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New figures seen by Landlord Today show the scale of landlords fleeing the private rental sector in one part of the...

The National Residential Landlords Association says it’s met with new housing minister Matthew Pennycook to discuss improving standards in the rental...

Lots and lots, is the short answer. I think the more you know, the more you're armed with information and knowledge,...

Towns within commuting distance of big cities have seen some of the UK’s largest rent rises in recent years, says Zoopla. The...

An energy industry supplier claims that the housing sector in the UK offers too little help for those wanting to live...

Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...

A London lettings agency has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman for not paying compensation to a landlord following a failure...

The year of proptech  The proptech revolution has been a long time coming but I think that 2024 will the year in...

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

The short-term holiday letting industry has significantly expanded in recent years, but this could all change with the introduction of a...

Landlords will have to include many more specific points about their properties when they list them in future - whether directly...

A body called the Landlord Leaders Community - and appearing at first sight a little like a new trade group - is...

Some 11 per cent of the homes on sale right now are owned by landlords quitting the private rental sector. That’s the...

As the cost of energy spikes and the government rolls out new support, landlords and tenants involved in ‘bills included’ rental...

A good broadband connection is one of the main amenities tenants expect from a rental property and something you, as a...

Landlords are likely to be obliged to supply agents with additional details in future, before their properties are listed to let...

The Generation Rent group has renewed its attack on landlords who let properties to holidaymakers rather than long term tenants.  The group...

A new analysis by a London lettings agency has assessed the relative investment merits of residential and commercial property. Benham and Reeves...

An online platform that places landlords’ listings on portals and manages bookings is seeking new funding through the Seedrs crowdfunding site. Smarthost...

Several high-flying lettings sector bodies say rental properties advertised on portals should carry much more upfront information. This means landlords who use agents...

Landlords trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages for...

The first thing you need to consider when you’re buying a second property is what are you buying it for –...

Specialist buy to let broker Mortgages for Business says landlords buying now can use four tips to beat the chaos in the...

The government has been slammed for missing out landlords in proposals to enforce new energy efficiency regulations. Propertymark - the trade group...

A BBC investigation into ‘No DSS’ statements on two prominent landlord websites has provoked campaigning charity Shelter into an attack on the...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

The government has launched an official consultation on proposals to make the private rental sector more energy-efficient - and they include...

Given that online property portals, dominated by a handful of websites, are by far the most popular home search method, it...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

Thousands of renters face the prospect of losing their homes when the rental eviction ban lifts next month unless the government...

London-based estate agent Portico has digitalised its letting process, with the launch of a new online rental service for private landlords...

Online visits and engagement by homebuyers and tenants in the UK has dropped 4.1% over the past six months as many...

Further signs of greater activity in the housing market have come from Knight Frank. The company reports that the volume of online enquiries...

There has been a significant increase in the number of rental properties hitting the market after lockdown on the sector was...

Technology is now among the most important elements in building a successful business, and this has led to the sharp growth...

Who are you? Cole Harding is a community based estate agent, who offers maximum exposure on all the online portals and social...

The change in customer behaviour driven by technological developments is the biggest trend that marketers believe will offer the greatest opportunities...

Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings.  The...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

The worst served city for rental stock is Newport in Wales where just 13.5% of properties listed are to rent, according...

There is no such thing as 'no-fault' eviction under Section 21, according to evictions specialist Paul Shamplina. The founder of Landlord Action insists...

A new property management platform, which is launching soon, is looking for landlords to sign up and test its systems for...

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...

It is becoming increasingly clear that some letting agents may not survive the tenant fee ban coming into force next spring...

Property website Zoopla is trialling a new Property Valuation Report (PVR) in nine areas across the country ahead of a broader...

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

With the majority of people’s property searches beginning online, most landlords would naturally expect to see their rental properties listed on...

With more house-hunters than ever now starting their search for a new home by typically looking online on one of the major property portals, most landlords would naturally like...

PropTech startup RentalStep has recorded impressive monthly growth of landlords and tenants using its platform. Since January, the platform has recorded landlord...

This February HomeRenter announces new trial offer package... HomeRenter, the online lettings marketplace which launched a beta version in Autumn 2017 and...

Who are you? Will Handley, CEO of HomeRenter What does it say on your business card? CEO and Co-founder What is HomeRenter? HomeRenter’s mission is to...

A new online property letting website backed by newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror has been launched, offering to cut out the role...

The National Landlord Association (NLA) has launched a free tenant finding service for its 70,000-plus members and teaming up with the...

With more house-hunters than ever now starting their property search online, it is important that your rental property has a strong...

A new digital letting service that aims to save landlords up to £1,600 per year has been launched.  NoAgent.co.uk uses technology to...

A new look website that allows landlords to let their own properties from just £19 was launched this week by online...

A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched today with a view to raising £200,000 through Crowdcube to help tackle rogue landlords...

When you’re letting out your property, you don’t have to pay a high street letting agent hundreds, or even thousands of...

With more house-hunters than ever now starting their property search online, it is crucial that a property has a good website...

A survey of private landlords conducted by Landlord Today shows that only 39 per cent says they have heard of OnTheMarket.  Of...