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Given that the number of people living in private rented accommodation has grown, doubling in the past three decades, renters are...

The private rented sector ended 2019 strongly, with 27% of landlords experiencing an increase in tenant demand, according to the latest...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) and the National Landlords Association (NLA) are calling on the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to use...

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

A good buyer’s agent can save you money, provide you with expert advice, and secure you a great property. But how...

A proposed Bill to protect private sector tenants by introducing measures to limit rent increases could drive many buy-to-let landlords out...

The residential property market has enjoyed what some are referring to as a ‘Boris bounce’ following the result of the recent...

The latest data demonstrates the failure of government policy for the private rented sector, which in turn is having an adverse...

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

The cost of renting a home in Scotland continued to rise during the final quarter of 2019, new figures show.  The Scottish...

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

Landlords are being urged to vet tenants carefully and watch out for the tell-tale signs that a property is being used as...

The cost of renting a home in the UK is rising quicker than the rate of inflation, with the average monthly...

A new bill that could potentially make it harder for landlords to evict problem tenants swiftly and efficiently due to current...

A letting agent who failed to safeguard £28,000 worth of tenants’ deposits and rent destined for landlords has been handed a...

There has been much debate in recent days about deposit-free renting and whether letting agents have been mis-selling deposit alternative products,...

Ed Sheeran has reportedly spent £57m on investing in the property market. The singer, 28, is said to be the owner of...

The rental market broadly remained stable in January, the latest rental index from Goodlord shows. Average rents increased in four out of...

A growing number of companies and letting agents are offering deposit-free options without making it clear they could cost renters more...

flatfair, which lets landlords offer deposit-free renting to tenants, has defended nil deposit schemes as an alternative to a traditional deposit,...

Cuts to tax relief and other rule changes are driving out smaller landlords, the latest figures show.   Official HMRC data reveals the...

The north of England provided the biggest jump in returns for buy-to-let landlords in the final quarter of last year as...

Rents in prime London and its commuter belt are expected edge higher this year due to the widening supply-demand imbalance in...

Aldermore Bank has relaunched its buy-to-let proposition with a view to offering landlords greater choice, flexibility, new products, reduced rates, and...

A new online calculator highlighting how much more rent landlords can make by letting to holidaymakers via Airbnb across a range...

With short trips to European capital cities an increasingly more popular option, a growing number of people are turning to Airbnb...

It is common knowledge the UK is facing an undersupply of housing. Unfortunately, this is not a sudden phenomenon – the...

A local council has moved to try and attract more buy-to-let landlords with a range of new services, aimed at boosting...

Rental yields in the private rented sector have dipped marginally since the introduction of the ban on tenant fees in June...

  Two years ago, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ordered the nine largest UK current account providers to open up their...

Wise Living has announced plans to build more than 10,000 Build to Rent (BTR) homes by 2025.  The BTR arm of property...

The decision to delay the minimum energy efficiency standards deadline in Scotland has been welcomed by landlords as a ‘sensible one’.  The...

Newcastle upon Tyne has been named the most affordable place to rent in the UK.  According to the research, undertaken by CompareTheMarketcom,...

Renters across England have made an average saving of £163.08 since tenancy security deposits were capped last year at the equivalent...

Legal & General has exchanged contracts on a new Build-to-Rent (BTR) site in Chelmsford City Centre, on behalf of its UK...

A buy-to-let landlord has been ordered to pay just over £90,000 for repeatedly ignoring selective licensing laws in north London.  Stephen Ige...

The full rollout of universal credit, the government's flagship welfare reform, has been delayed yet again - until 2024.  The system was...

An increase in demand, coupled with the growing rental stock shortage, is placing upward pressure on rental values in prime London.  The...

Chasing an ex-tenant for money owed on unpaid rent is challenging at the best of times, and so imagine the difficulty...

Is the UK on the brink of a mass landlord exodus? It may seem like an ominous question, but ask people...

YBS Commercial Mortgages has expanded its buy-to-let product range by launching a new five-year fixed rate Limited Company buy-to-let deal. The move...

There has been a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let landlords who are considering converting their property to a short-term...

The tax and regulatory changes introduced in recent years have led to an increase in the number of landlords exiting the...

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...

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

The dream of home ownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many private renters, with a third fearing that they...

Buy-to-let landlords are demanding change in next week’s Scottish Budget to help ensure rental price growth eases.  The number of tenants experiencing...

Cleaning is often identified as the most common cause of a tenancy deposit dispute in the private rented property sector.  Figures provided...

Pepper Money has launched a new range of two and five-year fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages for limited companies.  The products come with...

Rents look set to rise across much of the UK this year as the supply and demand gap continues to widen...

The vast majority of renters engage in actions and behaviours that landlords would disapprove of, partly because they are not familiar...

A landlord was almost reduced to tears after discovering a house he rented out ‘in a state of squalor’, with the...

The number of properties and rooms available to book on Airbnb has soared in major UK cities, as landlords, local families...

Buy-to-let landlords are becoming more frustrated by tax and regulatory changes in the private rented sector, according to fresh research from...

Despite increased rent prices, the proportion of income spent by tenants on rent decreased between 2016 and 2019, according to The Deposit...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have come under increasing pressure ahead of the incoming changes to the energy efficiency of...

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

Void periods can be a serious pain. While they are undoubtedly part of running a buy-to-let business, it would seem that...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords currently looking to buy property are targeting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) more than any other property type, according...

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

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...

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

Al Rayan Bank has introduced a new five-year fixed 80% finance-to-value (FTV) buy-to-let purchase plan (BTLPP), while also cutting the rental...

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

Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings.  The...

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...

Rents in England are almost half of tenants’ average take-home pay, according to a new report on the state of the...

Hanley Economic Building Society has launched its first-ever expat buy-to-let mortgage product after entering the market. The product is available at up...

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

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...

There has been a notable drop in the number of private landlords letting to tenants in receipt of local housing allowance...

Around 900,000 people across the UK could see their housing benefit payments increase by around £120 a year from April after...

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...

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...

While some rogue landlords and bad players grab the headlines, the reality is that the vast majority of private sector landlords...

The cost of renting a room in the UK has dropped by an average of 3% over the past 12 months...

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...

A selective licensing scheme covering two areas in the suburbs of Leeds has been introduced by Leeds City Council.  Under the new...

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...

Buy-to-let landlords generally recognise the importance of taking a deposit from a tenant and placing it in a government-backed tenancy deposit...

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...

The Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) research exchange, PEARL, is currently seeking views on Rent Smart Wales (RSW), the overseeing authority for...

A new landlord organistaion, which will become the largest ever trade body in the letting sector, is set to officially launch this month....

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

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...

All landlords experience void periods when renting their property, and that is why it is important to adopt a strategy to...

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...

There are more than half a million reported burglaries in the UK each year, but there are plenty of ways people can...

A man who rented hundreds of properties that he sub-let to criminal gangs running brothels and cannabis farms has been jailed...

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

Rental price growth in prime London looks set to pick up to hit an annual rate of about 2% over the...

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...

The team at Landlord Today would like to wish you all the very best for the festive season. We would like to...

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

Rents in the PRS continued to grow at a modest pace in November, the latest figures from HomeLet show.  The data reveals...

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

The UK could be heading for a rental crisis, with experts dreading the prospect of a chronic property shortage in the...

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...

Despite the slowdown in the UK housing market in recent years, caused in part by the Brexit vote which fuelled uncertainty...

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

Rental prices in London are set to increase by an average of 15% over the next five years compared to 10%...

An unscrupulous letting agent has been jailed for two years for conning landlords and tenants out of almost a quarter of...

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...

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...

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

With more landlords selling properties than buying them, at a time when there is growing demand from tenants for rental properties, the private rental...

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

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...

With just one day until voting day, each of the main political parties has outlined its plans for the country, including for...

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...

The next UK government must do more to reduce the burden on private tenants by reducing upfront costs associated with renting...

Build-to-Rent remains a fast growing sector with thousands of developments currently under construction, and this trend looks set to continue in...

The cost of the average deposit paid by renters has dropped to £1,299, new figures show.  The latest research from Hamilton Fraser’s...

There was an increase in the number of tenants experiencing rent increases in 2019, according to ARLA Propertymark.  The trade body’s latest...

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

More than five months on from the introduction of the tenant fees ban, a number of landlords and agents are still...

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...

Buy-to-let investors can have full confidence in the protection offered to landlords and tenants by flatfair, a fintech scale-up that allows...

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...

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...

Labour’s general election manifesto promises to “transform” the UK with what some commentators view as the most ambitious - and most...

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...

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...

Labour has launched its general election manifesto, promising to “transform” the UK with what some commentators view as the most ambitious...

Moda Living has welcomed Boris Johnson’s pledge to introduce government-backed “lifetime rental deposits” to reduce the cost of moving from one...

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...

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...

Brexit, climate change and the environment, and education are the top three issues for tenants as they prepare to cast their...

Rental price growth in London is set to rise ahead of wage inflation over the next five years, according to new forecasts...

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...

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...

‘For Sale’ and ‘To Let’ boards are one of the oldest and most important property marketing tools, even in this modern...

The worst served city for rental stock is Newport in Wales where just 13.5% of properties listed are to rent, according...

Marks Out Of Tenancy, a letting review website, has launched a digital service to help local authorities crackdown on unscrupulous landlords...

With the number of renters across the UK more than doubling since 2001, there has been a sharp rise in the...

Skipton International has announced plans to expand its buy-to-let mortgage lending and increase offshore savings deposits. Skipton, which offers buy-to-let mortgages to...

A buy-to-let landlord has been left with a major clean-up bill after a tenant from hell trashed his rental property in...

The mortgage industry is predicting a 1% increase in buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon’s latest Financial...

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,...

The mayor of London is being urged to forget about rent controls and instead focus on increasing the supply of rental...

Al Rayan Bank has increased its finance-to-value (FTV) on select buy-to-let mortgage products. The lender’s two-year discount at 3.74%  has had its...

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...

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...

Brits are in for a chilly week with temperatures continuing to drop, but that has not deterred a landlord in west...

Leading rent protection firms Barbon Insurance Group, trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct, and Let Alliance have today joined forces and...

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...

Demand for rental accommodation in prime London has jumped by almost a third over the past 12 months, according to the...

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...

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...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has compiled a manifesto that it hopes all political parties will take note of ahead of...

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...

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

London Borough of Brent has approved the renewal and extension of borough-wide additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for...

There has been a further increase in the number of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market, according to new research by the...

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...

Ilford-based Kingsman Property has gone out of business after being expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme owing a landlord almost...

TSB has refreshed its buy-to-let product transfer range, which includes the introduction of new loan bandings.  The move is designed to support...

More than £2bn has been invested into the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector in the first three quarters of 2019, according...

Buy-to-let landlords and tenants, as well as vendors and property purchasers, are being warned that Kent-based Chambers Estates has been excluded...

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...

Most landlords are wary of the potential damage, smells and noise complaints that can come with accommodating a tenant with pets....

Fresh research shows that just a quarter of private tenants in the UK are interested in purchasing property in the near...

Airbnb has been warned that it could face legal proceedings after being contacted by HMRC over "tax laws or regulations impacting...

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...

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...

Lord Alan Sugar has issued a warning to Airbnb users after a family was  cheated out of around £465 because fraudsters told...

Tenants are being encouraged to think about taking out life insurance to close what has been described as the 'protection gap’.  Tenant...

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...

SES Engineering Services has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and installation services on the Mustard Wharf Build...

Three rogue operators in London have been sentenced after pleading guilty to money laundering fraudulent rental payments received for properties that...

The average homeowner in this country could be £352,500 better off than the average private renter over the next 30 years, even...

Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should head north to places like Liverpool and Scotland, with new research...

Landlords currently looking for significant rental returns will find that there are plenty of high yielding buy-to-let areas to choose from,...

Almost a quarter of landlords are planning to sell at least one property from their existing buy-to-let portfolio, new research from...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

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...

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%,...

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...

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...

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

The government’s proposal to scrap the use of Section 21 notices to evict tenants has been poorly received by landlords, with...

Pop star Tulisa Contostavlos has been ordered to pay £70,000 in compensation to her former landlord after she trashed a rented...

Rent increases in the third quarter of 2019, as released by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) Rent Index, reveal growth...

Three-quarters of people across the UK believe housing benefit should increase in line with rents to help combat homelessness, new research...

The Build to Rent development pipeline has grown dramatically in recent years and there are clear signs of the sector becoming...

An unscrupulous landlord has been ordered to pay almost £4,000 after tenants were discovered living in an appalling and unsafe property.  Officers...

When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely be faced with words, phrases, acronyms and...

A buy-to-let investor, who previously spent time in prison for perjury after he lied during an inquiry into the deaths of...

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...

A new, properly funded housing court is urgently required to cope with proposed regulatory changes, according to the Residential Landlords Association...

Buy-to-let is no longer a viable investment opportunity for many landlords due to the upcoming changes facing the market, according to...