Room rents drop in London and Birmingham as renters move to commuter hotspots, according to new data. Flat-sharing website SpareRoom reveals that Solihull and Smethwick have seen a surge in demand for rooms, as Birmingham rents fall for the fourth consecutive quarter to £555 per month. SpareRoom also reveals a 1% drop in London rents, […]

Molo Finance has lowered its buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates, offering fresh opportunities for landlords. It has announced immediate cuts to its BTL rates, with two-year fixed rates now starting at 3.03% — a reduction of 10 basis points — and five-year fixed rates dropping to 4.59%, a drop of 14 basis points. These […]

As the appetite for seaside homes in the UK continues to rise, investors are increasingly balancing lucrative returns against rising climate threats, one firm says. Insurance firm Pikl says that with increasing property prices and affordability concerns, pinpointing areas that offer both profitability and durability has become essential. To help investors, it has delved into […]

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth, according to new data. According to the latest e.surv House Price Index, the average sale price of homes in England and Wales rose by a modest 0.1% in March, reaching just over £359,000. The market […]

Research has revealed a range of expensive mistakes that landlords make with 19% of them saying that costly renovations that failed to boost property value or rental income is the biggest regret. The findings from Together also show that 16% of landlords admit to either disposing of assets prematurely or keeping properties too long to […]

Landlords offering properties with bills included can command a hefty premium for doing so – but tenant demand is surprisingly scarce for these rental homes, research reveals. The study from estate and letting agents Benham and Reeves examined active rental listings and found that monthly rent for a property in England covering all bills stands […]

A London council has announced plans to purchase 193 former council homes as it tries to combat a growing homelessness problem in the borough. Islington Council says the move brings it closer to its target of securing 907 residences by March 2026 – this is one of the most ambitious buy-back schemes in England. These […]

Former Tory MP blasts one-sided media for misrepresenting landlords and says the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill was a compromise to avoid even worse reforms under a future government. In a video interview with eviction expert and founder of Landlord Action, Paul Shamplina, Theresa Villiers, former Tory MP for Chipping Barnet, argues the court system must […]

Capital Letters, an organisation established by several London councils to tackle the growing homelessness issue and cut costs on temporary housing, stands on the verge of closure, according to Inside Housing. Launched in 2019, Capital Letters describes itself as a ‘not-for-profit landlord and service provider’. It was connecting private landlords with 21 member boroughs to […]

The Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals aimed at curbing the ability of landlords to raise rents on properties that fail to meet basic living standards. Maggie Chapman MSP has submitted amendments to the upcoming Housing (Scotland) Bill, which would prohibit rent rises unless homes achieve a minimum criteria. That criteria would be set by government […]

Nearly one in three landlords are considering quitting the private rented sector, driven by escalating maintenance costs and tougher regulations, research reveals. The findings from Aldermore also highlight that nearly a third of landlords have already begun selling off properties. The potential mass departure – 31% say they’re looking to quit altogether – will increase […]

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is offering its acclaimed dispute webinars for on-demand viewing to help landlords and tenants. The initiative allows viewers to access educational content whenever it suits their schedule. These free online sessions, featuring dispute adjudicators from The DPS, help to deliver a free learning platform about safeguarding deposits. The series […]

Landlords are focusing on purchasing properties requiring renovation – and spend £8,500 on improvements, research reveals. The study by Paragon Bank of more than 500 landlords found that 44% prefer to buy homes needing upgrades, while 25% opt for properties ready for immediate letting. Meanwhile, 32% show no preference between the two approaches. The findings, […]

A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill clarifies that landlords can still reclaim their properties by serving notice prior to the Bill’s enactment, even if they pursue a court order post-implementation. The amendment is being championed by Baroness Taylor, the housing minister in the Lords, and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says this […]

Does anyone know what the legal position is as far as security lights and cameras are concerned, when it comes to landlords allowing private tenants to set up these things? First a few logistical comments. The rental properties in question comprise of two semi-detached cottages; at the front there is a communal path to allow […]

The average price of homes in the UK fell by 0.5% in March, marking a sharper decline compared to the 0.2% drop seen in February, Halifax reports. It says that the average property value is £296,699, a drop of £1,575 from £298,274 the previous month. Despite the monthly downturn, the annual increase in house prices […]

The lettings sector in London’s most sought-after areas is experiencing big upheaval as landlords abandon the market in response to the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, an analysis reveals. The findings from Knight Frank says the Bill’s aim to bring in stricter eviction rules and heighten risks for rent collection is not going down well. The […]

Fleet Mortgages has published a helpful guide to HMOs for landlords to address the growing demand for these investments. The lender also says that the guide reinforces its commitment to educating and supporting buy to let customers with enhanced product offerings. The publication, ‘A Guide to HMOs: Licencing, Planning & Article 4’ will also help […]

An industry body is urging the government to provide greater support for disabled people to access accessible housing in the private rented sector. According to Propertymark, 62% of letting agents said it was difficult or very difficult for people with disabilities to secure accessible or adapted homes. The government has responded to a report on […]

Hi Everyone, We have 13 apartments for people over 45 years old. I have tried to increase my lease that only has 62 years left. The cost to get a quote was £500. The quote came back £35,000 to increase it to 99 years. Would it be better and cheaper to wait for part 2 […]

You’d think that landlords would have had enough of hearing about selling. With many of us recovering from incorporation and downsizing, it’s easy to understand why we might have taken our foot off the gas. Are we really in as much trouble as they say we are? Or do we have time to recoup and […]