The security deposits that tenants leave with their landlord or their letting agent could be capped at no more than five weeks rent instead of six, as previously proposed by the government, according to a [...]
The number of homes available to rent in the UK dropped in February to a 21 month low which letting agents suggest could be due to the new minimum energy standards that come into effect [...]
The government’s Right to Rent' policy has been slammed by a government inspector for failing “to demonstrate its worth” by encouraging immigration compliance. The scheme, which requires landlords to check the immigration status of new [...]
In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world, and Sheffield is no exception. The city has recently become one of the UK’s [...]
Buy-to-let landlords who currently own property in Northern Ireland, or who are thinking about investing in the country’s buy-to-let sector, may be interested in new ‘definitive guides’ published by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). This [...]
A growing number of buy-to-let are struggling to obtain mortgages following the introduction of tougher lending conditions, including more rigid underwriting criteria for lenders introduced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Six months on from [...]
Buy-to-let landlords who own properties in Blackpool are being urged to lobby against plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme in the town. Blackpool Council has launched a 10 week consultation open until 8th June on proposals [...]
Hackney in east London has recorded the fastest growth in rents on a typical two-bedroom home over the past decade, according to Rightmove. Fresh analysis by the property website reveals that since 2008 the cost [...]
The Mortgage Works (TMW) is increasing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) for landlords from 75% to 80%. The increase in maximum LTV for buy-to-let mortgages applies to new purchase and remortgage products for first time and [...]
Up to 12% of people retiring in 2018 have not made any financial provision for their retirement, according to fresh research from Prudential. This figure includes 10% who will be reliant on the state pension [...]