With Britain edging closer to its first recession since the financial crisis, a leading property auctioneer is urging property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, to hold… Read More »Property expert urges BTL landlords to ride out recession
The government’s plans to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the introduction of open-ended tenancies and rent controls,… Read More »Scrapping Section 21 could lead to ‘open-ended tenancies and rent controls’
Rents in the UK’s private rented sector continued to increase in September, the latest figures show. The data from HomeLet reveals that the average rent in… Read More »UK rental market looks more attractive for BTL landlords as rents rise further
City of Lincoln Council has taken action against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in Lincoln for failing to comply with a number of… Read More »HMO landlord hit with £40k fine
An overwhelming majority of buy-to-let landlords are optimistic about their future in the private rental sector with 84% looking to maintain or expand their portfolio… Read More »Vast majority of BTL landlords remain committed
Barclays has introduced a new set of rate reductions to its buy-to-let and residential ranges. In total, there have been 19 changes, with cuts of up… Read More »Barclays introduces fresh rate cuts
The Labour Party could bring in a radical “right to buy” scheme if it gains power at the next general election which could help millions… Read More »Labour to allow private tenants to buy their rented homes!
A quarter – 25% – of homes rented from private landlords fail to meet the national Decent Homes Standard when taking into account hazards, costs… Read More »25% of private landlords do not meet safety standards
Primas Law is urging landlords and property developers to seek legal advice about potential stamp duty rebates on ‘uninhabitable’ second properties after a landmark tribunal… Read More »Are you entitled to a stamp duty rebate
Germany’s rent controls place strong restrictions on in-tenancy rent increases, while the ‘rent brake’ introduced a couple of year ago makes it harder for landlords… Read More »Rental rate freeze could sink UK property market
