Tag: Landlords

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....

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...

Many landlords are not passing higher mortgage costs on to tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 12

UK landlords are facing mortgage costs rising quicker than rent increases in the past year – but they aren’t passing...

RICS survey reveals rising rents and falling house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The UK’s housing market is facing a tough time, with the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...

TMW cuts rates on Buy to Let Switcher range

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords who want to switch their buy to let mortgages can benefit from lower rates offered by The Mortgage Works...

London’s rental market hits record high as landlords reduce rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

London’s rental market reached its peak last month with a growing trend of landlords lowering their rents, and Chestertons helped...

Landlords plan to sell properties amid rising costs and regulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th October 2023, 3 years ago | 14

One-in-four landlords are planning to sell a property in the next 12 months as they face rising costs, tax increases...

Smaller university towns offer the best returns for student landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Student landlords are seeing higher returns on their investments in smaller university towns and cities, according to a new analysis....

Angela Rayner dodges landlord questions in LBC interview clash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2023, 3 years ago | 42

In a feisty exchange on LBC, the Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner refused to comment on Labour’s plan for landlords....

Starmer promises houses – but landlords will be alarmed at fringe meeting promise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2023, 3 years ago | 9

While Labour leader Keir Starmer didn’t mention the private rented sector (PRS) in his speech to his party’s conference in...

Great news for landlords as private buying companies rush to snap up buy-to-let portfolios in bulk

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

10th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

After a tough week, starting with reports from the Telegraph urging banks to “stop treating landlords like cash cows” we...

BTL mortgage market recovers with lower rates and more options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage sector has bounced back from the pandemic slump with lower fixed rates and more product...