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An influential all-party committee of MPs and members of the House of Lords is calling for a new council tax fund...

Tenant software supplier Bunk says the media’s writing off of the student accommodation rental market is misplaced - and it claims...

Who are you? Radim Rezek, 31 years old entrepreneur who founded his first real estate company when studying the first year at...

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

Zoopla says it’s a two-tier market with London trailing badly trailing the rest of the country. UK rents outside London are up...

A visiting professor and accountancy academic claims landlords are not carrying their fair share of the financial burden caused by the...

A local council is gathering key players from the private rental sector to help landlords and letting agents get up to date...

A student accommodation search platform says Coronavirus means landlords and academic authorities have to consider possible break clauses and premature tenancy ends...

There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but...

With the academic year set to get underway, thousands of students are busily moving into flats and rented homes in towns...

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

A BTL landlord has proved to be a big social media hit after issuing his tenants with a bonus when returning...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed confirmation from a government minister that the courts will begin to hear possession...

Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has issued fresh guidance to help students and landlords in England and Wales arrange accommodation check-outs...

The government’s decision to extend the ban on evictions in England and Wales by a further two months has left victims...

Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

A number of landlords are threatening legal action against university students after many withheld rent to save cash during the lockdown.  Landlords...

Students at the University of Bristol have taken part in a socially distant march demanding greater help for tenants adversely affected by...

Landlords with student tenants in Northampton are being urged to acknowledge the financial hardship some students are facing and give them...

Student groups are urging landlords not to charge full rent on university accommodation left vacant by the coronavirus shutdown. Some universities have...

Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...

The government is being urged to do more to support renters who may struggle to pay their rent during the coronavirus...

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

The west of England’s Landlord Expo returns to Bristol next month.  The free-to-attend event, organised by the four West of England Local...

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

Affordability is the most important issue facing students when renting, according to the latest UK student accommodation survey.  The study, undertaken by...

The UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Sector (PBSA) has grown by a record 5.3% in 2019 which equates to more than 34,000...

A student letting firm in Edinburgh is urging private landlords in the city to sign up to its service, which guarantees...

A tenant who emigrated to Greece without paying more than £1,000 he owes in rent insists that he will not be...

It’s that time of year again when pencil cases are fully stocked and the smell of dusty books opening fills the...

Student Housing says that it has become the first business of its kind in the UK to only use renewable energy...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have been applauded for renting responsibly after SafeDeposits Scotland researched rates of landlords failing to...

A number of performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is currently taking place, are struggling to find short-term accommodation in...

Almost all of the UK’s top 20 best postcodes for buy-to-let rental yields are located within close proximity to a university...

Housing Hand has launched a new rent guarantor scheme to help tenants secure accommodation. Research by Housing Hand shows that there has...

We all know that investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property is a huge responsibility, but for those of you who are...

The North West has long since ceased to be an “inside tip” amongst forward-looking property investors. It’s now one of the...

Polygon has launched a new mobile app designed to make it easier for students to house hunt. To help ensure that housemates...

Parents with children at university may be considering whether it is worth buying them a property while they continue their education,...

The average cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by £15 per calendar month (pcm) over the past...

Fraudsters posing as landlords have conned prospective tenants out of £20,000 over the past couple months by persuading them to pay...

Landlords are taking advantage of first-time student renters by failing to carry out repairs, according to a new poll. A fresh report...

A number of buy-to-let landlords prefer to rent out property on a room by room basis instead of renting the whole...

Many buy-to-let landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), one of three government-backed tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes, has appointed a new external independent complaints...

University students are generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlord, according to new research. The survey,...

It is common knowledge (and common sense) that university towns and cities are full of people who are natural renters. This...

Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should consider locations with a high student population, with yields of up...

Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...

The views and opinions of British and international students regarding their accommodation choices across the UK have been unveiled in the...

Government benefit changes, including cuts to housing benefit, are to blame for increasing levels of homelessness from private rented housing, according...

Plymouth has been identified as the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose-built student accommodation in the UK by...

Buy-to-let landlords have been accused of “routinely and illegally” withholding deposits from tenants and subjecting many people living in private rented...

Proposals drawn up by Conservative think tank Onward to allow existing buy-to-let properties to be eligible for 100% capital gains tax...

Many buy-to-let landlords like the idea of investing in student housing, as it is considered to be a serious and lucrative...

The government’s private rented sector policies are failing tenants, mainly because they are ‘not joined up or thought through’, a new...

Councils must do more to root out unscrupulous landlords that give the sector a bad name, according to the Residential Landlords...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high yields of almost 12% currently on offer. With...

As a new intake of students look forward to starting university, the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has issued new advice to...

The student buy-to-let market continues to offer landlords the potential of good returns. Research by Totally Money suggests that student property is...

Student property is one of the best investments available at the moment, thanks to high demand for student housing ahead of...

Durham has been identified as the number one destination in a new survey looking at which university towns offer the best...

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

Glasgow or Edinburgh? Glasgow is a lot like Edinburgh, only more affordable. Obviously don’t make that comment if you’re actually talking...

Amid the headline-grabbing political manoeuvring over Brexit, a policy proposal which could have serious ramifications for thousands of private landlords –...

Students may work hard, but many also party hard, which is largely why they have a reputation for being bad tenants. Binge-drinking...

Buy-to-let returns continue to outperform many major asset classes with property investors in northern areas benefitting from higher yields, owed in...

An angry tenant who damaged his landlord’s car following a tenancy deposit dispute has been ordered to pay £1,351 repairs. Nottingham Magistrates'...

There are a number of key changes facing private landlords at the moment, which is why this year’s Landlord Expo, to...

Located in a central position of the UK, Nottingham is a fantastic city with a population of more than 350,000 people,...

An online student accommodation service has launched in Bristol offering to cover landlords for up to six months’ worth of unpaid...

In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...

There has been much debate about Brexit and how it will impact the property market and the economy as a whole. ...

Changes to the way in which buy-to-let mortgages are assessed and sold has meant that those wishing to invest in property...

Liverpool, Nottingham and Cardiff are among the latest hotspots for buy-to-let investors looking for the best returns. The latest edition of Private...

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

The majority of private landlords will not rent to students because they are concerned about the damage they could do to...

A new student lettings app has been launched by SPCE that will potentially make it easier for landlords to find student...

There has been a significant increase in the number of students living in purpose-built student accommodation across Britain, making it harder...

With just over a month until a new form of private residential tenancy (PRT) will be introduced north of the border,...

A furious tenant who sprayed offensive comments, such as ‘racist’, ‘Arab’ and ‘no means no’, across her landlord’s car after she...

Given the sharp rise in purpose-built student accommodation in recent years, buy-to-let landlords targeting the student sector are being encouraged to...

A cap on rents and more stringent regulations are among the proposals put forward by the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike, and because...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

A landlord has described her shock and horror after the home she rented out had been transformed into a cannabis farm. The...

Plans have been unveiled for a development of 375 new Build to Rent (BTR) homes, as part of the proposed redevelopment...

Many landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market often...

Private landlords offering accommodation to students who are planning to go to the University of Newcastle this September are being targeted...

After a lifetime with the parents, students naturally want to let their hair down before the serious study starts, and that...

A new ‘Rent with Confidence’ scheme, which features a list of approved landlords and letting agents, has been created by local...

A rogue landlord who rented out filthy and dangerous flats in Bradford likened to slums has been ordered to pay close...

The north of England, supported by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has already attracted a lot of investment, helping to drive up...

Landlords can earn attractive returns when buying property near a university, but only if they are shrewd about where they purchase,...

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

As we approach the end of the academic year, you may care to remind any student tenants that you have to...

Demand for student accommodation has long exceeded availability across much of the UK, which largely explains why so many buy-to-let landlords...

A growing number of women are investing in the buy-to-let market as an alternative to the failing of the pensions industry,...

Damp, a lack of running water and unwanted guests including rats, slugs and bed bugs, are among the main issues that...

Student property has proved itself to be the highest performing asset class over the past few years and the appeal is...

Rents in this country are now around half of tenants’ average take-home pay, according to a report on the state of...

The north of England, supported in part by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has already attracted a lot of investment, particularly from...

But-to-let landlords are being invited to post their property advertisements for free on FreshRent, the student accommodation search website. FreshRent, which was...

A high number of tenants in the private rented sector feel as though they are being left with little alternative but...

Student rents look set to increase amid a housing shortage across many of the UK’s main university cities, according to a...

A growing number of seasoned investors expanding their property portfolios and those planning their first UK rental investment consider this to...

Dundee based Carling Property Group has become Scotland’s largest independent residential landlord after completing the purchase of Alloway Halls in Dundee...

A Coventry-based landlord has avoided a prison sentence over fire safety offences after his tenant suffered life-threatening burns to 40% of...

Students are currently exempt from paying council tax and student accommodation is currently exempt from business rates, but that could soon...

Student rents have increased by as much as 10% over the past 12 months amid a severe housing shortage across the...

Cleaning costs and damage to fixtures and fittings are the primary reasons why deposit money is withheld when a student tenant...

You can list your rental property with a letting agent that has the finest website in the world - a site that...

Buy-to-let landlords seeking high rental yields should consider buying properties to let to students in the north of England, research suggests.  Of...

Who are you? Edward Trustworth, 23 What does it say on your business card? Founder, MyTenantedProperty.com What does the business do and what are you...

As teenagers across the country receive their A Level results today, LendInvest has named Sunderland as the UK's top location for...

The most lucrative university cities in the UK, based on house prices, rents and growth in local housing markets, have been...

For many investors in London and the South East, the relentless pressure on buy-to-let income means that the numbers no longer add...

Success in the letting industry hinges largely on the ability to find good tenants. And while it may be obvious what...

Private tenants north of the border have come together to launch Scotland’s first national union for people living in the private...

Property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market should look to university towns in the North West to find the...

The North West of England tops the charts as the best place to invest for high annual rental yields, whereas the...

With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...

Buy-to-let investors looking to benefit from the greatest level of capital appreciation over the next 12 months should focus on buying...

There will be a lasting social divide between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ as a consequence of the country’s growing ‘rental...

Research by property crowdfunding site The House Crowd shows that buy-to-let investors are predicting a stormy ride in 2016, with nearly...

A Kent landlord has come under attack for pursuing unpaid rent from three students “too traumatised” to return to their house...

Reading Council has launched a consultation on the creation of a Private Rented Sector Housing Charter. If established, the Charter will include...

Accommodation for Students has released its annual report on the cost of student accommodation and found the most expensive accommodation in...

London, Birmingham and Bristol are the top cities where Barclays’ mortgage customers are investing in rental properties, according to research by...

Housing charity Shelter has said that capping rents could make life harder for tenants and force landlords out of the market. Earlier...

A group of more than 30 private housing and property bodies from across Europe have come together to find solutions on...

A new report ‘What Students Seek’ has surveyed students around the country to gauge what is most important when considering a...

Tenant campaign group Generation Rent has announced that director Alex Hilton is stepping down from his role. He will be leaving the...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has warned that some landlords may be required to notify the National Measurement and Regulation Office...