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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...

SubLet Insurance

Author: Jason McClean

5th September 2016, 10 years ago | 2

SUBLET INSURANCE is needed by any landlord that does not have directly enter into a tenancy with a person who is paying...

Rent To Rent Insurance

Author: Jason McClean

4th September 2016, 10 years ago | 1

Rent To Rent Insurance has been incredibly difficult if not impossible to place until now. To a great extent this...

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Apparent lack of finance frustrates 75% of developers

Author: Malcolm Jones

1st September 2016, 10 years ago | 0

Roll back the clock to pre credit crunch time and developers were generally financed through their banks. Due to a...

Which university offers the best buy to let investment?

Author: Jason McClean

26th August 2016, 10 years ago | 1

The average house price across the top 100 universities in the UK equates to £319,963, according to a new poll....

Rental growth predicted as 24 hour tube services commence

Author: Jason McClean

17th August 2016, 10 years ago | 1

The proposed 24 hour tube service will finally begin this coming Friday (19th August) and it is predicted that this...

Where are the most expensive rents in England?

Author: Jason McClean

10th August 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The most expensive rental areas across England have been revealed in a new study. Figures published by the Office for...

Rental prices rise in prime central London as demand increases

Author: Jason McClean

8th August 2016, 10 years ago | 0

Prime central London has seen rental values increase over the past three months as a result of greater demand from...

Buy to let investment hotspots revealed!

Author: Jason McClean

28th July 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The top city for rental yield has been revealed as Manchester, however the best overall returns are still offered by...

Private rented sector to remain strong in 2016

Author: Jason McClean

21st July 2016, 10 years ago | 0

Demand from potential landlords looking to invest in the private rented sector looks set to remain stable during the second...

Warning for landlords considering increasing rent

Author: Jason McClean

6th July 2016, 10 years ago | 8

Landlords are being urged to stop putting additional pressure on tenants who may already be struggling to pay their rent...

Property owners in the UK renovate to create their ideal home

Author: Jason McClean

29th June 2016, 10 years ago | 1

The majority of British home owners renovate their property for living in for the long term rather than to increase...

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Brexit and Landlord Insurance – what it means for Property118 readers

Author: Jason McClean

24th June 2016, 10 years ago | 0

THE UK has voted to leave the European Union and the last thing you need to worry about is your...

Families are the most common household type in the private rented sector

Author: Jason McClean

22nd June 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The most common household type in the private rented sector (PRS) is now families, according to the latest research. This...