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With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...

Financial Times columnist and radio presenter James Max has made a strong case for opposing rent controls. Appearing on the Jeremy Vine...

Lettings agency and property management consultancy Bramleys has revealed the most common landlord complaints, and has provided suggestions as to how...

A legal challenge has been launched on a local authority accused of charging “disproportionate” sums for repair work on a block...

In this guides and tips piece, Kerry Barber, head of Compliance at Goodlord, and Leanne McCarthy, claims facilitator at Goodlord, discuss why this month's...

Letting agency Bramleys has canvassed the opinions of its clients to produce a league table of the biggest bugbears identified by...

Campaigning charity Shelter claims that in one part of the UK alone, some 75,000 tenants have been discriminated against by landlords. The...

A Devon council is promoting a scheme to lease properties from private landlords to provide homes for those in need.  In exchange...

The National Landlord Investment Show is back in London next week with a pledge that it will be the most spectacular...

With over 40m Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term accommodation...

Covid-19 has undoubtedly shifted the way new landlords will be looking to invest in 2022, and our ranking makes it clear...

The New Year is typically a time for people to take stock of their finances and ensure that they’re on strong...

People you can trust are an essential part of your team when you get into investing in property. If you’re using solicitors,...

Daytime TV programmes often feature amazing property bargains that can be won at auction - and there are fantastic bargains to...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham has set out what it considers to be the 10 easy mistakes which some landlords...

A landlord is going to court to try to recover £150,000 allegedly owed by an agency in the form of guaranteed...

It’s Gas Safety Week and supplier Ideal Heating has produced five top tips for landlords. - 1. Check your appliances for warning signs -...

Welsh Nationalist politicians are complaining about a finance company which identified part of Wales as having attractive yields for buy to...

Landlord Today readers will be more than aware that legal changes happen often these days, and it can be understandably challenging...

The Guernsey-based lender Skipton International says there’s been a surge in interest in UK buy to let mortgages from overseas over...

Oliver Andrews, editor at Property Assist Claim, sets out how landlords can find the ideal tenants for their rental homes.  If you...

It might be thought that banks have made significant mistakes of their own in the recent past - including triggering the...

The government has set out details of its new Debt Respite Scheme - also known as Breathing Space - which comes...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

An investment consultancy says landlords seeking mortgages to acquire new properties via a company have been finding some applications rejected as...

A pest control body has issued guidance for landlords about the emergence of cockroaches when heating is turned on. Heating ducts and pipes...

An angry landlord has appeared at a magistrates court to deny a charge relating to local council licensing.  Local media report that...

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...

Covid-19 has been a challenge for landlords and tenants, on a scale that no one could ever anticipate. Whilst our research shows...

Buy-to-let investments with a tenant already in situ are most in-demand across Glasgow, according to Howsy.  The letting management platform reports that...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

More than 2,500 households have agreed not to pay rent thanks to a campaign, launched by the London Renters Union (LRU), which...

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

A high number of buy-to-let landlords are concerned about the impact of the Coronavirus, but The Guild of Letting and Management...

Who are you? Cole Harding is a community based estate agent, who offers maximum exposure on all the online portals and social...

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) coming into play last year, it's now more important than ever to ensure the...

If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

A ninth person has tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK, the government has confirmed.  The woman flew into London from China...

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

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

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

The letting agent you instruct for your buy-to-let property could have a major impact on your landlord experience. While a decent letting...

Throughout April and May, we ran a high-profile campaign across our sites, Landlord Today, Estate Agent Today, Letting Agent Today and...

Void periods are one of landlords’ most dreaded occurrences. This is because you are not only failing to collect rental income,...

Removing Section 21 could prove devastating for the private rented sector, with almost half of landlords and letting agents more likely...

Property expert and entrepreneur Gill Fielding has been investing in property for several decades; long before the term ‘property investor’ was...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

Many people invest in property or sign up to investment club arrangements, which are not uncommon in the industry, but sometimes it...

With the 31 January deadline for the 2017/18 self assessment tax returns just days away, Blick Rothenberg offers some last minute...

Life just doesn’t get any easier for Theresa May. No sooner had her Brexit withdrawal plan been rejected by a record-breaking...

MPs will finally hold their vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal tomorrow, with just over two months to go before the...

Kensington Mortgages has introduced new rates across its Select product range. The new deals are available across the lender’s 75% loan-to-value (LTV)...

A notorious rogue landlord who illegally built a number of tiny bedsits across North West London has been ordered to pay...

A buy-to-let investor, once dubbed “country’s worst landlord”, still owes more than £100,000 in unpaid fines in relation to over 60...

A rogue landlord whose tenants were living in degrading conditions has been ordered to pay £9,000. Housing enforcement officers from Harrow Council...

Kensington Mortgages has extended its limited time offer across its range of buy-to-let and residential products until Monday 5th November. The buy-to-let...

homes4u is the latest letting agency to sign up to the Zero Deposit scheme, a tenant’s deposit replacement product, designed to...

Kensington Mortgages has cut rates across selected buy-to-let for a limited time only. The lender’s two-year fixed rate buy-to-let product at 75%...

  When your property is your largest asset, it’s important that you are putting the right tenants in. The last thing you...

Appetite for student accommodation looks set to be high this summer, supported in part by strong demand from international students, which...

Bricks and mortar have provided stellar returns for many people over the past couple of decades, prompting many to rely on...

There is still plenty of money to be made in buy-to-let, provided you invest in the right areas, according to new...

Having a poor performing rental property or one you simply wish to get rid of quickly can be a real drain...

The UK buy-to-let property market has witnessed some extensive changes over the last couple of years, making the market much more...

Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains a popular choice, supported by record-low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand...

Investing in buy-to-let property can be a great way to make money. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

Who are you? We are Home Counties: an independent agency in Potters Bar established by me, Richard Lowry. I’m passionate about property...

When the Bank of England increased the interest rate to 0.5% in late 2017, buy-to-let landlords throughout the UK felt the...

With 65,000 affordable new homes planned to be built in London per year, it would appear that the capital is offering...

With the 31 January deadline for the 2016/17 self assessment tax returns almost upon us, Blick Rothenberg offers some last minute...

Rental arrears – or the potential for rent arrears – are the bane of every landlord’s life, to the degree that...

As we prepare ourselves for the New Year, the chances are you, along with plenty of other people, have big plans for...

There is a lot for landlords to consider when letting a property and what is required often relates to the date...

Landlords are being warned of the dangers of unsafe gas appliances this Gas Safety Week. The seventh annual Gas Safety Week currently...

Q: What is No Agent?   No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...

Virgin Money has launched a range of new mortgage products, including some attractive deals aimed at buy-to-let landlords. A new five-year fixed...

You may have noticed a renewed flurry of post-referendum pessimism in early February as UCAS published its January 2017 deadline application...

Article 50, the starting gun for the UK to leave the European Union was triggered six weeks ago and now the UK...

The consultation period for the proposed ban on letting agents’ fees in England should either be extended or suspended until after...

Whether you are new to the industry and are looking for your first property, or an experienced landlord with an extensive...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are still unaware, or only vaguely aware, of the changes to mortgage interest relief, despite the...

We as the human race have long since had an affinity with animals, inviting them into our homes and making them...

Following the events of 2016, it’s easy to see why experts across the country are torn when it comes to the...

What does it say on your business card? Christopher Merriman, Land and Planning Director at Intro Crowd Who are Intro Crowd? Intro...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

With more house-hunters than ever now starting their property search online, it is important that your rental property has a strong...

Thanks to the chancellor’s tax measures, many landlords now have to review their portfolios to find ways to protect their profits....

Last week’s High Court ruling that only parliament could start the process of leaving the EU is likely delay the triggering...

Chelmsford City Council is hoping to attract more buy-to-let landlords in the Chelmsford and the wider Essex area with its Homes2Lease Scheme,...

A significant number of EU citizens living in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are worried that the result of...

There is no need for landlords to panic following Britain’s decision to exit the European Union, according to the National Landlords...

LendInvest’s latest Buy-to-Let Index has revealed that you will stand to profit most from buy-to-let in London than anywhere else in...

The new mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged to do all in his power to help make London “better” after...

There’s no denying that choosing to invest in buy-to-let property can be a great way to make a profit and as...

They may live there, but it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment. If you don't see, you don't know. Repairs and...

IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re...