Lettings & Management

Police issue advice to landlords on how to avoid cannabis factories

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Police have issued a warning to landlords after a cannabis factory was discovered in a residential property in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire....

The Challenge of Pets in Rental Properties

Author: Julie Ford

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Landlords have long struggled with tenants wanting to keep pets in rental properties. For landlords, pets pose an unpredictable risk...

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy leader. He is the...

Millions of renters are in homes without fire alarms – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Millions of renters in the UK don’t have smoke alarms in their rented properties, according to a new survey. The...

HMO licensing vs planning: Confusion for landlords in Article 4 areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords with HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) in the UK face a complex situation when it comes to Article 4...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property...

Letting agent withdrawal fees?

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I am torn whether to throw the towel in with my agent and letting? I’ve not had a great...

Most landlords manage properties themselves despite higher costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of landlords say they manage their portfolios themselves, treating it as a full-time job. Surprisingly, those who...

Landlords struggle with low tenant demand in some areas

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Low tenant demand is causing problems for letting agents and landlords in some parts of the UK, according to new...

Holiday lets are not the housing crisis culprit – STAA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Holiday lets are being unfairly blamed for the UK’s housing crisis, according to a new study by the Short Term...

Freeholder development nightmare?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Hi, our new freeholder has inherited permitted development rights to add two storeys of flats to our four storey block....

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TMW cuts BTL rates – Accord and Foundation follow suit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced a reduction in its buy to let mortgage rates for both new and existing...

Letting agents urged to lobby new MPs after the election

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Letting agents are being urged to lobby new MPs to help shape future housing policy – irrespective of which party...

How to handle a tenant refusing access?

Author: Readers Question

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi, as a Right To Manage Company, we are dealing with fire safety issues and many other problems. Such as...

Record rents for tenants outside London – Rightmove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

High demand and a lack of available properties are pushing rents outside London to record levels, according to Rightmove. It...

BTL landlords see rental yields rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across England and Wales are seeing a boost in their rental yields, according to the latest Buy to Let...

Student rents outpace loans to threaten university choice

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

University students in Britain face a growing affordability crisis as rental costs for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) outpace the rise...

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Tenants in situ cut property prices by 15%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

While a sitting tenant in a property can be a dream for buy to let investors, offering immediate rental income...