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The Cheapest Locations to Invest in Property in England and Wales Revealed
Published On: April 9, 2019If you’re looking to expand your property portfolio with a low-cost investment this year, then it’s worth considering the cheapest …
The Government has Failed to Prepare Landlords for Brexit, the RLA Warns
Published On:The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is warning that the Government has failed to prepare landlords for the post-Brexit private rental …
So-Called Diamond Buy-to-Let Hotspots Revealed in the North of England
An investment portal has highlighted so-called diamond buy-to-let hotspots for landlords in 2019 – all of which are located in …
Landlord Licence in Bristol to Cost £1,200
A new landlord licence for buy-to-let investors in Bristol will cost £1,200, as part of the City Council’s plans to …
Do you want to Let to Young People? This is where they’re Moving to!
If you want to let to young people, then it’s important that you understand where they want to live. In …
London Landlord Fined for Failure to License Let
Another rogue landlord has been fined for failure to license their house in multiple occupation (HMO). Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, a London …
The Cheapest Locations to Invest in Property in England and Wales Revealed
If you’re looking to expand your property portfolio with a low-cost investment this year, then it’s worth considering the cheapest …
The Government has Failed to Prepare Landlords for Brexit, the RLA Warns
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is warning that the Government has failed to prepare landlords for the post-Brexit private rental …
So-Called Diamond Buy-to-Let Hotspots Revealed in the North of England
An investment portal has highlighted so-called diamond buy-to-let hotspots for landlords in 2019 – all of which are located in …
Landlord Licence in Bristol to Cost £1,200
A new landlord licence for buy-to-let investors in Bristol will cost £1,200, as part of the City Council’s plans to …
Do you want to Let to Young People? This is where they’re Moving to!
If you want to let to young people, then it’s important that you understand where they want to live. In …
London Landlord Fined for Failure to License Let
Another rogue landlord has been fined for failure to license their house in multiple occupation (HMO). Mohammed Saleh Ahmed, a London …
What Tenants are NOT Willing to Compromise on in a Rental Home
Many tenants are relatively flexible when it comes to the area that they are happy to live in, but there …
Potential Tenants Warned about Rental Fraud
The National Landlords Association (NLA) is reminding potential tenants to be vigilant when looking for a new place to live, …
Those who Live Alone are More Likely to Rent
People who live alone are more likely to rent their homes than those living with a partner, ideal flatmate has …
Millennial Tenants want to Live in these Top Ten Cities
If you’re looking to let to millennial tenants, then it’s essential that you know which areas they want to live …
Poor Housing Standards Cause Illness and Injury to Nearly Half of UK Tenants
A new study into poor housing standards in the private rental sector (PRS) has revealed that almost half of tenants …
Tenants with Pets Facing Rent Hikes after Fee Ban
Private tenants with pets could face rent hikes after the letting fee banis introduced on 1stJune 2019, according to real estate …
Fitness for Human Habitation Act 101: Everything you Need to Know
Alexandra Morris, the Managing Director of MakeUrMove, shares details on what landlords and tenants need to know about the Fitness for …
Tenant Fees Ban Due for Introduction in Wales in September
The tenant fees ban is due for introduction in Wales in September, subject to the new law receiving royal assent. …
New Energy Efficiency Rules for Landlords Introduced Today
New energy efficiency rules for landlords of rental properties in England and Wales come into force today (Monday 1stApril 2019) …
Wales Letting Fees Ban Passes Final Stage in Parliament
Progress is being made with plans to bring in a letting fees ban in Wales, similar to the one due …
Mandatory CMP Schemes seen as a Major Milestone for Lettings Industry
It is now compulsory for letting agents to be part of a Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme. This change is …
A Review of the Recent Landlord Licensing Schemes
By Marc Trup, the Founder and CEO of Arthur Online In the last year, councils have made numerous attempts to …
Lower Remortgage Activity in Buy-to-Let Sector Expected Going Forward
Lower remortgage activity in the buy-to-let sector is expected going forward, due to landlords’ actions to mitigate higher tax costs, …
Costs of Five-Year Fixed Rate Buy-to-Let Mortgages Fall from 2018
New research has revealed that the costs of certain buy-to-let mortgages have fallen. After a spike during the months of …
Peers Call for Tax Relief for Rental Home Improvements
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is welcoming calls by a parliamentary committee for tax incentives for private landlords to make …
Tax Relief Cuts for Buy-to-Let Investors Enter Third Year
Buy-to-let landlords should now expect “another tightening of the tax rules”, reports leading accountants and business advisors French Duncan LLP. …
Mortgage Market Remains Resilient, Reports UK Finance
The mortgage market across the UK remained resilient in the face of economic and political uncertainty in February, reports UK …
Focus on Interest Rates Diverts Attention from other Issues in Housing Market
Rob Clifford, Director at Stonebridge and CEO of SDL Mortgage Services, says it’s time to end unhelpful speculation about the …
The Average UK Rent Dropped Again in Q1 2019
The average UK rent price is now at its lowest level for three years, after dropping again in the first …
The Top 10 Most Popular Parts of London for Private Tenants
Property search data from Zoopla over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most popular parts of …
Slow Rental Growth in London Weighing Down on the Rest of the UK
The average rent price for a property in the UK rose by 0.96% in the year to March, as slow …
Importance of Inventory Reporting Stressed by Government and Deposit Scheme
It has never been more important to ensure that all parties involved in a private tenancy have the protection of …
Belvoir Predicts that Rents will Rise at Faster Rate in H2 2019
Letting and estate agent Belvoir predicts that rent prices will rise at a faster rate in the second half (H2) …
Is ‘No DSS’ Finally Becoming a Thing of the Past in the Lettings Industry?
Buy-to-let landlords will no longer have to agree to a ‘No DSS’ term, when taking out a mortgage with The …
