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

New electrical safety regulations were presented before Parliament on 13 January 2020 in a move by the government to strengthen electrical...

An online comparison site has been launched by Buy-to-Let Direct with a view to helping landlords make the right decisions when...

More than a third of buy-to-let landlords are planning to reduce the number of homes they rent out or exit the...

The tax return deadline when filing your online Self Assessment for the tax year ending 5 April 2019 is just over...

Shawbrook Banks has simplified its buy-to-let range down to just three products, a few months after streamlining its range from 10 to...

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

Despite the widening supply-demand imbalance in the private rented sector, it is now generally more affordable to rent a property with...

The decisive result of last month’s general election has sparked a surge in housing market activity, placing upward pressure on house...

MPs are being encouraged to ensure EU citizens with settled status can continue to rent a property in this country and...

The minister for local government, housing and planning in Scotland, Kevin Stewart, has received a joint letter from the UK Short...

The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with...

Towards the end of last year, I wrote an article for Landlord Today outlining the difficulties many landlords in the UK...

Demand for rental homes is continuing to outpace supply and drive up prices in London and that is an attractive proposition...

Following last week's announcement by the Welsh government that it plans to introduce new regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning, here are a...

Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...

It now takes private landlords across the UK more than five months on average from making a claim to the courts...

An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL in April – 3 &...

Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to...

Just over a month on from the Conservative Party's election victory and all eyes are firmly fixed on Boris Johnson and...

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

The Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, north Hampshire, this weekend and you...

The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes.  Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks...

Renters have higher levels of harmful stress levels than homeowners, according to new research.  A survey of almost 4,000 renters by Shelter...

A senior director at a letting agency in Exeter has been handed a six-year ban after failing to safeguard more than £68,000...

The locations that saw the biggest house price increases in the last year have been unveiled by the Post Office Money.  The...

London remains one of the biggest property investment destinations in the world, attracting a wide range of national and international investors.  But...

It is that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including...

UK rents have risen yet again, with the latest survey showing higher rents across the whole of the UK.  The increase in...

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

There has been a significant increase in demand for London’s most expensive homes from wealthy buyers, including property investors, following last...

The Scottish government has announced new measures to regulate short-term lets north of the border.  The government is handing local authorities fresh...

A lack of communication when withholding a deposit is the most common cause for deposit disputes between landlords and tenants, according...

Gatehouse Bank has cut rates across its buy-to-let mortgage range by up to 0.7%.  There is a two-year fixed rate product available...

Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...

Fresh research from Proportunity reveals how different property types performed over the past decade, based on price growth.  The data, collected across...

A quarter of private landlords plan to sell at least one property this year in the face of lower profits, according...

Property investors are being advised to head north for better returns, with new research revealing that Bootle in Merseyside is currently...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published updated guidance for landlords with tenants in receipt of Universal Credit. The information is...

New technology is being launched in an attempt to improve fire safety in the rental sector.  Following the changing recommendations around fire...

Many pet-owning tenants have a tough time finding a suitable rental home, as few landlords embrace the idea of a pet...

Affordability is the most important issue facing students when renting, according to the latest UK student accommodation survey.  The study, undertaken by...

Paragon has reduced borrowing rates across its range of buy-to-let mortgage products, available at up to 80% loan-to-value. The deals, which are suitable...

Greater confidence and more certainty in the housing market following last month’s Tory election victory looks set to boost the housing...

The government’s decision to invest an additional £4m in funding for local councils to tackle criminal landlords and letting agents has...

The Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, north Hampshire, next weekend and you can...

Under-resourced county courts are struggling to cope with the number of possession claims being put forward, ‘causing misery for landlords’ not...

There are tentative signs that landlords are beginning to return to the buy-to-let market, particularly in London where house price falls...

A rogue landlord in Gainsborough will be sentenced later this month after being found guilty of unlawful harassment towards his tenants...

The tax return deadline when filing your online Self Assessment for the tax year ending 5 April 2019 is less than...

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

An unscrupulous landlord has been fined £27,000 over an unlicensed HMO in Luton with multiple fire and safety breaches. ​ Luton Magistrates Court...

The National Landlord Investment Show will return this year with events set to take place across the UK.  The first of six...

Property search data from Rightmove over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most sought-after areas for a...

Letting agents are being urged to do more to protect buy-to-let landlords by preparing now for the government’s plans to scrap Section...

The Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), a UK trade body representing the entire short-term rental sector, from multinational platforms to individual...

After yet another year dominated by Brexit uncertainty, political instability, tax, and regulatory changes, most buy-to-let landlords will be looking for...

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

When renting a property out, landlords and letting recognise that it is important to take a deposit from the tenant and...

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

As a buy-to-let landlord it is highly likely that you will have to pay tax. However, the rules on paying tax...

There will be eight Homebuilding & Renovating Shows taking place across the UK in 2020 and you can claim a free pair of free tickets for...

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

A buy-to-let landlord has been fined £1,384 after pleading guilty to failing to selectively license a rental property he owns in...

There will be further growth in portfolio and complex buy-to-let lending in 2020, Paragon predicts. There has been greater demand over the...

Rents look set to rise across much of the UK next year owed in part to a further increase in the...

The Christmas season is upon us and there is a good chance that your tenants may be going away, leaving your...

Britain has faced terrible flooding this year. Floods and other property emergency can take minutes to occur and years to remedy....

Many private landlords like to give Christmas cards to their tenants and some are even generous gift-givers, but are you?  Research shows...

The Queen has announced the new government's priorities for its coming term, and it includes a proposal to abolish Section 21...

The housing plans being put forward by Boris Johnson have been described by the National Landlords Association (NLA) as “ruinous” and...

Fewer BTL landlords increased rents in November amid a slowdown in the market, the latest figures show.  Just under a third -...

Mortgage costs in the buy-to-let market have been falling since the second quarter of 2019 as lenders continue to make reductions.  According...

A rogue landlord who squeezed 15 people into a modest home in west London has been ordered to pay more than...

Although the recent election was indisputably dominated by the Brexit question, the fact is that there’s far more to managing the...

A rogue landlord in Doncaster has been given a banning order for two-and-a-half years after repeatedly putting tenants’ lives at risk...

Principality Building Society has unveiled a number of rate reductions to mortgage products within its buy-to-let range. Buy-to-let rates have been trimmed...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

Residential property prices, much like the economy, are likely to grow faster than initially anticipated next year thanks to the greater...

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

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

With house prices set to rise in 2020, on the back of greater political certainty and chronic housing shortage, the government...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling on the government to ensure that reforms are made to the way good landlords...

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

With research revealing that buy-to-let landlords collectively contribute £16.1bn to the British economy through pre-tax spending, prime minister Boris Johnson is...

A significant number of landlords plan to remortgage over the next year, fresh research by BDRC, on behalf of Precise Mortgages,...

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has launched a new range of buy-to-let switcher mortgage products for limited companies. The new deals, which are...

Rents are forecast to see strong growth over the next five years, according to the latest residential property forecast from the...

Foundation Home Loans has made several criteria changes across its buy-to-let product range. The lender will now assess missed payments on credit...

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...

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...