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The move from the Bank of England to cut base rate for the first time in four years, from 5.25% to...

The British Royal Family is generating a hefty seven-figure income stream from holiday lets, an insurance company claims.  Pikl Insurance says the...

The National Landlord Investment Show is heading to Bristol next month. It’s at Ashton Gate, the home of Bristol City Football Club,...

The chief executive of the Tenancy Deposit Service says the burgeoning number of deposit alternative services may represent good news for...

The National Residential Landlords Association says property claims management service Aspray has become a so-called ‘recognised supplier.’ Aspray focuses on providing claims...

Buy To Let insurance company Alan Boswell Group has identified the 10 most expensive repairs that could hit landlords - and...

Renting out your driveway can seem like a hassle-free way to earn extra income. With the rise of platforms dedicated to...

An activist group supporting renters is calling for the final two months of a tenancy to be rent-free in a bid...

The government has released more information on its new Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to be launched into Parliament in...

Increasing numbers of savvy buyers are snapping up property at auction but it’s important people should do their homework first or...

Anyone involved in the world of renting, whether landlords, letting agents, or tenants, knows how crucial it is to have a...

The Labour manifesto has made no mention of Capital Gains Tax, and while Sir Kier Starmer has ruled out many mainstream...

The days of simply listing your property on Airbnb and waiting for the bookings to roll-in are sadly over. With the...

This has been prepared by HMRC for landlords who are also pensioners  - What is Self Assessment?  Self Assessment is the process used to...

Sean Woolley, managing director of Cloud Nine Spain sought clarification on the situation with the Golden Visa scheme in Spain from...

An agency that works with over 170 councils is promising rent guarantees and insurance cover to landlords who volunteer their properties...

As landlords across England brace themselves for the implementation of the Renters Reform Bill, a lettings agency chain - Leaders Romans...

It looks as if a prominent local authority in Scotland is going to temporarily scrap the country’s tight rules on who...

The government is ruling out any U-turn on the tax changes regarding furnished holiday lettings - despite substantial complaints from Tory...

There are over 200 amendments to the Renters Reform Bill having its Third Reading in the Commons today. PropTech supplier Goodlord has...

Top tips will be provided for landlords in the private rental market in a seminar next month organised by high profile...

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

Another council is looking for landlords with rental properties to match them with prospective tenants who are ready to move in....

Following a spate of fires in rental properties a home insurance expert is warning people of the hidden fire threat of...

In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...

Landlords can benefit from a wealth of free training, courtesy of a north of England council. Cumberland council is providing the training...

It’s all change at the start of the new tax year, and with so many tweaks to so many rules, it’s...

A think tank is urging the UK government to consider tax perks for private renters to help them save faster for...

Insurance experts claim there are new issues facing short-let landlords following Airbnb's worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside...

The latest index, from the Halifax, shows house prices rose 0.4 per cent in February – the fifth consecutive monthly increase....

The Chancellor has used his Budget to confirm a 2p cut in National Insurance, from April 6. This will take it...

Like a parent whose kids expected half term in Disneyland, Jeremy Hunt is spending the week managing expectations – and crushing...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

New analysis by insurance giant Aviva reveals that one in every 13 new homes built in England in the last decade...

A council says it’s offering “fundamental training” to private landlords via an online day-long course on March 8. The training covers pre-tenancy...

Painful tax traps have been set for millions of people this year. Your pay may not even have kept pace with...

An insurance firm claims landlords shopping for a new mortgage deal may be expected by lenders to prepare personal guarantees. Purbeck claims...

Direct Line is highlighting the importance of residential landlords having their properties inspected regularly, with research revealing 83 per cent of...

Airbnb has taken further steps to get in the good books of HMRC by issuing a guide on tax for its...

A rental sector insurance firm has hit back at claims made about Section 21 by the charity Citizens Advice. A spokesperson for...

There are now fewer than 35 days until self employed workers - including many landlords - will need to submit their...

Online rental platform Lettingaproperty is telling landlords to take a strategic approach to property management in 2024, to help tnavigate legislative...

The head of a major industry service supplier insists the Renters Reform Bill provision making it easier for tenants to keep...

Former housing minister Rachel Maclean - the victim of a shock sacking by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last month - has...

Pipes aren’t normally the first thing that spring to mind when we think of wrapping up for winter, but with an...

After the Autumn Statement unveiled a major tax cut for January, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ll pay less tax in...

Landlord Action supremo Paul Shamplina has endorsed a new PropTech tool aimed at stopping landlords falling victim to fraud. Title Guardian claims...

The government should tax property ‘hoarders’ cashing in on the UK housing market says a left-leaning think tank. A report by the New Economics...

As we all now know, the Government has acknowledged that the ban on Section 21 eviction notices cannot not come into...

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act received Royal Assent last month, meaning a major new piece of legislation has now entered the...

The government has agreed a pledge with five insurance brokers which could mean thousands of leaseholders in buildings with identified fire...

HMRC has produced this material for landlords concerned at the prospect of self-assessment  - What is Self Assessment and why do I need...

A new personal guarantee insurance protection service has been launched for professional landlords - triggered by a surge  in incorporation. Purbeck Personal...

A new study by a price comparison platform suggests that many younger Britons are waiting to inherit before buying a home. In...

New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...

An insurance firm is warning landlords about the risks of personal guarantees as a condition of buy to let mortgages. Purbeck Personal...

The government must safeguard the private rented sector and the only way to do that is to lend its support to...

The top table of the National Residential Landlords Association has met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s team at Downing Street. In addition...

Landlords looking to optimise capital appreciation on their properties may be alarmed at a siren warning from an insurance company. One Sure...

Housing associations are urged to urgently check building specifications for the use of Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete or RAAC. RAAC is the...

Insurance broker Gallagher is launching a policy for student accommodation providers with insurance cover against damage to their properties. Traditional landlord insurance...

Trade bodies and short let landlords have made a last-ditch appeal to politicians to stop new rules which could see the...

The National Residential Landlords Association is meeting with the Department of Education to consider how, if at all, private landlords can...

A loans company, Moneyboat, has issued a series of tips for renters before and during their tenancies.  It claims that by avoiding...

HMRC has prepared a guide to landlords’ and other property professionals’ self-assessment.  Here’s the guide in its entirety. - The year is flying by...

Hawks Properties Limited has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman scheme for failing to honour a compensation award. The agency - with...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is being lobbied to take urgent action over the growing problem of abandoned tenancies. Propertymark chief executive Nathan...

Fewer than a third of tenants and other residents under the age of 30 have cover for their contents, it’s been...

Sheffield council has prosecuted a rogue landlord for a second time after he was failing to provide appropriate documentation to a...

A prominent lettings industry figure has summed up the continuing rental market frenzy in three words - “the madness continues.” Andy Halstead, HomeLet &...

When a popular Dorset pub was devastated several years ago, thanks to a huge chimney fire, the owners were left with...

The increasing likelihood that the private rental sector will be obliged to allow more pets into lets simply demonstrates the need...

Data from the English Housing Survey suggests that the number of English owners of second homes in Europe has fallen again. The...

The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...

If you are a landlord looking for the silver lining in a dark cloud, June’s interest rate decision will have certainly...

A year ago, many landlords’ primary concern was what would be included in the Government’s long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill. Today, with...

Having insurance is a sensible way to protect yourself as a landlord against the financial cost of damage or liability claims....

Landlord insurance provider Simply Business claims that new research shows subsidence claims doubling last year and hitting their peak in August...

Three-quarters of landlords want to raise rents in the face of the new Renter’s Reform Bill - mostly because of pets. When...

An insurance firm has identified locations which, according to current portal listings, have the highest proportion of dog-friendly rental properties. The league...

Detailed analyses of the Renters Reform Bill has thrown up more information about how the provision promoting pets will be operated. If...

A council is apply to private landlords to help it solve its housing crisis. Peterborough council says it’s looking for family sized...

Some 53 per cent of all renters have a contents insurance policy, says GoCompare. The firm claims tenants are neglecting to take...

Recently the government once again committed to banning 'no-fault' evictions, with the new government housing minister Rachel Maclean promising the ban on...

The cost of living crisis has forced many landlords to reassess their property holdings, and some are even selling off.  This has...

Over two million more people are likely to be higher rate taxpayers by 2028 – thanks to the freezing of the...

Instead of selling your current home and buying a new one, you could look at letting out your own home and...

According to the most recent statistics there are 676,452 vacant properties in England, nearly half a million of which have been...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, LandlordBuyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up most...

As energy prices and the cost of living continue to rise, property owners are searching for ways to reduce their energy...

Private rental property should be “acquired” and used for social housing according to a think tank. And it says tax penalties, laws...

A new crowdfunding platform says it’s opening up property investing to “a whole new generation.” Allbricks claims it’s disrupting “the antiquated mortgage...

In 2020 to 2021, the private rented sector in the UK accounted for 4.4m households, housing over 11m people with an...

It’s the time of year when everyone is rushing to meet the self-assessment deadlines. Unfortunately, experience shows that there will be...

Repairs are a normal part of owning a home, and the costs can add up quickly.  Home warranties can help homeowners budget...

London continues to dominate the list of the most attractive cities for buy to let investment for the second year running. Data...

The consumer service Which? Has taken the unusual approach of setting out a 12 point guide to landlords about how to...

Ruling politicians in Scotland have agreed that from April private rents can rise by 3.0 per cent in a 12 month period...

A new study by insurance firm CIA Landlords has analysed rental prices of properties across the UK to discover possible revenue...