Archive

To achieve government’s EPC targets by 2035, landlords across the country may be forced to take action at a time when...

With Labour’s election victory, a new EPC target has been announced. In mid-July, the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and...

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

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

A new index shows that only one in eight potential first-time buyers can purchase the average FTB home in their area. The...

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

Understanding Article 4 is crucial for HMO landlords and one legal expert says there is a big difference between HMO licensing...

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

As a homeowner in the UK, navigating the complex landscape of taxes and regulations enforced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

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

A call has come from the Welsh Government  to conduct an evaluation of Rent Smart Wales and its objectives.  There has been...

A national trade body is calling for more regulation to shield people from the dangers of damp and mould in homes. The...

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

Many buy to let landlords have made financial changes during the cost of living crisis to mitigate the rising costs of...

A forum for private landlords, letting agents and anyone else on the management side of the private rental sector is being...

A group of energy professionals in the property sector are taking issue with a claim by consumer organisation Which? over the...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

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

Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

Law firm Bishop & Sewell is hosting a webinar to give leaseholders information and advice about the Right to Manage, a...

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

Trading Standards has defended the introduction of ‘material information’ requirements on details of properties for sale, after a conveyancer warned landlords...

A charity representing older people has taken up almost all of the key demands of activist group Generation Rent. Independent Age says...

The number of new rental instructions in February was 20 per cent higher year-on-year, says London-focused agency Foxtons. Average rent achieved rose...

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

The letting agents’ trade body has made the unexpected move of calling on banks to cut mortgage rates. Rates are typically decided...

One might immediately answer 'no' to this question, but does the HMO property industry possess adequate understanding of this delicate subject...

Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of...

As the Renters Reform Bill heads towards the House of Lords, a free webinar is targeting landlords operating in the student...

The Treasury has announced March 6 as the date for the Spring Budget and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has commissioned the Office...

Many landlords say they’re set to expand investments in 2024 despite facing up to 80 per cent higher costs in the...

The substantial majority of landlords lack any optimism about their sector as they enter 2024. That’s the result of a new sentiment...

A local authority is hosting a free event for local landlords which will give them insights into latest developments in the...

Property investment is a dynamic and diverse field, offering numerous opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. At Mortgage Scout, we...

A campaign by a UK government to help landlords retrofit their properties with energy efficient amenities has had almost zero impact,...

The asking price of homes coming to the market this month is down 1.7 per cent on October according to Rightmove.  The...

New guidance has been launched on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals, and how to report any...

A lettings industry expert has admitted he has “little hope” that the current rental market crisis for renters will improve. Andy Halstead, HomeLet &...

A Conservative politician has named an individual who he claims is responsible for high rent rises and increasing homelessness. Murdo Fraser, the...

It’s hardly surprising that the property auction market has seen an increase in activity in recent years, with buyers looking to...

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

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

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

A north of England local authority has extended the period of time for landlords to respond to a consultation. Bolsover council says...

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

HMRC has recently launched a renewed investigation into Airbnb hosts, with the site compelled to share earnings data to assist in...

A north of England local authority says it wants to better understand landlords’ and tenants’ issues. Bolsover council has issued a 10...

A landlord who was banned from letting properties after repeatedly failing to meet the required standards, has lost an appeal to...

A new report claims that many social landlords have inadequate policies to support survivors of domestic abuse. The report, published this week...

A new law is being considered to crack down on predatory landlords exploiting vulnerable people for sex in return for free...

With the ever-changing landscape of the lettings industry and legislation, being a landlord can be a minefield. So many individuals view...

A lettings agency has identified the three most complained-about issues by tenants last year. All the tenants were in Greater London and...

A think tank is accusing landlords of being unwilling to spend money on insulating draughty rental properties. The cross-party Social Market Foundation...

The government has taken the first step to introducing a mandatory ombudsman scheme which private landlord must join. It’s published what is...

For many years, investing in property has been seen as a way of obtaining “passive” income. Compared to other types of...

According to the most recent data, 46 per cent of renters live with pets — and 48 per cent list allowing...

The government has accepted arguments put forward by landlords and accountancy groups, and delayed a key deadline for compulsory digital tax returns. A...

When life is impossibly expensive, it’s not a surprise to see a rise in financial abuse. And to make matters worse,...

Although the property and mortgage markets have been in a state of flux for the past few months, with rising interest...

Comparison service Uswitch has created a new app which connects to a home smart meter - meaning, according to the firm,...

The charity Action on Empty Homes, which is mounting a campaign against short let properties, has attacked Airbnb for making a...

A new report by the Santander bank claims a ‘green premium’ based on energy efficiency is emerging in the UK’s property...

Local authorities in one part of the UK have revealed their charges for the licensing of Airbnb and other short lets. Scotland’s...

The residential sector is a key component of the government’s mission to lower carbon emissions – in 2021, it accounted for...

The first step within the UK to officially monitor Airbnb-style short lets comes into effect tomorrow, October 1. Scotland’s Short-Term Lets Licensing...

A specialist buy to let mortgage supplier has funded a £13m refinancing project. Zephyr Homeloans says the landlord borrowed the sum -...

The controversial rent freeze policy in Scotland has been described as being “in chaos” by a top lettings agency chief. In a...

In an ideal world, home ownership would be the accepted way for everyone to live, with people enjoying the security, warmth,...

Refusing to have a professional inventory on a property could be a false economy for landlords. That’s the view of the Association...

Next week a webinar will give landlords and other property professionals an opportunity to put questions directly to one of the...

A council is one of the first in the UK to consult on a licensing scheme for AirBnb style short lets. The...

A national lettings agency chain is offering what it calls “first-of-its-kind EPC+” to landlords. Connells says this will provide landlords with better...

A review into the effect of short-term lets has been launched by the government.  The government says future policies could involve physical...

Lettings agency and property management consultancy Bramleys has revealed the most common landlord complaints, and has provided suggestions as to how...

Here are five top tips worth considering if you’re an aspiring or ambitious property entrepreneur. 1. Take Your Time to Find the...

A senior committee of MPs claims that it’s “too difficult for renters to realise their legal right to a safe and...

Landlords with property in Breckland, South Norfolk and Broadland have been invited to attend a free online Landlord Forum networking and...

In a surprise move, a local authority has suspended a consultation process into a proposed selective licensing scheme following criticisms.  The leader...

The government has issued revised guidelines for the possession process in the private and social rented sectors in the light of...

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

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

The government’s pledge to scrap Section 21 eviction powers for landlords and agents is  “the worst form of gesture politics in...

A study suggests that 70 per cent of tenants would be willing to pay more for a property with good indoor...

Last month, I wrote about what’s in store for the private rented sector in 2022 and, like most commentators in our...

A prominent buy to let mortgage provider is advising landlords to ensure they check EPCs and energy efficiency issues on properties...

There are numerous reasons as to why renting is the way forward and how it can bring just as much, if...

1. Outdoor space: After nearly two years of restrictions, 2022 will see renters continuing to prioritise outdoor space. For residents of...

Every year there is an influx of students that hate renting, and I was one of them.  Students should be excited about...

The National Residential Landlords Association has thrown its weight behind the recommendations of the National Audit Office report urging the government...

A new bank called Monument wants buy to let portfolio landlords and other ‘serious’ property investors to be amongst its relatively...

Private landlords, tenants and letting agents are being asked to give their views on a Labour council’s tenancy strategy in London.  The...

Orkney Council wants private landlords who hold family accommodation to come forward if they would be suitable for Afghan families. Councillors recently...

It’s a common scenario: you put your house on the market, struggle to find a buyer, and then end up renting...

The White Paper on rental reform may still be some time away, with a minister at the centre of its preparation saying...

The government has issued new guidance for landlords and tenants concerning the possession process as applied to those on an Assured...

Landlords in or anticipating entering the holiday let market are being offered a series of tips by one of the country’s...

With the government lifting the price cap on energy suppliers at the start of this month, PropTech supplier Goodlord has produced...

Rik Smith, Head of Tenant Services at Goodlord, outlines in this tips piece how agents can support tenants with rising energy...

The government has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rental sectors in England and Wales. The...

The latest updates affecting the work of local landlords, letting agents and property managers, plus a chance to network and catch...