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Jeremy Hunt has “rendered hundreds of businesses unviable - overnight”

The Chancellor has rendered hundreds of lettings businesses unviable overnight as a result of his Budget tax clampdown. That’s the view of...

18 March 2024

From: Breaking News

How Technology is Transforming Property Management

The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

15 March 2024

From: Sponsored Content

Rents rise in most areas as landlords quit lettings sector

A new market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows tenant demand rising but at a rather more modest...

15 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Guidance for landlords: 5 top tips for navigating responsibilities

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

01 March 2024

From: Sponsored Content

Investor opportunities as down-valuations increase

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

29 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Lawyer steps up criticism of Gove’s attack on private landlords

A prominent lawyer has stepped up her criticisms of Housing Secretary Michael Gove and his attacks on buy to let and...

28 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Landmark joint session between NRLA and homelessness charity

The National Residential Landlords Association will jointly host a networking and information session with homelessness charity Crisis. It will take place on...

23 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Landlords ditch energy efficiency measures as government flip-flops

Over a third of landlords will push back energy efficiency measures due to government flip-flopping on the issue.  Research commissioned by tax...

14 February 2024

From: Breaking News

National Landlord Investment Show returns at Olympia London, Wednesday 6th March 2024...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

12 February 2024

From: Sponsored Content

Shamplina and Talk TV star to lead investment show events

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 for its first show of the 2024 calendar. Now in...

06 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Mental Health in the Rental Sector – Are We Doing Enough?

One might immediately answer 'no' to this question, but does the HMO property industry possess adequate understanding of this delicate subject...

03 February 2024

From: The Big Issues

Warning that mortgage rates could move UP following Bank decision

There’s a warning today that the Bank of England’s decision to freeze base rate at the high level of 5.25 per...

02 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Tougher Eviction Rules for social tenants - three strikes and you’re out!

The government may be keen on scrapping Section 21 powers for private landlords but it’s getting much tougher on social housing...

31 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Letting agents could face regulation under Labour amendment tactic

Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...

22 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Landlord leaders and Housing Minister to address conference next month

The housing minister and the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association are amongst 60 speakers named for an upcoming...

19 January 2024

From: Breaking News

NRLA boss backs Labour Mayor’s clampdown on rogue landlords

Proposals for a ‘good landlord’ scheme in Greater Manchester have won the personal backing of the chief executive of the National...

16 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Commercial landlords more optimistic despite economic headwinds - lender

Despite inflationary and mortgage volatility over the last 12 months, a mortgage lender claims over a third of commercial landlords are...

16 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Landlords warned to check dates of gas safety certificates

While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...

12 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Record number of sellers come to market on Boxing Day

Rightmove claims that a new record number of sellers came to market on Boxing Day, with a 26 per cent increase...

04 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Unknown Energy Costs could hurt tenants this winter

A lack of Energy Performance Certificate enforcement is putting tenants at risk from high energy costs or cold homes, according to...

23 December 2023

From: The Big Issues

Airbnb using AI to clampdown on anti-social tenants during holiday season

Airbnb in the UK is bringing in restrictions on certain bookings over New Year’s Eve to deter guests holding anti-social parties. Proprietary...

21 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Lettings market still strong while sales sentiment is ‘less negative’ - RICS

The latest RICS Residential Survey, out today, points to an improved outlook for the housing market, with the more optimistic sentiment...

15 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Court Reform “not a delaying tactic to avoid scrapping S21” - government

The government has insisted that its commitment to reform the courts process to help deal with evictions more effectively is not...

30 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Capital city’s three best-yield postcodes revealed by portal analysis

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the third quarter of 2023. The...

29 November 2023

From: Breaking News

As the dark nights draw in, condensation issues start to emerge, bringing with it the possibility of mildew and mould forming...

25 November 2023

From: Top tips & guides

Shamplina Speaks - What Does Court Reform Actually Look Like?

As we all now know, the Government has acknowledged that the ban on Section 21 eviction notices cannot not come into...

18 November 2023

From: Rental Reform

Confiscate private homes from bad landlords says senior Labour MP

A senior Labour MP associated with the moderate wing of the party says private rental properties should be confiscated from serial...

17 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Quitting Buy To Let? Prepare to accept a lower sale price…

The asking price of homes coming to the market this month is down 1.7 per cent on October according to Rightmove.  The...

14 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Will the Renters Reform Bill REALLY reduce homelessness?

Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section 21 notice...

04 November 2023

From: Rental Reform

NRLA Sells Out! Gove addresses annual conference

The National Residential Landlords’ Association’s annual conference next week is a sell out with all 800 or so tickets sold to...

16 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Landlords offered unique investment deal with estate agency

A property entrepreneur is seeking up to 200 portfolio landlords or developers to invest in his company.  Jamie Lester says the offer to...

04 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Compliance for Landlords - Crash Course to be held this week

Next weekend sees a crash course event for landlords to bring them up to date with the 160 pieces of legislation...

03 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Politicians Warned - speak to experts before making rental policies

Politicians meeting at party conferences this week are being urged to listen to property professionals before setting policies about the private...

02 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Mortgage Interest Tax Relief for landlords demanded by agency

An agency chain is urging the Tories to stop in-fighting at their party conference and instead increase supply in the private...

29 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Letting agents claim to be undervalued and underpaid

Over half of letting agents say they are uncertain as to whether they want to remain in their jobs for the...

27 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Capital Crisis - London ‘now unaffordable for graduates’

Data from flatshare site SpareRoom suggests London is now entirely unaffordable to graduates, thanks to sky-high rents. September sees many new graduates...

21 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Do HMOs Still Stack Up As An Investment?

Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed.  Back in the ‘90s, multi-lets were mainly student housing or cheap...

16 September 2023

From: Agent Advice

Going! Going! Gone! - Advice For Landlords Selling Through Auctions

The property industry in recent years has been tough to work in.  Clearly the challenges we faced with the pandemic, lockdown and...

16 September 2023

From: Top tips & guides

Strict New Guidelines for landlords over Damp and Mould

New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...

08 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Tenancy Agreement Clinic teach-in at free landlord and agent forum

Landlords and managing agents operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

08 September 2023

From: Breaking News

High yields defy rent cap - agency’s buy to let league table

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the second quarter of 2023. Using...

31 August 2023

From: Breaking News

New ‘Landlord Leaders Community’ group launched

A body called the Landlord Leaders Community - and appearing at first sight a little like a new trade group - is...

30 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Watchdog to Probe Five Issues Involving Landlords and Letting Agents

The Competitioin and Markets Authority is to probe five activities involving landlords and letting agents and their responsibilities to private tenants. Sarah...

25 August 2023

From: Breaking News

HMRC’s Self Assessment tax warning to landlords

HMRC has prepared a guide to landlords’ and other property professionals’ self-assessment.  Here’s the guide in its entirety. - The year is flying by...

16 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Gove urged to act at last over abandoned tenancies

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is being lobbied to take urgent action over the growing problem of abandoned tenancies. Propertymark chief executive Nathan...

14 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Braverman accused of using landlords to do her dirty work

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of using landlords to do her dirty work for her. In a response to the...

09 August 2023

From: Breaking News

How House Clearance Companies Can Benefit Landlords

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

29 July 2023

From: Top tips & guides

Tory minister wants landlords to open their doors to Afghan refugees

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is calling on landlords to step up and open their accommodation to Afghan refugees. He says current solutions...

24 July 2023

From: Breaking News

Short Lets Bonanza - high end units in demand in London

A property management company is forecasting that Prime Central London’s short-lets summer is set to be record breaking. Glenfield Property Management says...

26 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Rent Control Failures - case studies wanted to prove the point

Landlords are being asked for any evidence or case studies that can help build a case against rent controls. The National Residential...

19 June 2023

From: Breaking News

The Best Buy To Let Areas in the UK

When choosing a buy-to-let property, there are many elements that need to be balanced in order to get the biggest return...

17 June 2023

From: Agent Advice

Approaching 100 court cases hit by bailiffs halting work

HM Courts and Tribunals Service has halted the work of bailiffs on safety grounds.  An incident is under investigation, and it’s believed...

14 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Investment Show “a beacon of support for landlords”

The National Landlord Investment Show’s summer spectacular takes place in London on July 4. A statement from the organisers says: “With the...

05 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Landlords guide to making the right decisions in 2023

This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will change the face of lettings forever. Landlords should be following...

02 June 2023

From: Sponsored Content

Section 8 and The Survival of No Fault Evictions

The Renters (Reform) Bill introduced by the Government signals the long-awaited reform to existing housing legislation and the headline grabbing abolition of...

27 May 2023

From: Legislation & Compliance

Airbnb Clampdown - Labour MP steps up campaign against short lets

A Labour MP who wants a licensing system to be introduced for Airbnb-style short lets and holiday accommodation is holding a...

24 May 2023

From: Breaking News

Landlords at higher risk of fraud from tenants - experts' claim

A risk management platform claims landlords are amongst those most at risk of fraud. Thirdfort has identified the top eight types of...

05 May 2023

From: Breaking News

Landlord slammed by Ombudsman over damp and mould failures

The Housing Ombudsman has released its special investigation into Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, the social housing provider which supplied accommodation to Awaab...

29 March 2023

From: Breaking News

How To Protect Landlords’ Empty Homes

According to the most recent statistics there are 676,452 vacant properties in England, nearly half a million of which have been...

18 March 2023

From: The Big Issues

Landlords shift to agents as buy to let gets complex - claim

The majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency because of the current complexity of buy to let.  A...

10 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Brexit and Weak Pound change shape of overseas investment

Overseas buyers - likely in many cases to be investors - have taken a bigger stake in the wealthy enclave of...

08 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Sweeping controls on rents and Airbnbs - could they happen here?

The Portuguese government has announced sweeping measures, mostly against landlords, which some activists want introduced in the UK too. Portuguese Prime Minister...

20 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Buy to let investors courted by prominent agency

The Edinburgh-based agency ESPC is holding an event for buy to let investors next week.  ESPC will be joined by solicitor estate...

17 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Multi-million pound fully-let portfolio comes to the market

Eleven fully let apartments in Birmingham city centre have come on to the market with Bond Wolfe for offers based on...

15 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Free investment shows for landlords planned throughout 2023

The National Landlord Investment Show has announced a series of free events for landlords, investors and property professionals throughout 2023. Co-founder Steve...

13 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Energy efficiency experts can be found via new tool for landlords

An accreditation scheme has produced a free-to-use tool aimed at landlords seeking to make their residential properties more energy efficient and...

10 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Shocking rise in meter-tampering as energy costs spiral

Illegal meter-tampering is putting people’s lives at risk as they resort to increasingly desperate measures to reduce spiralling energy bills, two...

25 January 2023

From: Breaking News

HMRC Landlord Tax Change - government told to think again

The government has been told it should should think again about its plans to make it compulsory for landlords and self-employed...

16 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Christmas message for Michael Gove - stop attacking landlords

Figures from across the private rental sector have written an open letter to Housing Secretary Michael Gove, calling for a halt...

15 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Properties With Purpose - letting to vulnerable people

There are several key reasons why property owners choose to become landlords, some of which include regular income, investment and long-term...

10 December 2022

From: The Big Issues

A Hidden Crime - how to spot financial abuse

When life is impossibly expensive, it’s not a surprise to see a rise in financial abuse. And to make matters worse,...

10 December 2022

From: Tax & Finance

The ‘F’-word - house prices to fall whatever the agents call it

The Guild of Property Professionals has issued a warning that house prices are going to fall. A 645-word statement from the Guild...

06 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Court Delays - landlords set to wait even longer

Landlords are to face even longer waits for eviction court cases following the spending cuts announced in the Autumn Statement, it’s...

25 November 2022

From: Breaking News

Labour peer shows the damage rent controls can do to housing

A Labour peer who was to have invested £1 billion in affordable homes has halted his scheme because of the threat...

21 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Buoyant prime London rent rises down to overseas returnees

Things are looking up in prime London with landlords enjoying both higher rents and lower void periods. That’s the news from investment...

06 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Rental Reform Delay allows proposals to be rewritten says industry chief

One of the highest profile figures in the lettings industry says the apparent inaction by government over rental reform gives an...

04 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Landlords’ Alert - complex new tenant checks begin this weekend

Industry body Propertymark is reminding landlords as well as agents in England to be ready for significant changes to the way...

29 September 2022

From: Breaking News

More enforcement needed if rental reform ever actually happens - claim

More enforcement is required if the government is to introduce the scale of reforms it has called for in its recent...

28 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Rent Repayment Orders - better treatment for landlords in future?

A recent judgement may mean that future Rent Repayment Orders may be less severe than those in the past. Many Rent Repayment...

22 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Brian Love, Head of Broking for Newable Finance

Who are you? I am the Head of Broking for Newable Finance. A specialist commercial finance brokerage. What is Newable Finance? Newable Finance is...

06 September 2022

From: 60 Second Interview

Decent housing standards? Make it easier for landlords, says NRLA

The government - at least until it changes under the new Prime Minister to be announced today - is moving forward...

05 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed - where rents have risen by 33% in the past year

New figures from London agency Foxtons highlight the continuing imbalance between supply and demand across the capital. It says rents were up...

26 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Fraudsters Foiled! 20% of suspicious applicants are con artists - claim

An analysis from PropTech firm Goodlord claims that landlords would have lost a combined £1m over the last year without anti-fraud...

09 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Tenants in London co-living niche are getting older - new research

Renters opting for a shared property under the co-living model are older than ever before, according to new data from a...

04 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Capital appreciation slowly returns for Prime Central London investors

Capital values in Prime Central London have increased according to the latest market snapshot from investment service London Central Portfolio. House have...

27 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Why Are Landlords Reluctant To Let To Benefit Claimants?

The House of Commons Library provides books, journals and online resources for MPs, MPs' staff and parliamentary staff. Some of this is...

23 July 2022

From: Legislation & Compliance

Summer Isn't Over Yet - Hot Tips for Landlords

So the heatwave is over - well, at least this week's heatwave is over. But who would bet against another with...

23 July 2022

From: The Big Issues

Sparks Will Fly - Campaigner for pets to face questions from landlords

Next week a webinar will give landlords and other property professionals an opportunity to put questions directly to one of the...

21 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Why you should consider letting your home internet-ready

A good broadband connection is one of the main amenities tenants expect from a rental property and something you, as a...

19 July 2022

From: Property Investment & Strategy

Property risks to watch out for as Britain faces record temperatures

Simply Business is one of the UK’s biggest providers of small business and landlord insurance. Insuring over 350,000 landlords has given...

18 July 2022

From: Property Investment & Strategy

Nightmare may end for landlords trying to sell in high-rise blocks

The government has developed an insurance scheme which may help landlords who want to see flats in high rise blocks.  Following the...

15 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Landlords invited to join redress scheme governing body

Landlords are being invited to join the advisory council of the country’s largest lettings redress scheme. The Property Redress Scheme covers more...

12 July 2022

From: Breaking News

What do you feel about the State Of The Lettings Industry?

PropTech companies Goodlord and Vouch have come together to call for input for their State Of The Lettings Industry report. And with...

08 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed - why many landlords won’t let to students

A study by the Tenancy Deposit Service has identified the main causes of disputes between student tenants and landlords and agents. The...

29 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Last ditch bid to get politicians to scrap threat to private rental sector

Housing groups have united to appeal to politicians to step back from new laws that threaten to “devastate” the number of...

28 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Heat Pumps - the future for heating in rental properties?

A trade body is calling for a partnership with the government to push the domestic heating market towards heat pumps as...

20 June 2022

From: Breaking News

What does being a letting agent involve?

Letting agents are relied on to make the letting process easier for landlords and tenants. As a landlord, there is a long...

20 June 2022

From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

Housing minister to tell landlords how to improve their properties

Housing minister Eddie Hughes is to spell out how landlords can improve their properties ahead of legislation expected when the Renters...

14 June 2022

From: Breaking News

John Lewis to offer short- and long-term lets in its new flats

The John Lewis Partnership is to offer short- and long-term lets when it builds flats to rent at three locations in...

13 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Alec Chohan, Senior Finance Broker at Newable Finance

Who are you? My Name is Alec Chohan, and I am a senior finance broker within the Newable Finance team based in...

07 June 2022

From: 60 Second Interview

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