Welsh Government Propose Licensing
The Welsh Government have proposed licensing for all private landlords and letting agents, in an attempt to clampdown on the…
Struggling First Time Buyers Means Better Buy-to-Let Business
The amount of buy-to-let mortgages offered to investors increased by one third over the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, say…
Buy-to-Let Market Needs Greater Innovation
Around three-quarters, 74%, of landlords think that the buy-to-let market needs greater innovation, while 89% also agree that the sector…
Landlords Avoid Legal Action due to a Pioneering Service
The property industry will be transformed by the Home Log Book, an inspection that will deliver the most thorough examination…
Squatting now a Criminal Offence
It is now a criminal offence to squat in residential properties; however, enforcing the law may not be simple. Supporters…
LHA Cuts make Letting Unaffordable for Landlords
Over half of landlords can no longer afford to rent to housing benefit tenants, due to cuts to the allowance,…
More housing options needed for over 55s
A recent report from Shelter concerning the shortage of properties available for older people in the U.K has provoked a…
Consequential Improvements Coming
New Government plans could see landlords having to take on a number of energy-efficient measures when seemingly tackling one problem.…
A Brief Overview of the Tenant Deposit Scheme
Just one in five letting agents and not one landlord thinks that tenancy deposit schemes are intended in their favour.…
Tenancy Deposit Protection Changes
Landlords and letting agents are reminded to protect a tenant’s deposit in a Government-approved scheme, following changes to the Localism…