Tag: Landlords

Landlords still keen to buy despite challenges, survey shows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Nearly a third (32%) of buy to let landlords are planning to buy more property in the next 12 months,...

Michael Gove praises landlords and rejects rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th October 2023, 3 years ago | 34

Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, has expressed his opposition to rent controls at the National Residential Landlords Association’s (NRLA) national...

Crime Stats – specific to rental properties?

Author: Readers Question

26th October 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Does anyone know how to find out the detailed crime stats for an area (postcode or actual road)? I am...

Lib Dems urge landlord MPs to disclose use of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th October 2023, 3 years ago | 8

The Liberal Democrats have challenged Conservative MPs who are landlords to reveal if they have ever evicted tenants without a...

Property sector responds to the Renters (Reform) Bill latest

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The Renters (Reform) Bill’s second reading has been passed without a vote which has prompted various leading figures in the...

Renters (Reform) Bill could bankrupt landlords, warns expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

A housing law expert has warned that the Renters (Reform) Bill, which aims to improve the private rented sector, will...

Campaign to stop ‘unfair’ letting agent renewal fees is launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 12

A property-tech lettings company says high street letting agents are charging landlords up to £1bn a year in unfair renewal...

Renters (Reform) Bill passes its second reading without a vote

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2023, 3 years ago | 16

The Renters (Reform) Bill passed its second reading on Monday without a vote which means that the proposal to scrap...

Government promises court reform before scrapping Section 21

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 22

The Government has confirmed that it will not abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ repossessions until it improves the court system for...

The most expensive postcodes for rental deposits revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The postcodes with the highest rental deposit costs for tenants in England and Wales have been revealed. The study by...

MPs urged to bring confidence to landlords with Renters (Reform) Bill’s second reading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th October 2023, 3 years ago | 17

The slow progress of the Renters (Reform) Bill has created confusion and made landlords worry about the prospects of the...

Landbay cuts rates and launches new 55% LTV range for BTL landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Specialist buy to let lender Landbay has announced a 0.10% reduction across its standard five-year fixed rate products, as well...

Armageddon out of the PRS!

Author: Readers Question

19th October 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, Landlords are beset with so many problems now that the question must be asked – is it worth it?...

Rishi Sunak to push through Renters (Reform) Bill despite Tory opposition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2023, 3 years ago | 29

The government will proceed with the Renters (Reform) Bill with a second reading scheduled for Monday, the Financial Times reveals....

Council unveils plan to crack down on criminal landlords with new civil penalties policy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2023, 3 years ago | 3

A council wants to hear from tenants and private rented sector (PRS) landlords as it prepares to adopt a new...

Charities urge PM to deliver Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2023, 3 years ago | 7

A coalition of 30 charities and non-profit organisations has called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to deliver the Renters (Reform)...

Buy to let profitability rises despite higher costs and inflation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

The profitability of buy to let properties in the UK has increased over the last year, according to new research....

Rising mortgage rates hit landlords hard and could trigger a sell-off

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Landlords are now paying £15bn in mortgage interest every year as their cheap buy to let mortgage deals end –...

Politicians must consult with landlords before making manifesto promises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The next General Election could see housing become a key issue, as all parties have shown interest in reforming the...

What it’s like dealing with Dan Neidle

Author: Mark Alexander

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 32

I have always stood up to bullies and have a reputation for integrity and winning legal battles. The legal case...