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Landlords taking action against buy-to-let taxes

Buy-to-let landlords are calling for the tax relief changes on their properties to be reversed. Landlord and property investment specialist, Mark Homer, has set up an online petition calling for the reversal of the tax reforms. If the petition gets 100,000 or more signatures, than it will have to be debated in parliament. The government […]

August 13, 2018

Landlords set their sights on holiday lets

Landlords are likely to switch their investments from buy-to-let properties to holiday lets if the government imposes minimum tenancy leases of three years, it has been suggested. The government has started a consultation process to meet the needs of today’s tenants. With more families with children and older people renting properties, the need for the […]

August 10, 2018

Landlords could get financial incentives for longer tenancies

Landlords are welcoming ideas to provide tax incentives in return for longer tenancies. The government is looking into a number of options to put in place a three-year tenancy model. With more people renting for a variety of reasons, rather than turning to home ownership for their property needs, more are seeking the security of […]

August 9, 2018

Getting the bigger proptech picture

Proptech is changing the way that property is bought, sold and let. In many ways, it is simplifying these processes for investors, tenants and landlords by allowing them to conduct property searches and transactions online, saving both time and money. But it is difficult to know where to turn as far as proptech is concerned. […]

August 8, 2018

Calls to give tax incentives to landlords

Landlords are playing a vital role in supplying much-needed housing for UK residents. However, the government still has the mindset that everyone wants to be a homeowner. The old adage about ‘putting your money in bricks and mortar’ is still being repeated by government ministers. On their salaries, they can afford to invest in property, […]

August 7, 2018

Alternative investment for buy-to-let landlords

Landlords who are considering selling their buy-to-let portfolio because of increased taxes and regulations could have another alternative. A Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, could be a way of keeping a hand in the property sector without the hassle. Investors could continue earning an income and potential capital appreciation without having to deal with […]

August 6, 2018

How landlords can avoid hefty fines

Managing property brings a wide range of responsibilities, to ensure tenants have a safe and secure place to live. These regulations or obligations relate to health and safety, finances, contracts, licences and building regulations. There are many ways that landlords can slip up and fail to meet their obligations. This can lead to hefty fines […]

August 3, 2018

Proptech continues to make life smoother in the property sector

Interest and investment in proptech continue to make waves in the property sector. Whilst it has had its detractors, property technology is continuing to make life easier for landlords, property owners and tenants. Obviously, estate agents and letting agencies with a good reputation for their customer service will thrive and many are embracing technology. It […]

August 2, 2018

More landlords looking at setting up limited companies

Nearly two out of every five landlords are considering using private limited companies to buy further buy-to-let properties in the next 12 months. This compares to just one in four who are planning to acquire more properties as individuals, according to research by Precise Mortgages. Their study shows that 38% of buy-to-let landlords are planning […]

August 1, 2018

Best places to invest in UK rental properties

The rental sector is becoming an even more important sector in the world of property. Millennials are joining General Rent – and older renters too – in looking for long-term rentals. Millennials are turning their back on home ownership because they want the freedom to move as and when they please. Younger generations are more […]

July 30, 2018

Warnings as rental property listings drop

Warnings are being aired about a rental drought, as fewer properties are available and prices soar. The property search engine, Home.co.uk, has noticed a 12% fall in listings for rental properties in the past year. It says changes in taxes for buy-to-let investors and the Right to Rent regulations have put off landlords. It says […]

July 29, 2018

Steps being taken to boost rental sector

As the housing crisis deepens, as more landlords decide to sell their rental properties because of increased taxation and legislation, steps are being taken to help alleviate the situation. The investment in build-to-rents continues, although certainly not at a fast enough pace to make much difference now. But there are other smaller initiatives which, if […]

July 27, 2018

Renting better than buying for many tenants

More people are turning their backs on home ownership, as they find the flexibility of renting more appealing. Many people are simply not looking to buy property because they do not want the financial burden, according to research by insurer, Direct Line for Business. Of the 17 million tenants in the UK, around 70% – […]

July 26, 2018

Why landlords should target families as their ideal tenants

Landlords looking for tenants who won’t take up much of their time should be targeting families, according to new research. Families take up less time than any other tenants when it comes to property management, according to National Landlords Association research. Investing in properties that are more energy-efficient also pays off, as they take up […]

July 25, 2018

New standards for HMO and licensing schemes

Landlords will soon need to get a licence for HMO properties that they let to five or more tenants from two or more different households. The guidelines have been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, as part of wider guidelines to improve rental housing conditions and stamp out overcrowding. From October […]

July 24, 2018

Commercial property landlords feeling the pinch

The decline of the traditional high street has been widely reported. Online shopping and out-of-town shopping centres are proving to be more attractive to shoppers than a traditional Saturday morning shop in the local high street. Retailers are feeling the pinch – or closing down – but it’s also affecting cafes and pubs, which also […]

July 23, 2018

More landlords becoming full-time professionals

More landlords are carving out a full-time career through buy-to-let investments, according to new research. Kent Reliance’s Buy To Let Britain report shows that 31% of landlords now make a full-time living from their property investments. This is up from 26% just three years ago. The research also shows that rents are expected to rise […]

July 20, 2018

Landlords unaware of PRA changes

Many buy-to-let investors have not been made aware of changes by the Prudential Regulation Authority affecting their ability to borrow money. The National Landlords Association has criticised mortgage brokers and other lenders for failing to keep landlords informed about the PRA changes for buy-to-let mortgages. The NLA says that more than half of all UK […]

July 19, 2018

Where are rents rising the fastest?

Rents have risen faster in the South West of England and the East Midlands than in any other region in England or Wales in the past 12 months. According to research by Your Move Rental Tracker, average prices in those two regions rose by 3%. The average monthly rent in the South West is now […]

July 18, 2018

Longer Tenancies Seen as the Way Forward

Calls are being made for changes in the buy-to-let sector to meet the needs of tenants by providing longer tenancies. More than a quarter of people in their late 30s or early 40s are now renting for a variety of reasons. Some simply cannot afford to buy their own home in the area where they […]

July 16, 2018

Manchester’s the Top Spot for Landlords

Landlords looking to expand their buy-to-let portfolios should look north in Manchester. Online comparison website GoCompare has set up a list of the best UK cities for owning and running buy-to-let investments. It has Manchester in the top spot, pushing London firmly into second place. The portal used a number of factors to compile its […]

July 12, 2018

Urgent Demand for More Rental Properties

Around one in five UK households is expected to be living in rental properties by 2022. By 2025, around six million people will be looking for accommodation to rent. A rising number of Brits will be long-term, if not lifelong, tenants in the future, and more needs to be done to ensure the demand is […]

July 11, 2018

Tax Changes Forcing Landlords to Raise Rents

Tenants face higher rents unless the government does a U-turn on tax changes for buy-to-let investors and existing landlords. According to MakeUrMove, rents could rise by 2.5% this year, meaning tenants will need to find an extra £23 a month for their rents on average. Overall, the online letting agent forecasts that about two million […]

July 10, 2018

How the Tenant Fees Bill Will Affect Landlords

Letting agents’ fees are likely to be scrapped next year when the Tenant Fees Bill comes into operation. This means agents will not be able to charge anything except rent from tenants, a deposit which is limited to a maximum of six weeks’ rent and a separate holding deposit which is limited to one week’s […]

July 9, 2018

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