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Data Protection Rules Training

Author: Tessa Shepperson

7th December 2016, 10 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...

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...