Tag: landlord

Tenant deposit values and disputes on the rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has seen a significant increase in both the number and value of deposits protected...

Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must deal with 160 laws

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords and property professionals face a daunting array of laws and regulations that can lead to hefty fines, prosecutions, and...

A political party manifesto for the PRS: What landlords DON’T want from politicians

Author: Landlord Crusader

29th September 2023, 3 years ago | 11

So, we are into the party political conference season and it is apparent that the private rented sector (PRS) is...

BTL landlords see debt levels soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Amidst the recent economic turmoil, the average amount owed via buy to let mortgage loans has surged by 19% in...

Why so many landlords have waited until now to incorporate their property rental businesses

Author: Mark Alexander

7th July 2023, 3 years ago | 10

These are the top six reasons why so many landlords have waited until now to form a Limited Company and...

Renting to a prospective purchaser?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hi all, I am in the process of selling my mother’s house, which is empty and have had a prospective buyer...

Fleet Mortgages unveils new fixed-rate mortgage options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Fleet Mortgages has launched an array of two- and five-year fixed-rate mortgages across its three core ranges – standard, limited...

Renters choose Netflix over contents insurance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

A study has found that while 53% of private tenants subscribe to a TV streaming service like Netflix, only 51%...

Industry body backs tougher carbon monoxide rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Propertymark has thrown its weight behind proposals for stricter regulations to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in residential properties. The organisation...

Legal disclaimer to use trampoline?

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, We rent an annex to our property, which has access to our garden. It is not possible to block...

EPC work cost £8k and property is still a D! Missold air source heat pump

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2023, 3 years ago | 69

Hello, I had a heat source air pump salesman visit 3 properties. My case was very clear – I’m only...

Difficulties remortgaging due to higher interest rates affecting lenders affordability criteria

Author: Mark Alexander

28th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Many landlords are reporting that it has become increasingly difficult to remortgage as a result of higher interest rates affecting...

What is a Rent Repayment Order?

Author: Mark Alexander

26th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

If you’ve found this article as a result of searching for the term Rent Repayment Order, then the chances are...

Tenant demand surges along London’s Elizabeth Line

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

It’s been a year since the grand opening of London’s Elizabeth Line and a new report has revealed the latest...

How to select a managing agent?

Author: Readers Question

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Hello, We wish to obtain quotes from managing agents to take over the management of our small block of 7...

Landlords urged to boost communication for fire safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords and letting agents have been warned that updated fire safety regulations need to be strictly adhered to so they...

Section 13 rent increase?

Author: Readers Question

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, What can you do when a tenant just ignores a Section 13? If he/she takes it to a Tribunal...

A third of renters are spending more than 50% of their wages on rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Research reveals that 81% of renters in the UK are spending more than 30% of their take-home pay on rent...

Superior landlords – the Thieves of Variation?

Author: Readers Question

24th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, As a reasonably large portfolio landlord, we had been caught out by the ‘Doubling Ground Rent’ clause in numerous...

HMRC will get a tax ‘gold mine’ with the new landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2023, 3 years ago | 24

The Renters’ Reform Bill has unveiled a new database that could turn into a tax ‘gold mine’ for HMRC to...

How to increase the profit from your property portfolio

Author: Simon Zutshi

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

As we all know, thanks to the current high-interest rates, purchases of single-let properties don’t really stack up for many...