Hello, Many landlords in the past used to budget for a capital growth strategy with their investments guided by a 5% annual gross yield on rental income and 5% average annual return on capital growth. The rental yield just covered the running costs of maintenance, management and finance though recently higher rents were necessary to […]

Hi, I own a Victorian house that I converted into four flats. I’ve sold one, rent out two, and live in one myself. I issue Landlord Tenancy Agreements (non-assured tenancies). I understand I would still need to go through the court process if a tenant refuses to leave under the Renters’ Rights Bill. I have […]

Rent2Rent has taken the rental market by storm, offering landlords a handsfree option with guaranteed rent, but has time run out for the standard R2R model as we know it? The Renters’ Rights Bill represents a significant shift in the legal framework governing the relationship between landlords, tenants, and rent-to-rent (R2R) operators. These changes introduce […]

Propertymark has expressed its views on the newly proposed Renters’ Rights Bill, emphasising the need for a fair and balanced approach to implementing the significant changes it will bring to the private rented sector (PRS). The organisation highlights concern about the potential impact of abolishing Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions on the court system, urging for […]

UK house prices recorded their fastest annual growth in two years in September, rising by 3.2% year-on-year, up from 2.4% in August, according to Nationwide. Northern Ireland led the way with an 8.6% increase in prices in the third quarter, while East Anglia was the weakest performer with a 0.8% decline. Nationwide’s data by property […]

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the curve by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their properties. This move could not only increase rental income but also make their properties more desirable to renters. The call is being made by home and car insurance platform Quotezone.co.uk who point out that adding an […]

Hi, I am a leaseholder of council flat and recently got letter from the council that I need to upgrade my front fire door as they saying that my current old front (internal) door is not compiled with 2005 fire regulations. They gave me chance to do the job with their contractor who will start […]

Isn’t it essential for tenants and the government to be educated about the causes of mould in properties, rather than blaming landlords for mould issues? If we hermetically seal every property, condensation can still occur, at about 1 pint per adult per night. Even if clothes aren’t being dried on indoor washing lines, clothes horses, […]

Hi, I am desperately in need of some advice for my mother in law, she is trying to evict a tenant using a section 21 notice. Originally when the property was let, a deposit was paid to the letting agent, but after a few years my mother in law ended her association with the letting […]

Thousands of students “are being overlooked” as housing crisis in Scotland reaches breaking point. A report by the Chartered Institute of Housing, in collaboration with several universities including Glasgow, warns of a “severe student housing crisis” due to a shortage of more than 26,000 student bed spaces in the country’s biggest cities. The news comes […]

Hi, for any leasehold property surely the superior landlord is the Freeholder(s)? Many Leaseholders have to obtain written permission (and even pay a fee for the privilege) of renting out a leasehold property. If the superior landlord is the freeholder(s), and thus under the proposed Renter’s Rights Bill responsible for rent repayment orders and the […]

Landlords who’ve been in the business a while are downsizing. If you haven’t thought about doing it before, or if you’re on the fence, you might want to think about it now, before we get too close to December. For Shirley McLean, a landlord who has been a longstanding member of Property118, it was time […]

While landlords are distracted by the nonsense that is the Renters’ Rights Bill, the biggest elephant in the room is a pledge for PRS homes to meet an EPC minimum rating of C. Ed Miliband, the so-called (big fat) net zero minister, claims that rented homes that don’t meet this criteria will be banned from […]

The UK government has revealed more details about the Renters’ Rights Bill which will see Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions being banned. Section 21 is described in the update as a ‘scourge’ and the law is set to come into force next summer. Landlords might also be alarmed at the prospect of £7,000 civil penalties for […]

If you’re thinking about getting into property investing, one of the first things you’ll want to understand is your credit score. If you’re looking to secure a buy-to-let mortgage credit score is going to play a major role. But what exactly is it, and how can you make sure it’s working for you rather than […]

Hi, I read that Ed Miliband announced that if a C energy rating is not achieved by 2030 then the landlord will be banned from letting it out. Does anyone else see an opportunity to buy a D or below rated BTL with long standing tenants and then wait until the government kicks them out? […]

New findings from the Goodlord and Vouch ‘State of the Lettings Industry Report 2024’ paint a grim picture for the private rented sector (PRS). It reveals that more than half of landlords and agents surveyed expressed pessimism about the future of the market. They point to upcoming legislative changes, economic uncertainty and a growing sense […]

Tenants across the UK are facing increasing pressure to pay huge amounts of rent upfront to secure a property, according to a survey by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). It questioned 2,210 tenants and found that six out of 10 respondents who have moved in the past year paid between two and three months’ […]

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published a set of regulatory judgements which includes a serious finding against Harlow District Council for failing to meet the new consumer standards. As a result, the RSH has given the landlord a C3 grade, indicating serious failings and a need for significant improvements. RSH investigated Harlow Council […]

Ignoring many other foolish parts of the upcoming Renters Rights Bill that will ultimately lead to tenants paying more. One part I find incredibly stupid is the tenant’s rights to challenge rent rises. Presumably rent decreases can also be challenged, but open to correction here, although I cannot see in the proposals what will happen […]

Breckland Council in Norfolk has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting renters and their landlords in addressing damp, mould and condensation issues within homes across the district. Its Healthy Homes Service, a pilot scheme funded by central government, will enhance living conditions for the district’s tenants and provide additional guidance and resources to support […]