Hi, I'm seeking advice on how to sell a house that currently has tenants. Last summer, I attempted to sell a property while it was still occupied by tenants on a rolling contract. Despite assuring them that we would provide plenty of notice and help them find alternative accommodation before finalising the sale, the tenant panicked and immediately found another place to live. Consequently, the property remained empty for six months while the potential buyer attempted to purchase i

A mortgage lender group is calling for a long-term housing minister to help provide stability to the housing market. The OSB group says affordability will remain a challenge for many prospective homes. In a new report, the lender group also reveals landlords plan to grow their portfolios. Merry-go-round of housing ministers Adrian Moloney, group intermediary director of the OSB Group, says the merry-go-round of housing ministers has not helped the housing market. He said:

The UK's renters are facing rents climbing at an alarming rate this year after they rose by 1.6% in just one month, marking the fourth consecutive rise, data reveals. The latest HomeLet rental index shows the average tenant is now paying an extra £21 per month compared to last month. However, the situation is even more severe in London, where rents have rocketed by 3.1% - or £65pcm - in the same period. This means Londoners are forking out nearly 40% of their wages on rent