Mortgage Lending Rose for All Borrowers in May, Finds CML
Mortgage lending rose for all borrowers, including first time buyers and buy-to-let landlords, in May, shows the latest UK Finance…
Buy-to-let mortgage products rise by 149% in 2 years
The number of buy-to-let mortgage products available in the UK market has risen by 149% over the past two years,…
Almost half of tenants fall out with their landlord
Nearly half of all private rented sector tenants in Britain have admitted to either falling or arguing with their landlord,…
Paragon Implements New Portfolio Landlord Underwriting Standards
Paragon Mortgages will implement the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Phase 2 changes, which require more thorough portfolio landlord underwriting standards…
Landlords are Purchasing Cheaper Properties with Higher Yields, Shows Index
Landlords are continuing to look for cheaper properties that deliver higher yields when making purchases of any property type, shows…
Rents in Scotland reach record highs
Recent figures show that rents in Scotland have reached a record high, with demand from renters continuing to exceed supply.…
Over Half of £1m+ Property Purchases to Take Place Outside London for First Time
Rising house prices, coupled with a slowdown in the capital, means that over half of £1m+ property purchases are set…
Rogue landlord in Bradford fined £16,000
A rogue landlord with property in Bradford has been ordered to pay close to £16,000 after being guilty of renting…
General Election result is deterring sellers
The most recent report from online estate agents HouseSimple.com has shown that the unexpected result of last month’s Election has…
West of England Councils Relaunch Rent with Confidence Scheme
Councils in the west of England, including Bristol City Council, have relaunched the Rent with Confidence scheme, which aims to…