One in five renters are taking out loans to help pay for their five-week cash deposit when moving into a new home, research reveals.
The findings from Reposit show that 6% of tenants have taken out £1,500 or more
London’s rental sector is displaying resilience with consistent tenant demand, robust supply and a notable increase in tenants securing homes, according to fresh insights from Foxtons and Chestertons.
With average weekly rents climbing slightly to £55…
Ah, the joys of the British legal system — a place where logic takes a back seat, and bureaucratic chaos reigns supreme. If you thought following the law would lead to a smooth resolution, allow me to disabuse you of such optimism.
Landbay, United Trust Bank (UTB) Mortgages, Molo Finance, and CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries are rolling out reductions and partnerships to bolster affordability and choice for landlords.
Landbay has trimmed rates by 0.10% on its limited edition smal…
The Scottish Conservatives blast the SNP for failing to remove dangerous cladding from buildings in Scotland.
The SNP recently announced a £10 million fund to assess cladding on buildings, with funding available regardless of whether the property is p…
The cost of renting in the UK grew by 8.1%, reaching an average of £1,326 in the 12 months to the end of February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.
However, that’s a slowdown from the 8.7% increase recorded in the 12 months to January.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is calling on landlords to join its HSE residents panel to improve safety in high-rise buildings.
The HSE say landlords play a key role in helping residents feel safe and improve communication around building safety.
The Scottish Greens claim that 82% of people in Scotland support rent controls, as they try to prevent the removal of the temporary rent cap.
From 1 April, the rent adjudication scheme, which allowed tenants to challenge excessive rent hikes and capped…
A recent debate between well-known property trainer Samuel Leeds and investor-commentator Adam Lawrence has sparked renewed interest—and controversy—across the landlord community.
In a wide-ranging and candid exchange, the two clash on everything from …
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s under pressure (definitely not an emergency budget) Spring Statement alleviated concerns among private landlords by avoiding an increase in Stamp Duty rates for second-home purchases.
Despite pre-statement criticism la…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s under pressure (definitely not an emergency budget) Spring Statement alleviated concerns among private landlords by avoiding an increase in Stamp Duty rates for second-home purchases.
Despite pre-statement criticism la…
Although I’ve been a landlord for over twenty years, I only recently came across luften, the German way of dealing with mould.
Briefly, the householder opens all the doors and windows in the morning. They are left open for five minutes in the winter
The Scottish government could impose fines on landlords for failing to have a valid EPC.
A technical consultation is underway on proposed changes to lodgement fees and penalty charges as part of its ongoing reform of the EPC system in Scotland.
A council is encouraging landlords to participate in a final digital session concerning its selective licensing consultation.
The new scheme will cover East Marsh in Lincolnshire and the event is on Tuesday, 1 April between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
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