Lettings & Management

Rental market frenzy: Tenants face 25 enquiries per property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th October 2023, 3 years ago | 8

The rental market in the UK is experiencing a frenzy of activity, as letting agents report an average of 25...

Rents soar by up to 41% in five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th October 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Bristol is the most expensive city to rent a property in England with tenants paying 41% more than they did...

Tenants face soaring rents as demand outstrips supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Renting a home in the UK has become more expensive than ever, as a new report reveals that the average...

Northern Ireland plans to change fire safety measures for buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A consultation in Northern Ireland seeks to change fire safety measures to local buildings. The Department of Finance has issued...

Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin EPC regulations for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Nearly 50% of private renters are reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce...

Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must deal with 160 laws

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords and property professionals face a daunting array of laws and regulations that can lead to hefty fines, prosecutions, and...

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...