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Less first time buy-to-let landlords are choosing to invest in London
Published On: March 25, 2021Data from insurance comparison provider Quotezone.co.uk shows a 41% drop in first time buy-to-let landlords in London during 2020 when compared …
Government holds Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
Published On: March 23, 2021The Government is performing a two-year review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Its latest survey for landlords and for tenants will …
Areas with best rental yields in London revealed by Portico research
With lockdown restrictions being gradually eased, and major mortgage lenders such as Barclays, Accord Mortgages, and Skipton International cutting rates, London lettings …
Is buy-to-let losing its appeal to UK property investors?
New research from FJP Investment reveals that the buy-to-let market has lost its appeal to UK property investors. The property …
Private rental sector survey looks at landlord, agent, and tenant relationships
Deposit protection service mydeposits and deposit replacement membership Ome have conducted a survey to gain a holistic view of the private …
Furlough scheme extension announced in spring Budget
In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the furlough scheme will be extended until September 2021. Neil Cobbold, Chief Sales …
Less first time buy-to-let landlords are choosing to invest in London
Data from insurance comparison provider Quotezone.co.uk shows a 41% drop in first time buy-to-let landlords in London during 2020 when compared …
Government holds Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
The Government is performing a two-year review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Its latest survey for landlords and for tenants will …
Areas with best rental yields in London revealed by Portico research
With lockdown restrictions being gradually eased, and major mortgage lenders such as Barclays, Accord Mortgages, and Skipton International cutting rates, London lettings …
Is buy-to-let losing its appeal to UK property investors?
New research from FJP Investment reveals that the buy-to-let market has lost its appeal to UK property investors. The property …
Private rental sector survey looks at landlord, agent, and tenant relationships
Deposit protection service mydeposits and deposit replacement membership Ome have conducted a survey to gain a holistic view of the private …
Furlough scheme extension announced in spring Budget
In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the furlough scheme will be extended until September 2021. Neil Cobbold, Chief Sales …
Government holds Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
The Government is performing a two-year review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Its latest survey for landlords and for tenants will …
Top 10 UK cities with the noisiest neighbours
A survey of over 2,000 people living in the UK has revealed the cities with the noisiest neighbours. According to …
Private rental sector survey looks at landlord, agent, and tenant relationships
Deposit protection service mydeposits and deposit replacement membership Ome have conducted a survey to gain a holistic view of the private …
Furlough scheme extension announced in spring Budget
In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the furlough scheme will be extended until September 2021. Neil Cobbold, Chief Sales …
Chancellor called on to tackle the UK rent debt crisis
A joint statement has been made by The Big Issue Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Money …
Tenant loan scheme needed for those unable to access Discretionary Housing Payment
The Resolution Foundation has published a report calling for the development of a tenant loan scheme for renters impacted by …
Government holds Housing Health and Safety Rating System review
The Government is performing a two-year review of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Its latest survey for landlords and for tenants will …
How to prepare for a more pet-friendly private rental sector
With the government model tenancy agreement now amended to prevent blanket bans on lets with pets, letting agents and landlords are …
England eviction ban extended for residential tenants
Yesterday afternoon the Government announced that the ban on evictions for residential tenants in England will be extended until 31st May. The …
Landlords urged to be vigilant with student pet rental requests
Student accommodation platform UniHomes warns student rental sector letting agents and landlords to act with greater vigilance now that the model …
Islington Council launches two new landlord licensing schemes
By introducing two new landlord licensing schemes, Islington Council aims to make private renting fairer and protect renters’ rights. The council …
Generation Rent warns of evictions spike in England after ban ends
Generation Rent warns that Ministry of Justice statistics indicate ‘no-fault’ Section 21 evictions will continue, despite ministers’ promise to prioritise …
Spring Budget announces Stamp Duty holiday extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced an extension to the Stamp Duty holiday in yesterday’s Budget announcement. It will now be …
How landlords can avoid getting caught up in Stamp Duty ‘chaos’
Mortgages for Business has provided tips for landlords looking to avoid the chaos caused by residential buyers trying to beat …
Tenant loan scheme needed for those unable to access Discretionary Housing Payment
The Resolution Foundation has published a report calling for the development of a tenant loan scheme for renters impacted by …
Capital Gains Tax hike risks rental market freeze, warns NRLA
The NRLA warns that the Office for Tax Simplification’s proposed measures to equalise Capital Gains Tax with Income Tax rates …
Despite house price growth, mortgage approvals continue to rise
Halifax has released its latest House Price Index, revealing that house prices continue to rise. Mortgage approvals have also increased, …
‘We will help turn generation rent into generation buy’ says PM
In yesterday’s speech, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans for 95% home mortgage loans for young, first-time buyers to ‘help turn generation …
How to prepare for a more pet-friendly private rental sector
With the government model tenancy agreement now amended to prevent blanket bans on lets with pets, letting agents and landlords are …
Private rental sector survey looks at landlord, agent, and tenant relationships
Deposit protection service mydeposits and deposit replacement membership Ome have conducted a survey to gain a holistic view of the private …
Rental market continues to perform strongly, despite lockdown pressures
Rental market activity has remained robust during the current national lockdown, says lettings supplier Blinc UK. According to the firm’s …
‘Please don’t post us carpet, taps or mobiles’ says The Deposit Protection Service
A section of carpet, a fully functioning mobile phone and bathroom taps are among the more unusual items that The …
Housing Hand comments on effects of eviction ban on landlords and letting agents
UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand states that the Government’s eviction ban is creating an increasingly difficult situation for many landlords. The …
Cleaning remains the most common cause of tenancy deposit disputes
According to the Annual Review 2020 from The Dispute Service (TDS), cleaning is the most common reason for tenancy deposit …
