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BTL investors remain confident despite policy uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to attract investors despite some uncertainty surrounding future government policies, research reveals. According...

ANOTHER council seeks landlords to help house families

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 16

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is calling on landlords to join its Private Sector Leasing Scheme, offering a secure and...

Propertymark backs Welsh Government’s housing plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Propertymark has welcomed the Welsh Government’s commitment to improving housing in Wales. Tim Thomas, the organisation’s policy and campaigns officer,...

Surge in older renters and rise of portfolio landlords – TMW

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

There has been a big change in the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic increase in the number...

Transform Your Investment Strategy with Lendlord’s New Deal Analyser

Author: Aviram Shahar

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Investors, rejoice! Lendlord has unveiled its latest tool to revolutionize your property investment experience—the enhanced and new Deal Analyser. Designed...

Long duration ASTs to combat proposed changes?

Author: Readers Question

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I understand the new Labour government will quite soon look to end ASTs, as the Tories almost executed this...

Failed AST renewal letting fees?

Author: Readers Question

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, the letting agents found tenants for my property, and we agreed on a 12-month AST. I paid the letting...

Landlords can now sign up to Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Greater Manchester has announced that it aims to build 75,000 new homes during the next parliamentary term and will improve...

What Can a Landlord Do if the Cost of Repair Exceeds the Deposit Held?

Author: Julie Ford

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 10

When a tenant vacates a rental property, it’s not uncommon for the landlord to discover damages or the need for...

Tenant demand for rented homes is on the rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite ongoing affordability issues, tenant demand for rented properties in England has climbed slightly in the second quarter of 2024...

Council seeks more landlords to fight homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A council says it is looking for more private landlords to partner with to offer stable housing to those in...

Social housing regulator finds serious issues with five landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has found serious issues impacting tenant safety and living conditions by five social housing...

‘Must-haves’ for renters and landlords revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Research from Barclays offers valuable insights for both renters and landlords navigating today’s competitive private rented sector (PRS). The study...

Social landlords slammed by Ombudsman in housing report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report highlighting the failings of 27 social housing landlords in their response to...

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 29

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so,...

Outcry over landlords banning working from home

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Generation Rent and Shelter are slamming landlords for “draconian rules” that ban tenants from working from home (WFH). An investigation...

UK rents reach record high but growth slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The average rent in the UK has reached a record high of £1,299, although growth has slowed to just 0.2%...

Landlords urged to be wary over council ‘safer renting’ schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Landlords need to be cautious over the growing numbers of council-promoted ‘Safer Renting’ schemes, one legal expert warns. Phil Turtle,...