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There is growing uncertainty over where the responsibilities of private sector tenants and their landlords meet, according to a study by...

Slough Borough Council has taken action against an unscrupulous landlord in Slough who to date has refused to pay a fine...

Invasive bamboo is becoming a problem for homeowners, including many buy-to-let landlords, many of which may not realise that most species...

Following on from the successful South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show that took place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton...

Metro Bank has cut rates by up to 0.2% across its buy-to-let fixed rate mortgage range for borrowers up to 70%...

A buy-to-let landlord who was originally fined £31,499 by Coventry City Council for breaches of the Housing Act 2004 has had...

With just one day until voting day, each of the main political parties has outlined its plans for the country, including for...

A buy-to-let landlord has been left in a state of shock after discovering what appears to be a 'deconstructed meth lab'...

Accord Buy To Let is attempting to improve its service and make its mortgage products more widely accessible by amending its...

Despite the recent tax and regulatory changes, buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low-interest rates...

Thursday’s general election presents the main political parties with an opportunity to address voters’ concerns about housing, and not just focus...

Thousands of landlords trapped in developer contracts with spiraling costs could be entitled to compensation, according to legal experts.  Around 100,000 homeowners...

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

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced rates on its five-year fixed rate buy-to-let and portfolio mortgages by up to 0.2%. Five-year rates now...

Build-to-Rent remains a fast growing sector with thousands of developments currently under construction, and this trend looks set to continue in...

Landbay has become an institutional only platform after closing its retail investment arm and exiting the peer-to-peer lending market. The buy-to-let mortgage...

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay more than £150,000 after failing to fix several safety hazards in his property. Officers from...

More than five months on from the introduction of the tenant fees ban, a number of landlords and agents are still...

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has launched three buy-to-let mortgages for limited companies. The products include a two-year discount, a two-year fix...

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

With the general election just over a week away, each of the main political parties has outlined its plans for the...

The next government should urgently reduce VAT on maintenance and improvement works to people’s homes to help boost investment in the...

Which party will win the landlord vote?  Given that the mainstream parties all have policies that appear to work against BTL landlords,...

Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...

City of York Council has vowed to crack down on rogue landlords looking to exploit the housing market, as part of...

Fleet Mortgages has cut rates to two of its 80% loan-to-value (LTV) products in both its standard and HMO product ranges. The...

As you will undoubtedly know, it is a legal requirement to ensure your rental property has adequate smoke detectors installed.  Some landlords...

The main political parties have laid out their blueprints for government ahead of what is likely to be one of the...

A buy-to-let landlord who owns two properties in Scarborough has been fined £35,000 for breaches of his Selective Licence following a...

Newcastle Intermediaries has cut rates on its range of five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgage products by up to 0.2%. Reductions include a 75%...

There was a further fall in the number of private renters experiencing rent increases in October providing some ‘temporary relief for...

Brent Council in north London will be taking action against a buy-to-let landlord who is accused of “exploiting tenants” after  17...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (The AIIC) has unsurprisingly welcomed the launch of a new deposit protection service that requires...

FirstPort, one of the largest managers of residential property in the UK, has taken over the operational management of an additional...

With the festive season fast approaching, it is completely natural for everyone to start winding down a bit at this time...

There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but...

A rogue landlord who repeatedly rented out a substandard property in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, has been fined more than £25,000. Jack Collins,...

Hamilton Fraser has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome.  The new product, which is the latest to...

Buy-to-let landlords looking to add to their portfolio should consider buying property in the North East of England where rents are...

The UK housing market is showing signs of recovery following a prolonged period of uncertainty, according to JLL.  The property firm forecasts...

Communicating with tenants can be a tricky business. The appropriate method and style of communication is usually determined by the relationship between...

Home maintenance and renovation are without a doubt some of the biggest responsibilities of owning a property, especially for buy-to-let landlords,...

Paragon has reported a sharp rise in specialist landlord business, according to its full year result.  The mortgage lender has seen specialist...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has slammed the Conservative Party manifesto for proposing nothing to encourage and support landlords to continue...

The proportion of homes bought with cash has hit an all-time low as the number of investors acquiring property continues to...

Labour’s proposals to introduce rent controls risks reducing the number of private homes available for rent, as landlords look to exit...

There was more choice for those looking to rent in October, reflected by a notable rise in the number of homes...

The number of private landlords’ properties being repossessed jumped by 40% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2019, figures from a...

Labour has pledged to clampdown on rogue landlords and restrict rent hikes in England if it wins next month’s general election.  A...

Boris Johnson launched the Conservative Party manifesto yesterday with a promise to “Get Brexit done”, and although the document was rather...

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

Accord Buy to Let has made modest reductions to the cost of its 80% loan-to-value buy-to-let mortgage range.  The intermediary only subsidiary...

Grainger PLC has submitted detailed planning consent for a Build to Rent scheme in Lewisham.  The project on Besson Street, SE14, which...

The Liberal Democrats have launched their 2019 election manifesto, which sets out the polices the party aims to introduce should it...

The Conservatives have pledged to introduce a new scheme to allow tenants to transfer their tenancy deposits when they move homes.  The...

There was a significant fall in lending to buy-to-let landlords, according to the latest data from UK Finance.  The figures show that...

Property website Zoopla has released the keywords that prospective homebuyers are most likely to use when searching on the site. ‘Garage’, ‘garden’...

If you’re an existing landlord with bad credit issues looking to remortgage your buy to let property or perhaps buy a...

Nottingham City Council has been criticised for targeting responsible landlords whilst doing little to clampdown on rogue operators in the local...

Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents in Wales will have to start supplying a list of information to tenants before taking a...

Habito has added portfolio landlord mortgages to its buy-to-let product range. Rates are available from 2.54% for individuals and 2.59% for those...

To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, landlords are being reminded that they have a legal obligation to keep tenants safe by...

London’s first rogue landlord banning order has been issued after tenants’ lives were put at risk through the letting of unsafe...

Brexit, climate change and the environment, and education are the top three issues for tenants as they prepare to cast their...

NatWest this morning reduced its two-year fixed remortgage product at 75% loan-to-value (LTV)  by 0.53% from 2.51% to 1.98%. For buy-to-let purchases,...

It is a potentially good time for buy-to-let landlords to add to their portfolio, the latest housing market snapshot suggests.  With buy-to-let...

A new study claims that almost half of all Britons could end up renting for the rest of their lives.  Some 45% of...

A buy-to-let landlord in Sutton has been fined £2,694 and ordered to pay £1,994 in costs and a victim surcharge of...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has once again called for the introduction of a properly funded housing court to cope with...

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased further in October, according to the latest data.  The figures from HomeLet show that...

There was a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let mortgaged properties taken into possession in the third quarter of the...

Aldermore has expanded its buy-to-let remortgage range with the addition of a new five-year product aimed at both individual and company...

What has happened to residential property prices since the last general election just two years ago? On a national scale, the...

With the temperature plummeting across the UK, there are several weather warnings in place over the next few days, and some...

‘For Sale’ and ‘To Let’ boards are one of the oldest and most important property marketing tools, even in this modern...

Foundation Home Loans has unveiled a number of rate reductions across a range of buy-to-let products by up to 45 basis...

Marks Out Of Tenancy, a letting review website, has launched a digital service to help local authorities crackdown on unscrupulous landlords...

The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, this weekend and you...

Orbit, the owner of a number of buy-to-let properties in Coventry, could find itself in hot water over comments allegedly made...

The mortgage industry is predicting a 1% increase in buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon’s latest Financial...

A letting agent has been ordered to pay back just £850 despite pocketing more than £16,000 at the expense of three...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent weeks, buy-to-let landlords would do well to ensure their properties are winter-ready before...

House sharing has becoming increasingly popular as more (and older) people opt to live with housemates over ownership or renting alone....

The proportion of homes let in this country by overseas-based landlords has increased, new figures show. The latest data from Hamptons International,...

Clydesdale Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting buy-to-let landlords looking to invest in the PRS by announcing plans to focus...

Proposals for a national register of landlords have been rejected by the government.  A report on the joint research project between the...

After an encouragingly buoyant summer period for the letting sector, there are growing signs that the rental market is starting to...

A significant number of people renting in the UK say they will never be able to afford a home, according to...

Gatehouse Bank has broadened its eligibility criteria for both buy-to-let and home purchase mortgages in a bid to lure first-time buyers...

The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, next week and you can...

The number of Build to Rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across London has increased by 35% in the...

Millions of people across the UK are putting loved ones and their families at risk of financial hardship because they do...

Leading rent protection firms Barbon Insurance Group, trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct, and Let Alliance have today joined forces and...

Shawbrook Bank has made changes to its buy-to-let product range and criteria across all loan-to-value (LTV) bandings.  The specialist lender has cut...

The UK has a chronic undersupply of housing. This is not news; it’s just a statement of a fact which has...

Zephyr Homeloans has reduced rates across its range of five-year fixed-rate deals whilst cutting some product fees by up to 0.5%. The...

A number of buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will visit the Olympia Conference Centre in London today in order to obtain...

The government crackdown on the buy-to-let sector has seen landlord regulations increase by a third since the Conservative party came into...

A number of key regional housebuilders across England, Scotland and Wales have signed up to Zoopla, offering consumers, including buy-to-let landlords,...

A new 10-point manifesto designed to drive forward leasehold reform has been published by a prominent leasehold reform campaigner, following the...

Virgin Money has announces changed to the stress test rates used when assessing affordability for buy-to-let mortgages, which will please some...

With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, but while the majority of landlords say they are...

The UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Sector (PBSA) has grown by a record 5.3% in 2019 which equates to more than 34,000...

Just when we thought we might have finally made some credible progress on Brexit, it looks as though looming uncertainty will...

Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties to a reasonable standard, but up until fairly recently what this...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has announced that the Welsh cabinet secretary responsible for housing policy, Julie James, will be the...

It’s becoming more and more popular for landlords in the UK to buy properties through limited companies, rather than as individuals....

Here at Angels Sales & Lettings, we are always delighted to sponsor great local initiatives and clubs as part of our...

As a landlord, it helps to understand current trends in the private rented sector and how you can maintain your buy-to-let...

Boris Johnson’s call for a snap general election on December 12 to try to settle the issue of Brexit took very...

Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil will once again chair the Government Panel Debate at the National Landlord Investment Show in London...

Newcastle Intermediaries has introduced a number of rate reductions to mortgage products within its buy-to-let range. Highlights include a two-year fixed rate...

Following on from the success of recent training events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, designed to help landlords better manage tenancy deposits...

Ahead of next month’s general election, the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is warning that any potential proposal to introduce rent controls...

London Borough of Brent has approved the renewal and extension of borough-wide additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for...

On the one hand “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it”, seems like common-sense advice, especially when making a change and...

A buy-to-let landlord has been ordered to pay almost £6,000 after the council was unable to determine if his property in...

There was a marginal drop in the number of tenants experiencing rent increases in September but they remained high overall, ARLA...

Assessing what constitutes fair wear and tear to a rental home is among the least understood areas of the lettings process,...

A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments - probably their biggest assets - by failing to comply with basic...

Fleet Mortgages has launched a new five-year HMO fixed rate deal that it hopes will prove popular with buy-to-let landlords.  The new...

There is a growing issue of tenants subletting their rental properties on websites like Airbnb, with some renters inappropriately using it...

Tenants are often able to live rent-free for weeks, if not months, when they are in dispute with their landlord about moving...

More than £2bn has been invested into the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the first three quarters of 2019, according...

Leeds Building Society has reduced rates on selected two-year buy-to-let fixed products by up to 0.06%. From today, the society will offer...

CBRE has completed the purchase of Telford Homes in a £267m deal. The acquisition of the housebuilder will enable the company to...

With Britain edging closer to its first recession since the financial crisis, a leading property auctioneer is urging property investors, including...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, amid increasing regulation and tax changes, some are questioning more than ever the point of...

A buy-to-let landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for operating an unlicensed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Pepper Money has unveiled a series of new buy-to-let rate reductions and product introductions.  The new mortgage range includes buy-to-let limited editions...

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

Airbnb has been warned that it could face legal proceedings after being contacted by HMRC over "tax laws or regulations impacting...

Letting agents who fail to obtain licences for rented properties that fall under selective licensing rules could be prosecuted either alongside...

Unscrupulous landlords in the London Borough of Hackney face more stringent regulation after Hackney Council agreed to new property licensing powers...

Tenants are being encouraged to think about taking out life insurance to close what has been described as the 'protection gap’.  Tenant...

The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate next month and you can register for a free pair of...

An unscruplous landlord has been handed a £7,500 fine after he broke tenancy laws by claiming a flat in the Warriston...

Residential property price growth remains subdued owed largely to the ongoing uncertainty created by the Brexit shenanigans in Parliament.  The data from...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will once again descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in London next month where they will...

SES Engineering Services has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and installation services on the Mustard Wharf Build...

Foundation Home Loans has launched three new buy-to-let mortgage products.  The new deal includes a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) five-year fix at 3.39%,...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

  The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate next month and you can now claim a free pair...

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...

Monday’s Queen's Speech opened a new session of parliament, setting out policies on crime, health, the environment, and Brexit.  But while the Queen’s Speech...

There was a further increase in mortgage lending for first-time-buyers and home movers in August compared with the previous month and...

The proportion of ‘accidental’ landlords has dropped year-on-year for the first time since 2014, fresh analysis shows.  One in 14, or 7.1%,...

Accord Buy to Let has announced a series of rate reductions to products within its buy-to-let range by up to 0.44%.  Accord has...

Deposit-free renting provider flatfair has signed a partnership with Hunters which has more than 200 letting branches across the UK. The move...

With 543 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Glasgow postcode area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland,...

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector continued to increase in September, the latest figures show.  The data from HomeLet reveals that...

The government’s plans to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the introduction of open-ended...

There are more than 130,000 unlicensed properties in London that should be licensed under either selective, additional or mandatory HMO licensing...

The Leeds Building Society has announced a new buy-to-let mortgage product and a series of rate reductions. The new product is an...

As winter is coming, it’s time to think about how to protect your property from damp and mould. This silent assassin...

More than 2,000 tenants in Scotland appear to have forgotten to claim back their deposits collectively worth in excess of £500,000,...

With the government consultation on tenancy reform ending tomorrow, time is running out for landlords wishing to have their say by...

A buy-to-landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for failing to install adequate safety measures.  Mohammed Rafiq, who was...

The government’s proposal to scrap the use of Section 21 notices to evict tenants has been poorly received by landlords, with...

Rent increases in the third quarter of 2019, as released by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) Rent Index, reveal growth...

The Build to Rent development pipeline has grown dramatically in recent years and there are clear signs of the sector becoming...

Demand from buyers, including buy-to-let landlords, for new build homes has leveled off as political and economic uncertainty unsettles potential investors.  The...

An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after tenants were discovered living in an appalling and unsafe property.  Officers...

Saffron Building Society has improved its range of expat buy-to-let mortgages by introducing reduced rates and fees and extending its terms.    Fixed...

When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely be faced with words, phrases, acronyms and...

There has been a significant increase in demand for rental accommodation in prime London, underpinned by uncertainty in the sales market,...

Swansea Building Society has launched a new range of lower rate mortgage products aimed at a wide selection of borrowers, including...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has been crowned ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards. The insurance provider beat tough...

Auctions are a great way to add to a buy-to-let portfolio, with a wide range of bargains often going under the...

A new, properly funded housing court is urgently required to cope with proposed regulatory changes, according to the Residential Landlords Association...

A buy-to-let landlord in Sutton has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after failing to provide acceptable living conditions for...

City of Lincoln Council has taken action against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in Lincoln for failing to comply...

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...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, one of the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibitions, takes place at London ExCeL today and...

The Dudley Building Society has introduced a buy-to-let product aimed at serving expats, self-employed people, as well as older clients. The new...

New research looking at where is currently the best place to invest in buy-to-let property in this country, based on rental...

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

More than half of buy-to-let landlords interviewed as part of a new study commissioned by secured property lender Fitzrovia Finance said...

Void periods increased across the UK in September, with the exception of London, according to the latest Goodlord rental index. A void...

Foundation Home Loans has launched a new five-year buy-to-let mortgage product aimed at landlords who seek rate certainty but with a...

The number of tenants experiencing rent rises hit yet another record high in August, the latest ARLA Propertymark PRS report shows. The...

The ongoing uncertainty over how the UK will leave the EU has seen sterling drop against the dollar and euro and...

The number of first-time landlord buy-to-let mortgage products hit a record high of  1,474 in October, up 297 on the same...

Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover, which includes call-out charges, costs for labour and materials up to...

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

There is an increasing trend for landlords choosing to grow their residential property portfolios by taking on HMOs (House of Multiple...

The majority of landlords are most likely to source their next buy-to-let mortgage from their existing broker, new research shows.  According to...

Letting agents are being urged to do more to raise consumer awareness about rogue operators in the industry by demonstrating their...

Vida Homeloans has launched a new Buy to Let Hub, powered by eTech, with a view to introducing time saving tools...

Abolishing the use of Section 21 notices to evict tenants would lead to a dearth of private rental properties across the...

Owning property is rapidly becoming the impossible dream in this country for many renters, especially when it comes to purchasing property...

Council officers from Brent and Harrow Trading Standards have pledged to clampdown on unscrupulous letting agents in the London boroughs of...

Coventry for intermediaries has reduced rates on its five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages by up to 0.26%. Five-year rates now start at...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford next week where they will be able to...

Many tenants who own at least one pet have struggled to find pet-friendly accommodation, and yet despite efforts to encourage more...

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

To say that the buy-to-let sector has had a tough time of it in recent years would be one hell of...

Gatehouse Bank has cut rates across its range of buy-to-let products by up to 0.46%. The shariah-compliant lender has announced that the...

Did you know that preparing for a deposit dispute starts at the beginning of a tenancy? When tenants and landlords disagree about...

Chestertons has become the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit guarantee, a tenant’s deposit replacement product that...

These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s probably fair to say that younger adults are natural renters. It’s...

With 490 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Edinburgh area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland, which...

Standards in the private rented sector have improved as buy-to-let landlords respond to legislation aimed at improving living conditions for tenants,...

Legal & General has announced the launch of its rental protection plan following a successful pilot with Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). Legal...

Many young people would find it significantly harder to get a foot on the housing ladder, leaving many effectively renting for...

When deciding on whether or not to let a property furnished or unfurnished, landlords need to consider their personal circumstances as...

Labour’s plan to introduce a rent cap has been slammed by ARLA Propertymark.  Labour has proposed capping rents and with Labour’s conference...

The newly formed National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has announced Ben Beadle as its new chief executive.  Beadle will become the organisation’s...

Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly if they do not have a CO alarm in their property.  UK...

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...

Every year is the same. Come tax season, landlords all over the UK find themselves confused when filing a self assessment...

Tenant eviction specialist, Landlord Action, reports that up to half of Section 21 cases they handle are as a consequence of...

Bunk has teamed up with Nationwide Building Society to strengthen its service with a view to strengthening its landlord service to...

Shawbrook has introduced a new online system called My Shawbrook Portal, which is a self-service platform that reduces flight times from...

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

Principality Building Society has cut selected rates across a number of fixed buy-to-let and residential mortgage products.  The reductions include two-year buy-to-let...

With the latest research showing that 50 disputes have arisen between landlords and tenants in the Inverness area in the last 12...

A man deemed not to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence for a house in multiple occupation...

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

With new research showing that direct payment of benefits to landlords contributed most to reductions in rent arrears, the Residential Landlords...

Buy-to-let mortgage approvals increased in July, up 5.5% year-on-year, suggesting that market conditions are improving, the latest UK Finance report shows. There...

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to abolish Section 21 repossessions in the private rented sector if they come to power at...

Landlords have backed a merger between the two largest landlord organisations in England and Wales, the National Landlords Association (NLA) and...

Habito has added to its buy-to-let offering by launching its first suite of company buy-to-let mortgages.  The products, available exclusively through Habito’s...

Landlords will welcome the news that buy-to-let mortgage costs are falling as lenders compete against each other to offer the cheapest...

Rents in Great Britain increased by an average of 2.3% year-on-year in August, fuelled primarily by growth in the South East...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has criticised the London Trading Standards (LTS) for what it says is an admission of failure in...

The recent increase in the number of residential property sales falling through before completion is likely to continue in the near...

Assessing what constitutes fair wear and tear to a rental home is among the least understood areas of the lettings process,...

The English Private Landlord Survey shows that couples aged 25 - 49 make up the largest proportion of private renters, a...

Thousands of landlords plan to sell their buy-to-let properties as a result of tax and regulatory changes, but those offloading homes...

Scottish Land & Estates is calling on the Scottish government to ensure that private landlords who provide affordable homes to rent have...

ARLA Propertymark is urging the government to continue taking action to clampdown on unscrupulous agents in the letting industry.  A significant number...

It’s that time of year again when pencil cases are fully stocked and the smell of dusty books opening fills the...

With new figures showing that almost half of letting agents do not comply with the law, London Trading Standards (LTS) has...

A buy-to-let landlord in Nottingham been fined £6,000 and instructed to pay  £1,583.18 costs, along with a £170 victim surcharge following...

Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...

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

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has proposed that tenants should be permitted to transfer a deposit between landlords when moving property.  The...

A new campaign to find “Britain’s Most Beautiful Garden” has been launched by Just Landlords, with entrants competing to win a...

The government has been attacked by a former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee for its “incoherent” approach...

A growing number of tenants are experiencing rent hikes due to the widening supply-demand imbalance in the market, according to Carter...

NatWest Intermediary Solutions has made amendments to its buy-to-let calculations and will now use actual rather than projected letting agent costs...

Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly favouring Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and more complex property types due to the often higher yields...

The number of tenants evicted by private landlords has continued to fall, according to data from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). From...

Private landlords in Enfield may soon have to obtain new licences after the local council launched a consultation aimed at gaining...

Hundreds of buy-to-let landlords have expressed concerns for the future of the buy-to-let industry if Labour comes into power.  Boris Johnson is...

The Labour Party’s planned ‘right to buy’ policy could cost landlords almost £50bn, an average of £18,400 each, according to calculations...

An HMO landlord’s attempt to rent out bedrooms smaller than the national minimum size has been thwarted after his legal case...

Hounslow Council has u-turned on plans to introduce a licensing scheme for landlords.  Plans for an additional licensing scheme for landlords were...

More than £1.25bn has been spent acquiring property in London to make way for High Speed Rail 2 (HS2), according to...

Following the introduction of new HMO licences in Hackney, east London, the local council has taken legal action against four landlords...

Whether you are about to acquire a new property or preparing to re-let an existing home, it is helpful to know...

For most people, their properties are their most valuable asset. And for anyone with children, the consequence of not having made...

Coventry for Intermediaries has cut fixed rates on a selection of its buy-to-let mortgage products by up to 0.21%. Highlights include two-year...

Build to Rent (BTR) continues to go from strength to strength with record levels of investment in the sector, which explains...

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

Landbay has revamped its range of buy-to-let mortgage deals for professional landlords and reduced rates on selected products, with its most...

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

A council used a plane with thermal imaging to catch unscrupulous landlords that allowed tenants to live in substandard conditions.  Several people...

Goodlord has today announced an exclusive partnership with leading insurance provider DAS UK Insurance, offering customers a new rent and legal...

Barclays has introduced a new set of rate reductions to its buy-to-let and residential ranges. In total, there have been 19 changes,...

The two largest landlord organisations in England and Wales, the National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords Association (RLA), have...

Leeds Building Society has this morning launched a new range of 10-year fixed rate buy-to-let products. There is a product available at...

Many buy-to-let investors in the UK seem to be sitting on their hands at the moment, owed mainly to the tax...

With just a few days until the Welsh tenant fee ban is introduced, landlords in Wales are being urged to adapt...

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

A number of homeowners, including buy-to-let landlords, across the UK are already thinking about winter despite the recent stifling temperatures with...

The number of tenants experiencing rent rises hit the highest level on record in July, according to ARLA Propertymark’s latest PRS...

A private landlord in the Scottish Borders has been accused of sending a number of videos of him performing an explicit...

Who are you? We are Winkworth Hendon, a franchised office with a very good reputation in our local area, we pride ourselves...

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...

More needs to be done to improve transparency and standards in the private rented sector, according to the Royal Institute Of...

We all know that life insurance is important, but many of us choose to ignore the reality of what would happen...

Saffron Building Society has added it its limited company buy-to-let range with the introduction of a new five-year fixed rate product,...

Landlords’ confidence in the buy-to-let sector is currently at a seven-year low, according to new research. The latest BVA BDRC1 Landlords Panel...

More than half the people claiming Universal Credit are in rent arrears, according to the Residential Landlords Association (RLA). It reports that 54% of...

Landlords’ confidence in the buy-to-let sector has collapsed, as reflected by the latest industry research. However, despite gloomy forecasts, the fundamentals in...

Zoopla’s UK Cities House Price Index for July 2019, which focuses on trends in housing affordability as measured by the ratio...

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

Sajid Javid has dismissed a report in the Times over the weekend that claimed he planned to make property sellers rather than...

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

When living in a rental property, it is only natural that your tenants will want to make it feel like home...

Buy-to-let lender for professional landlords, Axis Bank UK, has improved its Decision in Principle (DIP) submission system to make it a...

There has been a further improvement in letting market activity, according to board company Agency Express. The number of new rental property listings...

A number of landlords would not currently consider investing in the buy-to-let sector as a consequence of buy-to-let tax and legislative...

A new scheme will aim to offer landlords more financial freedom to expand their property portfolio or make an alternative investment...

The private rental sector in the UK generates more income than 130 world nations and FTSE 100 companies, new research shows. The...

There has been a sharp rise in letting market activity in Stockton-on-Tees, according to Zoopla. The North East market town has seen...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced one, there are frequent regulatory changes in the buy-to-let sector that you will...