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A merger of two of the biggest names in the lettings agency world will mean the combined group managing 152,000 rental...

A franchise lettings agent has written a new guide for landlords. Mike Jones, co-owner of Belvoir’s Basingstoke office, has drawn on his...

There is no evidence of a mass exodus of landlords from the sector despite the new regulations and slashed tax benefits...

A respected private rental sector body wants the government to slow its timetable for energy efficiency reform, warning that landlords could...

Northwood, part of the Belvoir group, has launched a new TV advertising campaign to highlight its guaranteed rent scheme, in response...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, with their reduction in yields principally due to increased regulation and tax changes, they are questioning...

With savers continuing to receive poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential...

There was a further rise in the number of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market, new data shows. Belvoir’s Q3 Rental Index, compiled...

Buy-to-let landlords potentially interested in investing in the Midlands may wish to check out a new PRS investment scheme being launched...

The UK housing market continued to slow last month as reflected by a drop in new mortgage lending, with many buy-to-let...

There has been a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let landlords selling up, along with a notable reduction in the...

The number of tenants falling behind with their rent payments is likely to rise if rents continue to increase and wage growth...

Unpaid rent and rent arrears are the main reason for tenant evictions, according to Belvoir’s Q1 rental index, but that could...

As a private landlord you have a crucial role in providing a much needed housing option for people and so why...

There has been a rise in the number of buy-to-let landlords selling up and quitting the private rented sector, according to...

Two leading letting agents in Burnley have become the latest to be recognised for their professional approach to looking after their...

There was a significant decline in rental stock coming on to the market in the final quarter of 2017, placing greater...

Chancellor Philip Hammond has been slammed by Belvoir for failing to address taxes on buy-to-let landlords imposed by his predecessor George...

Dealing with tenant disputes is one of the biggest challenges landlords must overcome, and can sometimes prove both expensive and time-consuming...

Rents are likely to rise in the third quarter of year as fewer rental homes come on to the market because...

Maintaining your property is one of the most important aspects of being a homeowner or landlord, and that includes giving your...

The school summer holidays are almost here and there is a good chance that your tenants may be heading abroad for...

The number of properties coming on to the private rental market continues to fall, driving up rents across many parts of...

The ESTAS, a kite mark of excellent service for property professionals, has announced the winners of the Letting Agents of the...

Complaints against letting agents often make the headlines, but the reality is that most tenants and landlords are happy with the...

Rents across the UK are set to rise considerably faster than house prices over the next three years, according to the...

Despite ongoing uncertainty following the Brexit vote and recent stamp duty increase, the private rental market ‘continues to thrive’, according to...

John Warburton, director of Belvoir Leamington Spa, reveals some simple steps to investing in a successful student let. Providing properties for students...

The head of the UK's largest property franchise group has called on the new Housing Minister, Gavin Barwell, to reverse 'punitive...

There is a shortage of rental properties suitable for families, according to the latest rental index from 170 branch letting agency...

New Prime Minister Theresa May will undoubtedly have a number of things to do on her to-do list, but among the...

The number of tenants seriously behind on their rent payments has risen to the highest level in two years. There are now...