More than a third of landlords plan to offload some of their rental properties in the next 12 months, according to a new survey.
Letting agents have urged Scottish lawmakers not to repeat the mistake of restricting rents that has ultimately increased costs for tenants.
Almost £13million a week was raised in property taxes for the Scottish Government, new analysis has revealed.
Student rents could surge following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, say landlords, who have warned that it also discriminates against foreign students.
Landlords could face a hike in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if the economy dips before the Autumn Budget, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.
Plans to Revolutionise the UK's Tax System will take a step forward from April 2028 when MTD will be expanded to include those earning more than £20,000 per year
A letting agent ensures compliance with the Renters' Rights Bill and simplifies property management.
Landlords searching for a new deal will find the choice of buy-to-let mortgages has hit a record high, with 3,860 products available.
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has labelled the Spring Statement a missed opportunity to improve the chronic supply crisis in the private rented sector.
Letting agents and their landlords who advertise properties as 'no children' face being accused of breaking discrimination rules, it has been claimed following a campaign by Shelter. The organisation says agents who advertise properties as no children are now breaking The
Eviction expert Paul Shamplina warns of a social housing crisis post-Section 21 abolition, citing court delays and landlord uncertainty.
Short-term holiday lets platform Your.Rentals is raising on the crowdfunding site Seedrs as it seeks to expand its reach in the UK, raising some £1.3 million so far. The Copenhagen-based company, which is headed up by founder Andrew Martyn (main picture),
It has been reported this week that housing minister Rachel Maclean (main picture) told a meeting in Westminster that fellow Conservative MPs and the property sector (i.e. the NRLA and other trade associations) are wrong to claim that landlords are leaving the sector. This
Manchester students occupying a university-owned building in a protest over rent costs and living conditions have been ejected by bailiffs. Manchester University says their action was illegal and that it was granted a possession order by the High Court. When the 20 strikers refu
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has dropped a hint that he could be willing to consider tax concessions for landlords. Speaking in the Commons during a Budget debate, he told MPs that the government needed to make sure there was fairness in the tax treatment of landlords before l
Tax changes in the private rented sector have lost the Treasury �1.5 billion in revenue, according to new research commissioned by the NRLA. https://www.capitaleconomics.com/" target="_blank" Capital Economics fou
A landlord in Derby has been convicted of an illegal eviction and ordered by a court to pay a �1,600 fine. After initially agreeing a 12-month rental for an unfurnished house with a young family, landlord Grace Young of Pear Tree Street, Derby then attempted to illegally evict
A new devolution deal will give the 10 Greater Manchester councils powers to approve larger selective licensing schemes. The pact, signed by Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison (pictured, below), Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham (main pic) and the council leaders, will al
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.
Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms by helping to ensure tenants will get on with their housemates, a new survey reveals.
Landbay has become the latest buy-to-let lender to reduce rates in the wake of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.
Properties for sale in England and Wales spend just over a month on the market on average, new data reveals.
London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and guaranteed rent provider Elliot Leigh have teamed up to raise standards and improve landlord support across the PRS.
Younger renters are less likely to support greater regulation of the sector that would enhance their rights despite widespread anxiety around their housing situation.
Tenant groups voice concerns that a group of peers with ties to the property sector are trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government.
The typical asking price of a property for sale has risen more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, new data reveals.
Unauthorized subletting is on the rise, leaving landlords exposed to financial loss and legal issues. Tools like Title Guardian can help monitor properties and alert landlords to suspicious activity. Stay informed and protect your investments.
Questions have been raised about whether Trump’s tariffs will be a help or a hindrance to landlords.
Rightmove said searches for properties for sale rose sharply on Wednesday following the announcement that a Universal theme park would be built in the area.
