in portfolio and complex buy-to-let lending in 2020, Paragon predicts. There has been greater demand over the...

Rents look set to rise across much of the UK next year owed in part to a further increase in the...

Britain has faced terrible flooding this year. Floods and other property emergency can take minutes to occur and years to remedy....

The UK could be heading for a rental crisis, with experts dreading the prospect of a chronic property shortage in the...

Rental prices in London are set to increase by an average of 15% over the next five years compared to 10%...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

Residential property prices, much like the economy, are likely to grow faster than initially anticipated next year thanks to the greater...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

Most landlords are wary of the potential damage, smells and noise complaints that can come with accommodating a tenant with pets....

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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