InventoryBase Blog

Get the most of the hot summer rental season

The London rental market is starting to heat up again for the summer. Agency Express said the number of new rentals being listed as ‘to let‘ rose by 22.4% in June, compared to the month before. The volume of properties that were actually ‘let’ increased by 12.3% in the same period. Summer is the peak […]

August 31, 2018

Mind the gender gap

Women make less money from property investment than their male counterparts, new research has revealed. The gender gap for the UK’s residential landlords shows that male landlords have an average rental income of £24,050 a year. Women make an average of £22,550, according to figures from Knight Knox’s annual landlords’ survey. When the property investment […]

August 30, 2018

Tenants and landlords let down by rental sector

Insecurity, substandard properties, and rights and responsibilities are among the problems which are letting down the private rental sector, according to a damning Which? report. The far-reaching study shows a wide range of issues which are adversely affecting the rental sector. Both tenants and some landlords had a lack of knowledge about their rights and […]

August 29, 2018

Supply of rental homes to drastically drop

About 133,000 homes could be lost to the UK private rental sector in the next 12 months, according to new research. The stark figures have been released by the Residential Landlords Association research group, PEARL, after it surveyed 2,600 landlords. It comes as no surprise that tax changes, stamp duty hikes on second homes and […]

August 28, 2018

Businesses are reaping the benefits of proptech

More property companies now feel that technology will have a positive impact on their business. Traditionally, the property industry has not readily embraced proptech, with some feeling it is a threat to business rather than an asset. But, according to PropertyWeek’s Power of Proptech survey, attitudes are changing. In this year’s survey, 61% of people […]

August 27, 2018

Fears that rental properties will not cover costs

Many landlords face a bleak future, with fears that their buy-to-let investments will not cover costs or provide them with the finances for a decent retirement. Traditionally, investing in ‘bricks and mortar’ has been considered a healthy option. Property prices are always rising, usually much faster than inflation, and property was seen as a safer […]

August 24, 2018

Tenants are happy with their rental homes

Most tenants are happy with their private rental properties. One in three has no intention of ever buying their own property. A report by English Housing Survey shows 84% of tenants in the private rental sector are satisfied with their housing. In the social rented sector, the figure is 81%. Private landlords can take the […]

August 23, 2018

Landlords face long wait to evict problem tenants

Landlords can be waiting as long as four months for bailiffs appointed by the courts to evict their problem tenants. Some regions in the UK have a much higher rate of court claims and evictions than their neighbours. It’s not surprising that London is the capital of evictions, according to the Ministry of Justice figures. […]

August 22, 2018

Longer tenancies could be bad news for tenants and landlords

Longer contracts are being seen as the way forward for Generation Rent and older renters who are looking for security. Generation Rent need security for work, while older tenants are often looking to stay in a neighbourhood they know or that is close to their family. So offering mandatory three-year tenancies could be seen as […]

August 21, 2018

Fewer rental properties on the market

For the 21st month running, the supply of rental properties has fallen. The housing crisis appears to be deepening, with the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey showing the housing market in the UK is very subdued. It forecasts that any improvements regarding new properties coming on to the market will be short-lived. With fewer […]

August 20, 2018

Build-to-let surges nationwide

The number of build-to-let properties is surging across the UK, with more properties being developed in the regions than in London. It is a close call, but figures from the British Property Federation show there are 62,021 build-to-rent properties in the pipeline, being built or recently completed in the UK regions outside London. In the […]

August 16, 2018

Lower purchase price is the key to better rental yields

Whilst location is always the key factor when investing in property, prices are a major consideration for buy-to-let landlords too. Average house prices have gone up by about 17% in the UK in the past three years, while average rents have risen by only 4.7% in that period. That means landlords could be making more […]

August 15, 2018

Landlords urged to get ready for new energy efficiency deadline

Buy-to-let landlords in the private-rental sector are being urged to prepare themselves for the next deadline relating to improved standards in energy efficiency. In April, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard came into effect, requiring landlords in England and Wales to ensure their properties had a minimum energy performance of E. The aim of the new […]

August 14, 2018

Improved housing stock is good for your health

The better the quality of your property, the better your health, according to several studies. Now, a new report by The Independent has revealed that four in ten homes in Britain do not meet the basic requirements for the wellbeing of the occupants. The report says researchers studied measures to improve properties and the effects […]

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

«‹2 345 6 ›»