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Void periods of vacancy within rental properties are relatively rare within several parts of the UK, new research has revealed. Intus Lettings...

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

Research by the buy to let specialist Sequre Property Investment suggests that landlords are largely undeterred by the slew of government...

Welsh Nationalist politicians are complaining about a finance company which identified part of Wales as having attractive yields for buy to...

Understanding the exact position of your property portfolio is crucial, this means, you need to   get constant access to accurate information. The...

A favourite route for a landlord acquiring properties - at auction - is likely to remain at least partly virtual in...

Labour councils in London have backed the initiative from Mayor Sadiq Khan to buy back ex-council houses now in the private...

A buy to let mortgage broker says that investment in a National Park property could help landlords cash in on the...

The potential dangers of Get Rich Quick property investment schemes have been highlighted once again, this time by an MP. Some 18...

A buy to let consultancy has identified those parts of the country where there’s been the biggest swing towards renting when...

Nearly a million landlords plan to review their buy to let portfolios over the next two years with the number planning...

Eco issues are increasingly important for landlords, a mortgage lender claims.  Hodge Bank says a new survey shows 82 per cent of...

The London international rental market, a long-term victim of the pandemic and travel restrictions, appears to be improving at last. High profile...

Investment consultancy Thirlmere Deacon says serviced apartments, typically for visitors, can provide an attractive option for investors right now. Thirlmere Deacon director...

A PropTech platform called Pitch 4 Finance has launched to help landlords and other investors source the best deals to finance...

A new league table of rental yields available to landlords has been drawn up by PropTech company Inventory Base. It’s examined government...

A landlord in Norwich has paid almost £1,000 in compensation following the discovery of black mould and damp in a property...

The Citizens Advice consumer charity is warning that fake investment scams are amongst the fraudulent activity that’s on the rise across...

A platform claims it allows buy to let landlords to set up limited companies within 30 minutes, through which they can...

The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a global trend of remote working and companies realising that work can now be where your laptop...

Knight Frank has identified part of central London which it describes as being historically overlooked but likely to be transformed in...

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

One in six landlords have allegedly lost tenants who have taken advantage of new five per cent deposit mortgage schemes. Online agency Accommodation says...

A Build To Rent operator, Kooky, has launched a 39-unit scheme within a new Taylor Wimpey housing estate. The estate is Oakleigh...

The average age of British landlords has decreased, with some 47 per cent now aged under 40.  That compares to just three...

The landlord gender gap is closing, with women now accounting for half of private landlords in the UK. New research by Yieldit...

There’s been a wholesale lifting in standards of investment and quality in the private rental sector thanks to landlords, and in...

A London lettings agency says that despite its four year delay, Crossrail still presents opportunities for buy to let investors. Benham and...

A change in government policy will allow landlords to fund investment that will help businesses recover, says tax and advisory firm...

Since it was launched in 2012 to help the Portuguese economy bounce back from a damaging financial crisis, the Portuguese Golden...

A new survey shows that just over a third of landlords have recently purchased another buy to let property or intend...

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

Chinese and Asian investment and marketing service Juwai IQI UK has revealed where in this country property investors from those locations...

One of the leading industry suppliers has given a warning to government that continual regulation and legal changes restricting landlords will...

Investment advisers Sterling Wealth Associates says the north of England is the go-to spot in the UK for property investment.  It says...

An operator in the co-living rental niche in London has recorded an average 44 per cent annual growth over the past...

Landlords looking mostly long-term capital appreciation rather than yields may have to invest in an unlikely location which topped a league...

The letting agents’ trade body has released guidance on how landlords can prepare their investment properties for summer. Angela Davey, president of...

A mortgage lender specialising in high net worth clients has identified those areas outside London seeing the most prime purchases. Enness Global...

For the first time in four years, the proportion of landlords who say they plan to expand their portfolios is higher...

A property investment consultancy says growing numbers of UK and international landlords are incorporating to manage their buy to let portfolios...

A property company and its sole director landlord have been convicted and ordered to pay more than £50,000 in fines and...

The spring market in Florida is white-hot at the moment, rivalling the increasing temperatures across the state as people begin their...

Oliver Andrews, editor at Property Assist Claim, sets out how landlords can find the ideal tenants for their rental homes.  If you...

A key supplier is warning that landlords penalised by ever higher government taxes and rules will be forced to increase rents. Andy...

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

A lettings agency estimates that the number of overseas landlords owning property in the UK has hit a five-year high -...

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

A contributor to the Big Issue magazine says corporations that become landlords may be better at it - and better for...

Specialist buy to let lender Landbay has launched a range of mortgages for trading limited companies buying or remortgaging houses, apartments, HMOs...

Investors are sitting on an average of over £37,000 each in investment capital they are poised to inject into the property market. That’s...

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

A prominent lettings agency chief says tenants are becoming more eco-conscious, putting increased emphasis on landlords to meet expectations. Mike Cook -...

One of the country’s largest Build To Rent players says the government should incentivise working from home and the use of...

There’s a new call on the government to get its act together on the Green Homes Grant, which has failed to live...

The Competition and Markets Authority is to probe property investment companies that have purchased freeholds from developers and that go on...

One of the country’s leading property experts says landlords are now reassessing their portfolios as a result of possible Capital Gains...

A lettings agency has suggested that the typical landlord could lose as much as £24,000 if the government increases Capital Gains...

Many landlords and property investors will have watched the Chancellor’s budget with a feeling of trepidation. There had been hints of...

A new survey suggests that landlords are less enthusiastic than in the past about buy to let. The study 1,004 UK landlords...

The first thing you need to consider when you’re buying a second property is what are you buying it for –...

A combination of the longer stamp duty holiday and sustained low interest rates are likely to spur a new wave of...

No news is good news, they say - and the absence of any announcement about Capital Gains Tax in thre Budget...

Demand for student accommodation is greater than ever, a specialist online platform suggests. This is despite high supply of new purpose built...

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

This afternoon's Budget has seen dramatic announcements from Chancellor Rishi Sunak referring to the private rental sector. For landlords buying properties, the stamp...

Trade unions have joined the call for renters with Covid-related arrears to get cash help from the government - but they...

Landlords are exiting the office on greater numbers since the government called for a review of Capital Gains Tax last year, claims...

A tax barrister has restructured his way of working and is appealing to buy to let and other property investors as...

An investment company claims some investors who buy at auction lose money because of misrepresentations in the legal pack.  The Mistoria Group...

There is substantial investment going in to the private rental sector by individual landlords, according to evidence from the latest edition...

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

On top of the rush to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline and changes to Help To Buy - both with cliff...

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

What is your name and how long have you been a landlord? My name is Lea Savage, and I have been a...

Coronavirus has prompted much talk of landlords and tenants alike fleeing cities for the country - but some evidence suggests that...

Two property investment companies and an associated business have all been closed down “in the public interest” by the government’s Insolvency...

It’s been revealed that in just one part of Scotland, renters have failed to claim back over £188,000 in deposits at...

A comparison website is warning owners to check whether their insurance policies cover damage from extreme weather events such as the...

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

The changes to Mortgage Interest Tax Relief and impact on your wallet Before April 2017 landlords with a mortgage on their buy-to-let...

Junior housing minister Kelly Tolhurst says the government will introduce the controversial Renters Reform Bill “very soon.” This Bill is the one which...

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

London agency Dexters says the number of lettings applicants rose 50 per cent in 2020 with a particular surge in November...

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

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

There’s been a howl of disgust from the UK’s major landlord group following the Welsh Government’s shock increase in stamp duty. Landlord...

The number of UK landlords has risen 49 per cent in the last five years to an all-time high of 2.7m...

A YMCA chief executive claims the proliferation of HMOs may be endangering private tenants’ health by encouraging overcrowding and undersized-rooms. Alan Fraser,...

The government has launched an unexpected consultation which may indirectly highlight a new opportunity for landlords and other investors - converting...

When 2020 began one of the biggest issues most landlords faced was the ending of tax relief introduced over four years...

The first-ever winner of Big Brother in the year 2000 says his best decision was not going on the show, but...

One hidden aspect of the recent cladding controversy has been that many landlords have been unable to sell or remortgage flats...

An international consultancy specialising in investors’ residency and citizenship has lifted the lid on the huge tax savings open to overseas...

A ‘city tracker’ operated by a specialist buy to let mortgage company has outlined the best - and worst - places...

The Advanced Rent Option, which offers landlords a year’s rent up-front, is being rolled out across the UK. The ARO is the brainchild...

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

Build To Rent, which has predominantly focussed on secondary sites in major city centres, is branching out to the suburbs. One of...

Increasing numbers of landlords are registering as limited companies to reduce their tax liability, an investment specialist claims.  Thirlmere Deacon says there’s...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

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...

Auctioneers are keener than ever to vie for the attention of buy to let purchasers in the current competitive market. Auction House...

Over 40 seminars will be held today at the latest Landlord Investment Show, which will also host a lively debate on...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

Tax experts at specialist landlord accountancy firm Gorilla Accounting are giving the sector fresh advice on minimising CGT liability when selling...

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

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

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

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce government spending plans for the next 12 months on November 25 - and he already has...

The Green Party says there should be an end to private rental sector eviction grounds “such as the wish of the...

It’s being reported that a so-called ‘rental union’ group of activists has staged a protest outside a landlord’s own home. Acorn - a...

Around 10 per cent of landlords plan to purchase properties and expand their portfolio in the coming year according to a...

An investment consultancy says landlords seeking mortgages to acquire new properties via a company have been finding some applications rejected as...

Lower income areas - often with lower-priced homes too - produce higher yields than more affluent locations, new research shows. Lettings management...

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

The Financial Conduct Authority wants to find people who unwittingly invested in an unauthorised land banking scheme - they may be...

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

A new study of over 2,000 landlords reveals that only a quarter of them instruct agents to fully manage their investment properties...

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

Two thirds of landlords have suffered financially during the pandemic and four out of 10 fear their investments will be impacted...

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 absence of good alternative investments and the modest pace of capital growth for property in recent years are thought to...

The National Landlord Investment Show is preparing three online events this month and next as it creates virtual versions of its respected...

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

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

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

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

Buy-to-let landlords in Walthamstow, north east London, have been ordered to pay a collective total of £375,000 after modifying their buy-to-let...

Sigma Capital has joined forces with Swedish investment firm EQT to create a £1bn housing joint venture, with a view to...

Salford has been identified as the most profitable buy-to-let city for landlords, according to research by CIA Landlord.  The study found that...

Sadiq Khan’s proposal to introduce rent controls in London risks reducing the number of private homes available for rent, as landlords...

Zoopla has attracted around 25,000 property investors and landlords just over a week after launching Zooploma, a two week email programme...

The National Landlord Investment Show will be held online-only for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Online Midlands Show,...

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

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...

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

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...

LandInvest has introduced Appetite Statements for landlords seeking a pre-agreed financing offer for their future projects. The new Appetite Statement is a...

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...

Buy-to-let remains a popular investment option for many investors, despite being the subject of major reform over the last three years. A...

The Mortgage Lender (TML) has increased its loan-to-value (LTV) for capital raising landlords from 65% to 75% on all remortgage products. The...

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

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

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

The government’s decision to temporarily increase the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 for property sales in England and Northern Ireland, until...

A new online property management platform has been launched by Herddle.  The new service, which combines proprietary technology and traditional property management...

With a growing number of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, landlords...

Many property investors looking for high rental yields typically head north to places like Liverpool and Scotland, and for good reason,...

In a video interview for his Move iQ service, Phil Spencer speaks to Vanessa Warwick, co-founder of Property Tribes, active landlord...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to take advantage of the stamp duty tax savings announced in the chancellor’s summer statement by...

Increasing capital gains tax would almost certainly have an adverse impact on the private rented sector, according to NAEA Propertymark and...

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

A planning application has been submitted by DPP for a Build to Rent scheme at Flax Place in Leeds, on behalf...

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

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

Buy-to-let rental yields have remained largely flat, increasing by just 0.1% over the past 12 months, according to Sourced Capital. The research...

Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...

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

The government has been criticised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) for taking far too long to remove all flammable cladding...

New data from lettings management platform offers fresh insight into which property types produce the best yields for investors. The study found...

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...

Buy-to-let borrowers are around 25% less likely to require a mortgage payment holiday than residential borrowers, new research shows. Foundation Home Loans analysed...

Do you think Covid-19 been a stress test for the property sector? Have you made knee-jerk decisions? Have you been adversely...

Are you facing cash flow difficulties? Buy-to-let landlords suffering hardship as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic can defer their July...

With buy-to-let returns continuing to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a...

With Premier League football poised to return on 17 June after a three-month shutdown, Sourced Capital has decided to analyse average...

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...

Airbnb has confirmed that it is laying off 25% of its workforce as the short-term lets platform joins a slew of firms...

Almost half of UK-based investors see property as a safe and secure asset despite the existing Covid-19 pandemic, new research shows.  FJP Investment...

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

Redwood Bank has increased its average loan to buy-to-let landlords by 68% over the past 12 months.  The Hertfordshire-based challenger bank has...

Buy-to-let landlords suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic can defer their July tax payment on account.  Research shows that not...

Many landlords and letting agents are increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tenants and property...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devasting impact on the short-term let industry, with nearly all those short-letting their property seeing the...

In an effort to get the UK economy open again, the UK’s tax regime should be simplified to encourage inward investment,...

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 housing market will bounce back once the current coronavirus crisis has passed.  This is according to Guy Gittins, who is...

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

Lendlord has launched a range of new tools to help landlords manage their buy-to-let portfolios during the coronavirus pandemic. The online portfolio...

The Government should consider postponing upcoming tax changes because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Apropos by DJ Alexander.  The property management...

Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...

Despite the growing concern amid the coronavirus pandemic, international property investors are expected to increase their presence in the UK buy-to-let...

Housing market activity has plummeted over the past week or so and looks set for another volatile period ahead, as the...

OneSavings Bank announced a series of changes to its HMO proposition. The specialist lending and retail savings group recently introduced a new...

Fresh research shows almost half of landlords are considering divesting their portfolios and leaving the PRS due to an increase in regulation...

The Guild of Property Professionals is calling on the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to use his Budget speech, which will take...

If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...

Increasingly property investors are turning to short-term finance to bridge a gap. Findings from the most recent ‘Bridging Trends’ report show...

The Property Investor Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April and...

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

It’s no secret that the war on landlords has escalated heavily since 2016 and as we find ourselves in a new...

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

A growing number of women are investing in the buy-to-let market as an alternative to the failing of the pensions industry,...

Buy-to-let maintenance is costing private landlords up to 28% of their annual rental income, according to the latest research by Howsy.  The letting...

The UK government has legally committed to going carbon neutral by 2050. That’s going to require a huge effort and significant...

If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...

Next month's Budget is a golden opportunity to reform Britain's broken housing market and get the country moving again, according to...

Two-bedroom properties make the best investment for buy-to-let landlords in England when it comes to existing rental yields, fresh research shows.  Howsy...

Landlords have seen income from property investment and management fall by an average of almost 20% since 2011, new research shows.  A...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) and the National Landlords Association (NLA) are calling on the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to use...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 19th March to offer advice via complimentary seminars, major suppliers and landlord debates where you...

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

With the number of full-time students in the UK continuing to grow, student housing is now the number one Living investment,...

With the residential property market continuing to show signs of improvement, there is renewed investor confidence in the sector,  according to...

Ed Sheeran has reportedly spent £57m on investing in the property market. The singer, 28, is said to be the owner of...

Cuts to tax relief and other rule changes are driving out smaller landlords, the latest figures show.   Official HMRC data reveals the...

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...

Aldermore Bank has relaunched its buy-to-let proposition with a view to offering landlords greater choice, flexibility, new products, reduced rates, and...

Wise Living has announced plans to build more than 10,000 Build to Rent (BTR) homes by 2025.  The BTR arm of property...

The 31st January deadline to submit your self-assessment tax return for the year ended 5 April 2019