Private Rented Sector a Scam, says Ken Livingstone
Former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone has issued a scathing attack on the private rented sector. Speaking at an Evening…
Clampdown on Immigrants Could Encourage Dodgy Landlords
David Cameron has recently announced that immigrants will face a minimum two-year wait before being placed on waiting lists for…
Are letting agents worth their fee?
Traditionally, investors in the buy-to-let market have had only two choices when searching for tenants and maintaining properties. The choices…
Government Boost BTL Investor Chance of Instant Return
The Government’s efforts to boost lending have produced an arbitrage of instant return, says Rightmove. The property listings website said…
The Benefits of Using a Letting Agent
Letting agencies can make a property more marketable, but for landlords who prefer to practise alone, there are other options…
Letting Agents Not Displaying Fees
An investigation on a number of leading letting agents has uncovered concerning findings that suggest many are not complying with…
Universal Credit will Lead to Rent Arrears
A leading law firm is predicting alarming rises in rent arrears with the imminent arrival of the new Universal Credit.…
Top Five Tips for BTL Investors
Would-be investors can follow simple tips to see high yields from the property market. By referring to this advice, private…
Full Council Tax Charged on Void Properties
Homeowners that do not live in their property on a full-time basis are bracing themselves for a sharp increase in…
Anyone can be Part of the Latest BTL Boom
If you’re looking to invest, then the buy-to-let market is probably already an option to you. It’s become increasingly popular…