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A rogue landlord prosecuted for illegally squashing seven flats into a development with planning permission for six must pay around £250,000.  In...

Landlords renting out to holidaymakers could be in with a chance of winning £10,000 as part of a nationwide search for...

With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...

Politicians in a city with one of the UK’s most frenzied short lets markets are pledging to return Airbnb style units...

Representatives of holiday let landlords say they hope to capitalise on the increased number of staycations for economic-conscious  holidaymakers. They claim the...

Even before the pandemic, we were seeing dramatic changes across the buy-to-let landscape with holiday lets steadily increasing in appeal –...

The staycation craze has made holiday lets a far more attractive proposition to many would-be landlords, according to a new survey. Research...

The activist group Acorn is lobbying a local council to deny people the right to buy a second home or let...

The independent Office for Tax Simplification wants to know how it can make landlords’ tax issues simpler - and it’s started...

A Labour MP in the westcountry appears to be winning support for a campaign he has launched called First Homes, Not...

With the housing market showing little sign of a slowdown, interest in auction properties also signals a busy year ahead. Here's my...

The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as...

Covid-19 has upended most industries, at least for a short while, over the past two years. But the tourism sector has...

Airbnb entered the realm of holiday lettings in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2016 that it really started to gain traction...

A prominent country property expert has issued an urgent appeal to rural landlords to become involved in the consultation process which...

A poll of Conservative voters shows strong majorities for higher taxes on second homes and empty properties, and tougher demands on...

An MP has lobbied Chancellor Rishi Sunak about what he calls “tax avoiding absentee landlords” who have moved into the holiday...

The specialist holiday let market is becoming increasingly attractive to ex-pat investors - and another mortgage lender has entered the sector...

The Council for the Protection of Rural England is the latest body to blast Airbnb and other short lets for their...

A tourism chief has stood up in favour of closing what the government calls a tax loophole for landlords letting out...

Landlords who let out holiday properties as businesses may have to fork out as much as £1,000 more per year as...

The government looks set to clamp down on holiday rentals and will this year formally consult on the concept of a...

A leading accountancy firm says the relative good health of the rental market and house price appreciation will trigger stricter enforcement...

The trade body representing Airbnb and other short let providers and sector suppliers says the short let industry is best placed...

Airbnb can make life easier for UK landlords by increasing yields, simplifying the rental process and providing peace of mind against...

Harry Roberts, managing director of My Favourite Cottages, outlines how holiday homes can be made more sustainable. Earlier this month, world leaders...

A leading politician in Wales has spoken out in favour of second homeowners, who are under increasing scrutiny in that country...

A government housing minister has confirmed to the House of Lords that a new tax regime for Airbnb hosts and holiday...

The Primis mortgage network, owned by estate agency-led company LSL Property Services, says it’s seen a surge of enquiries regarding holiday...

The protest movement against second homes in Wales appears to be gathering pace. The BBC reports that over 150 campaigners have gathered...

A Labour councillor in the Lake District says second home owners who let their properties should be obliged to pay five...

If you let out holiday properties or have switched to Airbnb or similar platforms, tax inspectors may be coming for you. Accountancy...

Fabrik Invest, which works with holiday parks across the UK, says the staycation boom is here to stay despite the easing...

The government has issued new guidance for landlords and tenants concerning the possession process as applied to those on an Assured...

Landlords in or anticipating entering the holiday let market are being offered a series of tips by one of the country’s...

Independent finance service Moneyfacts says increasing numbers of people are keen to explore alternative investment options - with holiday lets a...

Independent mortgage market monitor Moneyfacts says there’s been a big increase in choice available to landlords wanting to enter the holiday...

Former Liberal Democrat party leader and Lake District MP Tim Farron has met with bosses from Airbnb to challenge them on...

The Generation Rent group has renewed its attack on landlords who let properties to holidaymakers rather than long term tenants.  The group...

Airbnb has issued a lengthy statement in response to a recent raft of criticisms about the effects of soaring numbers of...

A petition calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase tax on holiday lettings has neared its 45,000-signature target over the weekend. Former...

Protesters in a part of the UK with high numbers of holiday lets will stage a demonstration next week demanding cheaper...

A virtual tour company says this kind of property viewing is now being adopted by holiday let operators as well as...

Politicians of both major parties have voiced concern over former council houses being used as Airbnb and other short lets in...

The Property Investor Show is back and in person, rather than virtual. It’s been announced that it will take place at London’s...

New research shows that holiday let features appear to be the most in demand, based on Google searches.  Prospective renters appear most...

Landlords in the holiday let market in Wales look almost certain to face hefty new barriers under proposals being considered by...

A holiday lettings agency is offering £10,000 to the owner of what it declares to be Britain’s Best Holiday Let. Sykes Holiday...

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

If you are furnishing your long-term let or holiday let, a new guide to the best value second hand furniture may...

Airbnb says it’s working to consider new approaches to short-term letting and the burgeoning holiday lets sector - and this has...

A property accountant is warning that ‘accidental landlords’ may not have been aware of the complexity of property taxation and so...

A pressure group for tenants wants the next Mayor of London to win powers from the government to reduce rents, through a...

There’s been a surge in the number of mortgage products aimed at landlords in the holiday let market. There’s been a 45...

The closing of a tax loophole which allow some owners of holiday lets to avoid paying council tax does not go...

The government’s much-hyped ‘tax day’ yesterday had - by comment consent - an underwhelming impact on the property sector. However, one tax...

A holiday lets firm has outlined six reasons why that sector may be a good bet for property investors, despite recent...

Police in Devon say they will be cracking down on holiday homes let by landlords in contravention of Coronavirus lockdown rules...

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

There’s been renewed media spotlight on landlords who register their holiday lets as businesses, and can thus claim a key grant. The...

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

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

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

West One has launched two limited edition buy-to-let mortgage products, which both benefit from West One’s ‘no credit scoring’ approach, with...

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

Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) Commercial Mortgages has introduced a new limited company buy-to-let product targeted specifically at holiday letting properties in...

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...

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...

Roma Finance has launched a holiday let and serviced accommodation five-year term base rate tracker mortgage product. The criteria offered by the...

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...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are switching to short-term lets, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours holiday homes...

Given that the number of people living in private rented accommodation has grown, doubling in the past three decades, renters are...

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

It’s impossible to ignore the recent boom of the short let market, as more and more buy-to-let owners opt to try...

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...

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

The holiday rental market in this country looks set for another busy summer as the weak pound persuades millions to opt for...

The Scottish government is being encouraged to acknowledge that some landlords north of the border are breaking the law by letting...

West One Loans has launched a new range of first charge buy-to-let mortgage products, including both standard and specialist deals. The new...

Hostmaker, which specialises in managing London properties put on to Airbnb and other short-let platforms, has apologised for causing controversy over...

More than 8,300 Londoners have called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to ban adverts ‘encouraging’ landlords to abandon long-term tenants for...

Controversial short-lets managing agents Hostmaker has defended its latest advertising campaign after once again sparking outrage among some industry professionals for...

Masthaven has announced changes to its buy-to-let mortgage range, including flexible criteria, rates for non-traditional tenants and landlords, as well as...

Brexit uncertainty could lead to a rise in demand for holiday let rental homes, which is potentially good news for landlords...

HMRC’s Let Property Campaign, which provides an opportunity for landlords to come forward and report undeclared rental income and expenditure to...

Despite the growing popularity of Airbnb and other short-term letting websites, less than 3% of landlords are currently engaged in the informal...

More needs to be done to stem the rise in short-term lets on Airbnb in Scotland to ensure that the market...

Paragon has added to its buy-to-let mortgage range to include mortgages for expat landlords with rental property in the UK and...

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...

The UK’s tourism sector is going from strength to strength with growing visits by foreigners in the country, and the increasing...

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...

The Swansea Building Society will now offer its buy-to-let and holiday let products through TBMC’s mortgage panel after joining forces with...

The Tipton & Coseley Building Society will now accept mortgage applications for second homes and holiday lets where borrowers wish to...

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

Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains a popular choice, supported by record-low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand...

An increasing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to diversify their portfolios by investing in Houses with Multiple Occupants (HMOs), commercial...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding has caused a major tourism boost for areas surrounding London and Windsor as illustrated...

A north London council is being encouraged to take a tough stance on reported Airbnb and equivalent style rentals in an...

Buy-to-let landlords who let out their properties as short-term holiday lets should be hit with fresh taxes to deter them from...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are letting out their homes as short-term holiday lets, making them no longer available for...

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...

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that it will introduce tougher underwriting standards for buy-to-let lenders by the start of...

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

Many part-time landlords across the UK are putting their tenants’ lives at risk and could face hefty fines for breaking basic...