The government has vowed to crack down on dodgy rent-to-rent landlords who flout housing laws. Housing Minister Baroness Scott of Bybrook (pictured) says it is aware of concerns that some rent-to-rent arrangements have sometimes been used to make it more difficult to identify la
Rents on newly-let homes have increased by 25% across the UK since the start of Covid, costing the average tenant an extra �2,962 each year. Hamptons reports that rents rose 11% year-on-year, with April marking the second strongest month for rental growth on record. <p
Construction activity is continuing to grow in the UK. Thats according to the April S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index� (PMI), as reported by PCBToday, a Construction, Planning and Building Control portal. Construction companies in the UK the
Leading property sector figure Kate Faulkner (pictured) has called for a reset of the private rented sector, away from ineffective rules and regulations. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f
The number of landlords planning to sell their rented properties has reached its highest level ever, according to new research. BVA-BDRC, commissioned by the NRLA, found that during the first three months of this year a third of 700 private landlords in England and Wales that it
One of the UKs big property portals has launched an initiative to enable renters to become rent ready as they hunt for homes. OnTheMarket.com, which is a competitor with Rightmove and Zoopla, has now fully integrated Canopys RentPassport service into its platform.</p
Will the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill land—or fall flat? Explore landlord reactions and what the new measures could mean.
The https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/hold-up-for-renters-reform-bill-blamed-on-procedural-issues/" Renters Reform Bill will increase pressure on landlords and may force even more to quit the market, warns the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (https://w
The Bank of England has hiked https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/revealed-why-higher-interest-rates-are-making-it-trickier-for-btl-investors/" interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, pushing the base rate to 4.5% and raising fears that this could exacerbate rental pric
Labour MP Tom Hayes has launched a survey to quiz tenants and landlords in his Bournemouth East constituency, in a bid to fix the “broken” rented sector.
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has called for WASPI women to be fairly compensated after one of her constituents was evicted.
‘Rentflation’ has cost young people an extra £1,616 on their rent bill in the past year, according to new data from Barclays.
Almost half of all private renters who receive Local Housing Allowance experience a shortfall between their payment and monthly rent, according to new analysis by the NRLA.
Landlords who fail to address damp and mould problems ahead of Awaab’s Law risk legal action, reputational damage, and significant fines, an air quality monitoring firm has warned.
More companies are registered to hold buy-to-let property than for any other type of business as investors seek to reduce their tax burden, new data reveals.
Landlords still have 'plenty of opportunities’ despite interest rates expected to remain on hold this week, a specialist lender has suggested.
The Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to an increase in the number of tenants being asked to provide a guarantor and to further discrimination, charities and campaign groups have warned
UK landlords face rising costs, regulatory complexity, and affordability challenges, with rent growth slowing despite ongoing demand.
Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.
A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.
Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists
Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.
The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.
Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.
Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.
West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind
A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.
They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles
Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.
A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.
Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register
County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.
Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.
MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.
New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.
A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.
mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.
New official buy-to-let lending figures have revealed an extraordinary revival in the landlord market.
Comments are made after landlords in the city is ordered to pay £10,000 after ignoring HMO licensing conditions for a property.
A landlord who asked his tenants to only shower once a week and limit cooking to light meals has been landed with a £17,574 Rent Repayment Order.
The private rented sector now has a new champion for their sector in the form of James Cleverly, who has been appointed shadow secretary for housing.
Comments made by Conservative housing spokesperson in Lords as Renters' Rights Bill nears becoming law.
Luton Council is to face yet another legal challenge in its attempt to introduce a long-delayed selective licensing scheme.
