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Rental growth in Britain has slowed says lettings agency Hamptons, with the average newly let rent rising 6.7% over the past...

A controversial wealth management company claims that almost two thirds of private tenants have suffered a deterioration in their mental and...

Britain’s housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, according new analysis published by the Resolution Foundation. The...

New reports suggest down valuations are increasing and properties are routinely selling for below asking price - both triggering possible opportunities...

A comparison website claims that an improved rating for an Energy Performance Certificate now improves a property’s value. This is driven by...

Some local authorities are quick to criticise private landlords for trying to avoid rent arrears but it appears councils themselves have...

New rent control proposals put forward by politicians are unnecessary and too costly according to a leading property expert.  David Alexander -...

A group of Conservative MPs has organised a lobby of the government to demand a clampdown on Airbnbs and other short...

House prices fell 1.2 per cent in the past year, according to a new Zoopla report out today, with average discounts...

A new study by a price comparison platform suggests that many younger Britons are waiting to inherit before buying a home. In...

The UK housing market is remaining “more resilient than expected” despite the latest price index showing another small fall. The Halifax say...

A new analysis suggests homes in England are less affordable and in worse conditions than in most other developed nations. The Home...

The latest data release by comparison site GetAgent shows the average sale price over the past six months has been 97.3...

Another council may be considering a tax on guests staying at Airbnb or other short let properties. North Norfolk council, which covers...

Investors selling a buy to let so far in 2023 made gains which were 10.1 per cent lower than those who...

Over recent years, as successive governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords, some with investment properties...

On occasion, a landlord may find that they need to clear a property after a tenant has left unexpectedly. It might...

A comparison website has compiled a list of what it claims to be the most common lies on tenancy applications -...

House prices were largely unchanged in May, edging down by just £130 compared to April - but on an annual basis...

Some 53 per cent of all renters have a contents insurance policy, says GoCompare. The firm claims tenants are neglecting to take...

A campaign group claims that current MPs in the House of Commons make as much as £2m a year. 38 Degrees, which...

The rental market is likely to see continuing high demand as first time buyers battle increased house prices and higher mortgage...

A tech platform claims to have developed a means of optimising energy costs on landlords’ voids. When rental properties are empty and...

Experts are forecasting that London rental prices are predicted to grow by 3% this year alone, while prices may increase by...

Landlords are being offered fresh advice if they have been hit with higher interest payments following the base rate rise to...

The boss of a comparison website claims to know how long the property downturn will last roughly, anyway. Colby Short of GetAgent...

Any landlord quitting the market and selling up may find demand from buyers muted until Easter. That’s the warning from Zoopla which...

The rental market remained relatively steady in recent weeks, according to the latest index from PropTech firm Goodlord. Void periods have remained...

The leader of the Generation Rent activist group says that the shortage of homes to rent means no private sector tenant...

Comparison service Uswitch has created a new app which connects to a home smart meter - meaning, according to the firm,...

Zoopla has now joined Knight Frank and Lloyds Bank in forecasting a price drop in 2023. The property website’s executive director, Richard...

Uncertainty has become a vastly overused word to describe our economic situation in recent years. But, once again, it’s an unwaveringly...

September saw the highest average rental costs ever recorded by Goodlord, according to the PropTech firm’s latest index.  With the previous record...

There’s widespread speculation that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will today announce another interest rate rise - and it...

PropTech firms Goodlord and Voich have released the findings of their annual State of the Lettings Industry survey. Some 2,600 agents, landlords...

In an ideal world, home ownership would be the accepted way for everyone to live, with people enjoying the security, warmth,...

A warning has been issued that anyone wanting a mortgage in future may put their credit rating at risk if they...

Landlords who use the Moneyfacts service to help find the most competitive offers on the mortgage market can now benefit from...

A mortgage lender’s buy to let market index shows yields slightly dipping. Fleet Mortgages’ regional snapshot covers all areas of England and...

A new survey claims to show the rent differences between furnished and unfurnished homes to let in various cities. For example London...

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

A campaign to stop new build homes being sold to second home buyers for holiday lets has won a decisive victory...

Landlords are being advised not to panic buy ahead of what may be more difficult lending conditions as the cost of...

A price comparison website has given a league table of features which it claims can allow landlords to increase the charges...

A lettings market snapshot prepared each month by PropTech firm Goodlord claims there has been a dramatic rise in the typical...

Renting is changing. That’s what we keep being told by the Government as it prepares the ground for its renters’ reform...

Renters are much less likely than homeowners to have at least a moderate income in retirement according to business consultancy Hargreaves...

There’s been a bounce back in confidence amongst London landlords - although they remain more pessimistic than their peers elsewhere in...

Property prices will fall 1.1 per cent this month - December - according to a forecast by comparison service Reallymoving. However any...

Earlier this week Zoopla released some rather healthy statistics on the UK rental market. In recent months, the rental market has been...

Belfast council has unanimously passed a motion calling for the Northern Ireland Executive to introduce a rent control scheme for the...

The UK government’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 has necessitated the introduction of initiatives aimed at reducing fossil...

Climate change is at the top of the political agenda this week thanks to Cop26 taking place in Glasgow in a...

With more than 60 per cent of landlords losing rental income during the pandemic, it is no surprise that many are...

A free service has been launched by the Nationwide to help landlords manage properties and get through the maze of laws and...

The comparison website GoCompare is to routinely ask home insurance applicants whether they are going to be Airbnb-style short let landlords. GoCompare...

A petition urging rent caps for private tenants and hefty tax rises for second home owners is now nearing its 50,000...

The Generation Rent group has renewed its attack on landlords who let properties to holidaymakers rather than long term tenants.  The group...

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

Demand for private rented housing has reached a five year high says the National Residential Landlords Association. In the association’s survey of...

Some 46 per cent of landlords reduced monthly rent payments for their tenants because of the pandemic, according to research from...

Politicians of both major parties have voiced concern over former council houses being used as Airbnb and other short lets in...

Over 80 per cent of private renters in England are satisfied with their accommodation according to new data. Figures from the English...

The people behind a new smart system for controlling electric heating and household appliances claim it has the potential to save...

A petition urging rent caps for private tenants and hefty tax rises for second home owners has got 42,000 backers -...

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

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

A survey of 20,000 landlords by a comparison website suggests 53 per cent are uncertain if they want to remain in buy to...

A logistics software company with clients across the property spectrum has become the latest critic of the government’s axing of the...

All of Leaders Romans 130 branches are to be listed on a comparison website, Rentround. The site describes itself as “connecting landlords...

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - a critical issue for landlords in light of recent legislation - are back in the...

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

Two thirds of people who have experienced mould are tenants in private, social or student housing according to a new survey. Comparison...

The number of buy to let mortgages for landlords has dropped to 1,792 - and in comparison to last year that’s...

A new league table from comparison website Rentround shows how the lockdown has impacted yields around the country. The site has analysed...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

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

More money needs to be made available to support landlords and renters during the existing Covid-19 pandemic, according to Bankrate UK.  The...

Residential property prices look set to hold firm for the remainder of the year - despite the onset of recession and...

Buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class with more property investors looking to take advantage of a notable increase in demand for...

Around 1.9 million people in this country are paying rent on accomodation they are not using, new research suggests,  The study by...

Ipswich Building Society has withdrawn its five-year standard buy-to-let and five-year expat buy-to-let fixed rate products to “slow the inflow of...

Frustrated tenants struggling to afford to live in London can feel vindicated, as a new report shows that the cost of...

A survey of tenants suggests around one in eight private sector tenants have fallen behind with housing costs since the coronavirus...

MoneySuperMarket has joined forces with its joint venture partner Podium to launch a mortgage payment holiday calculator to help people, including...

Living without outdoor space is proving a real challenge for many people during the current coronavirus lockdown, which will largely explain...

The property market had enjoyed a boost thanks to the outcome of the general election in December, but now the market faces...

The squeeze on supply, coupled with continued demand for properties from tenants, is likely to lead to continued rental increases across...

Paragon’s specialist portfolio buy-to-let lending grew during the final quarter of 2019. Specialist buy-to-let lending was 1.1% higher year-on-year at £375.4m, whilst...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

With winter fast approaching the cold weather can be more than a discomfort for tenants. To help things run smoothly in your...

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

The letting industry needs to do more to reduce moving stress for tenants and landlords by increasing awareness of some of...

Renters who move home regularly often face excessive costs associated with moving, new research shows. The study by MoneySuperMarket reveals that the...

Some 55% of landlords planning to add to their portfolio over the next 12 months will use a limited company to...