Lettings & Management

Buildings insurance on main residence affected by claims on BTL?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi – I have seven properties which I run as BTL and one holiday let. They are all in my...

Property Redress Scheme expels five more agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The latest list of expelled agents has been published by the Property Redress Scheme after a lengthy disciplinary process has...

How to rent my property out?

Author: Readers Question

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I’m new to the forum and I’ve been looking through posts and I can see there is a wealth...

Home repossessions flatline since interest rates climbed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Home repossessions have remained flat since interest rates started to climb last autumn, but in one region they have rocketed...

All regions see rental yields go up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

All regions have seen an annual and quarterly rise in rental yields – up from 6% a year ago, and...

New ‘sex for rent’ law aimed at predatory landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 17

A consultation that could lead to a new law to crack down on landlords demanding ‘sex for rent’ has been...

A poor letting agent?

Author: Readers Question

24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Hello, a large London letting agent found and gave a glowing reference for a tenant, so we took her on....

Gove is ‘outraged’ over buildings insurance scandal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

The housing secretary, Michael Gove, says he is ‘outraged’ over a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation into broker commissions on...

How to create a separate leasehold?

Author: Readers Question

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hi, I own a ground floor flat that is mortgage free, along with the freehold of the building. The upper...

Landlords will be able to sue over rip-off building insurance policies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that it is going to reform the multi-occupancy leasehold insurance market which will...

RIP Scotland’s PRS?

Author: Readers Question

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, As you will all know, being conscientious landlords, there is currently an evictions and rent freeze in Scotland since...

Revealed: The most appealing cities for young renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The most appealing cities for young renters to enjoy jobs, socialising and low rents have been revealed – and there...

The PRS saw an annual rent rise of 4.9% in March

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The UK’s private rents rose in the year to March by 4.9% – which is still below the rate of...

Renting Done Right manifesto is officially launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A manifesto calling on the government to rapidly step up its support for the lettings sector has officially been launched....

Slide in house prices is accelerating

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The UK’s house prices fell for the third consecutive month as prices slumped 0.3% between January and February, the Office...

Electrical certificate – replacing all the sockets?

Author: Readers Question

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 26

Hello, I have recently received a satisfactory electrical certificate. However, one recommendation is to change all the sockets due to...

Council using providers to supply them with private properties?

Author: Readers Question

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, I have been given by X council a list of contracted suppliers they are using in order to secure...

Government is planning to ‘destroy the PRS’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th April 2023, 3 years ago | 10

One leading property expert says the government is ‘looking to destroy’ the private rented sector (PRS). Iain McKenzie, the chief...