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Michael Gove - one of the most senior and controversial figures in modern politics - is the new Housing Secretary.  Ben Beadle,...

Labour says the funding of social care could be achieved by increasing tax on landlords. Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is today expected...

The North East has overtaken the North West as the best location in the UK for residential property investment.  That’s the view...

A landlord has been refused a lettings licence by a local council because he failed to keep fire safety alarm records...

Yet again the issue of cleaning has been identified as the single largest cause of end-of-tenancy disputes leading to deposits being...

The government has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rental sectors in England and Wales. The...

The government needs to beef up enforcement if it wants to address rogue landlords who put tenants at risk, says the...

With less than four years left until the government wants all new private rented properties to be rated at least EPC...

Demand for private rented housing has reached a five year high says the National Residential Landlords Association. In the association’s survey of...

The Baroness leading the campaign group Generation Rent claims the official figure for evictions in the second quarter of this year...

The first-ever history of Tenancy Deposit legislation, legal challenges and proposed future changes has been published by the House of Commons...

The government has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants to explain the possession action process in the county courts in...

Buy to let lender Keystone says demand from landlords making the switch to holiday lets have driven it to expand its...

New figures show that in England and Wales, 69 per cent of disputed deposits are split between the landlord and tenant,...

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

A property investment firm has drawn up a league table of cities with significant rental yields.  Sequre Property Investment analysed the average rental...

Rightmove has identified five ways that landlords and other property owners can improve their property’s EPC rating - some for well...

A new government-created committee is considering the introduction of the new Commonhold tenure. Commonhold is a form of freehold ownership, largely for...

Private sector tenants are leaving London in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, changing the rental market fundamentally. According to new research, landlords...

The pandemic-related debts of tenants and landlords should be top of the in tray of the new housing minister in Wales. That’s...

Investment bank and wealth management consultancy Arbuthnot Latham predicts the next big growth area for buy to let will be Houses...

An expert assessment of the average cost of damage caused by rogue tenants growing cannabis suggests landlords will typically pay almost...

Landlords are being warned of an urgent change to the arrears process thanks to the launch of the government’s Breathing Space...

The National Residential Landlords Association has repeated its backing for upfront cash payments and rent guarantees. A new study has found that...

The Mortgage Works, the specialist buy to let arm of the Nationwide, is trying to woo landlords to make properties more...

The main landlords’ trade body has made a blistering attack on the government of one of the UK nations, asking it...

Around 840,000 private renters in England and Wales have built up rent arrears since lockdown measures began and one in five...

Shelter says it expects the current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions to be extended until at least the end of the present...

Up to 50,000 rental homes in the countryside could be sold off if the government presses ahead with stricter energy efficiency...

Newly released data shows precisely what subjects lead to deposit disputes - and a long-standing issue is in the number one...

A leading property lawyer insists that a controversial new ‘debt moratorium’ system starting this spring will not mean a free ride...

The government has been slammed for missing out landlords in proposals to enforce new energy efficiency regulations. Propertymark - the trade group...

The current extension to the eviction ban in England and Wales is “more balanced” than some past examples according to a...

Rents across much of England and Wales are performing strongly according to a new market analysis - and in some areas...

The government insists that its ban on bailiff-enforced evictions “protects the most vulnerable renters” during the pandemic. The claim comes in the...

The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters has been extended in England and Wales. This will be until February 21 “at...

The Liberal Democrats want Airbnb to ensure its landlords offer free accommodation to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Tier 3...

Covid-19 restrictions in force across the country for the foreseeable future means landlords must remain cautious in 2021 - and they...

Seven per cent of private tenants now have arrears built up during the Coronavirus period. A survey of tenants for the National...

A tenant hardship loan fund is to open next week in Scotland - and many rental bodies in England and Wales...

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

A property investment firm has given tips to landlords who may feel m threatened by the prospect of a hike in Capital Gain...

There’s been a modest increase in deposit protections across England and Wales in the past year. Data from the Tenancy Deposit Service...

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

Bailiffs have agreed to a government request not to enforce court orders against tenants in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations. This...

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

Landlords with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty and delay a...

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

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

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 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...

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

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

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

At the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, a ban on evictions was introduced in England and Wales. That has now been extended...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

The London Renters Union (RLU) will hold a day of action next week demanding that the government acts to protect renters,...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that Section 21 notices issued by landlords are valid provided a gas safety certificate is...

The average buy-to-let landlord made £78,100 profit upon selling their rental property in 2019, fresh data shows. Landlords selling up in London made...

The government’s decision to extend the ban on evictions in England and Wales by a further two months has left victims...

The Law Society England and Wales has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the ban on landlords evicting renters until 23...

The government’s decision to extend the ban on landlords evicting renters will help to ensure that no-one will be evicted from...

Speculation that there will be a spike in evictions once the existing evictions ban is lifted are wide of the mark,...

Residential property prices increased across the UK by an average of 2.1% in the year to March, up from 2% in...

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

Labour is calling on the government to unveil new measures to protect renters beyond June after the Bank of England warned...

Average monthly rents across the country increased by just £2, or 0.26%, on Q4 2019 to hit an average of £775...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has updated its Tenant Fees Matrix, initially introduced in 2019, with a view to simplifying the most...

With renters, landlords, buyers, and sellers being advised to delay their home moves if possible and not to allow new viewings,...

The government’s decision to suspend all ongoing housing possession actions, which means that neither cases currently in the or any about to...

The court service has from today suspended all ongoing housing possession action, which means that neither cases currently in the or...

Buy-to-let landlords could be banned from evicting private tenants in Scotland for up to six months if the Scottish government’s plans...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has published updated guidance to the tenancy deposit protection (TDP) legislation in England and Wales. The information...

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) coming into play last year, it's now more important than ever to ensure the...

Most landlords will already be familiar with the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency (MEES) Regulations which came into force on 1 April...

Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring...

Fresh research from Proportunity reveals how different property types performed over the past decade, based on price growth.  The data, collected across...

Property investors are being advised to head north for better returns, with new research revealing that Bootle in Merseyside is currently...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands of landlords plan to sell their buy-to-let properties as a result of tax and regulatory changes, but those offloading homes...

Buy-to-let landlords in England and Wales are facing void periods of just 11 days on average between tenancies, which is the...

The two largest landlord organisations in England and Wales, the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords Association (RLA), have...

Buy-to-let landlords should be aware that Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inventory reports are not needed to comply with...

It is estimated that around 33,000 properties across the UK may be unwittingly let illegally, according to research. A recent study exploring...

The average rent increased in four of the eight regions monitored by Goodlord across England and Wales between May and June,...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people living in private rental homes, owed in part to a...

With savers continuing to receive poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential...

Tenants could be permitted to transfer rental deposits directly between landlords instead of having to pay up for their next property...

Newcastle Intermediaries is now offering its buy-to-let mortgage range to borrowers in Scotland. It comes over three years after the firm, which...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has urged Shelter to go back to the drawing board after calling for England to adopt...

The average rent edged up in four of the eight regions monitored by Goodlord across England and Wales between April and...

There has been a notable rise in the number of buy-to-let landlords offloading properties in recent month due to buy-to-let tax...

With less than a year until new legislation surrounding energy performance certificates (EPCs) is introduced in Scotland, buy-to-let landlords north of...

Scotland’s rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...

Rents across England and Wales have edged slightly higher over the past 12 months, increasing by an average of 0.5% to...

There has been a notable rise in the number of English landlords investing in Scotland’s buy-to-let sector thanks to cheaper property prices...

Consumer organization Which? recently undertook a mystery-shopping exercise at 20 letting agents in England and Wales and unearthed some disappointed results,...

The average buy-to-let landlord made £80,000 profit upon selling their rental property in 2018, new figures show. Landlords in London made the...

Rents increased across most parts of England and Wales between March and April, according to the latest Goodlord rental index. Monthly rents...

The average rental yield returned to investors with property in Scotland has increased for the first time since March 2017, Your...

There has been a significant rise in the number of landlords re-entering the buy-to-let market after coming to terms with the...

The average rent across England and Wales has remained flat over the past 12 months, with rents reaching an average of...

Following the changes introduced in England and Wales last year, an important piece of legislation is coming into force in Scotland...

If you are looking to expand your buy-to-let portfolio this year with a low-cost property purchase you may wish to consider buying...

Private sector rents increased across most parts of England and Wales between February and March, according to the latest Goodlord rental...

Private landlords with properties on the exemption register with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G will now have to...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland will face higher tax bills than their English counterparts from today, according to leading accountants and business...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...

As a landlord, you may have purchased a flat for the purposes of subletting, but are you actually allowed to rent...

The average rent across England and Wales has increased by 0.4% in the last 12 months, hitting an average of £861...

Landlords are being urged to prepare for the new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, which came into effect earlier...

Private rental prices in the UK increased by 1.1% in the 12 months to February, according to the Office for National...

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published a report calling for wide ranging reforms to the leasehold system in...

A new series of Academy events across the country designed to educate landlords and letting agents on the ins and outs...

London remains by far the most expensive place in the country to rent, with average rent in the capital 114% higher...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

Philip Hammond is once again being urged to reverse the previous chancellor George Osborne’s deeply unpopular tax reforms as they are...

Tens of thousands of landlords across the UK could be unwittingly renting out property illegally because they have should have an...

The cost of average deposits has increased across the UK, according to the latest Statistical Briefing report by The Dispute Service...

The so-called housing charity, Shelter, targeted Ludlow Thompson a few months back, asking its supporters to block the letting agent’s telephone...

The government’s ban on tenant fees is good for business and will strengthen the relationship between landlords and tenants, according to...

The average rent across England and Wales has increased by 1.8% in the last 12 months, hitting an average of £865...

Despite the introduction of profound changes to the taxation of buy-to-let investments, leaving many landlords facing higher tax bills, there are...

There was a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let landlords acquiring property in 2018, fresh data from Haart shows. Clearly deterred...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of tenancy deposits held across the UK, new figures provided by deposit...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

There has been a sharp rise in demand from people looking to rent property amid political and economic uncertainty, according to...

Loughborough Building Society has launched a new buy-to-let range with two, three and five-year rates available up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV). There...

Two thirds of councils in England and Wales responding to a FOI request by the Residential Landlords Association brought no prosecutions...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

A fresh survey of more than 1,000 people involved in the UK private rental sector has found a staggering and worrying...

The average rent across England and Wales increased by 2.2% in the 12 months to October to stand at an average...

Just 0.85% of all tenancies ended in a dispute over the tenancy deposit in the 12 months to March 2018, according...

Colchester has been identified as the number one place to currently invest for buy-to-let, based on rental yields. The LendInvest BTL Index...

Landlords investing in the rural private rented sector face higher costs and fewer options to meet new requirements of minimum energy...

More landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties after amendments to regulations...

Buying a property is cheaper than renting in every area of the UK, a recent study found, and yet a growing...

Tenants look set to be given more powers to take action against rogue landlords renting out properties “unfit for human habitation”,...

The government’s attempts to clampdown on rogue landlords have been branded ‘weak and pathetic’, partly due to the vast and complex...

Buy-to-let landlords wishing to achieve the highest rental returns need to look at a variety of factors, but one of the...

The average rent across England and Wales increased by 2.3% in the 12 months to September, reaching an average of £861...

One third of landlords say they would be less likely to acquire property if three-year tenancies are made compulsory, according to...

The average buy-to-let investor in Scotland enjoyed an annual yield of 4.7% in August, which compares favourably to returns found in England...

There has been a notable increase in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

The average rent across England and Wales has increased by 2.6% in the last 12 months, hitting an average of £861...

Standards in the private rented sector have got better as buy-to-let landlords respond to a flurry of legislation aimed at improving...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has reacted furiously to growing speculation that the government will press ahead with its plans to...

Rent increases during the last five years have been less than initially perceived, tracking the retail price index (RPI) in England...

The government is coming under growing pressure from landlords to be more ambitious when it comes to the energy efficiency of...

Rents in England and Wales increased by 4.45% to an average of £861 in the 12 months to June 2018 but...

3mc has joined forces with Paragon Bank to launch some new exclusive portfolio buy-to-let products. The products, which increase the maximum available...

Amid the headline-grabbing political manoeuvring over Brexit, a policy proposal which could have serious ramifications for thousands of private landlords –...

Luton and Colchester have been named among the best places for buy-to-let investors in the existing market, based on rental yields. The...

Paragon has expanded its buy-to-let mortgage offering in Scotland to include products for portfolio landlords. The new mortgage range is designed for landlords...

Buy-to-let landlords with existing tenancies on properties rented out in the private rented sector are being reminded to take note of...

Letting agents are being accused of failing tenants, after a small group of cowboy agents showed prospective tenants around mouldy properties...

Disgruntled private landlords are likely to turn their attention from buy-to-let to holiday lets if the government presses ahead with its...

The idea of the property-owning democracy has deep roots and has long defined housing policy in this country, with various schemes...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to prepare for the introduction of the letting fees ban, which will make it illegal to...

Rents in the South West, which includes the likes of Bristol, Devon and Cornwall, has seen rental price increases outstrip all...

Legal and General Mortgage Club has added Landbay to its lender panel, offering members immediate access to a wide range of...

Buy-to-let landlords will hopefully have better access to reputable builders when developing and maintaining homes across England and Wales, following a...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

There has been a sharp rise in demand for rental accommodation, according to the latest report from haart. Data from the letting...

Cambridge Building Society has joined forces with Legal & General Mortgage Club to offer its buy-to-let range to landlords across England...

Colchester has been named the best place for buy-to-let investors in today’s market, based on a combination of capital value growth,...

Rents increased 3% annually in February to £857 per month on average helping to offset recent tax hikes for landlords, new...

Private rental prices paid by tenants in Scotland rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to February 2018, reaching an average...

Skipton International is hoping to build on strong demand for its buy-to-let mortgages to British expats seeking to invest in England...

There is still a worrying lack of awareness regarding new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) being introduced next month, according to...

Deposit protection scheme, TDS, has announced 20 new dates for its ‘Academy’ training events running over the next year across England...

Most areas of England and Wales have seen rental price growth over the past 12 months, but where are rents increasing...

There is less than four weeks remaining until new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force across England and Wales,...

The buy-to-let property market is currently experiencing a wave of reforms, with the government looking to alter the way in which...

The average rent in England and Wales hit £850 a month in December, up 2.2% year-on-year, led by gains in the...

With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are introduced in April 2018, Mike Feely of...

Residential property prices across England and Wales increased in November for the first time in eight months, supported in part by...

Rental price growth north of the border continued to outstrip the rest of the UK with an annual rise of 2.5%...

The average rent in England and Wales hit £845 a month in October, up 2.4% year-on-year, which is down from 4.8%...

Buy-to-let landlords across the UK should be responsible for the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, according to a new report. Under...

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-irritant and therefore undetectable gas, which is why more than half of Britons would...

Returns achieved by landlords in Scotland remain highly competitive when compared to other asset classes, the latest figures show. The average monthly...

Most areas of England and Wales have seen rental price growth over the past 12 months, according to the latest Your...

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations make it unlawful from April 2018 to let domestic and commercial buildings in England...

Almost a third of rental properties in the UK are potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to new research. The study, carried...

Around 5% of buy-to-let properties are set to fail new Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) that come into effect in April...

A low supply of rental homes on the market continues to push rents up across England, Wales and Scotland, new figures...

The Charitable Foundation of TDS, the deposit protection scheme, has announced that it made just over £94,000 in awards in its...

With a high number of laws affecting buy-to-let landlords and changing frequently, it is now more important than ever to keep...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

A decline in the number of rental properties on the market is driving rents upwards across England and Wales, fresh figures...

Private landlords are being urged to only instruct letting agents that adopt a modern approach to rent payments so that they...

Landlords north of the border continue to enjoy a higher yield on their properties than those in England and Wales, according...

Rogue landlords who target vulnerable people for sex by posting online classified adverts offering accommodation in exchange for other services, could...

Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors continue to be drawn to the buy-to-let market as the returns...

Rental values across the residential property market in England and Wales held firm between May and June despite the uncertainty caused...

It is now 10 years since tenancy deposit schemes were first introduced in England and Wales, providing landlords with greater protection...

When renting out a property, most landlords or their letting agents opt to take an upfront deposit from the tenant prior...

The number of buy-to-let landlords registering to buy property fell last month by 3.7% in England and Wales compared with the...

Landlords seeking the highest buy-to-let yields in England and Wales may wish to consider buying property in the North East, where...

  The average tenancy deposit paid by tenants in England and Wales now stands at £967.84, with deposits of properties with a...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are achieving greater returns on their investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

A charity that receives thousands of pounds in housing benefit to accommodate vulnerable people, including the homeless with addiction problems, has...

Across the whole of England and Wales the average rent in the PRS stood at £800 in March, up £2 compared...

Rents in the private rented sector rose by an average of 2% in Britain in the 12 months to March 2017,...

Local councils are calling on the government to close a legal loophole that allows landlords to get away with converting properties...

Around two-thirds of buy-to-let landlords lack awareness of new Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) that come into effect in April 2018,...

All members of the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) can now expect to receive free Right to Rent legal expenses when they...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is celebrating a decade of custodial deposit protection this week as it marks the 10th...

The rental market north of the border remains strong, but demand fell across all regions, especially in areas with high numbers...

Buy-to-let property is still an attractive investment at a time of low interest rates and volatile stock markets, according to according...

Rents across in England and Wales rose in all but two of the eight regions analysed in the year to February...

The government’s plan to ban letting agents in England from charging fees to tenants will not deter the vast majority of...

National Landlords Association (NLA) has teamed up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to provide landlords with an easy to use...

The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. These...

A number of landlords putting their property investments - probably their biggest assets - at risk by failing to comply with...

The rental market across England and Wales has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with rents rising in all but...

Nearly 17% of properties currently available on the private rented sector could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

Despite a turbulent year average rents ended 2016 higher than they started it, the latest Your Move England & Wales Buy...

Furness for Intermediaries has launched two new five year fixed rate buy-to-let products to strengthen its product range. The first is a...

The government needs to do more to support buy-to-let landlords, and start by reversing recent tax increases and unnecessary regulation in...

Councils across the country are being urged to raise their game when it comes to protecting private tenants from a minority...

The private rental market is still holding strong, despite ongoing pressures elsewhere in the British economy, according to Adrian Gill, director...

Nearly one in ten properties currently available on the rental market could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

Rents in Scotland increased by an average of 0.3% in October compared with the previous month and are now 0.4% higher...

There has been a sharp decline in the volume of buy-to-let transactions following the government’s outright assault on buy-to-let landlords, according...

Private rents dropped marginally in October compared to the previous month, according to the latest figures from letting agents Your Move. The...

Ian Shipley provides an insight into how you can prepare for the new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to come...

There has been a sharp decline in the volume of claims made by private sector landlords to repossess a property over...

Private rents continued to increase in August, hitting a new record high of £887 per month across England and Wales, research...

Rental yields in Scotland increased sharply in July due to both higher rents and rising house prices in many areas of the...

Tenancy deposit disputes are at their highest level since records began in 2007, new figures from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)...

The cost of renting property is now more expensive than ever with the average price of a flat or a house...

Aldermore has launched a new ‘limited edition’ buy-to-let mortgage product aimed at buy-to-let landlords looking to borrow up to £1m. The lender’s...

There has been a significant increase in the amount of tenancy deposits taken on assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales...

Rents in the private rented sector continued to rise in July, hitting an average of £846 across England and Wales, according to...

The typical deposit a tenant has to pay when moving in to a new home in England and Wales is moving...

Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

A new training academy for landlords, letting agents and other property professionals has been launched by TDS Northern Ireland, the Belfast...

Manchester has been identified as the top city for rental yield but London offers buy-to-let landlords the best overall returns, a...

Landlords who rushed to acquire properties earlier this year are now actively renting them out, providing tenants with a flood of...

Organisations that support private landlords and tenants are being invited to apply for a share of a £70,000 funding pot from...

With tenants being hit by record-high rents, landlords should refrain from putting extra pressure on those tenants who are already struggling...

A new study which looked at coastal towns across England and Wales has found that Hull offers landlords the highest average rental...

Rents have started to fall as landlords who rushed to acquire homes before the introduction of the extra stamp duty surcharge...

Rents in Scotland are rising at their slowest rate for three years, according to new figures. Data from the latest Scotland Buy-to-Let...

A new version of the National Landlords Association’s (NLA) Fire Safety Logbook has been launched to help landlords protect their tenants...

Buy-to-let continues to provide double-digit bumper returns for investors with rents currently rising at the fastest pace since last autumn. The latest...

With savers receiving dismal returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people have unsurprising turned to residential property as a...

Buy-to-let landlords enjoyed total annual returns of 12.2% over the past year helped by the flurry of purchases in the run-up...

Tenants face the first rises in market rents since the autumn, as the private rented sector braces for anti-landlord policies, according...

Time is running out to escape the stamp duty surcharge on buy-to-let properties and second homes and the cost of failure...

Mydeposits has been given government approval to operate a custodial based tenancy deposit protection scheme in England and Wales from April...

Buy-to-let investors in England and Wales enjoyed total returns of nearly 10% in the past year, new figures show. Landlords saw gross...

Councils need to be handed greater powers to tackle rogue landlords ‘taking advantage’ and ‘ripping off’ tenants. This is the call from...

Almost half of tenants in England and Wales do not attend a ‘check-out’ at the end of their tenancy, according to...

There has been a sharp rise in rent arrears –  they made up 8.7% of all rent payable in June, according...

Tenant evictions have reached a record high 11,307 in the first quarter of the year according to government figures. However, the majority...

One in four potential buy-to-let customers don't know how to apply for a mortgage to get started, new research shows. Some 28%...