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Landlords hesitant to rent to international students

Author: Jason McClean

16th February 2017, 9 years ago | 4

The introduction and enforcement of Right to Rent checks are causing many landlords to unintentionally discriminate against international students, according...

Who is banging their head against a wall with Universal Credit?

Author: Mick Roberts

13th February 2017, 9 years ago | 32

Are any of you landlords struggling with Universal Credit? I have just used someone who could be our answer to...

Two in five renters intend to rent long term

Author: Jason McClean

26th January 2017, 9 years ago | 0

A trend for long term renting has continued to accelerate, according to a new survey. Two in five renters are...

Is bridging finance an answer for buy to let landlords?

Author: Jason McClean

18th January 2017, 9 years ago | 2

An increasing number of landlords are looking to unique forms of finance to continue investing in the private rental sector....

PRA, DSCR, FCA, HMO, SPV, SIC Code, ATED – What BTL landlords need to know for 2017

Author: Howard

28th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

The numerous interventions from regulators, the EU, the changing lending landscape and even more scrutiny that banks now demand before...

Landlords considering refurbishing a property? Here’s what to look out for

Author: Jason McClean

21st December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

As 2016 comes to a close, many landlords will be reviewing their portfolios in order to find ways to protect...

Refunding Deposit money re section21 – Landlord training

Author: Tessa Shepperson

9th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

What can you do if  your tenant refuses to cash a cheque refunding their deposit so you can serve a...

Demand for UK property falls towards the end of 2016

Author: Jason McClean

8th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

The midlands and northern regions of the UK have benefited the most despite property demand falling by 7% in total....

Retaliatory Eviction – Legal update training for Landlords

Author: Tessa Shepperson

8th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

Watch a 10 minute clip of specialist housing barrister Sam Mdage-Wyld explaining retaliatory eviction, taken from the Legal Update Online...

Data Protection Rules Training

Author: Tessa Shepperson

7th December 2016, 9 years ago | 0

How long do you need to keep ‘right to rent’ data in order to defend yourself against prosecution?   Are...

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Lack of clarity around Right to Rent rules is impacting tenants

Author: Jason McClean

17th November 2016, 10 years ago | 12

Britons who do not have a passport are struggling to rent as a result of immigration checks, according to a...

Landlords voice their opinions on client money protection

Author: Jason McClean

26th October 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Client money protection (CMP) should be made compulsory four out of five buy-to-let landlords believe. A majority of landlords feel...

Free services for Landlords

Author: Robert Mellors

26th October 2016, 10 years ago | 13

Hi Property118 readers, I occasionally hear about FREE services for landlords, and I’m now in contact with a company that provides...

Home sales to be outdone by property rentals for first time in eight decades

Author: Jason McClean

19th October 2016, 10 years ago | 0

For the first time in eight decades, home buying will be outstripped by the property rental market next year. This...

Parent landlords on the rise amidst rising property prices

Author: Jason McClean

12th October 2016, 10 years ago | 8

There is a rising number of parent landlords letting second properties to their children, according to new research. 250,000 parents...

Renters aged over 46 make up 40% of the private rental market

Author: Jason McClean

22nd September 2016, 10 years ago | 0

An increasing number of private renters are now aged over 40, according to new research. 18% are over the age...

An increasing number of landlords independently managing their properties

Author: Jason McClean

14th September 2016, 10 years ago | 13

An increasing number of buy-to-let landlords are becoming ‘self-sufficient’ by letting and managing their own rental properties, according to a...

Why consider a second charge loan over a remortgage

Author: Malcolm Jones

8th September 2016, 10 years ago | 0

Second charge loans can be very real alternative to a remortgage. While every application needs to be considered on its...