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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...

Short term rents on the rise

Author: Jason McClean

1st July 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Letting agents in the UK have seen a rise in the number of inquiries for short term lets, as both...

Superstike – Deposit Protection rules reminder

Author: Tessa Shepperson

1st July 2015, 11 years ago | 1

Landlords up and down the country will (or should) be celebrating the demise of the ridiculous rules we have all...

BTL funding available at 100% LTV with a second charge

Author: Malcolm Jones

1st July 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Challenger bank Shawbrook will fund 100% for Buy to Lets. They will lend up to 75% Loan to Value (LTV)...

SME requires fast access to funds – Case Study

Author: Malcolm Jones

25th June 2015, 11 years ago | 0

Initial circumstances: A businessman who worked as a television producer was looking to raise £247,000 to start a new television show. He’d...

Are your properties meeting the requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?

Author: Jason McClean

24th June 2015, 11 years ago | 10

Over the last 18 months the private rental sector has been under increased scrutiny as a result of new legislation...

Majority of UK tenants are satisfied with their landlords

Author: Jason McClean

17th June 2015, 11 years ago | 2

Up to 81% of UK tenants are satisfied with their current landlord while 70% believe their rent is value for...

Landlords urged to be vigilant for tenants cultivating cannabis

Author: Jason McClean

11th June 2015, 11 years ago | 6

UK landlords are being warned to be vigilant towards tenants cultivating cannabis in their properties. Figures from the Office for...

Landlords in for an ‘easier ride’ with the Conservatives

Author: Jason McClean

13th May 2015, 11 years ago | 0

The Conservative Party has shown minimal intent to further regulate the private rental sector, as opposed to Labour who had...

Landlords have you registered all old deposits held?

Author: Jason McClean

30th April 2015, 11 years ago | 19

Landlords are being urged to register all deposits they have taken from tenants with an approved protection scheme before 23...

Landlords Emergency Cover in Minutes

Author: Jason McClean

27th April 2015, 11 years ago | 0

You can buy Landlords Emergency Cover in minutes through Property118. This product, supplied by our partner Surewise, is not for...

Good news for landlords as cheaper buy-to-let mortgage deals become available

Author: Jason McClean

23rd April 2015, 11 years ago | 8

The number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages available on the market is on the rise, with cheaper rates also becoming available...

Half of over 40s considering Buy to Let property as a retirement plan

Author: Jason McClean

21st April 2015, 11 years ago | 5

OVER half of those saving towards their retirement say they would consider investing or are already investing in buy-to-let properties...

I just lost £205 because I didn’t have Landlords Emergency Cover

Author: Jason McClean

16th April 2015, 11 years ago | 14

I’VE just lost £205 on a single property because I didn’t have Landlords Emergency Cover in place. That’s a whole...