Buy to Let News
Blogs and discussions about issues affecting UK Buy to Let Property Investors

Fears for Arrears as Tenants Borrow to Pay Rents
Landlords should brace themselves for a massive jump in rent arrears with the news that millions are seeking payday loans and other...

Benefit Cuts Price Poor Families Out of Buy to Let
Rents of around a third of private rented homes in Britain are beyond the financial reach of the poorest families as government welfare...

Council Inspector Trapped by Defective HMO Locks
A council housing inspector was locked in shared flats by a defective lock while inspecting fire safety precautions at the property.

The Great Landlord Receipts Rip-off is Underway
The great landlord receipt rip off is underway again as property investors scurry around to find expenses to off set against their...

Localism and Tenancy Deposits
As regular readers of P118 will know, the rocky road of tenancy deposits was pretty much a farce from its introduction in 2007 and...

London Rent Gap Widens to 80% More Than the Rest of the UK
The rent gap between London and the rest of the country means tenants are paying an average 80% more to let a home in the capital.

Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions De...
The Bank of England Agents’ summary of business conditions December 2011 has been released, reporting a “softening housing...
