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Annual house price growth across the UK’s ‘Big Six’ regional cities has remained consistent despite the challenges posed by higher interest...

Landlords generated average rental yields of 6.3% in the second quarter of the year, research for Paragon’s latest PRS Trends Report...

The property industry establishment representing agents, surveyors and the volume house builders, has piled in to praise the planning reforms proposed...

The Bank of England has cut base rate from 5.25% to 5.0% - its first cut in four years. It was a...

The National Residential Landlords Association has reached the final of awards celebrating the best of British trade associations. An announcement on the...

A controversial council claims that HMRC is working with its enforcement team because many landlords who avoid licensing schemes are also...

The latest inflation figures mean there’s no excuse for the Bank of England to keep interest rates at their current high,...

Specialist lender Aldermore has launched new and reduced limited edition Buy To Let and residential owner-occupier mortgage products. For individual and company...

As July heats up, so does the pressure for many to meet critical financial deadlines.  James O’Brennan a finance expert from Federal...

Labour is likely to make rental sector reform and regulation a priority - at least partly because it will be low-cost...

Work has started on yet another Build To Rent scheme - this time a £13m project in Nottingham. The project, on a...

“When it comes to housing policy, there is little difference between the two major parties” says Aneisha Beveridge, head of research...

Nigel Farage has pledged that his Reform UK party would reverse the Section 24 landlord tax changes within 100 days. Section 24...

Around half of landlords say they are unsure about how they will vote in the General Election. A joint survey of around...

Landlords and managing agents in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in an industry forum on Tuesday May 21...

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

The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results shows the recent recovery in buyer demand has mellowed slightly, with the market impacted...

A Labour member of the House of Lords is warning that a new law could allow landlords’ bank accounts to be...

A call has gone out from an industry group for landlords and letting agents to be sure they know the distinctions...

Court fees levied on landlords are rising 10% from Wednesday - the result of a consultation process held shortly before Christmas. The...

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

The NRLA says it is “profoundly disappointing” that the government has chosen to hike court fees for landlords at exactly the...

An analysis of over 600,000 tenancy applications has found that fraudulent applications rose by 140% last year.  The analysis, carried out by...

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

A controversial wealth management company claims that almost two thirds of private tenants have suffered a deterioration in their mental and...

Co-living developments are a type of purpose-built rental housing, under the same principle as Build To Rent (BTR) but offering smaller size...

The Chancellor has rendered hundreds of lettings businesses unviable overnight as a result of his Budget tax clampdown. That’s the view of...

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

A new market snapshot from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows tenant demand rising but at a rather more modest...

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

New reports suggest down valuations are increasing and properties are routinely selling for below asking price - both triggering possible opportunities...

A prominent lawyer has stepped up her criticisms of Housing Secretary Michael Gove and his attacks on buy to let and...

The National Residential Landlords Association will jointly host a networking and information session with homelessness charity Crisis. It will take place on...

Over a third of landlords will push back energy efficiency measures due to government flip-flopping on the issue.  Research commissioned by tax...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 for its first show of the 2024 calendar. Now in...

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

There’s a warning today that the Bank of England’s decision to freeze base rate at the high level of 5.25 per...

The government may be keen on scrapping Section 21 powers for private landlords but it’s getting much tougher on social housing...

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

The housing minister and the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association are amongst 60 speakers named for an upcoming...

Proposals for a ‘good landlord’ scheme in Greater Manchester have won the personal backing of the chief executive of the National...

Despite inflationary and mortgage volatility over the last 12 months, a mortgage lender claims over a third of commercial landlords are...

While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...

Rightmove claims that a new record number of sellers came to market on Boxing Day, with a 26 per cent increase...

A lack of Energy Performance Certificate enforcement is putting tenants at risk from high energy costs or cold homes, according to...

Airbnb in the UK is bringing in restrictions on certain bookings over New Year’s Eve to deter guests holding anti-social parties. Proprietary...

The latest RICS Residential Survey, out today, points to an improved outlook for the housing market, with the more optimistic sentiment...

The government has insisted that its commitment to reform the courts process to help deal with evictions more effectively is not...

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the third quarter of 2023. The...

As the dark nights draw in, condensation issues start to emerge, bringing with it the possibility of mildew and mould forming...

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

A senior Labour MP associated with the moderate wing of the party says private rental properties should be confiscated from serial...

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

Recent data from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show that 24,260 households served a valid Section 21 notice...

The National Residential Landlords’ Association’s annual conference next week is a sell out with all 800 or so tickets sold to...

A property entrepreneur is seeking up to 200 portfolio landlords or developers to invest in his company.  Jamie Lester says the offer to...

Next weekend sees a crash course event for landlords to bring them up to date with the 160 pieces of legislation...

Politicians meeting at party conferences this week are being urged to listen to property professionals before setting policies about the private...

An agency chain is urging the Tories to stop in-fighting at their party conference and instead increase supply in the private...

Over half of letting agents say they are uncertain as to whether they want to remain in their jobs for the...

Data from flatshare site SpareRoom suggests London is now entirely unaffordable to graduates, thanks to sky-high rents. September sees many new graduates...

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

The property industry in recent years has been tough to work in.  Clearly the challenges we faced with the pandemic, lockdown and...

New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...

Landlords and managing agents operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

The property portal ESPC has revealed the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms of rental yields, for the second quarter of 2023. Using...

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

The Competitioin and Markets Authority is to probe five activities involving landlords and letting agents and their responsibilities to private tenants. Sarah...

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...

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

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of using landlords to do her dirty work for her. In a response to the...

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

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is calling on landlords to step up and open their accommodation to Afghan refugees. He says current solutions...

A property management company is forecasting that Prime Central London’s short-lets summer is set to be record breaking. Glenfield Property Management says...

Landlords are being asked for any evidence or case studies that can help build a case against rent controls. The National Residential...

When choosing a buy-to-let property, there are many elements that need to be balanced in order to get the biggest return...

HM Courts and Tribunals Service has halted the work of bailiffs on safety grounds.  An incident is under investigation, and it’s believed...

The National Landlord Investment Show’s summer spectacular takes place in London on July 4. A statement from the organisers says: “With the...

This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will change the face of lettings forever. Landlords should be following...

The Renters (Reform) Bill introduced by the Government signals the long-awaited reform to existing housing legislation and the headline grabbing abolition of...

A Labour MP who wants a licensing system to be introduced for Airbnb-style short lets and holiday accommodation is holding a...

A risk management platform claims landlords are amongst those most at risk of fraud. Thirdfort has identified the top eight types of...

The Housing Ombudsman has released its special investigation into Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, the social housing provider which supplied accommodation to Awaab...

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

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

Overseas buyers - likely in many cases to be investors - have taken a bigger stake in the wealthy enclave of...

The Portuguese government has announced sweeping measures, mostly against landlords, which some activists want introduced in the UK too. Portuguese Prime Minister...

The Edinburgh-based agency ESPC is holding an event for buy to let investors next week.  ESPC will be joined by solicitor estate...

Eleven fully let apartments in Birmingham city centre have come on to the market with Bond Wolfe for offers based on...

The National Landlord Investment Show has announced a series of free events for landlords, investors and property professionals throughout 2023. Co-founder Steve...

An accreditation scheme has produced a free-to-use tool aimed at landlords seeking to make their residential properties more energy efficient and...

Illegal meter-tampering is putting people’s lives at risk as they resort to increasingly desperate measures to reduce spiralling energy bills, two...

The government has been told it should should think again about its plans to make it compulsory for landlords and self-employed...

Figures from across the private rental sector have written an open letter to Housing Secretary Michael Gove, calling for a halt...

There are several key reasons why property owners choose to become landlords, some of which include regular income, investment and long-term...

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

The Guild of Property Professionals has issued a warning that house prices are going to fall. A 645-word statement from the Guild...

Landlords are to face even longer waits for eviction court cases following the spending cuts announced in the Autumn Statement, it’s...

A Labour peer who was to have invested £1 billion in affordable homes has halted his scheme because of the threat...