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03 February 2021
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Tenant software supplier Bunk says the media’s writing off of the student accommodation rental market is misplaced - and it claims...
03 December 2020
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Who are you? Radim Rezek, 31 years old entrepreneur who founded his first real estate company when studying the first year at...
18 November 2020
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HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

Zoopla says it’s a two-tier market with London trailing badly trailing the rest of the country. UK rents outside London are up...
10 November 2020
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A visiting professor and accountancy academic claims landlords are not carrying their fair share of the financial burden caused by the...
03 November 2020
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A local council is gathering key players from the private rental sector to help landlords and letting agents get up to date...
27 October 2020
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A student accommodation search platform says Coronavirus means landlords and academic authorities have to consider possible break clauses and premature tenancy ends...
13 October 2020
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There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better protect themselves and their property from potential claims from tenants, but...
19 August 2020
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With the academic year set to get underway, thousands of students are busily moving into flats and rented homes in towns...
18 August 2020
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Student property is one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...
18 August 2020
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A BTL landlord has proved to be a big social media hit after issuing his tenants with a bonus when returning...
08 July 2020
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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed confirmation from a government minister that the courts will begin to hear possession...
02 July 2020
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Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...
24 June 2020
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The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has issued fresh guidance to help students and landlords in England and Wales arrange accommodation check-outs...
24 June 2020
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The government’s decision to extend the ban on evictions in England and Wales by a further two months has left victims...
16 June 2020
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Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...
27 May 2020
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A number of landlords are threatening legal action against university students after many withheld rent to save cash during the lockdown. Landlords...
26 May 2020
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Students at the University of Bristol have taken part in a socially distant march demanding greater help for tenants adversely affected by...
19 May 2020
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Landlords with student tenants in Northampton are being urged to acknowledge the financial hardship some students are facing and give them...
20 April 2020
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Student groups are urging landlords not to charge full rent on university accommodation left vacant by the coronavirus shutdown. Some universities have...
14 April 2020
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Student property has long been one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields typically available in...
25 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The government is being urged to do more to support renters who may struggle to pay their rent during the coronavirus...
17 March 2020
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A ninth person has tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK, the government has confirmed. The woman flew into London from China...
14 February 2020
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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...
10 February 2020
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Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...
09 January 2020
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Affordability is the most important issue facing students when renting, according to the latest UK student accommodation survey. The study, undertaken by...
07 January 2020
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The UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Sector (PBSA) has grown by a record 5.3% in 2019 which equates to more than 34,000...
01 November 2019
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A student letting firm in Edinburgh is urging private landlords in the city to sign up to its service, which guarantees...
20 September 2019
From: Breaking News

A tenant who emigrated to Greece without paying more than £1,000 he owes in rent insists that he will not be...
19 September 2019
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It’s that time of year again when pencil cases are fully stocked and the smell of dusty books opening fills the...
13 September 2019
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Student Housing says that it has become the first business of its kind in the UK to only use renewable energy...
06 September 2019
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Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have been applauded for renting responsibly after SafeDeposits Scotland researched rates of landlords failing to...
16 August 2019
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A number of performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is currently taking place, are struggling to find short-term accommodation in...
08 August 2019
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Almost all of the UK’s top 20 best postcodes for buy-to-let rental yields are located within close proximity to a university...
18 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Housing Hand has launched a new rent guarantor scheme to help tenants secure accommodation. Research by Housing Hand shows that there has...
15 May 2019
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We all know that investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property is a huge responsibility, but for those of you who are...
09 May 2019
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The North West has long since ceased to be an “inside tip” amongst forward-looking property investors. It’s now one of the...
07 May 2019
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Polygon has launched a new mobile app designed to make it easier for students to house hunt. To help ensure that housemates...
02 May 2019
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Parents with children at university may be considering whether it is worth buying them a property while they continue their education,...
01 May 2019
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The average cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by £15 per calendar month (pcm) over the past...
01 May 2019
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Fraudsters posing as landlords have conned prospective tenants out of £20,000 over the past couple months by persuading them to pay...
22 February 2019
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Landlords are taking advantage of first-time student renters by failing to carry out repairs, according to a new poll. A fresh report...
19 February 2019
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A number of buy-to-let landlords prefer to rent out property on a room by room basis instead of renting the whole...
15 February 2019
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Many buy-to-let landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market...
25 January 2019
From: Breaking News

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), one of three government-backed tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes, has appointed a new external independent complaints...
10 January 2019
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University students are generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlord, according to new research. The survey,...
02 January 2019
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It is common knowledge (and common sense) that university towns and cities are full of people who are natural renters. This...
28 December 2018
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Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should consider locations with a high student population, with yields of up...
03 December 2018
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Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...
30 November 2018
From: Breaking News

The views and opinions of British and international students regarding their accommodation choices across the UK have been unveiled in the...
23 November 2018
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Government benefit changes, including cuts to housing benefit, are to blame for increasing levels of homelessness from private rented housing, according...
21 November 2018
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Plymouth has been identified as the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose-built student accommodation in the UK by...
15 November 2018
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Buy-to-let landlords have been accused of “routinely and illegally” withholding deposits from tenants and subjecting many people living in private rented...
12 November 2018
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Proposals drawn up by Conservative think tank Onward to allow existing buy-to-let properties to be eligible for 100% capital gains tax...
09 October 2018
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Many buy-to-let landlords like the idea of investing in student housing, as it is considered to be a serious and lucrative...
14 September 2018
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The government’s private rented sector policies are failing tenants, mainly because they are ‘not joined up or thought through’, a new...
11 September 2018
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Councils must do more to root out unscrupulous landlords that give the sector a bad name, according to the Residential Landlords...
11 September 2018
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Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high yields of almost 12% currently on offer. With...
05 September 2018
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As a new intake of students look forward to starting university, the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has issued new advice to...
31 August 2018
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The student buy-to-let market continues to offer landlords the potential of good returns. Research by Totally Money suggests that student property is...
21 August 2018
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Student property is one of the best investments available at the moment, thanks to high demand for student housing ahead of...
17 August 2018
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Durham has been identified as the number one destination in a new survey looking at which university towns offer the best...
15 August 2018
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Appetite for student accommodation looks set to be high this summer, supported in part by strong demand from international students, which...
31 July 2018
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Glasgow or Edinburgh? Glasgow is a lot like Edinburgh, only more affordable. Obviously don’t make that comment if you’re actually talking...
30 July 2018
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Amid the headline-grabbing political manoeuvring over Brexit, a policy proposal which could have serious ramifications for thousands of private landlords –...
20 July 2018
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Students may work hard, but many also party hard, which is largely why they have a reputation for being bad tenants. Binge-drinking...
20 July 2018
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Buy-to-let returns continue to outperform many major asset classes with property investors in northern areas benefitting from higher yields, owed in...
19 June 2018
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An angry tenant who damaged his landlord’s car following a tenancy deposit dispute has been ordered to pay £1,351 repairs. Nottingham Magistrates'...
15 June 2018
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There are a number of key changes facing private landlords at the moment, which is why this year’s Landlord Expo, to...
29 May 2018
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Located in a central position of the UK, Nottingham is a fantastic city with a population of more than 350,000 people,...
08 May 2018
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An online student accommodation service has launched in Bristol offering to cover landlords for up to six months’ worth of unpaid...
09 April 2018
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In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...
29 March 2018
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There has been much debate about Brexit and how it will impact the property market and the economy as a whole. ...
02 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Changes to the way in which buy-to-let mortgages are assessed and sold has meant that those wishing to invest in property...
01 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Liverpool, Nottingham and Cardiff are among the latest hotspots for buy-to-let investors looking for the best returns. The latest edition of Private...
26 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Rental arrears – or the potential for rent arrears – are the bane of every landlord’s life, to the degree that...
22 January 2018
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The majority of private landlords will not rent to students because they are concerned about the damage they could do to...
13 December 2017
From: Breaking News

A new student lettings app has been launched by SPCE that will potentially make it easier for landlords to find student...
09 November 2017
From: Breaking News

There has been a significant increase in the number of students living in purpose-built student accommodation across Britain, making it harder...
26 October 2017
From: Breaking News

With just over a month until a new form of private residential tenancy (PRT) will be introduced north of the border,...
23 October 2017
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A furious tenant who sprayed offensive comments, such as ‘racist’, ‘Arab’ and ‘no means no’, across her landlord’s car after she...
17 October 2017
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Given the sharp rise in purpose-built student accommodation in recent years, buy-to-let landlords targeting the student sector are being encouraged to...
29 September 2017
From: Breaking News

A cap on rents and more stringent regulations are among the proposals put forward by the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy...
26 September 2017
From: Breaking News

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike, and because...
21 September 2017
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A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...
04 September 2017
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A landlord has described her shock and horror after the home she rented out had been transformed into a cannabis farm. The...
24 August 2017
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Plans have been unveiled for a development of 375 new Build to Rent (BTR) homes, as part of the proposed redevelopment...
18 August 2017
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Many landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market often...
17 August 2017
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Private landlords offering accommodation to students who are planning to go to the University of Newcastle this September are being targeted...
11 August 2017
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After a lifetime with the parents, students naturally want to let their hair down before the serious study starts, and that...
02 August 2017
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A new ‘Rent with Confidence’ scheme, which features a list of approved landlords and letting agents, has been created by local...
11 July 2017
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A rogue landlord who rented out filthy and dangerous flats in Bradford likened to slums has been ordered to pay close...
11 July 2017
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The north of England, supported by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has already attracted a lot of investment, helping to drive up...
24 May 2017
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Landlords can earn attractive returns when buying property near a university, but only if they are shrewd about where they purchase,...
22 May 2017
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You may have noticed a renewed flurry of post-referendum pessimism in early February as UCAS published its January 2017 deadline application...
17 May 2017
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As we approach the end of the academic year, you may care to remind any student tenants that you have to...
17 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Demand for student accommodation has long exceeded availability across much of the UK, which largely explains why so many buy-to-let landlords...
11 May 2017
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A growing number of women are investing in the buy-to-let market as an alternative to the failing of the pensions industry,...
21 April 2017
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Damp, a lack of running water and unwanted guests including rats, slugs and bed bugs, are among the main issues that...
06 April 2017
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Student property has proved itself to be the highest performing asset class over the past few years and the appeal is...
28 March 2017
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Rents in this country are now around half of tenants’ average take-home pay, according to a report on the state of...
22 March 2017
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The north of England, supported in part by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has already attracted a lot of investment, particularly from...
06 March 2017
From: Breaking News

But-to-let landlords are being invited to post their property advertisements for free on FreshRent, the student accommodation search website. FreshRent, which was...
20 February 2017
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A high number of tenants in the private rented sector feel as though they are being left with little alternative but...
10 February 2017
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Student rents look set to increase amid a housing shortage across many of the UK’s main university cities, according to a...
22 December 2016
From: Breaking News

A growing number of seasoned investors expanding their property portfolios and those planning their first UK rental investment consider this to...
16 December 2016
From: Breaking News

Dundee based Carling Property Group has become Scotland’s largest independent residential landlord after completing the purchase of Alloway Halls in Dundee...
25 October 2016
From: Breaking News

A Coventry-based landlord has avoided a prison sentence over fire safety offences after his tenant suffered life-threatening burns to 40% of...
27 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Students are currently exempt from paying council tax and student accommodation is currently exempt from business rates, but that could soon...
23 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Student rents have increased by as much as 10% over the past 12 months amid a severe housing shortage across the...
16 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Cleaning costs and damage to fixtures and fittings are the primary reasons why deposit money is withheld when a student tenant...
08 September 2016
From: Breaking News

You can list your rental property with a letting agent that has the finest website in the world - a site that...
07 September 2016
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Buy-to-let landlords seeking high rental yields should consider buying properties to let to students in the north of England, research suggests. Of...
26 August 2016
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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...
24 August 2016
From: 60 Second Interview

As teenagers across the country receive their A Level results today, LendInvest has named Sunderland as the UK's top location for...
18 August 2016
From: Breaking News

The most lucrative university cities in the UK, based on house prices, rents and growth in local housing markets, have been...
10 August 2016
From: Breaking News

For many investors in London and the South East, the relentless pressure on buy-to-let income means that the numbers no longer add...
27 July 2016
From: Breaking News

Success in the letting industry hinges largely on the ability to find good tenants. And while it may be obvious what...
07 July 2016
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Private tenants north of the border have come together to launch Scotland’s first national union for people living in the private...
21 June 2016
From: Breaking News

Property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market should look to university towns in the North West to find the...
01 June 2016
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The North West of England tops the charts as the best place to invest for high annual rental yields, whereas the...
31 May 2016
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With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...
27 May 2016
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Buy-to-let investors looking to benefit from the greatest level of capital appreciation over the next 12 months should focus on buying...
24 May 2016
From: Breaking News

There will be a lasting social divide between the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ as a consequence of the country’s growing ‘rental...
24 May 2016
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Research by property crowdfunding site The House Crowd shows that buy-to-let investors are predicting a stormy ride in 2016, with nearly...
05 February 2016
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A Kent landlord has come under attack for pursuing unpaid rent from three students “too traumatised” to return to their house...
10 October 2015
From: Breaking News

Reading Council has launched a consultation on the creation of a Private Rented Sector Housing Charter. If established, the Charter will include...
22 September 2015
From: Breaking News

Accommodation for Students has released its annual report on the cost of student accommodation and found the most expensive accommodation in...
14 August 2015
From: Breaking News

London, Birmingham and Bristol are the top cities where Barclays’ mortgage customers are investing in rental properties, according to research by...
28 July 2015
From: Breaking News

Housing charity Shelter has said that capping rents could make life harder for tenants and force landlords out of the market. Earlier...
07 July 2015
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A group of more than 30 private housing and property bodies from across Europe have come together to find solutions on...
03 July 2015
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A new report ‘What Students Seek’ has surveyed students around the country to gauge what is most important when considering a...
05 June 2015
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Tenant campaign group Generation Rent has announced that director Alex Hilton is stepping down from his role. He will be leaving the...