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A council has revealed that it sells off its housing stock that is too expensive to repair - but it deliberately...

Informed reports in the housing and mainstream media suggest that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce higher social housing rents,...

The UK property market is on the cusp of significant change with the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill 2024. This...

The Institute of Economic Affairs, a free market think tank, has undertaken an exhaustive review of rent control policies across the...

Charlie McNeill, managing director at Rainclear Systems, gives this advice to landlords considering gutter maintenance ahead of autumn and winter.  - Your gutters play...

Safe Suffolk Renters will be holding another conference for private sector landlords in the county this October. The organisers say they are...

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

A report by professional services firm PwC indicates that London’s private rented sector makes a gross value added contribution of £14.6...

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

A new report from the Sustainable Markets Initiative, highlights the important role that electrified ‘cleantech’ homes can play in reducing energy...

A legal expert is warning landlords to be wary of joining local council 'Safer Renting' schemes These seemingly well-intentioned projects may have...

A survey claims that 86 per cent of freehold landlords with a suitable property would install an electric vehicle (EV) charge...

A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £20,000 after being found guilty of offences related to the living conditions...

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

The Welsh private rented sector makes a gross value added (GVA) contribution of £1.6 billion to the UK economy, according to...

Managing rental properties, whether you have a few or a dozen, can be a juggling act. Tenancy management, bills, payments, and...

Despite a plethora of press releases and statements from pro-tenant groups, it appears only one-in-20 renters knows details of the Renters...

All private landlords in four areas of Islington in north London - where the council claims there are particular problems with...

* This piece is written jointly by Richard Rowntree (Managing Director, Paragon Bank) and Ben Beadle (Chief Executive of the National...

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

Congratulations on taking the leap into becoming a landlord! Property investing offers numerous benefits, from generating passive income to building long-term...

A council is seeking private landlords to participate in a controversial leasing scheme in a bid to curb homelessness. The use of...

Jonathan Rolande is a property industry and housing market commentator, and is founder of the National Association of Property Buyers.  It’s almost...

Nick Woodward, director of lettings at Essential Living, gives insights into why renting may be the best option for many. 1. Responsibility...

Renters are typically staying in their properties for a third longer than they did four years ago, says the Deposit Protection...

The average water bill has risen by 6% in England and Wales in recent days, which could see households having to...

The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...

The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies.  Nearly eight out of ten landlords opt...

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

A survey claims landlords are now more responsive to tenants’ needs and have improved compliance standards. Building on comparative analysis with data...

Deciding on a residence in the bustling city of London is no small feat, especially when faced with the dichotomy of...

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

Mohammed Sharaz, a landlord from Bradford, recently seized an opportunity to enhance his property portfolio after Wildstone acquired the gable end...

The UK’s private rental sector grapples with a surge in waiting times for contractor appointments, according to industry supplier Fixflo.  A new...

Air quality expert Stuart Smith writes:  The average family produces 24 pints of water vapour a day through routine activity but many...

Landlords, being key players in the housing sector, can make a significant impact by fostering a greener mindset among their tenants....

There is to be no comparable law for private landlords, following the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Earlier this week the Department of...

A Labour-controlled council is inviting private rental sector representatives to a round-table event which it pledges will not be a talking...

Some 74 per cent of buy to let landlords are optimistic about the property market in the next 12 months, it’s...

According to a London property management company, the profile of renters in prime London is varying hugely.  Glenfield Property Management says that...

By Luke Lightfoot, Regional Director of Asset Management at Sigma Capital As the fastest growing sub-sector in the UK rental market, it’s...

Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning landlords of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...

A controversial licensing scheme is due to come into force tomorrow - just as the council administering it has declared itself...

Right now, the property market is entering a period of uncertainty. Falling property prices and a rising regulatory burden are just...

A council in Wales is making changes to the system it uses to encourage private landlords to lease their properties to...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

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

A housing analyst says student rent increases should be capped in the same way as social housing rents are. Rory Hughes, writing...

A landlord has been found guilty of operating eight unlicensed HMOs and a range of breaches of the HMO Management Regulations. Northampton...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director   What is Southernbrook Lettings and...

Lendlord, a platform for the property investment space, has launched a Tenants App to streamline the way renters communicate with landlords. The...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

This is back-to-school season and for the majority of university students who choose to move away from their family home during...

Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed.  Back in the ‘90s, multi-lets were mainly student housing or cheap...

To help or not to help: that is the question the government is facing with regard to under-pressure private rented sector...

Searches for solar panel installations surged 32.85 per cent from 2022-2023, with demand for renewable energy increasing.  However one of the biggest...

Whoever forms the next government must put the private rental sector at the heart of its housing policy. That’s the view of...

Sweeping tax changes for landlords have been demanded by letting agents group Propertymark. The group has analysed the impact of changes using...

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

The lack of available housing stock is creating huge problems throughout the Private Rented Sector, including the supply chain. We all know...

Over recent years, as successive governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords, some with investment properties...

There’s been a large increase in the number of complaints registered with The Property Ombudsman - with lettings agents in the...

As UK homeowners commit to more sustainable sources of energy, the number of homes installing rooftop solar panels reached its highest...

The challenges facing the property market right now are well reported; from rising interest rates pushing up mortgage payments to a...

A controversial licensing scheme will come into force this winter with the blessing of Housing Secretary Michael Gove. Nottingham council’s selective licensing...

Some 18 per cent of buy to let landlords have suggested they are not raising rents for tenants despite inflation and...

On occasion, a landlord may find that they need to clear a property after a tenant has left unexpectedly. It might...

1. Extra mortgage costs While anyone who owns a property runs the risk of not being able to pay their mortgage, the...

According to the latest English Housing Survey there were 495,000 second homes in the UK in 2018/19 – a figure said to...

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

1. How Do I Ensure A Good Return On Investment In A Slow Market? This is one of our most frequently asked...

Scrapping a tax hike on rented housing may help ease the housing crisis faced by tenants, according to an analysis by...

A recent study by nationwide conveyancers Muve, using official data from the Office for National Statistics, has revealed the most and...

With spring in the air, adjudicators at The Deposit Protection Service have revealed some of the interesting and unusual tenancy deposit...

Rising numbers of landlords are likely to switch to specialising in holiday rentals and short-term lets in the months ahead, an...

Previous estimates that half a million landlords are set to sell up may actually be a massive under-estimate, a property industry figure...

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

Ahead of World Earth Day next week an expert has listed advice tips for holiday let owners to make their homes...

Eight criminal landlords - three of them companies - have been fined approaching half a million pounds. They were prosecuted for offences...

A quarter of holiday let owners are very worried about the potential of new regulations or fees being enforced following the...

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

The British Property Federation is calling on the government to use next week’s Budget to zero-rate VAT on work which allows...

The majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency because of the current complexity of buy to let.  A...

A survey of 3,000 landlords and letting agents by the Property Redress Scheme has identified where these players regard the problems...

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

It has been widely reported that lenders are expecting a rise in the number of homeowners handing back their keys as...

Over the last few years, the property industry has been focusing on the need to provide more information to buyers ‘up...

A council at the heart of a controversial scheme claims to be “pleased” with the interest shown by private landlords. Leasing Scheme...

Training sessions are being aimed at teaching private landlords in one London borough the rules and responsibilities when it comes to...

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...

A coalition of landlords and lettings groups has submitted a Petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial...

A council is attempting to woo landlords to lease their properties for up to 20 years in return for a guaranteed...

The relationship between landlord and tenant is not purely a business one, or at least it shouldn’t be. The landlord is...

A survey of some 2,000 landlords shows that more than four in 10 want recent changes to Capital Gains Tax allowances...

A new initiative offering private landlords £5,000 to £25,000 to let their properties through a council has been given the go...