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Landlords renting out to holidaymakers could be in with a chance of winning £10,000 as part of a nationwide search for...
12 May 2022
From: Breaking News

With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...
30 April 2022
From: Agent Advice

Politicians in a city with one of the UK’s most frenzied short lets markets are pledging to return Airbnb style units...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Representatives of holiday let landlords say they hope to capitalise on the increased number of staycations for economic-conscious holidaymakers. They claim the...
08 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Even before the pandemic, we were seeing dramatic changes across the buy-to-let landscape with holiday lets steadily increasing in appeal –...
02 April 2022
From: Top tips & guides

The staycation craze has made holiday lets a far more attractive proposition to many would-be landlords, according to a new survey. Research...
30 March 2022
From: Breaking News

The activist group Acorn is lobbying a local council to deny people the right to buy a second home or let...
24 March 2022
From: Breaking News

The independent Office for Tax Simplification wants to know how it can make landlords’ tax issues simpler - and it’s started...
17 March 2022
From: Breaking News

A Labour MP in the westcountry appears to be winning support for a campaign he has launched called First Homes, Not...
14 March 2022
From: Breaking News

With the housing market showing little sign of a slowdown, interest in auction properties also signals a busy year ahead. Here's my...
05 March 2022
From: Top tips & guides

The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as...
03 March 2022
From: Breaking News

Covid-19 has upended most industries, at least for a short while, over the past two years. But the tourism sector has...
19 February 2022
From: Tax & Finance

Airbnb entered the realm of holiday lettings in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2016 that it really started to gain traction...
19 February 2022
From: Top tips & guides

A prominent country property expert has issued an urgent appeal to rural landlords to become involved in the consultation process which...
16 February 2022
From: Breaking News

A poll of Conservative voters shows strong majorities for higher taxes on second homes and empty properties, and tougher demands on...
10 February 2022
From: Breaking News
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An MP has lobbied Chancellor Rishi Sunak about what he calls “tax avoiding absentee landlords” who have moved into the holiday...
03 February 2022
From: Breaking News

The specialist holiday let market is becoming increasingly attractive to ex-pat investors - and another mortgage lender has entered the sector...
02 February 2022
From: Breaking News

The Council for the Protection of Rural England is the latest body to blast Airbnb and other short lets for their...
17 January 2022
From: Breaking News

A tourism chief has stood up in favour of closing what the government calls a tax loophole for landlords letting out...
17 January 2022
From: Breaking News

Landlords who let out holiday properties as businesses may have to fork out as much as £1,000 more per year as...
11 January 2022
From: Breaking News

The government looks set to clamp down on holiday rentals and will this year formally consult on the concept of a...
10 January 2022
From: Breaking News

A leading accountancy firm says the relative good health of the rental market and house price appreciation will trigger stricter enforcement...
07 January 2022
From: Breaking News

The trade body representing Airbnb and other short let providers and sector suppliers says the short let industry is best placed...
13 December 2021
From: Breaking News

Airbnb can make life easier for UK landlords by increasing yields, simplifying the rental process and providing peace of mind against...
11 December 2021
From: The Big Issues

Harry Roberts, managing director of My Favourite Cottages, outlines how holiday homes can be made more sustainable. Earlier this month, world leaders...
27 November 2021
From: Industry Views

A leading politician in Wales has spoken out in favour of second homeowners, who are under increasing scrutiny in that country...
22 November 2021
From: Breaking News

A government housing minister has confirmed to the House of Lords that a new tax regime for Airbnb hosts and holiday...
12 November 2021
From: Breaking News

The Primis mortgage network, owned by estate agency-led company LSL Property Services, says it’s seen a surge of enquiries regarding holiday...
05 November 2021
From: Breaking News

The protest movement against second homes in Wales appears to be gathering pace. The BBC reports that over 150 campaigners have gathered...
26 October 2021
From: Breaking News

A Labour councillor in the Lake District says second home owners who let their properties should be obliged to pay five...
20 October 2021
From: Breaking News

If you let out holiday properties or have switched to Airbnb or similar platforms, tax inspectors may be coming for you. Accountancy...
15 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Fabrik Invest, which works with holiday parks across the UK, says the staycation boom is here to stay despite the easing...
14 October 2021
From: Breaking News

The government has issued new guidance for landlords and tenants concerning the possession process as applied to those on an Assured...
05 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Landlords in or anticipating entering the holiday let market are being offered a series of tips by one of the country’s...
05 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Independent finance service Moneyfacts says increasing numbers of people are keen to explore alternative investment options - with holiday lets a...
04 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Independent mortgage market monitor Moneyfacts says there’s been a big increase in choice available to landlords wanting to enter the holiday...
17 September 2021
From: Breaking News

Former Liberal Democrat party leader and Lake District MP Tim Farron has met with bosses from Airbnb to challenge them on...
13 September 2021
From: Breaking News

The Generation Rent group has renewed its attack on landlords who let properties to holidaymakers rather than long term tenants. The group...
25 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Airbnb has issued a lengthy statement in response to a recent raft of criticisms about the effects of soaring numbers of...
12 August 2021
From: Breaking News

A petition calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase tax on holiday lettings has neared its 45,000-signature target over the weekend. Former...
09 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Protesters in a part of the UK with high numbers of holiday lets will stage a demonstration next week demanding cheaper...
09 August 2021
From: Breaking News

A virtual tour company says this kind of property viewing is now being adopted by holiday let operators as well as...
30 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Politicians of both major parties have voiced concern over former council houses being used as Airbnb and other short lets in...
29 July 2021
From: Breaking News

The Property Investor Show is back and in person, rather than virtual. It’s been announced that it will take place at London’s...
28 July 2021
From: Breaking News

New research shows that holiday let features appear to be the most in demand, based on Google searches. Prospective renters appear most...
20 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Landlords in the holiday let market in Wales look almost certain to face hefty new barriers under proposals being considered by...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News

A holiday lettings agency is offering £10,000 to the owner of what it declares to be Britain’s Best Holiday Let. Sykes Holiday...
06 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Buy to let lender Keystone says demand from landlords making the switch to holiday lets have driven it to expand its...
29 June 2021
From: Breaking News

If you are furnishing your long-term let or holiday let, a new guide to the best value second hand furniture may...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Airbnb says it’s working to consider new approaches to short-term letting and the burgeoning holiday lets sector - and this has...
09 June 2021
From: Breaking News

A property accountant is warning that ‘accidental landlords’ may not have been aware of the complexity of property taxation and so...
12 April 2021
From: Breaking News

A pressure group for tenants wants the next Mayor of London to win powers from the government to reduce rents, through a...
07 April 2021
From: Breaking News

There’s been a surge in the number of mortgage products aimed at landlords in the holiday let market. There’s been a 45...
07 April 2021
From: Breaking News

The closing of a tax loophole which allow some owners of holiday lets to avoid paying council tax does not go...
29 March 2021
From: Breaking News

The government’s much-hyped ‘tax day’ yesterday had - by comment consent - an underwhelming impact on the property sector. However, one tax...
24 March 2021
From: Breaking News

A holiday lets firm has outlined six reasons why that sector may be a good bet for property investors, despite recent...
05 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Police in Devon say they will be cracking down on holiday homes let by landlords in contravention of Coronavirus lockdown rules...
20 January 2021
From: Breaking News

Britain’s holiday rental market is preparing for a busy year ahead, as many travellers are expected to opt for staycations over...
12 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy

There’s been renewed media spotlight on landlords who register their holiday lets as businesses, and can thus claim a key grant. The...
01 December 2020
From: Breaking News

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...
29 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...
29 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

From accidental landlords to those wanting to embark on buy-to-let as a business, renting out property can be extremely rewarding, and...
22 September 2020
From: Breaking News

West One has launched two limited edition buy-to-let mortgage products, which both benefit from West One’s ‘no credit scoring’ approach, with...
13 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary...
05 August 2020
From: 60 Second Interview

Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Commercial Mortgages has introduced a new limited company buy-to-let product targeted specifically at holiday letting properties in...
20 July 2020
From: Breaking News

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...
16 July 2020
From: Breaking News

SimplyBiz Mortgages has added Paragon’s buy-to-let range to its mortgage panel. The buy-to-let range includes support for SPV limited company lending, including...
06 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Roma Finance has launched a holiday let and serviced accommodation five-year term base rate tracker mortgage product. The criteria offered by the...
26 June 2020
From: Breaking News

Mansfield Building Society has limited lending to 65% loan-to-value across its buy-to-let mortgage range in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The Society has...
31 March 2020
From: Breaking News

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are switching to short-term lets, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours holiday homes...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Given that the number of people living in private rented accommodation has grown, doubling in the past three decades, renters are...
18 February 2020
From: Breaking News

The tax and regulatory changes introduced in recent years have led to an increase in the number of landlords exiting the...
31 January 2020
From: Breaking News

It’s impossible to ignore the recent boom of the short let market, as more and more buy-to-let owners opt to try...
04 December 2019
From: Sponsored Content

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...
20 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Transport for London (TfL) has finally bowed to pressure from campaigners and announced a ban on adverts that promote short-term letting...
19 September 2019
From: Breaking News

The holiday rental market in this country looks set for another busy summer as the weak pound persuades millions to opt for...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News

The Scottish government is being encouraged to acknowledge that some landlords north of the border are breaking the law by letting...
13 June 2019
From: Breaking News

West One Loans has launched a new range of first charge buy-to-let mortgage products, including both standard and specialist deals. The new...
05 June 2019
From: Breaking News

Hostmaker, which specialises in managing London properties put on to Airbnb and other short-let platforms, has apologised for causing controversy over...
04 June 2019
From: Breaking News

More than 8,300 Londoners have called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to ban adverts ‘encouraging’ landlords to abandon long-term tenants for...
03 June 2019
From: Breaking News

Controversial short-lets managing agents Hostmaker has defended its latest advertising campaign after once again sparking outrage among some industry professionals for...
28 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Masthaven has announced changes to its buy-to-let mortgage range, including flexible criteria, rates for non-traditional tenants and landlords, as well as...
22 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Brexit uncertainty could lead to a rise in demand for holiday let rental homes, which is potentially good news for landlords...
21 March 2019
From: Breaking News

HMRC’s Let Property Campaign, which provides an opportunity for landlords to come forward and report undeclared rental income and expenditure to...
14 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Despite the growing popularity of Airbnb and other short-term letting websites, less than 3% of landlords are currently engaged in the informal...
25 February 2019
From: Breaking News

More needs to be done to stem the rise in short-term lets on Airbnb in Scotland to ensure that the market...
31 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Paragon has added to its buy-to-let mortgage range to include mortgages for expat landlords with rental property in the UK and...
06 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Vernon Building Society has launched a new five-year fixed rate deal, as part of its buy-to-let product review. The new product, which...
01 November 2018
From: Breaking News

The UK’s tourism sector is going from strength to strength with growing visits by foreigners in the country, and the increasing...
23 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Precise Mortgages has launched into the holiday buy-to-let market and enhanced criteria for its multi-unit range. The specialist lender decided to make...
16 August 2018
From: Breaking News

The Swansea Building Society will now offer its buy-to-let and holiday let products through TBMC’s mortgage panel after joining forces with...
31 July 2018
From: Breaking News

The Tipton & Coseley Building Society will now accept mortgage applications for second homes and holiday lets where borrowers wish to...
19 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Disgruntled private landlords are likely to turn their attention from buy-to-let to holiday lets if the government presses ahead with its...
04 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains a popular choice, supported by record-low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand...
10 May 2018
From: Breaking News

An increasing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to diversify their portfolios by investing in Houses with Multiple Occupants (HMOs), commercial...
18 April 2018
From: Breaking News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding has caused a major tourism boost for areas surrounding London and Windsor as illustrated...
17 April 2018
From: Breaking News

A north London council is being encouraged to take a tough stance on reported Airbnb and equivalent style rentals in an...
19 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords who let out their properties as short-term holiday lets should be hit with fresh taxes to deter them from...
14 December 2017
From: Breaking News

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are letting out their homes as short-term holiday lets, making them no longer available for...
12 December 2017
From: Breaking News

Leeds Building Society has confirmed that it will continue to accept buy-to-let mortgage applications from portfolio landlords despite the buy-to-let lending...
08 August 2017
From: Breaking News

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that it will introduce tougher underwriting standards for buy-to-let lenders by the start of...
30 September 2016
From: Breaking News

An increasing number of landlords are attempting to evade their legal responsibilities when it comes to renting out property by advertising...