For landlords and property managers, juggling tenant communication, rent collection, and property maintenance can feel like a constant juggling act. Lendlord software steps in as a comprehensive solution, offering a suite of tools designed to streamline every aspect of property management. This article explores how Lendlord empowers users to efficiently manage their tenancies, track finances […]

The Housing Minister tells NRLA that ‘stay put’ instructions by local authorities until bailiffs arrive, is completely unacceptable. Jacob Young MP addressed NRLA members in a webinar after the Renters (Reform) Bill passed its final stage in the House of Commons. Mr Young also covered licensing and the abolition of Section 21 in the 45-minute […]

The UK’s housing market is experiencing a sales boom with a 12% increase in agreed sales compared to last year, according to Zoopla’s research. The property platform says this surge is down to more homes being available for sale and renewed buyer confidence. While house price growth remains flat (they are down slightly at -0.2%), […]

Hi, I have a tenant who has sublet my property without my knowledge or consent. Although I have not visited the property, I have a good relationship with them and speak to them regularly as they have been a tenant for 5 years. I have given them three opportunities to ‘come clean’ but to date […]

Shelter is calling for empty homes to be converted into social rent homes to help solve the housing crisis. According to the housing charity, there are 261,000 empty homes in England. The charity is urging the government to build 90,000 new social rent homes per year across England. Turning empty homes into social rent spaces […]

Finding a buy to let property with a tenant already in place can be a challenge for investors in London, according to new research. Lettings and estate agents Benham and Reeves reveal that just 2% of currently listed rental properties in the capital boast of having a tenant in situ. While rental yield is a […]

UK property prices have increased by 1.9% over the last year, according to new research by Halifax. The findings reveal demand among buyers for smaller homes helped to drive growth in UK property prices. According to Halifax, the average price for flats rose by +2.7%, while terraced houses rose by 2.6%. Scotland saw the strongest […]

Hi, I bought a property in 2012. Soon after, I made a Deed of Trust to allow the limited company which I wholly own and manage, to receive rent payments and pay the mortgage. I am thinking of selling the property. However, upon checking the documents, I found out that I do not have a […]

Very rarely do we as landlords see such a shocking warning, yet that was preceisely the news reported in The Telegraph, in an article which warned that the shortage of houses in the UK was going to force the hand of legislations in favour of pushing landlords out of business. It went on to say […]

A wave of “nightmare legislation” is driving many good landlords out of the rental sector in Wales, warns Welsh Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders. She warns without urgent action, tenants will be forced to live in temporary accommodation. Ms Finch-Saunders is urging the Welsh government to rethink policies and provide much-needed support for landlords. A lot […]

One charity is calling for changes to help protect bereaved renters. According to Marie Curie, an estimated 300,000 people across England and Wales are forced to move home following the death of someone they live with every year. The end-of-life charity says the Renters (Reform) Bill must protect bereaved renters from eviction. 400 renters could […]

Paul Shamplina gives his reactions to the third reading debate of the Renters Reform Bill: “Undoubtedly, court reforms are necessary to ensure the system can effectively handle the increase in Section 8 proceedings resulting from the abolition of Section 21. Without adequate preparation, there is a risk of overburdening an already strained legal system, leading […]

I was looking around my property related emails and came across a full government blurb on the MTD initiative and wondered………. after reading the benefits and the opportunity to be a tester. In their GOV.UKs words “download a MTD compliant piecevif software and after a few initial personal entry you can send test quarterly return […]

How can the shareholders of a small Residents Association get the Directors to run the association properly? At present, we are in breach of a Fire Safety Order by 14 months because the Directors have failed to implement the report’s recommendations! There is more than enough money in the sink fund to cover the cost […]

One of the biggest challenges faced by all property investors is that at some point, everyone runs out of their own deposit money. Maybe you are close to this point yourself. Most people stop investing at this point, but it does not have to be that way for you. There are two solutions to this […]

Welcome to the latest update on the Property market! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the current state of property prices and what the future holds for homeowners and investors alike. Join Ranjan as he uncovers the factors driving the projected rise in property prices for April 2024. Watch the video below

New data reveals the UK’s rental market is experiencing a slowdown in inflation. Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine and Country, says whilst supply has seen a modest improvement, the gap between availability and demand is still influencing the market. She adds that rent prices continue to increase across the country. Cooling trend in rental […]

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed its final stage in the House Of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords. The latest debate on the Renters (Reform) Bill saw various MPs try to pressure the government into giving a date for the end of Section 21 – but it declined to do […]

In the ever-changing landscape of property development, it’s often hard to stand out from the crowd. However, the Winter Melia Group led by directors Karl Winter and Phil Melia has emerged as a leading force in the industry. The team has now received another award for 2023 Developer of the Year at the Property Investors […]

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few look as though they have any relevant leadership or financial experience. What took my attention was Andy Burnham’s (Labour) commitment to introduce a Good Landlord Scheme across Greater Manchester and, provide tenants with a facility […]

I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding rental she accumulated whilst awaiting the Bailiffs for 8 months. The ruined unit and furniture theft was an added cost that I ignored. The total loss was about GBP20 000. The CCJ for unpaid rent […]