£2bn worth of housing benefit paid to Scottish landlords in last 5 years
Private landlords in Scotland have received over £2bn in housing benefit during the last five years, according to new figures.…
Buying a Property – Find Out What You Need Vs. What You Want
If you’re buying a property, you must find out what you really need compared to what you want, advises Romans…
New buy-to-let products announced at Landbay
Landbay, the peer-to-peer mortgage lender, has today announced a new range of products specifically aimed at professional buy-to-let landlords. New…
Mortgage Approvals Hit Eight-Month High
Mortgage approvals for house purchases hit an eight-month high in November, according to the latest figures from the Bank of…
Can a letting agent save you £2,000 per year?
Interesting new research has revealed nearly half of private sector landlords use a letting agent as it gives them peace…
Number of Landlords in Mortgage Arrears at Two-Year High
The number of buy-to-let landlords in mortgage arrears has hit a two-year high, according to new figures from the Council…
First Wave of Starter Homes to be Built This Year, Says Housing Minister
The first wave of the Government’s Starter Homes for first time buyers will be built this year, reports the Housing…
Are councils holding up house building supply?
The volume of new properties being built in England is rising, but builders have expressed concerns that they are being…
RLA calls for better tenant protection
A new call from the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has urged councils to do more to protect private tenants from…
Agency Express’ Property Market Round-Up of 2016
With January now in full swing, Agency Express has released its property market round-up of 2016, looking back at how…