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09 April 2021
From: Breaking News

The government has released details of its mediation scheme, which has already won the in-principle support of the National Residential Landlords...
08 April 2021
From: Breaking News

A landlord refused entry to a property he owned has tipped off police who discovered a cannabis farm in the Nottinghamshire...
23 March 2021
From: Breaking News

One of the country’s leading property experts says landlords are now reassessing their portfolios as a result of possible Capital Gains...
19 March 2021
From: Breaking News

Letting agents in London say there's more interest from prospective tenants now the vaccine and Coronavirus roadmap suggest something like normality...
10 March 2021
From: Breaking News

Two men - one a landlord, the other a shopkeeper- have been jailed after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. Mushtaq...
23 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Scams involving fake landlords and bogus lettings agents are rife in the private rentals sector, and may have been made worse...
23 February 2021
From: Breaking News

An analysis of the rental market in England has revealed a dramatic drop in the number of EU nationals taking up...
26 January 2021
From: Breaking News

In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...
20 January 2021
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

Figures from investment consultancy London Central Portfolio show how vulnerable the capital’s rental market is to Brexit and Coronavirus - but...
19 January 2021
From: Breaking News

HousingAnywhere, an internet lettings platform that calls itself Europe’s largest online rental accommodation marketplace for young professionals and international students, has...
15 January 2021
From: Breaking News

Private renting is now “a future-forward choice, seen by many conscious consumers to be a cool and connected way of accessing...
06 January 2021
From: Breaking News

An analysis by a lettings management service has identified those parts of London with the strongest yields and capital growth in...
07 December 2020
From: Breaking News

An operator of co-living rental units in London has linked with a PropTech platform to reward tenants for their loyalty. Built Asset...
01 December 2020
From: Breaking News

Airbnb’s UK operation is under scrutiny by the City watchdog over fears it could be exploited for money laundering purposes Although there...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News

Pressure groups attacking landlords and letting agents are usually on the other side of the fence from property industry professionals but...
20 November 2020
From: Breaking News

A £4,550 fine has been upheld after an appeal by the landlord was rejected by a property tribunal. Fenland council served five...
19 November 2020
From: Breaking News

Who are you? Radim Rezek, 31 years old entrepreneur who founded his first real estate company when studying the first year at...
18 November 2020
From: 60 Second Interview

The government is being warned landlords won’t be able to meet new guidelines being set for Right To Rent once the Coronavirus...
18 November 2020
From: Breaking News
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HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

A new report from respected specialist mortgage provider Paragon Bank shows that retiree renters and those in the upper-middle age category...
05 November 2020
From: Breaking News

In March 2020, the Home Office made a number of changes to the Right to Rent scheme to make it easier...
04 November 2020
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A prominent Conservative supporter and expert in the private rental sector has posed an interesting question - is Boris Johnson trying...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...
29 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

One of London’s largest co-living property operators claims there’s been a marked increase in demand from young renters. Built Asset Management says...
22 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Not a whole lot has changed since the boom of the private rental sector in the 1980s. At least, not much...
17 September 2020
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Letting agents are feeling more optimistic about the letting sector than they were at the outset of 2020 despite the challenges...
17 September 2020
From: Breaking News

The government has published its response to the House of Commons, Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s (HCLG) report on cladding...
09 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Residential property prices look set to hold firm for the remainder of the year - despite the onset of recession and...
27 August 2020
From: Breaking News

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...
17 August 2020
From: Sponsored Content

The recent decision to abolish The Fair Rents (Scotland) Bill demonstrates the difficulty of introducing lettings regulation amid ongoing uncertainty, while...
13 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland have been left with little alternative but to serve 350 eviction notices since the beginning of lockdown,...
11 August 2020
From: Breaking News

You may wonder whether there are really that many benefits of home and boiler cover that’s specifically tailored for landlords and,...
16 July 2020
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Who are you? My name is Benjamin Hall and I’m the Founder and Managing Director of LOFT. What services does LOFT provide? LOFT delivers...
26 June 2020
From: 60 Second Interview

As more people start to think about moving home as the coronavirus restrictions are eased, sales and letting agents are being...
28 May 2020
From: Breaking News

Technology is now among the most important elements in building a successful business, and this has led to the sharp growth...
07 May 2020
From: Breaking News

The government has introduced a package of measures to protect renters affected by Covid-19, but that may not be enough to...
27 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The controversial Right to Rent scheme, which requires landlords in England to check the immigration status of their tenants, often leads...
22 April 2020
From: Breaking News

Estate and letting agents should be among the first industries to return to work as soon as the lockdown is relaxed,...
21 April 2020
From: Breaking News

Right to Rent checks has been temporarily adapted due to coronavirus, to make it easier for landlords to carry them out. Effective immediately,...
31 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The Bank of England’s extraordinary decision to cut interest rates to just 0.25% yesterday with no warning, reflecting the level of...
12 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The Guild of Property Professionals is calling on the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to use his Budget speech, which will take...
10 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 19th March to offer advice via complimentary seminars, major suppliers and landlord debates where you...
18 February 2020
From: Breaking News

The latest data demonstrates the failure of government policy for the private rented sector, which in turn is having an adverse...
14 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Boris Johnson has unveiled his new look cabinet, which includes the appointment of Christopher Pincher as the new housing minister. Pincher replaces Esther McVey,...
14 February 2020
From: Breaking News

It is common knowledge the UK is facing an undersupply of housing. Unfortunately, this is not a sudden phenomenon – the...
07 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Void periods can be a serious pain. While they are undoubtedly part of running a buy-to-let business, it would seem that...
24 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to...
16 January 2020
From: Breaking News

London remains one of the biggest property investment destinations in the world, attracting a wide range of national and international investors. But...
14 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...
09 January 2020
From: Breaking News

The government’s decision to invest an additional £4m in funding for local councils to tackle criminal landlords and letting agents has...
06 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Home maintenance and renovation are without a doubt some of the biggest responsibilities of owning a property, especially for buy-to-let landlords,...
27 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Skipton International has announced plans to expand its buy-to-let mortgage lending and increase offshore savings deposits. Skipton, which offers buy-to-let mortgages to...
13 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Skipton International has amended its mortgage criteria to enable borrowers to potentially borrow more against their buy-to-let property investments. Skipton, which provides...
07 November 2019
From: Breaking News

An unscruplous landlord has been handed a £7,500 fine after he broke tenancy laws by claiming a flat in the Warriston...
21 October 2019
From: Breaking News

With 2020 fast approaching, it is time for forward thinking buy-to-let landlords to start looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas...
16 October 2019
From: Breaking News

There has been a significant increase in letting market activity in East Hampshire, according to Zoopla. The property portal reports that East...
03 October 2019
From: Breaking News

There is an increasing trend for landlords choosing to grow their residential property portfolios by taking on HMOs (House of Multiple...
01 October 2019
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford next week where they will be able to...
30 September 2019
From: Breaking News

These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s probably fair to say that younger adults are natural renters. It’s...
26 September 2019
From: Breaking News

When deciding on whether or not to let a property furnished or unfurnished, landlords need to consider their personal circumstances as...
25 September 2019
From: Breaking News

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has criticised the London Trading Standards (LTS) for what it says is an admission of failure in...
17 September 2019
From: Breaking News

The English Private Landlord Survey shows that couples aged 25 - 49 make up the largest proportion of private renters, a...
16 September 2019
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It’s that time of year again when pencil cases are fully stocked and the smell of dusty books opening fills the...
13 September 2019
From: Sponsored Content

Buy-to-let landlords could benefit financially by catering their offerings towards the growing older renter and family tenant demographics, according to the...
12 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly favouring Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and more complex property types due to the often higher yields...
10 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Liverpool and Manchester are both recognised as great destinations for property investors. Property is (still) very affordable and both cities have...
03 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords who own property in Liverpool could potentially achieve short-term rental yields of just over 27%, according to Portico Host. The...
27 August 2019
From: Breaking News

More needs to be done to improve transparency and standards in the private rented sector, according to the Royal Institute Of...
27 August 2019
From: Breaking News

A new scheme will aim to offer landlords more financial freedom to expand their property portfolio or make an alternative investment...
20 August 2019
From: Breaking News

The government’s existing consultation on the abolition of Section 21 does not close until Saturday 12th October, but its proposal to remove...
19 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Fresh guidance updating how landlords can ensure that they are compliant with the Right to Rent requirements in England has been...
06 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) not to follow new guidance from the government on its...
05 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Choices Estate Agents will launch a new Advanced Rent Option (ARO) product later this month, which enables landlords to receive their...
05 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Touchstone Education is planning to expand with the launch of online additions to its nationwide courses in property investment strategies. The property...
26 July 2019
From: Breaking News

The latest episode of Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords left many viewers stunned after the show exposed extensive damage to a property...
23 July 2019
From: Breaking News

How does the idea of 12 months’ rent in advance sound? Choices Estate Agents plans to launch a new Advanced Rent...
16 July 2019
From: Breaking News

It is estimated that around 33,000 properties across the UK may be unwittingly let illegally, according to research. A recent study exploring...
11 July 2019
From: Breaking News
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Construction has been completed on the first major city centre Build to Rent development in Glasgow. With young professionals flocking to the...
05 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Demand for good quality rental homes continues to grow, but with the latest figures from NHS Digital revealing that there were...
30 May 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

Buy-to-let landlords are being driven out of the private rented sector and will soon start looking for more profitable alternative investments. That...
24 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Scotland’s rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...
24 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Six months on from the introduction of licencing that regulates Homes for Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and awareness of the new laws...
22 May 2019
From: Breaking News

When it comes to letting a property, it is important that landlords and renters have faith in their agent. To many renters,...
20 May 2019
From: Breaking News

New guidance on Right to Rent checks for EU citizens after Britain leaves the European Union has been published by the...
16 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Housing Hand has launched a new rent guarantor scheme to help tenants secure accommodation. Research by Housing Hand shows that there has...
15 May 2019
From: Breaking News

The North West has long since ceased to be an “inside tip” amongst forward-looking property investors. It’s now one of the...
07 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Few people familiar with the UK property market would dispute the fact that the Right to Rent scheme has been deeply...
02 May 2019
From: Breaking News

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

EU citizens may face problems getting rented accommodation in the UK after Brexit due to a lack of guidance for landlords...
08 April 2019
From: Breaking News

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is reminding would-be tenants to be vigilant when looking for somewhere new to live and to...
08 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland will face higher tax bills than their English counterparts from today, according to leading accountants and business...
01 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Birmingham has experienced an incredible transformation over recent years. Shaking off its previously industrial image. The UK’s second city has emerged...
27 March 2019
From: Sponsored Content

The cost of repairing a faulty boiler currently stands at about 60% more than the average UK monthly rent, according to...
22 March 2019
From: Breaking News

A new series of Academy events across the country designed to educate landlords and letting agents on the ins and outs...
20 March 2019
From: Breaking News

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...
19 March 2019
From: Breaking News

A growing number of young professionals and students are choosing to house share, driving up the average cost of renting room...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Money Shield and the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) have become officially recognised Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme operators after securing...
27 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Fraudsters posing as landlords have conned prospective tenants out of £20,000 over the past couple months by persuading them to pay...
22 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Landlords and tenants will continue to be able to claim back the entire amount of money that has been lost or...
21 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Skipton International has extended its UK buy-to-let mortgages to foreign nationals based abroad. Skipton previously only offered its UK buy-to-let mortgages to...
21 February 2019
From: Breaking News

A new tech solution called Resooma Bills has been launched this morning to help make it easier for those living in...
20 February 2019
From: Breaking News

A number of buy-to-let landlords prefer to rent out property on a room by room basis instead of renting the whole...
15 February 2019
From: Breaking News

As London continues to wane in popularity for investors and renters alike – with increasing numbers of people moving out of...
14 February 2019
From: Sponsored Content

Mansfield Building Society has launched a buy-to-let mortgage product exclusively for expat borrowers. The new product, available with no completion fee, is...
13 February 2019
From: Breaking News

With a growing number of Build to Rent (BTR) developments increasing, broadband and utilities provider, Glide, has put together the top...
08 February 2019
From: Breaking News

A new multi-housing report reveals five trends that are set to dominate the private rented sector between now and 2025. The...
05 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Ealing council has praised buy-to-let landlords operating in the local area after fresh figures revealed that there are more properly accredited...
28 January 2019
From: Breaking News

From furniture and lighting to bedding and tabletop items, there is a lot that can be done to improve a property’s...
17 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Dodgy solicitor Ross McKay, who helped a fraudster create a £10.8m property empire with the help of Tameside’s criminal underworld, has...
08 January 2019
From: Breaking News

A growing number of buy-to-let investors are heading north for better returns, according to Your Move. The property firm reports that the...
07 January 2019
From: Breaking News

The government’s long-awaited White Paper on post-Brexit immigration policy, published last week, unveiled plans for a single, skills-based immigration system applying...
24 December 2018
From: Breaking News

A Judicial Review of the government’s controversial Right to Rent policy, which forces landlords to undertake immigration checks on prospective tenants, will...
18 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased by 0.97% in the 12 months to November 2018, virtually unchanged from the...
17 December 2018
From: Breaking News

HMO properties look very good on paper. Why charge a single rent when you can charge four or five lots of...
14 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Five homeless people will be offered a house to live in over the festive period, thanks to a landlord in Liverpool. Compassionate...
12 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Two thirds of councils in England and Wales responding to a FOI request by the Residential Landlords Association brought no prosecutions...
30 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...
30 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Almost four out five tenants who own at least one animal have struggled to find pet-friendly accommodation, according to new research. The...
28 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Trading standards will almost certainly need help from consumers to help police the ban on letting fees, according to PayProp. As part...
27 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Tenant deposit protection scheme, TDS, will be hosting a half-day workshop in London in February, designed to give landlords and property...
23 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Yesterday’s announcement that councils in England are going to be handed an additional £2m in government funding to tackle the small...
09 November 2018
From: Breaking News

The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show have announced the shortlist for the 2018 National LIS Awards. The team at Landlord...
30 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has backed the Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable’s calls for a halt...
29 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The UK rental market remained in recession during the third quarter of 2018, the latest figures from The Deposit Protection Service...
25 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The 60th National Landlord Investment Show will take place at Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford this week. The event, which will take...
08 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Liverpool has once again been highlighted as an ideal destination for buy-to-let landlords seeking solid rental returns, this time by an...
03 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlords could potentially earn more than £850 extra a year in rental income by permitting their tenants to decorate their homes, according...
01 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Birmingham, a metropolitan borough and major city located in the West Midlands, has been awarded the title of the 6th best...
28 September 2018
From: Breaking News

The Liberal Democrats once again called for the introduction of mandatory licensing for PRS homes as well as a publicly available...
19 September 2018
From: Breaking News

The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) is the latest organisation to call on the government to immediately pause...
18 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Councils must do more to root out unscrupulous landlords that give the sector a bad name, according to the Residential Landlords...
11 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Mortgages for Business is now automating the buy-to-let application submission process with lenders Kent Reliance and Paragon. The broker’s advisors will no...
05 September 2018
From: Breaking News

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has launched a new training academy to help landlords better manage their property portfolios. There are various...
04 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Unpaid rent and rent arrears are a constant concern for landlords as they can cause major financial problems. To help safeguard landlords...
29 August 2018
From: Breaking News

There are around 2.4 million landlords in the UK, but what are the characteristics of the average buy-to-let investor? Two thirds of...
23 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Thousands of EU nationals could inadvertently lose their rental homes due uncertainty about their status post-Brexit, according to the Residential Landlords...
10 August 2018
From: Breaking News

The Saffron Building Society has unveiled a refreshed range of expat mortgages for landlords looking to purchase or remortgage a buy-to-let...
09 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Construction work is progressing well on a new ultramodern, multimillion pound Build to Rent development on Forth Banks in Newcastle, which...
02 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlord Today is a proud media partner of the National LIS Awards, brought to you by the organisers of the National...
23 July 2018
From: Breaking News

When it comes to investing in property, it pays to know about the latest property hotspots and up-and-coming areas, not just...
16 July 2018
From: Breaking News

The vast majority of private sector tenants are satisfied with their housing, the English Housing Survey report for 2016/17 has found. The...
13 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Kit Malthouse has been named as the government’s latest housing minister after Dominic Raab, who spent just six months in the...
10 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords with existing tenancies on properties rented out in the private rented sector are being reminded to take note of...
09 July 2018
From: Breaking News

The government has been criticised for continuing to drag its heels over taking on key recommendations made in a recent report...
05 July 2018
From: Breaking News

The government yesterday announced a review to look at how selective licensing is used across the private rental sector in order...
21 June 2018
From: Breaking News

One in five landlords in this country entered the buy-to-let sector without even planning to, finding themselves with a property ‘accidentally’...
13 June 2018
From: Breaking News

There has been a significant increase in the number of students and young professionals applying for a rent guarantor to secure...
12 June 2018
From: Breaking News

The controversial Right to Rent scheme requiring landlords to check the immigration status of new tenants is fuelling discrimination and should...
05 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlord Today has been rated as one of the UK’s top websites for buy-to-let landlords, according to Feedspot, a content reader built...
01 June 2018
From: Breaking News

A consortium of businesses has joined forces to form a new regional landlords association in the North East of England. The North...
30 May 2018
From: Breaking News

But-to-let landlords will now be able to use non rental income towards the affordability assessment when applying for second charge buy-to-let...
24 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Located in a central position of the UK, Nottingham is a fantastic city with a population of more than 350,000 people,...
08 May 2018
From: Breaking News

James Brokenshire has replaced Sajid Javid as housing secretary, following Javid's move to home secretary in the wake of Amber Rudd’s...
01 May 2018
From: Breaking News

With demand from tenants gathering pace, at a time when there has been a reduction in the number of new properties...
26 April 2018
From: Breaking News

For landlords, it is not always easy to guess what prospective tenants are looking for when getting a vacant property ‘rental...
24 April 2018
From: Breaking News

A majority of buy-to-let landlords see the UK’s vote to leave the EU as a threat to their property business, with...
19 April 2018
From: Breaking News

The government must focus on urgently improving dangerous housing conditions across the country after new figures revealed that thousands of private...
17 April 2018
From: Breaking News

When a landlord rented out a property in a quiet residential area in Plymouth Hoe last year, he had little cause...
13 April 2018
From: Breaking News

Despite the changes to the buy-to-let sector in recent years, there still remains a desire among many to become a landlord,...
09 April 2018
From: Breaking News

In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...
29 March 2018
From: Breaking News

While rental growth may have slowed in London over recent months, the appetite to invest in HMO properties across the capital...
15 March 2018
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In recent times, Birmingham has widely been considered as one of the very best places to invest in, throughout the whole...
14 March 2018
From: Breaking News

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is seeking property professionals to be its local representatives across the country. The trade body has described...
14 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...
13 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Deposit protection scheme, TDS, has announced 20 new dates for its ‘Academy’ training events running over the next year across England...
13 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents working in the private rented sector in England are being invited to offer their views in...
01 March 2018
From: Breaking News

A new development featuring the first family houses built exclusively for rent in Hampshire has been launched by Grainger, the UK’s...
27 February 2018
From: Breaking News

Amid what is likely to be one of the coldest Februarys for a century the last thing you need – or...
22 February 2018
From: Breaking News

A third of property professionals in this country are set to add to their portfolios this year as appetite for opportunistic...
19 February 2018
From: Breaking News

A mix of tax reforms and tighter regulation for the buy-to-let sector must not prevent private landlords from being able to...
12 February 2018
From: Breaking News

With 65,000 affordable new homes planned to be built in London per year, it would appear that the capital is offering...
05 February 2018
From: Breaking News

As a landlord you should be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that is why...
01 February 2018
From: Breaking News

The average rent in England and Wales hit £850 a month in December, up 2.2% year-on-year, led by gains in the...
24 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlords in Norwich are being offered an opportunity to attend a couple of workshops designed to give landlords and property professionals...
22 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Who are you? Arthur Jones, I’m Glide’s London Business Development Manager. I joined Glide in November 2016 to head up London. My...
18 January 2018
From: 60 Second Interview

The government announced yesterday that the implementation of the ban on letting agents’ fees levied on tenants will not take place...
11 January 2018
From: Breaking News

With the plans for the Northern Powerhouse in full flow and the housing market in London currently being outperformed by other...
02 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Rogue letting agents were reportedly convicted of stealing just over £926,000 worth of tenancy deposits in 2017, fresh analysis from deposit-free...
02 January 2018
From: Breaking News

A new buy-to-let mortgage designed for British expats has been launched by Aldermore Bank, which is available through Expat Packager in...
28 December 2017
From: Breaking News

Millennials renting in this country will have spent more than £110,000 in rent by the time they are finally in a...
15 December 2017
From: Breaking News

With the recent report from Hometrack stating ‘Birmingham is rising faster than anywhere in the country’ it’s clear the property market...
14 December 2017
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International investors’ interest in the UK buy-to-let market is starting to increase once more, according to a new Liquid Expat Mortgages...
29 November 2017
From: Breaking News

A series of fiscal and regulatory changes aimed at private landlords and challenging lending conditions are taking their toll on the...
24 November 2017
From: Breaking News

A continuous increase in the number of cranes, hoardings and skyscraper frames around Manchester’s inner ring road is visual proof of...
21 November 2017
From: Breaking News

In order to solve tenant disputes, landlords will soon be required to register with a redress scheme, helping to improve operating...
10 November 2017
From: Breaking News

As the letting fees ban looms ahead, it is clear that however it plays out we are seeing more and more...
06 November 2017
From: Breaking News

There has been a significant increase in the number of students living in purpose-built student accommodation across Britain, making it harder...
26 October 2017
From: Breaking News

The secretary of state for Wales has called for greater protections for tenants and a crackdown on rogue landlords in Wales. Welsh...
20 October 2017
From: Breaking News

A scheme requiring landlords to check the immigration status of new tenants is fuelling a ‘black market in forged Ids’, a...
17 October 2017
From: Breaking News

The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 2.1% in September, while tenants in the capital faced...
10 October 2017
From: Breaking News

With the benefit of hindsight we always know, with painful clarity, which investments we should have bought and which we should...
09 October 2017
From: Breaking News

Almost a quarter of households in Britain will be renting privately by the end of 2021 as rising house prices and...
06 October 2017
From: Breaking News

The Conservative Party’s pledge to give tenants greater rights as part of a regulatory shake-up of the private rented sector has...
03 October 2017
From: Breaking News

It is currently a challenging time for letting agents, following a raft of changes introduced by the government prompting concern that...
25 September 2017
From: Breaking News

A landlord who endangered the lives of his tenants has been successfully prosecuted and fined more than £200,000 for failing to...
19 September 2017
From: Breaking News

Rents are likely to rise in the third quarter of year as fewer rental homes come on to the market because...
17 August 2017
From: Breaking News

Over the last few months, landlords have seen their profits eroded with the chancellors’ recent tax measures and it is becoming...
11 August 2017
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Q: What is No Agent? No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...
02 August 2017
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After a lifetime with the parents, students naturally want to let their hair down before the serious study starts, and that...
02 August 2017
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An MP’s bid to make homes in the rented sector ‘fit for human habitation’ has received support from the Residential Landlords...
19 July 2017
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There has been a notable decline in the proportion of overseas based landlords in the UK as a growing number of...
18 July 2017
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Landlords and letting agent are being urged to be cautious about using family members to guarantee rent payments for tenants, following...
03 July 2017
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There has been a sharp decline in the number of in EU nationals looking to move to the UK following the...
21 June 2017
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The rental market in prime central London is showing signs of improvement, as reflected by the latest data from Knight Frank...
20 June 2017
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Property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market may wish to consider buying property in Luton, which currently offers the...
17 June 2017
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Almost half of private landlords say the Right to Rent scheme has made them less likely to let to those without...
16 June 2017
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Buy-to-let returns continue to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a highly...
26 May 2017
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Despite recent tax changes, buy-to-let property remains an attractive investment at a time of low interest rates and volatile stock markets,...
18 May 2017
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The government is facing a legal challenge over its controversial Right to Rent scheme, which effectively forces buy-to-let landlords to act...
17 May 2017
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The ESTAS, a kite mark of excellent service for property professionals, has announced the winners of the Letting Agents of the...
16 May 2017
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Buy-to-let landlords currently contribute £15.9bn per year to the British economy through pre-tax spending on running their portfolios, which is more...
12 May 2017
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A charity that receives thousands of pounds in housing benefit to accommodate vulnerable people, including the homeless with addiction problems, has...
08 May 2017
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Since 2004, the private rental sector has almost doubled in size to 4.5 million households. This may be good news, but this...
25 April 2017
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The percentage of people in the UK who own their own home is currently falling, and not just because housing is...
19 April 2017
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A number of buy-to-let landlords are still unaware, or only vaguely aware, of the changes to mortgage interest relief, despite the...
11 April 2017
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All members of the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) can now expect to receive free Right to Rent legal expenses when they...
11 April 2017
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A landlord who broke the law by converting a building into seven flats in east London without planning consent could be...
03 April 2017
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The vast majority of landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters...
29 March 2017
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Changes to letting agent fees could lead to increased rent arrears and higher repossessions as a consequence of a potential reduction...
28 March 2017
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Appointing unreliable tradesmen who not turn up or arrive late for a job can be extremely frustrating, especially as this can...
21 March 2017
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New property management division set-up to help landlords increase yield within the secure framework of a guaranteed rental model. Quarter has announced...
21 February 2017
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Despite the recent tax crackdown, buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low interest rates and...
13 February 2017
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Foreign nationals and Britons without a passport are struggling to rent due to immigration checks introduced last year, according to a...
13 February 2017
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The government has vowed to offer private renters extra protections and safeguards, as set out in the long-awaited white paper yesterday,...
08 February 2017
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Well cared for central heating systems will help keep your rental properties warm and cosy. But be warned, fresh analysis by...
30 January 2017
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Growth in rental values in London may have slowed in recent months, but the capital remains by far the most expensive...
27 January 2017
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A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to boost rental profits to help cope with pending tax hikes by converting...
17 January 2017
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More needs to be done to focus on improving renting rather than obsessing over property ownership, according to a specialist provider...
12 January 2017
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Home staging can not only help to make a property highly desirable, but it can also help to deliver a higher...
10 January 2017
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Buy-to-let mortgage rates are expected to fall in 2017 for ordinary landlords with one or two properties, but get more expensive...
09 January 2017
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Investing in property at auction is a popular choice for many buy-to-let landlords as there are some good bargains to be...
21 December 2016
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Thanks to the chancellor’s tax measures, many landlords now have to review their portfolios to find ways to protect their profits....
20 December 2016
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It is not the best time to be a buy-to-let landlord, with a raft of ‘anti-landlord’ policies being introduced prompting concern...
19 December 2016
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Rents across the UK are set to rise considerably faster than house prices over the next three years, according to the...
12 December 2016
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New measures under the Immigration Act 2016, which came into play yesterday, will only be welcomed by those operating in the...
02 December 2016
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Britons without a passport are struggling to rent due to immigration checks introduced for earlier this year, according to a new survey. The...
19 November 2016
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A Twitter debate on Section 21 notices will take place today from midday to help property professionals, including landlords, properly understand...
16 November 2016
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Specialist lender Together has cut its rates on first charge buy-to-let mortgages, taking them below 7%, with loan-to-values of up to...
03 November 2016
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A new Fair Fees Forum has been launched by the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) in order to help prevent excessive...
18 October 2016
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Average rents paid by private tenants increased by 2.3% in the 12 months to August 2016, as demand for rental housing...
30 September 2016
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The Society of Mortgage Professionals (SMP) has announced that it will deliver a CPD event programme dedicated to buy-to-let following the...
28 September 2016
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Student rents have increased by as much as 10% over the past 12 months amid a severe housing shortage across the...
16 September 2016
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The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks is calling on landlords as well as letting agents to respond to the government's outstanding...
13 September 2016
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Our key partner and buy-to-let specialist, Hamilton Fraser, and renown industry expert, Paul Shamplina have released the first in a new...
12 September 2016
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Rental yields in London are typically among the lowest in the UK mainly due to high house prices, but there are still good...
06 September 2016
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The launch of the 24-hour tube service last month is pushing up prices of homes close to stations on the all-night...
01 September 2016
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Property licensing seminars will be held in London to help landlords and letting agents make sense of what is required when...
25 August 2016
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A new look website that allows landlords to let their own properties from just £19 was launched this week by online...
23 August 2016
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A significant number of EU citizens living in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are worried that the result of...
11 August 2016
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Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...
05 August 2016
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A new training academy for landlords, letting agents and other property professionals has been launched by TDS Northern Ireland, the Belfast...
04 August 2016
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The government will not force landlords of leasehold properties to belong to a redress scheme, despite growing pressure from conveyancers pushing...
03 August 2016
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Landlords in Northern Ireland can now gain recognition for their commitment to professionalism, after the CIH, in conjunction with the Department...
28 July 2016
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For many investors in London and the South East, the relentless pressure on buy-to-let income means that the numbers no longer add...
27 July 2016
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The number of buy-to-let mortgage arrears looks set to fall below 7,000 by the end of the year, supported by low...
25 July 2016
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New Prime Minister Theresa May will undoubtedly have a number of things to do on her to-do list, but among the...
15 July 2016
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Success in the letting industry hinges largely on the ability to find good tenants. And while it may be obvious what...
07 July 2016
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LendInvest’s latest Buy-to-Let Index has revealed that you will stand to profit most from buy-to-let in London than anywhere else in...
21 June 2016
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Daniel Hill, managing director of Multi-Let UK, explains how you could build and manage a profitable HMO portfolio. Recent research fromMortgages...
20 June 2016
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It is good practice to have a detailed and accurate inventory completed at the start of the tenancy, and again when...
03 June 2016
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Property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market should look to university towns in the North West to find the...
01 June 2016
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A bespoke management service is being rolled out to support landlords and investors running HMO, or multi-let portfolios. The service provided by...
31 May 2016
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With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...
27 May 2016
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The new mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to do all in his power to help make London “better” after...
09 May 2016
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Unscrupulous landlords are providing vulnerable tenants with substandard housing and getting away with it due to low levels of enforcement of...
05 May 2016
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The London Borough of Lewisham has dramatically increased the fees for licencing HMOs above or below commercial premises in the borough. Following...
25 March 2016
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Newham Council has prosecuted what it called a “group of criminals” running a dodgy letting business with an estimated income of...
24 March 2016
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In less than seven years Sawyer & Co has become the fastest growing Lettings Agents in Brighton & Hove. Silver winners of...
16 February 2016
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Landlords’ confidence in the buy to let (BTL) sector has collapsed and is now ‘worse than levels witnessed during the financial...
03 February 2016
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The controversial Right to Rent scheme has affected fresh criticism on the day it goes live. From today, 1 February, landlords are...
01 February 2016
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Landlords can use the services of an inventory clerk to carry out checks of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in...
28 September 2015
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A business needs a broker that understands - a broker that is supportive, forward-thinking and personable. We spend a great deal...
15 September 2015
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Platinum Property Partners (PPP) has warned landlords to plan ahead to futureproof their investment. It says standard buy-to-let properties will lose...
02 September 2015
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The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has announced the details of two new training courses taking place later this year. The...
24 August 2015
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The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has announced the details of two new training courses taking place later this year. The...
24 August 2015
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Becoming a professional landlord looks like an enviable job… from afar. Up close, it quickly becomes clear that it’s an occupation...
10 August 2015
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The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has appointed leading housing lawyer David Smith as its new policy director. Smith succeeds long-standing RLA board...
23 July 2015
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The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has said the key to protecting tenants is enforcement of existing rules and regulations rather than...
15 July 2015
From: Breaking News

Analysis carried out for Platinum Property Partners (PPP), comparing HMOs rented to professionals and other asset classes, shows that HMOs were...
06 July 2015
From: Breaking News

Landlords may look at launching a judicial review of a new licensing scheme in Redbridge, it has been suggested. The Ilford Recorder,...
16 June 2015
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I recently visited Life Residential at their bright and modern West London headquarters. I carried out a quick interview with Joint Managing...
04 June 2015
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WHILE, statistically speaking, pet owners are likely to be happier than their animal-free alter-egos, letting a property to a tenant with...
28 May 2015
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The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling on ministers to take action to find and root out the criminals who bring...
27 May 2015
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In a surprise move, Prime Minister David Cameron said the Tories will introduce a mandatory licencing scheme for private landlords. In a...
26 May 2015
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IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re...
13 May 2015
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Property insiders mostly celebrated the Conservative election victory, but tenants’ groups complained of being ignored. As David Cameron enters a second term...
08 May 2015
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Q: What does it say on your business card? Director of Operations – South Q: Who are Orchard and Shipman? Orchard and Shipman is...