Renters are paying the price as demand becomes scarce and costs rise, says Hargreaves Lansdown. The firm reveals that many landlords are selling off properties due to fears of a potential capital gains tax increase in the upcoming October budget, while tenants are now spending a significantly larger portion of their income on rent. The […]

Hi, I’m sure this isn’t a unique situation as it happens all the time, but could anyone kindly shed some light on my situation? I have a tenant couple with two young children. Sadly, they are now no longer in a relationship and it has turned rather bitter. They have been exemplary tenants over the […]

The gap between rents in the North and South of England has narrowed to its closest point in more than a decade, research from Hamptons reveals. Last month, the average rent in the South cost 37% or £357 per month more than in the North, the lowest figure since records began in 2013. This gap […]

A mass sell-off is currently underway in the landlord sector, and it only looks set to increase. EPC requirements, The Renters Rights Bill, mounting financial pressures, the list of reasons goes on. No doubt you’ve seen the recent headlines, and if you’re a landlord yourself you’ll be forgiven for thinking that the worst is yet […]

The Labour government’s announcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill is proposing the biggest shake-up of England’s private rented sector in England for 36 years. The Bill, which Labour claims is aimed at improving security and stability for tenants, introduces a raft of changes that landlords need to be aware of. Among the most controversial are […]

Have you recovered yet? As a landlord, the Renters’ Rights Bill is NOT designed to help renters – it is clearly designed to damage the private rented sector. Potentially, fatally. If you are a tenant, a politician or work for the likes of Shelter or Generation Rent, then you’ll need to start polishing your excuses […]

There is massive uncertainty about what the new Labour government might do in the private rental sector, and so many landlords are selling up, but at the same time, many investors are sitting back and waiting to see what happens. This means that, right now, there is a huge opportunity for you because there are […]

Unlock the secrets to executing the perfect property deal with expert insights from seasoned investors! In today’s episode of “Property Answers,” Ranjan Bhattacharya and John Howard dive deep into the strategies that define success in property investment. Whether you’re a pro at back-to-back deals or a long-term rental strategist, understanding your exit strategies, minimizing risks, […]

So, Sir Keir Starmer has had some stern words for Labour MP Jas Athwal over complaints of ant infestations and black mould in his rental properties. While nobody enjoys dealing with these nuisances, should landlords always be held accountable? Let’s explore the balance of responsibility. Ants – The Uninvited Guests We’ve all been there—one day […]

Paragon Bank has boosted its range of five-year fixed-rate buy to let mortgages with new 3% fee options and £750 cashback added to all five-year purchase and remortgage fixed-rate products. The addition of 3% fee products to Paragon’s range of five-year fixes means that the bank now offers 3%, 5% and nil fee options at […]

The cost to upgrade homes in the private rented sector (PRS) to meet an energy performance certificate rating of C by 2030 will be £8.3bn. According to data science firm Outra, two-thirds of rented homes – that’s around 2.4 million properties – in England, Scotland and Wales will need to be upgraded. The regional breakdown […]

I have Latvian tenants/friends renting a 3-bed semi-detached property for the past year. They passed all security and Right to Rent etc. These clients/friends are fairly wealthy with their main residence being in Latvia and owning at least one or two other properties around the world along with several in their own Country. On what […]

Hi all, what do you think about tenants having overnight guests. The AST doesn’t say anything about this. The tenant refused landlord access last weekend (to fit an additional Carbon Monoxide detector) all was agreed beforehand, he did say he mixed up the timings and his girlfriend and baby were upstairs in bed. This is […]

A landlord organisation is urging the Labour government to avoid taking “a piecemeal view of housing” and address the rental crisis head-on. iHowz is presenting its proposals to MPs and Lords on what the rental sector needs, including a new Tenant-Landlord Partnership Bill. iHowz’s proposals include fair taxation for landlords and retaining fixed-term tenancies. Successive […]

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to be plagued by a chronic shortage of available properties, driving rents to new heights, Zoopla reports. Its rental market analysis reveals that the number of homes for rent remains 24% below pre-pandemic levels, while demand remains robust. Despite a slight decline in rental demand compared to the […]

One minute, tenants are obsessed with open-plan kitchens; the next, they’re crying out for energy-efficient windows. But here’s the latest curveball: gig economy workers looking for flexible, short-term live-work spaces. And trust me, these aren’t your average tenants—they don’t want a 12-month contract, a chipped teapot in the kitchen cupboard, or an avocado bathroom suite. […]

In the original Great Landlord Debate article, we explored three very different approaches to the UK property market. One landlord was ready to exit, frustrated by rising taxes and regulations. Another was flourishing, using smart strategies like Family Investment Companies (FICs) to thrive, while a third was considering a comeback after selling up and pondering […]

Ben Beadle claims removing Section 21 will not be “a significant change for landlords.” In an interview with BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said: “It’s unreasonable for landlords to issue a Section 21 without a decent reason.” His comments come after the Renters’ Rights Bill which […]

Fleet Mortgages has announced more rate cuts on a range of mortgages for both standard and limited company borrowers. The reductions, ranging from 0.15% to 0.3%, apply to both two- and five-year fixed-rate products with a 75% loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. For example, the two-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 3% fee has seen its interest rate […]

The continued attacks on landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) could push the current rental crisis beyond repair, one expert warns. Octane Capital’s chief executive Jonathan Samuels says a planned rise in Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget by Labour could be the final straw for many landlords. He warns that landlords are […]

In the UK we rely on a justice system to be fair and equitable, but hope not to use it. I am sad to report more evidence of law driven discrimination against landlords. Whilst a landlord is responsible for their property, the tenant’s right to a quiet life trumps this and tenants can deny a […]