Extension of Mandatory HMO Licensing to Begin in October
The Government has confirmed that the extension of mandatory House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing will be introduced from 1st…
Landlords, You’re Invited to Take Part in Biggest Government Survey for a Decade
Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents working in the private rental sector in England are being invited to offer their views…
Landlords have One Month to Meet New MEES
As of today, landlords have just one month to ensure that their rental properties meet the Government’s new Minimum Energy…
Supply of London Rental Properties at Critical Point
The supply of London rental properties on the lettings market has dropped to a critical point, according to the latest…
House Hunters Flooded the Market at the Start of the Year
House hunters flooded the property market at the start of the year, the latest Housing Report from NAEA Propertymark (the…
Buy-to-Let Mortgage Costs are on the Up, Mortgage Brain Reports
The cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has started to increase, following the Bank of England’s (BoE’s) base rate rise at…
Landlords Given Greater Flexibility in New Gas Safety Rules
Landlords are to be given greater flexibility in ensuring that annual gas safety checks are conducted in time under new…
Serving the Portfolio Landlord in the Right Way
By Ian Boden, Sales Director, LendInvest It is no secret that the property investment landscape has changed over the last…
UK Finance Issues Lending Update for January 2018
UK Finance has issued its lending update for January 2018, covering card spending, gross mortgage lending and business deposits. The…
Agents will be able to Charge for Change of Sharer
Letting agents will be able to charge a fee when a sharer on a joint tenancy changes, a Government minister…