Lettings & Management

Landlords see BTL borrowing costs rocket 76%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The cost of maintaining monthly buy-to-let mortgage interest payments has rocketed by 75.7% in the last year – with those...

Rent increase – tenant won’t pay?

Author: Readers Question

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, Today I increased the rent on a flat from £1,400 to £1,600, effective 1 June 2023, which is the...

Since when did a rent freeze mean don’t pay rent?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th April 2023, 3 years ago | 18

It has been a busy time for landlords with several stories that would normally make my blood run cold, but...

Propertymark calls for an end to the freeze on local housing allowance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th April 2023, 3 years ago | 17

Propertymark, the body for letting agents, says ‘enough is enough’ and is calling for an end to the freeze on...

Campaign launched to fight policies ‘damaging Scotland’s PRS’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Landlords in Scotland are being urged to back a National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) campaign that will challenge policies from...

Call for the inventory process to be independent and transparent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) is calling on the government to include measures in the proposed Renters Reform...

Do I sell my letting property?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2023, 3 years ago | 41

Hello, Not a long one this! I’ve had a 3 bedroom semi for 4 years, let it to a single...

Tories shack up with Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 31

Top Conservative MPs and an independent think tank for ‘liberal conservatism’ have teamed up with homeless charity Shelter to offer...

Rents begin to rise again

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords are seeing that rents on new tenancies are beginning to rise again after a brief dip in January, a...

Thermal imaging surveys – a good idea?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Thermal imaging surveys – are these a good idea? I am considering one for my own home to determine...

10 year fixed – consent to let dilemma?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I’m thinking to fix my residential mortgage for 10 years with Nationwide which is due for renewal. My concern...

England’s landlords see lettings market remain ‘steady’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Rents in March increased slightly across England, while voids grew by just one day on average, a rental index reveals....

Sadiq Khan calls again for a rent freeze in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 19

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has again called for a rent freeze for tenants to be implemented in the capital. He...

EPC – contact your MP?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’m a landlord with 4 flats that turnover less than £5k per annum each. They will never reach an...

Labour calls for a ‘Renters’ Charter’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 103

Labour MP Diane Abbott appeared on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ today (Monday) to push for a renters’ charter that will...

Leaseholder protection deed – can a new buyer have it?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, My daughter’s flat is blighted by the fire safety issues arising from the Grenfell tragedy, hence she wants to...

EPC proposed upgrades cost limit?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, If the new £10,000 limit proposed upgrade to a band C before the deadline goes ahead, I was wondering...

Damp and mould – why blame landlords?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hi all, Is it only me getting a bit sick of getting the blame for damp and mould in Victorian...