Latest Landlord News

More property firms rapped over misleading ads

The advertising watchdog is making a clear statement to property firms about making unsubstantitated claims and charging hidden fees.

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Average buy to let rents still rising

The average cost of renting a buy to let home was up 2.4% in April 2013 to £793 a month compared with the month before – but landlords several regions saw rents fall.

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Property fraud hotline set up by Land Registry

The Land Registry has launched a dedicated phone line to help tackle mortgage crime and home ownership fraud.

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U-turn over paying housing benefits direct to landlords

A dramatic change to government policy means automatic direct payment of housing benefit to landlords is now allowed.

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Guide to buy to let refurbishment loans

Finding the money to refurbish a buy to let poses a problem for many would-be landlords who blow their budget on purchasing a property.

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Home owners haunted by stamp duty cash grab

Many homebuyers are facing additional stamp duty demands after their solicitors failed to hand over the full payments to the tax man.

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Second time in court for HMO landlord

Landlord Craig Parkin must pay £5,854 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to breaching safety standards at a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

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Rents and yields set to rise for student landlords

Student landlords can expect to see rents and yields rise over the coming months as demand for beds outstrips supply.

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Top 10 London buy to let hot spots revealed

Southwark offers the best yields in London for buy-to-let investors, a high street bank’s study reveals.

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Top 10 seaside towns for buy to let investors

Blackpool is the hottest seaside town for buy-to-let investors, according to a survey by a high street bank.

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