Property: rent and price increases
The past year has seen relatively modest increases in both rents and the average price of properties, according to findings published by Property Wire on the 19th of September.
27 September 2019
Landlord survey: anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour by tenants is the bane of many a landlord’s life, according to a nationwide survey conducted by the Residential Landlords’ Association (RLA).
20 September 2019
Selling your property? Think about the asking price
If you are trying to sell your property but unrealistically ramp up the asking price, concluding its eventual sale is likely to take longer than ever.
20 September 2019
NLA slams Labour proposals
In an opinion piece on the 2nd of September, the National Landlords’ Association (NLA) was unequivocal in its condemnation of Labour party proposals to give private sector tenants the right to buy the
16 September 2019
How much rent does your pet pay?
In a story on the 3rd of September, the Guardian newspaper revealed that many landlords are now charging their tenants a supplement on their rent if they keep a pet or pets.
11 September 2019
Policing rogue landlords
Oxford City Council is stepping up its hunt for rogue landlords in a bid to wheedle out those offering sub-standard, overcrowded or quite simply dangerous accommodation.
06 September 2019
No tenants’ fees in Wales
Wales followed England’s lead in banning landlords from charging tenants fees with effect from the 1st of September, reported the Residential Landlords’ Association (RLA).
05 September 2019
The popularity of energy-efficient homes
Energy efficiency is growing in popularity among homeowners who are attaching greater priority to reducing their carbon footprint, revealed Property Reporter on the 28th of August.
02 September 2019
Boost to shared ownership
The Government is aiming to encourage more first-time buyers onto the property ladder by making it easier to progress through the stages of shared ownership, reported Property Wire.
30 August 2019
Latest hotspots for landlords revealed
July’s House Price Index updates potential hotspots for landlords looking to invest in buy to let property in different parts of the country.
27 August 2019
Universal Credit responsible for rising rent arrears
The system of Universal Credit welfare benefits is being held responsible for a growing number of private sector tenants falling behind with their rent...
26 August 2019
More company purchases for buy to let property
In response to the phased withdrawal of mortgage interest tax relief on buy to let mortgages, more and more landlords are acquiring properties through company purchases...
16 August 2019
