The National Landlords Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords Association (RLA),two of the largest landlord organisations in England and Wales, have announced plans to merge...
A new two-year post-university work visa allowing more graduates to stay in the UK for longer could fuel a boom in the private rental sector...
The latest research conducted by Swinton Home Insurance shows that home ownership in the UK and Ireland has decreased by 11% over the last ten...
Just as many home buyers have forsaken cities in favour of larger properties in rural areas, the trend is being mirrored by the nation’s tenants...
The three main political parties have all now published their manifestos as they seek to form the next government. What are their policies for the...
Fair reasons to evict may not increase tenants’ security while proving to be unworkable in practice, according to legal firm, Osbornes Law. The company has...
Investors are being encouraged to review their portfolios promptly as the market for buy-to-let landlords seeking mortgages has improved greatly over the last few weeks....
Since the start of lockdown in March, 43pc of landlords have been contacted by their tenants to say they will struggle to pay rent and...
The private rental sector (PRS), one of the fastest-growing markets in housing, now numbers more than 4.5 million households in the UK, having increased by...
Many properties currently let as student digs could end up empty as freshers’ weeks are cancelled and universities plan to move lectures online. As students...
The demand for rental accommodation is growing, due partly to the change in public attitudes towards the private rented sector and to shifting opinions concerning...
As landlords become increasingly dependent on rental incomes, many are finding themselves at the mercy of tax hikes, a spike in void periods and jobless...
The majority of buy-to-let landlords own between two and four properties and 10% now use a limited company structure for their investments. Research conducted by...
The Government has scrapped the Green Homes Grant, a voucher scheme it was hoped would transform energy efficiency in the private rental sector and result...
The retailer’s plan is part of its strategy to rebuild profits to £400m within five years by becoming a major landlord of homes for rent....
Choosing the type of property that guarantees the success of a business plan is essential to maximise returns for the investor. The wide variety of...
