Tag: HMO

Landbay unveils streamlined BTL product transfers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay has introduced a new product transfer service for buy to let mortgages, offering brokers and landlords increased efficiency and...

Buying 5-bed HMO for son in University?

Author: Readers Question

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 31

My son is heading to University in September and we’re looking at helping him buy a HMO in his own...

Student paying year up front?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 22

Hello, I have a question that hopefully someone can answer. I have an overseas student tenant who is due to...

Croydon cracks down on illegal HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Croydon Council has escalated its efforts against unauthorised housing developments, particularly Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).  In recent weeks, officers...

Council warns tenants of costly ‘no win, no fee’ repair claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

A city council’s tenants are being urged to report their repair issues directly to the council, following a rise in...

London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

London has emerged as the dominant force in the UK’s buy to let market in 2024, experiencing a 13% increase...

Exploring the Buzz Around HMO Housing

Author: Aviram Shahar

16th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have been a cornerstone of the UK rental market, offering affordable housing options for tenants...

CHL and Landbay cut BTL rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are set to benefit from a wave of competitive rate reductions as buy to let lenders CHL Mortgages and...

Paragon unveils limited-edition five-year BTL deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has introduced a range of limited-edition five-year fixed rate buy to let mortgages featuring attractive rates and flexible...

Portfolio landlords are eyeing expansion not exit – Claim UTB

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Portfolio landlords are increasingly looking to expand their properties rather than sell, according to research from United Trust Bank Mortgages....

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London council cracks down on unsafe HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A London council has launched a rigorous inspection programme to crack down on unlawful and unsafe Houses of Multiple Occupation...

New platform promises to simplify property maintenance for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A new online platform has been launched to help landlords streamline their property maintenance processes. Fiixit has been founded by...

Shawbrook expands commercial loan offerings for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Shawbrook Bank has unveiled a series of enhancements to its commercial investment products, designed to bolster support for property investors...

Council seeks public input on landlord licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Carmarthenshire County Council is inviting feedback on proposed regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within the Tyisha and Glanymor...

Understanding Property Investment Strategies

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28th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Starting out in property investing is an exciting journey, with various strategies to explore. This guide will introduce five popular...

Aspiring landlords turn to HMOs and MUBs for bigger returns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Aspiring portfolio landlords are turning to more complex rental properties, such as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit blocks...

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Molo Finance and TML offer new competitive BTL deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Two leading buy to let mortgage lenders, Molo Finance and The Mortgage Lender (TML), have announced updates to their BTL...

Landlords urged to check council’s licensing requirements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Sandwell Council is urging private landlords to check if they need to apply for a housing license under a new...

How do you deal with uncommunicative former student tenant?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Hi, I have an HMO let to students and one of the students has decided not to continue at university...

Selective licensing – should I appeal the number of occupants restriction?

Author: Readers Question

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, The London borough where I own a single apartment has recently introduced selective licencing to all rented properties across...

Fleet and CHL enhance buy to let products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Fleet Mortgages has announced significant changes to its product range for houses of multiple occupation (HMOs). Meanwhile, CHL Mortgages has...