All posts by Jason McClean
Three bed homes see fastest rent rises in the UK...
UK rents are increasing at a rate of 4.6% year on year for three bedroom homes, according to a new index.
This is higher than the rise experienced by all other UK properties, which averages 3.3%.
Areas...
Number of UK tenants in arrears rises...
The number of residential tenants significantly behind on their rent in the first quarter of the year was up 4% compared to this time last year, according to latest figures.
There were 70,900 UK tenants...
Which UK city is currently a gold mine for landlords letting...
The most profitable city for landlords letting homes out to students in England is Coventry, according to new research.
In Coventry, the rental yield is 6.03%, with landlords able to make an average of...
UK’s new Gazumping capital named...
Sheffield has replaced Brighton to become the new gazumping capital of the UK, reveals new research.
Gazumping is the controversial practice where a higher bid is made on a property when another offer...
Number of buy-to-let mortgages available hits 1,000...
The number of buy-to-let mortgages available to landlords on the market has hit the 1,000 mark, representing a seven-year high.
This is the first time since April 2008 that the number of mortgage products...
Regional cities experiencing private rental growth, reveals new...
Regional cities experiencing private rental growth, reveals new analysis. The UK private rented sector is continuing to grow, with activity increasingly collecting in cities around the country, according...
Young investors looking to break in to the BTL market...
Almost half of young people believe that becoming a landlord is the best investment they could make, reveals new research.
As many as four million 18-39 year olds are actively trying to purchase a buy-to-let...
Hottest buy-to-let areas in the UK revealed...
Landlords are investing in rental properties particularly in London, Birmingham and Bristol, according to research by Barclays bank.
The biggest jumps in BTL properties purchased has been seen in Plymouth,
Budget announcements leave 65% of landlords considering increasing...
65% of landlords are considering increasing rents following the Budget announcement, according to research by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA).
New research reveals that increasing rents are...
UK student property market still growing...
The UK student property market is continuing to grow and provide landlords with healthy yields, according to latest figures.
Investment in student accommodation hit £3.98 billion in the first half of...
Are shared housing rents higher for women than men?
Women may be paying more rent than men, according to new research.
Women who are living in shared rental accommodation are £2,271 worse off than men, according to research by SpareRoom.co.uk.
Despite...
Short term rents on the rise...
Letting agents in the UK have seen a rise in the number of inquiries for short term lets, as both tenants and landlords look for greater flexibility, according to new research from the Association of Residential...
Are your properties meeting the requirements for smoke and carbon...
Over the last 18 months the private rental sector has been under increased scrutiny as a result of new legislation and demands for transparency.
An announcement made by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis in...
Majority of UK tenants are satisfied with their landlords...
Up to 81% of UK tenants are satisfied with their current landlord while 70% believe their rent is value for money, according to new research.
A survey carried out by Paragon Mortgages, revealed that 25%...
Landlords urged to be vigilant for tenants cultivating cannabis...
UK landlords are being warned to be vigilant towards tenants cultivating cannabis in their properties.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that police seized over 400,000 plants...
Landlords in for an ‘easier ride’ with the Conservatives...
The Conservative Party has shown minimal intent to further regulate the private rental sector, as opposed to Labour who had proposed many changes including rent controls and a national landlord register.
Landlords have you registered all old deposits held?
Landlords are being urged to register all deposits they have taken from tenants with an approved protection scheme before 23 June or face four-figure fines.
Historical deposits, such as those taken before...
Landlords Emergency Cover in Minutes...
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This product, supplied by our partner Surewise, is not for all landlords and you will need to weigh up the potential benefits against...
Good news for landlords as cheaper buy-to-let mortgage deals...
The number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages available on the market is on the rise, with cheaper rates also becoming available to landlords.
In recent years, there has been a healthy rise in the number of...
Half of over 40s considering Buy to Let property as a retirement...
OVER half of those saving towards their retirement say they would consider investing or are already investing in buy-to-let properties to increase their retirement income, according to new research.
A...
I just lost £205 because I didn’t have Landlords Emergency...
I’VE just lost £205 on a single property because I didn’t have Landlords Emergency Cover in place. That’s a whole month’s profit for the property lost because I had put off buying the cover since...