Room rents in London have fallen by 1% in the last year and now average £982 per month, as many tenants opt to live outside the capital.
Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.
Law firms have reported a significant rise in the number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements with councils or companies who sublet to local authorities.
Properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour as cost-of-living rises mean landlords can lose money on them despite the 20% rent premium.
A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month, according to a new poll.
Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date
Landlords are advised to sell lower-performing properties before the Renters' Rights Bill takes effect this summer, as it will bring stricter regulations and increased costs. Selling now could help maximize profits and allow reinvestment in discounted properties, growing portfolios by 2026.
One in ten parents who rent their home claim to have been discriminated against during their property search because they have children.
Landlords searching for buy-to-let mortgages could benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, which have sparked a drop in mortgage rates.
Landlords who invest in Buy to Let properties will be keen to maximise the return on their investments (sometimes referred to as rental yield). But how can you best achieve th
This week saw LandlordZONE's Paul Shamplina join forces with Landlord Sales Agency's David Coughlin in a packed webinar at The Ultimate Landlord Show. The two Landlord hea
Its a sensitive time to be talking about increasing the rent, but the time will come when this question needs to be addressed </h4>Most landlords have done their utmost to help their tenants through the pandemic crisis, when they can afford it, but as the
Research into the value of the tax relief claimed using the Rent a Room scheme shows huge take-up. </h4>Since 2009, the total value of relief declared as a result of the governments Rent-a-Room Scheme has increased by 187%, according to the latest availabl
It's the upcoming online event that's got everyone talking, and with just days to
New shadow housing minister Lucy Powell has taken aim at the governments failure to protect renters, leaseholders, first-time buyers and local communities, in her maiden speech in the role. During a debate on affordable and safe housing, she told the Commons that its housing
Troubled property developer Martin Skinner has died of a heart attack while trying to rebuild his business during a trip to Dubai. The 42-year-old founded Inspired Asset Management and pioneered micro apartment developments, which was one of the largest firms doing office-to-res
Given that the deposit protection rules were introduced in 2004, most landlords are aware of them by now, but people still fall foul of the rules, says Tom Entwistle. The legislation introduced by the Housing Act 2004 gives tenants and their
A landlord whos been waiting for a court to hear his application to evict a drug-dealing tenant for more than a year fears his case could be further delayed due to a lack of police co-operation, he has told LandlordZONE . CCTV captured the woman letting
More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, according to new research.
Many wealthy property owners who are fleeing Britain due to this month’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime are opting to rent out rather than sell their homes
Tenant groups have laid into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords.
Landlords have been encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme, with less than a year to go until those earning more than £50,000 need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.
Despite promises by government & developers, house building progress is slow to affect rent levels
Government launches new consultation to help make your rental property more sustainable
The Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger an exodus among landlords, reducing the supply of affordable housing, industry leaders have warned.
Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields, it has been suggested
The Renters’ Rights Bill must be workable for all landlords and tenants, experts have warned, as it reaches committee stage in the House of Lords today.
The cost of renting and buying is the same due to small falls in mortgage rates, according to Hamptons.
Rents in London have dropped compared to a year ago, while Britain as a whole has seen values rise.
There’s an issue with the safe disposal of Vapes - disposal in normal household bins has been identified as a fire risk
A landlord has been fined more than £43,000 for renting unsafe and rodent-infested flats - but blamed tenants for the disrepair.
Growing numbers of landlords are moving into commercial property amid fears that the residential market is too challenging.
Sefton Council has threatened to get tough on private landlords if they don’t help tenants keep their rubbish under control.
Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.
The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t impact private landlords’ profits or slow rising rents, according to tenant referencing company FCC Paragon.
A landlord who hoodwinked her student tenants into paying higher deposits has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs.
The average rent in Britain increased by 7.7% to £1,332 in the 12 months to March this year, official figures have revealed.
A drop in the UK inflation rate has sparked hopes that it could prompt a cut in interest rates next month amid the threat of economic uncertainty.
The rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms unless the Government backs amendments proposed by peers, the NRLA has warned.
An increasing number of properties are being sold by landlords, new databy TwentyEA reveals.
Labour have vowed to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets - The Renters’ Rights Bill will give tenants greater pets rights
Landlord groups continue to have pulling power despite a backdrop of smaller players quitting the market, insists the founder of GB Landlords.
