Call for Rent Caps on Properties Let to Housing Benefit Tenants
A local politician has called for rent caps to be introduced on private rental properties let to tenants on housing…
Deputy BoE governor concerned over BTL lending
With buy-to-let investment continuing to move at a steady pace, despite the Government’s moves to cool interest, the Bank of…
Rents Rise on New Tenancy Agreements, Reports HomeLet
Rent prices for new tenancy agreements have risen across most parts of the UK in the three months to the…
Barclays offers 100% mortgage
Barclays has today announced that it is to offer a 100% mortgage-a three-year fixed rate deal for buyers with no…
Warning after agents expelled from TPO
A warning has been issued by Britain’s largest property redress scheme regarding the actions of two letting agents. Both agencies,…
Barclays Launches 0% Deposit Mortgage for Homebuyers
Barclays has launched a 0% deposit mortgage for homebuyers, as research suggests that 25% of all first time buyers need…
Landlords, Be Aware of the Risks of Investing in Student Accommodation
Student accommodation in the UK is a booming market, according to estate agent Savills. However, landlords are being warned to…
High demand and low supply to drive rents up
A director of leading letting agents in Britain has warned that rents will continue to increase over the coming months.…
Which London Mayoral Candidate Will Solve the Housing Crisis?
Tomorrow, Londoners will vote for the capital’s next mayor. But which London mayoral candidate will work best towards solving the…
Rogue Landlord in London Faces Prosecution for Overcrowded Property
A rogue landlord in Wembley, northwest London faces prosecution for renting out an overcrowded property in the area. Raids by…