Lettings & Management

Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister says not all tenants are ‘bad people’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 28

The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has insisted that not all tenants are ‘bad people’ who are in gangs or smoke...

Update to ‘How to rent guide’ published

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

The updated ‘How to rent guide’ has been published and includes the latest advice for landlords and tenants on renting...

Errors by Letting Agency?

Author: Readers Question

2nd October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, two years ago we completely renovated my partner’s home before offering it up to rent through a full management...

Fleet Mortgages cut rates on all BTL five-year fixes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Fleet Mortgages has announced a significant reduction in rates for all five-year fixed-rate products across its three core ranges: standard,...

RICS unveils its manifesto and calls for more homes to rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched its manifesto for the built environment in the run-up to the...

How rising interest rates could hit BTL landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Since most buy-to-let landlords are heavily reliant on mortgages, there is a potential regional impact should interest rates rise again,...

Lib Dems want to introduce landlord licensing and rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 38

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to give private rented sector (PRS) tenants and landlords a ‘fair deal’ in their newly...

Council reveals its housing crisis as private landlords sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 15

West Lothian Council is facing a housing crisis as the cost-of-living crisis has forced many private landlords to sell off...

UK house prices fall 0.5% but are 17% higher than before pandemic

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

House prices in the UK have fallen by 0.5% over the last 12 months and are on track to be...

Rishi’s EPC U-turn slammed by RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 10

It’s taken nearly a week, but the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has hit out at Prime Minister Rishi...

Tenants urged to report criminal landlords and agents in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Private renters in London who have been charged illegal fees by landlords and letting agents are being urged to report...

The Bank of Mum and Dad help tenants with deposit costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Nearly half of tenants (49%) consider the cost of the deposit when renting as being the biggest obstacle when searching...

Rents rise as landlords exit the market, survey shows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 13

The UK’s private rented sector is facing a supply-demand imbalance that is pushing up rents as landlords exit the market,...

Precise Mortgages boosts its buy to let affordability options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Precise Mortgages has announced changes to its buy to let affordability criteria that could benefit personal ownership and limited company...

Tenant got planning permission for C2 usage without my knowledge?

Author: Readers Question

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hello, I have been renting out my residential property to a charity. It appears they have recently been granted a...

Tenant demand surges in South East regions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The rental market in England has seen a strong recovery in the third quarter of 2023, with some regions in...

Dear Polly Neate of Shelter – I agree with you!

Author: Readers Question

25th September 2023, 3 years ago | 29

Dear Polly Neate, It’s not possible to contact you directly as you, (Shelter), don’t allow contact through your website unless...

Section 21 issued, now council have issued a substantial improvement order?

Author: Readers Question

25th September 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a tenant since 1996, but the recent interest rate increases have left me with more costs than...