Identity Theft Becoming a Problem for Landlords
The UK’s highest rate of identity fraud is found in East Ham in London, with around seven times more attempts…
40% of Landlords Just Break Even
40% of landlords earn little more than enough to break even each month, meaning that just one missed rental payment…
HMRC on Lookout for Undeclared Rental Income on Tax Returns
Lenders and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are targeting accidental landlords who let their previous home after moving. Many of…
Landlords Turn to Rental Market to Supplement Income
The key factor in pushing landlords into the private rental sector is to enhance their monthly income, says the latest…
Mortgage Lenders Clamp Down on Accidental Landlords
Mortgage lenders are clamping down on accidental landlords who do not tell their bank that they are renting out their…
Funding Options for Landlords
Over a third of property investors are not aware of sources of funding beyond high street lenders, reveals a survey…
Wrongdoings of Estate Agents Uncovered
Channel 4 showed a programme last week that exposed the wrongdoings of estate agents. The agents, filmed with undercover reporters…
Tenants are Unaware that Letting Agents aren’t Regulated
At the start of this month, Eric Pickles, minister for Communities and Local Government, launched a number of reforms intended…
Immigration Act Could Jeopardise Landlord Safety
Fears are building that the new Immigration Act could put landlords in physical danger. Under the new proposals, landlords will…
Property Market Drops as Christmas Nears
The amount of people looking to buy in the property market generally decreases in November, as people turn their attention…