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Record level for rents in England and Wales

Author: Jason McClean

21st October 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Average rents across England and Wales reached the highest level ever recorded between August and September this year, new data...

New smoke alarm laws for rental properties could save more than 200 lives

Author: Jason McClean

14th October 2015, 11 years ago | 0

A new law which requires landlords to install smoke alarms in homes they rent out will save more than 200...

Positive attitude in the UK private rented sector says new Paragon research

Author: Jason McClean

8th October 2015, 11 years ago | 5

The majority of tenants in the UK private rented sector are pleased with their current landlord, according to new research....

Bridge to Term Mortgage cuts the costs delays and uncertainty

Author: Malcolm Jones

6th October 2015, 11 years ago | 0

An increasing number of property investors are using bridging finance to expand their property portfolio. The main uses are for...

Three bed homes see fastest rent rises in the UK

Author: Jason McClean

1st October 2015, 11 years ago | 0

UK rents are increasing at a rate of 4.6% year on year for three bedroom homes, according to a new...

Number of UK tenants in arrears rises

Author: Jason McClean

23rd September 2015, 11 years ago | 0

The number of residential tenants significantly behind on their rent in the first quarter of the year was up 4%...

Which UK city is currently a gold mine for landlords letting to students?

Author: Jason McClean

16th September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

The most profitable city for landlords letting homes out to students in England is Coventry, according to new research. In...

UK’s new Gazumping capital named

Author: Jason McClean

10th September 2015, 11 years ago | 4

Sheffield has replaced Brighton to become the new gazumping capital of the UK, reveals new research. Gazumping is the controversial...

Number of buy-to-let mortgages available hits 1,000

Author: Jason McClean

27th August 2015, 11 years ago | 29

The number of buy-to-let mortgages available to landlords on the market has hit the 1,000 mark, representing a seven-year high....

Regional cities experiencing private rental growth, reveals new analysis

Author: Jason McClean

20th August 2015, 11 years ago | 1

Regional cities experiencing private rental growth, reveals new analysis. The UK private rented sector is continuing to grow, with activity...

Young investors looking to break in to the BTL market

Author: Jason McClean

18th August 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Almost half of young people believe that becoming a landlord is the best investment they could make, reveals new research....

Hottest buy-to-let areas in the UK revealed

Author: Jason McClean

3rd August 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Landlords are investing in rental properties particularly in London, Birmingham and Bristol, according to research by Barclays bank. The biggest...

Budget announcements leave 65% of landlords considering increasing rent

Author: Jason McClean

27th July 2015, 11 years ago | 4

65% of landlords are considering increasing rents following the Budget announcement, according to research by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA)....

Shawbrook reduce rates on Ltd Co BTL to aid landlords post budget

Author: Malcolm Jones

27th July 2015, 11 years ago | 5

Following the announcement in the ‘Summer Budget’ by the chancellor George Osborne that Landlords will will only be able to...

Survey to influence post Budget BTL product development

Author: Howard

24th July 2015, 11 years ago | 17

I have been asked by some industry heavyweights to gain some intel from the BTL community on how they feel...

UK student property market still growing

Author: Jason McClean

16th July 2015, 11 years ago | 3

The UK student property market is continuing to grow and provide landlords with healthy yields, according to latest figures. Investment...

Five classes of development finance lenders – Don’t be left frustrated

Author: Malcolm Jones

15th July 2015, 11 years ago | 1

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

Are shared housing rents higher for women than men?

Author: Jason McClean

14th July 2015, 11 years ago | 2

Women may be paying more rent than men, according to new research. Women who are living in shared rental accommodation...