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Landlords selling up is fuelling the homelessness crisis – NRLA

The number of tenants facing homelessness due to landlords selling up has soared by a third since the end of last year, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals.
It says that between October and December 2023

Letting agent withholding landlord’s documents?

Hello, I have recently terminated the landlord agreement with a letting agent in Kent, due to poor service etc. We agreed a financial settlement to end the relationship.
The letting agent agreed to release all the documents including the tenancy agreem…

Renters fear arrears as cost-of-living bites

Renters across the UK are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to pay rent with a surge in online searches related to rent arrears.
Data from Zero Deposit reveals there has been an 8.6% increase in Google searches for ‘rent arrears&…

Is tenant correspondence subject to data protection?

Hello, My property has just been inspected by the local council after my tenant complained about some issues regarding damp.
Prior to the council issuing their report I wanted to provide them evidence that supports my assertion that the problem is bein…

Precise and Fleet cut BTL rates for landlords

Precise and Fleet Mortgages have both announced significant interest rate reductions on their buy to let products.
Precise, part of the OSB Group, has introduced a sub-4% BTL product, catering to both first-time buyers and landlords.

Why 2025 Is the Perfect Storm for Commercial Property Profits

2025 is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for commercial property profits. Discover why market conditions, government policies, and shifting retail landscapes are creating the perfect storm for savvy investors.
Expert property investor John Howard …

Buyer demand soars across UK cities as stamp duty changes loom

Buyer demand continues to rise across UK cities, as stamp duty thresholds are set to end next year.
According to estate agent comparison website, GetAgent, 45% of homes currently listed across Britain have either had an offer accepted or are under offe…

Landlord exodus grows due to Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC C targets

Despite the Labour government claiming there is no evidence of a landlord exodus, the English Private Landlord Survey shows a rise in the number of landlords leaving the sector.
The survey reveals that in 2024

Supply and demand levels fall after post-pandemic surge

The imbalance of supply and demand is returning to normal after five years of soaring levels.
According to SpareRoom, supply and demand levels are now beginning to fall back to pre-pandemic levels.
The flat-share website suggests this drop could signa…

Are councils profiteering from landlords struggling to sell empty properties?

I own a property in Dorset which has now been on the market for 5 years since my tenants had to move out due to bad mould and damp caused by a leak in the roof that was giving them health problems.

Older tenant numbers surge as younger renters decline

Tenants on the brink of retirement are the fastest-growing group of private renters in England, research reveals.
According to an analysis by Paragon Bank, the number of households headed by individuals aged 55 to 64 rocketed by 66% between 2014 and 2024

Should you Buy a Buy-to-Let property with Cash or a Mortgage?

Deciding whether to buy a buy-to-let property with cash or a mortgage is one of the big decisions you’ll face when starting out in property investing. While buying in cash may seem like the safest and simplest option, it’s not what most investors do.

Incorporating joint property into existing Ltd company?

Hello everyone, I am thinking of incorporating a house which is jointly owned by myself and my wife.
We have a limited company that already holds a few HMO properties. The house was bought around 10 years ago for £125k and it has not increased in value…

Landlord rent rises spark calls for government intervention

News that more than half of landlords in England put up the rent for a new tenancy this year has led campaigners to urge the government to deal with rent affordability.
The call comes from the Renters’ Rights Coalition which points to the publica…

Propertymark urges government to speed up cladding removal

The government’s ambition to remove unsafe cladding from buildings by 2029 has been welcomed by Propertymark – but it is concerned about the pace of remediation.
It is also worried about the clarity of responsibility for remediation works.

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