Boom in demand for private rentals
Promising signs are emerging for landlords who have recently seen a sluggish demand from tenants for private rented accommodation.
16 October 2019
The latest buy to let hotspots
Based on the rental yield you might expect, where is the best place in the UK to invest in buy to let property?
11 October 2019
Repeal of Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988
Seize the opportunity of letting the government know how you feel about its plans to abolish Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, urges the Residential Landlords’ Association (RLA) before the current..
07 October 2019
Why stop at a loft extension – when you can add two extra floors?
Under radical new amendments to current planning laws, property owners may be able to add two extra storeys to their homes without the need for planning permission.
02 October 2019
A stronger voice for landlords
Landlords are likely to find a stronger and substantially louder voice thanks to the merger of the two biggest pressure groups, the National Landlords’ Association (NLA) and the Residential Landlords’
01 October 2019
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
