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New research suggests that a like-for-like comparison shows short lets earning 21 per cent more than the same home let out...

Trade bodies have vigorously lobbied government during the two and a half year process leading to the delivery of the Fairer...

Those wondering why Airbnb is accused of contributing to the shortage of long term rental stock may be interested in seeing...

The John Lewis Partnership is to offer short- and long-term lets when it builds flats to rent at three locations in...

There’s embarrassment all round for the Labour-run Welsh Government as it reveals a late delay to its much-hyped rental reform. The reform...

The Baroness leading the Generation Rent campaign group is accusing many landlords of failing to sell - despite having said they...

If rising energy costs are your immediate concern, it may not be feasible to invest in new solutions for your home...

For many years now developers, freeholders and landlords have been engaged in the practice of utilising ground rents as lucrative investments...

Buy To Let may have had a resurgence in the past year but long-term lending patterns suggest landlords have been hit...

Airbnb, so often criticised for operating in the largely-unregulated short lets market, has called on the UK government to scrap Section...

A new and huge landlord licensing scheme has launched in County Durham. A total of at least 29,000 properties, or 42 per...

A long-term shortage of stock means the rental sector is “massively underperforming” according to the property analytics service TwentyCi. It says in...

One of the leaders of the Generation Rent group claims it can be “an uphill struggle for private renters to get...

The latest forecast for the UK lettings market this year is that there will be a four per cent rise in...

A senior committee of MPs claims that it’s “too difficult for renters to realise their legal right to a safe and...

The National Residential Landlords Association has backed a far-reaching report by a group of MPs which has condemned the quality of...

Capital appreciation for landlords has seen another surge according to the latest house price index, just released by the Halifax. It shows...

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

A report by a business campaign group claims Build To Rent is key to helping solve the housing crisis in London. Who...

A new report from the Social Market Foundation and sponsored by the Paragon Bank has thrown new light on what today’s...

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

The significant majority of private renters are happy with their properties, status and their landlords according to a new survey. A report...

In this weekend feature, Daniel Evans, chair of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) and the managing director of Home...

Eden council in Cumbria says it needs private landlords’ help to solve its housing problems - and there “may” be financial...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Giles Atkinson and I’m one part of...

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

Legal & General’s Retirement Institutional division has announced a massive £2.5 billion investment to deliver as many as 7,000 Build To...

A major supplier to the lettings industry has just acquired a pet referencing company and suggests that greater due diligence could...

The government’s new Levelling Up White Paper includes a dramatic reshaping of the private rental sector. Section 21 eviction powers will be...

The Covid pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy, with long term consequences that are still not fully appreciated....

Our housing market needs a long-term vision, and one which is co-ordinated across government and the wider industry. And it is...

Cotswold council, using cash from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, is targeting properties that fall below the minimum...

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

Landlords selling up or converting to short lets have led to a growing housing crisis, according to a trade body of...

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

A cross-party survey of MPs shows that they want to scale up the installation of renewable heating technologies in existing homes,...

The Welsh Government has announced a £30m pot from which councils can pay for easing properties from private landlords. Under the Welsh Government’s...

In recent years, letting property has become more challenging due to a range of tax and regulation changes and since March...

Airbnb is making more overt attempts to lure long term renters away from traditional landlords. In recent days it’s revealed new policies...

Acute tenant demand over the third quarter of 2021 has propelled UK rental growth to its highest level for over a...

Despite dire warnings from Generation Rent, Shelter and other campaigners, it appears that the end of the eviction ban did NOT...

Many agencies give their forecasts for the following year or years in the late autumn, but one of the most detailed...

Many homeowners face situations where they have no other option but to rent out their home. Often there are periods where...

Adrian Ramsay, newly-elected co-leader of the Green Party, wants a windfall tax on the value of investment properties owned by private...

Experts are already warning of shortcomings in the government’s latest Green initiative, banning new boilers from 2035 and offering £5,000 grants...

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

The Welsh government has again extended the notice period which landlords must give tenants - it’s at least six months. The Coronavirus...

A £360m ‘wall of rent debt’ built up during the pandemic, combined with cuts to Universal Credit, threatens to leave hundreds...

New data from Rightmove reveals the effect the staycation boom is having on the rental market across Britain. Seaside towns and other...

A council has written to Housing Minister Chris Pincher calling for a new approach to the short lets issue. Oxford council leader...

Post-Covid economic recovery in the UK is being channeled towards regional cities, says a leading investment expert.  Martha Peyton, managing director and...

Some 30 per cent of landlords who plan to remortgage by mid-2022 intent to release equity from their properties according to...

Proposals to impose strict controls on Airbnb and other short lets - including possibly requiring planning consent and licensing - will be...

Too little is being done to help landlords access funding to adapt their property to meet the needs of older or...

New research by a property investment consultancy has revealed which regions of England present the most promising opportunities for buy to...

An accountancy firm is giving landlords 10 top tips to keep their cash flow in a healthy condition.  The Sheards Accountants firm...

Landlords with an eye to optimising capital appreciation ought to be considering the sustainability features of properties, Rightmove has suggested. The portal...

The chief finance officer of a PropTech company says the effects of the stamp duty holiday on house prices must not...

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

Propertymark, the trade body for letting agents, has joined landlords in writing to junior housing minister Eddie Hughes to call for...

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

The Association of Residential Landlords Association - part of Propertymark - has issued guidance to first time landlords letting out property.  Check...

Former Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has spoken out against what he calls “the greed of the mega-landlords.” The veteran MP -...

The umbrella group representing London councils wants the government to use taxpayer money to help private tenants with Covid-related arrears. The call...

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...

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

The private rental sector is in slow retreat according to a new analysis by Nationwide-owned specialist lender, The Mortgage Works. Nationwide chief...

The growing debate over whether pets should be allowed in private rental property has attracted the attention of activists’ group Generation Rent. In...

The Hunters lettings agency has set out tips for landlords to keep their rental properties occupied all year round. The firm -...

A council in the Lake District is inviting new and existing private landlords to register with Property Links, its free matching...

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

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

The landlords’ trade body has urged the government to think more strategically about energy efficiency in the private rental sector, and...

Investors viewing auction property A property investor is a long-term investor who lives by the fact they will be substantially better off...

The government should use today's ‘Tax Day’ consultation process to reform Capital Gains Tax so that it encourages a smaller, high...

A charity warns today that 150,000 private renters are at risk of eviction when restrictions are lifted because of mounting Covid-related...

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

A company is offering Sharia-compliant bridging finance for property investors. Sharia compliance in the finance world means for savers and borrowers, instead...

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

A council says grants of up to £10,000 are available to landlords to refurbish homes which could ensure vulnerable people in...

The government’s Green Homes Grant has been slammed by MPs for its snail’s pace progress, complications and poor delivery. The all-party Environmental...

Despite talk of increased arrears and wider economic concerns, it appears tenants are increasingly worried about the long-term effects of poor credit...

It’s feared that the government’s latest funding to solve the cladding crisis will leave thousands of landlords with loans and unsellable...

A senior Conservative peer and consumer campaigner has spoken strongly in favour of landlords’ rights. In a House of Lords debate on...

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...

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband, now the shadow energy secretary, says the green homes grant scheme is in chaos. Media reports in...

The first case of a landlord breaching new tenancy rules in Scotland has resulted with him being issued a ‘Wrongful Termination...

Some tenants will spend years living in temporary Airbnb-style short let accommodation after the Coronavirus crisis ends, a lettings platform claims. The...

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

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

The government’s ban on bailiff-enforced evictions is just a “sticking plaster” and not a long-term answer for landlords and tenants. That’s the view...

A PropTech firm says it’s wrong that landlords are expected to prop up the rental market during the pandemic in the...

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

A move to regulate Airbnb and other short let platforms operating in Scotland has received a hostile welcome from a countryside...

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

Who are you? Radim Rezek, 31 years old entrepreneur who founded his first real estate company when studying the first year at...

Airbnb in the UK has imposed stark restrictions on bookings during the current England lockdown period. Until December 2 those who are...

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

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

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

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

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

The Lettings Industry Council has published a report outlining why Section 21 should not be abolished, despite the government’s commitment to...

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

There’s no shortage of advice for landlords as winter approaches - the latest comes from the Deposit Protection Service.  Here’s its four...

A student accommodation search platform says Coronavirus means landlords and academic authorities have to consider possible break clauses and premature tenancy ends...

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

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

Buckinghamshire Building Society has relaunched its ex-pat buy-to-let product. The mortgage deal is available at 70% loan-to-value (LTV) on a two-year discount...

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

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...

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

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

A Labour MP has called for the ban on evictions to be extended until next year, as renters fear a sharp...

Some buy-to-let landlords stand to benefit from a new partnership between no-deposit solution provider flatfair and Homesearch, it has been claimed.  The...

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

A number of buy-to-let landlords have switched to short-term lets in recent years, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours...

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

There are growing concerns regarding the future ability of renters to pay on time, fresh research suggests.  A new survey of private...

One in four buy-to-let landlords are planning to expand their portfolio this year, according to new research. With buy-to-let continuing to deliver...

There has been a general softening in residential property prices across many parts of the UK in recent months, suggesting that...

Buy-to-let properties in the UK are currently in high demand and there appears to be plenty of room for further growth,...

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

Buy-to-let landlords remortgaging are currently doing so with a view to adding to their buy-to-let portfolios, according to Mortgage for Business. The...

Many people feel anxious and uncomfortable when getting themselves into debt and understandably this is why many of us strive to...

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

There has been a general softening in residential property prices across many parts of the UK, according to some estate agents,...

With the number of new tenancies currently being agreed at an historic low, there is evidence to suggest that there will...

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...

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

Although all age groups are at risk of contracting Covid-19, older people face a significant risk of developing severe illness if...

With the residential property market reopening for business, investor confidence in the sector is starting to improve with Mortgages for Business...

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

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

A growing number of investors are potentially preparing for what they believe could be a good opportunity to buy property at bargain...

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

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

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...

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

These are difficult times in the property market, with a constantly changing situation creating a great deal of uncertainty. The world...

  Vida Homeloans, like some other non-bank lenders, has been forced to withdraw their buy-to-let and residential product ranges due to limited access...

Private renters who contract coronavirus should be able to live rent-free for up to three months, according to a leading tax...

The Bank of England’s extraordinary decision to cut interest rates to just 0.25% yesterday with no warning, reflecting the level of...

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

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...

HMRC has re-issued brief guidance on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords and sole traders who will eventually be required to...

A new online calculator highlighting how much more rent landlords can make by letting to holidaymakers via Airbnb across a range...

With short trips to European capital cities an increasingly more popular option, a growing number of people are turning to Airbnb...

There has been a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let landlords who are considering converting their property to a short-term...

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

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

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

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...

Investing in the buy-to-let sector is one of the most lucrative ways to make money. There are a number of things to...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to think twice about moving to holiday letting following proposed regulatory and financial changes to the...

Investing in property is not a get rich quick scheme, but rather a long-term financial solution to building wealth, as any...

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

When investing in the buy-to-let sector it is important to have a good relationship with your tenants, and that often requires...

When it comes to investing in property, it pays to know about the latest property hotspots and up-and-coming areas whether you...

How do you potentially balance property buying and management with a full-time job? What strategies have you developed to build wealth...

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

Despite the political and economic uncertainty, SafeDeposits Scotland has found that the vast majority of landlords north of the border remain...

Shorter-term fixed rate mortgages have increased in popularity, with more borrowers opting for two-year fixed rate products, the latest resaerch from...

Landlords have welcomed the news that Labour has dropped its proposed ‘right to buy’ policy that would have allowed long-term tenants...

The mayor of London is being urged to forget about rent controls and instead focus on increasing the supply of rental...

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

The average homeowner in this country could be £352,500 better off than the average private renter over the next 30 years, even...

Private landlords in Newcastle have slammed the Labour Party’s proposed ‘right to buy’ policy that could see long-term tenants acquire buy-to-let...

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

All the main political parties are targeting the Generation Rent vote ahead of a potential snap general election, at the expense...

An increasing number of Airbnb owners in Edinburgh are moving away from short-term letting in favour of traditional long-term tenancies as...

Aldermore has cut its company buy-to-let remortgage and company multi property purchase and remortgage products by up to 0.3%.  The move by...

There was an increase in the number of landlords reporting growth in tenant demand in the third quarter of the year. Paragon’s...

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

Buy-to-let landlords could benefit financially by catering their offerings towards the growing older renter and family tenant demographics, according to the...

Liverpool and Manchester are both recognised as great destinations for property investors. Property is (still) very affordable and both cities have...

The government is being urged to restore the levels of housing benefit, otherwise known as Local Housing Allowance (LHA), so they...

It is now illegal for tenants to be charged by landlords or letting agents in Wales in order to set up or...

The Airbnb revolution has widely changed perceptions of short lets, opening up a potentially lucrative market for buy-to-let investors.  For landlords, short...

Virgin Money is targeting buy-to-let landlords looking to lock into decade-long fixed rate mortgage deals, amid fears over the economy and...

The scales are tipping in the UK towards a greater number of private renters compared to owner-occupiers, as reflected by the...

Spotahome has expanded its landlord functionality for landlords to secure and process long-term rental bookings online. The PropTech startup decided to introduce...

Barclays has announced a series of rate reduction to products within its mortgage ranges, including buy-to-let. The lender has cut its 75%...

Habito has instructed Pepper UK to provide the end-to-end servicing of its new portfolio of buy-to-let mortgages. The online mortgage broker announced...

There has been a notable increase in the number of landlords opting for two-year fixed buy-to-let deals owed in part to...

These days, housing probably ranks right up with the NHS and education as a political battleground and over recent years, politicians...

Although new capital gains tax rules could cost some landlords thousands of pounds when they sell up, property is still a...

The mayor of London has called for additional powers so he can introduce rent controls in the capital. Sadiq Khan believes greater...

Platform has announced reductions to borrowing rates across a range of mortgage products, including buy-to-let deals. The intermediary mortgage brand of The...

Habito has launched its own range of buy-to-let products for individual landlords. The Habito-branded mortgages, which will be available through its new...

Residential property is currently the best long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes, according to buy-to-let investors. Benham and Reeves...

Investor demand from corporate landlords, often backed by institutional finance, is growing and that is pushing up rental values across some parts...

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

A landlord has been ordered to pay £7,000 for neglecting the garden at one of his properties and allowing to become...

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...

London mayor Sadiq Khan is being urged to pull advertisements encouraging landlords to move into tourist lets. Following a significant drop in...

Six months on from the introduction of licencing that regulates Homes for Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and awareness of the new laws...

Almost one in three renters have no intention of ever acquiring their own property, mainly because they are happy living in...

The government’s proposal to scrap Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act is likely to deter many people from investing in...

A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been launched with a view to looking into short-term lets. The new group, which...

Leasehold property ownership has come under yet more fire today after a new report laid bare the scale of mis-selling in...

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

More needs to be done to stem the increase in short-term lets on Airbnb and similar platforms to ensure that there...

As the supply of rental accommodation dwindles, demand from tenants continues to go up, and for good reason, according to Paul Sloan, operations director...

A growing number of renters in the capital are looking for longer-term tenancies as home ownership becomes increasingly out of reach...

On 13th March the Chancellor announced that it will be illegal to install gas boilers in new build homes from 2025....

Nationwide has announced that it will no longer prevent buy-to-let landlords from letting property to tenants in receipt of benefits. The move...

Buy-to-let landlords who own property in Liverpool or Manchester could potentially achieve short-term letting yields of up to 30.7%, according to...

The chancellor Philip Hammond has once again failed to deliver for private landlords, with yesterday’s rather low-key Spring Statement yet another...

A third of UK renters have no plans to ever buy property, preparing instead for life as a long-term tenant, according...

The government is being urged to do more to address the ‘scourge’ of empty homes in England by supporting buy-to-let landlords...

Buy-to-let landlords are often blamed, primarily by those under the age of 40, for the existing housing crisis because property investors acquire...

For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could...

Rental income for buy-to-let landlords has increased by a staggering 15% over the past 12 month to hit £18.7bn, up from...

It is estimated that buildings produce nearly half of this country’s carbon emissions - almost double that of cars and planes. The...

Many national and international high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who currently invest in the UK’s property market plan to add to their property...

Viventi Capital Management has announced plans to invest £100m in the UK’s Built to Rent sector. The company says that it is...

With a growing number of Build to Rent (BTR) developments increasing, broadband and utilities provider, Glide, has put together the top...

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

Legal & General has unveiled its first Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland to help meet the increasing demand for...

Skipton International has extended the terms of its mortgage proposition to include studio apartments valued at £250,000 and above in response...

Hostmaker, a leading Airbnb and holiday rental property management specialist, claims to have found a way to fill the low-season and...

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

It’s been a busy year in terms of legislation in the Scottish lettings industry. The introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy...

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

There was a further rise in the number of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market, new data shows. Belvoir’s Q3 Rental Index, compiled...

The Mortgage Works has launched a fresh selection of 10-year fixed rate mortgages with rates starting from 2.74%. The specialist buy-to-let arm...

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

Private landlords across the UK collectively earned £33.8bn from their buy-to-let investments in the year from 5 April 2017 to 2018,...

Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...

Almost fourth-fifths of renters do not want to move property due to a change in ownership, a fresh study shows. The research,...

Portico’s short term lettings service, Portico Host, has been appointed to Airbnb’s professional co-host programme, bringing Airbnb services to London’s high...

Every good landlord deserves good tenants, and every good tenant deserves a good home. But what makes a good tenant? Fresh research...

There have been fresh calls for new restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term letting websites in this country, just days after...

As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his Budget today, research from Aldermore has revealed the measures prospective first-time buyers want put...

The reversal of controversial alterations to mortgage interest relief and the scrapping of the 3% stamp duty surcharge on additional properties understandably...

A new landlord reward scheme designed to increase the stock of private rented accommodation in the marketplace in Rochford, Essex, has...

Private landlords are being offered money to help encourage them to restore their empty homes in the London borough of Barnet.  Empty...

Two years on from sweeping tax reforms to the buy-to-let sector, the industry is rapidly shifting towards professional landlords, according to...

The average rate on a five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgage has fallen to an all-time low of 3.4%, the latest figures...

Buy-to-let investment in the long-term is still likely to beat savings rates by a significant margin over the coming years, despite recent...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling for tax reforms to encourage and support more landlords to offer longer tenancies. In its...

Tenants paid a record £51.6bn last year in rent to private sector landlords - more than twice the total bill a decade ago...

Liverpool has once again been highlighted as an ideal destination for buy-to-let landlords seeking solid rental returns, this time by an...

Newcastle Intermediaries has reduced rates on its range of buy-to-let products by up to 0.64% with competitive rates now starting from...

More than £500m worth of rental income is lost annually in this country because buy-to-let landlords are often encouraged to sell...

The UK rental market is in recession for the first time since the global financial crisis, according to The Deposit Protection...

Investec Private Bank is offering landlords the opportunity to lock into low interest rates for a decade, after the lender launched...

Astute property investors generally look to compound wealth over time, recognising that over-ambition can often lead to excessive risk, not to...

A number of buy-to-let investors continue to acquire properties under the hammer despite recent tax hikes and significant political uncertainty, but...

Higher taxes, tougher mortgage lending conditions, along with political and economic uncertainty are making investment in buy-to-let less attractive to many existing and potential...

More than half of UK landlords are now feeling optimistic about the existing buy-to-let environment, and the opportunity it presents. The industry...

While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...

The number of tenants falling behind with their rent payments is likely to rise if rents continue to increase and wage growth...

One in three renters never intend to buy their own home, mainly because they are happy living in the private rented sector,...

Property investment is not a quick fix, but rather a long-term financial solution to building wealth, as any good buy-to-let landlord will...

Many landlords consider family tenants the Holy Grail with recent research by the National Landlords Association (NLA) revealing that properties rented...

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

Many buy-to-let landlords may have reacted angrily to government proposals that will give tenants a minimum three year contract, but one...

Properties rented to families take up the least amount of property management time when compared to other types of tenants, fresh...

Mansfield Building Society is hoping to tap in to demand from British expats seeking to invest in the UK buy-to-let market...

Brexit uncertainty, higher taxation and more stringent mortgage lending conditions are among the toughest challenges currently facing property investors, including buy-to-let...

Tenants who have been renting for 10 years or longer should not have to have to go through the same referencing...

Landlords continue to feel the pinch after the latest phase of the government crackdown on buy-to-let came into effect last month,...

By anyone's standards, it’s a tough time to be a landlord. With Brexit just around the corner, a sluggish housing market,...

Ideal Flatmate has closed its second round of funding, taking total investment in the company to £1.25m. The website, a compatibility-based flatmate...

Buy-to-let investment in the long-term is still likely to beat savings rates by a significant margin over the coming years, despite recent...

As the National Landlord Investment Show prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary at Aston Villa Football Club on Wednesday May 16th,...

With the outlook for savers looking dismal, many people continue to invest in the tried and tested route of bricks and...

When ex-social worker and professional landlord Leslie-Ann acquired the 18th century two-bedroom cottage she lives next door to four years ago,...

A combination of tax reform and stricter regulation for landlords is slowing the growth of the private rented sector (PRS), but private...

Average UK rents have fallen for the first time in six years, fresh data shows. The slowdown in the rental sector reflects...

Many people feel anxious and uncomfortable when getting themselves into debt and understandably this is why many of us strive to...

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

Whilst landlords often get a bad reputation for providing sub-standard accommodation, dodgy tenancy agreements or a multitude of other problems, there...

Despite the changes to the buy-to-let sector in recent years, there still remains a desire among many to become a landlord,...

A number of landlords remain confident about the buy-to-let sector despite tax hikes and tougher mortgage rules hitting the private rented...

Up to 12% of people retiring in 2018 have not made any financial provision for their retirement, according to fresh research...

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

The average five-year fixed rate has fallen to a joint record-low of 3.43%, a rate last seen in October 2017, according...

Do private tenants deserve more protection in terms long-term right to stay in a property, or would new rules make the...

Residential property remains the long-term investment of choice for many Britons, illustrated by the high number of properties sold under the...

Almost half of buy-to-let landlords are looking to expand their property portfolios despite recent tax changes in the industry, according to...

Legal & General has announced that it will be creating 200 new Build to Rent (BTR) homes in Brighton as part...