Research has revealed that landlords can boost their rental property’s desirability by installing a modern kitchen, according to estate agents. The survey also reveals that a back garden and off-street parking are also highly influencing factors in tenants choosing a property. The results of the survey also mirror the needs […]
Read full articleLandlords are ‘helpful and fair’ say tenants
It may go against what many people believe, but a survey has revealed that most tenants believe their landlords are helpful and fair. The research was conducted by AXA Business Insurance which found little evidence to support stereotypes but that landlords could improve security and safety of their properties. Indeed, […]
Read full articleNearly half of landlords hit by tax change
The National Landlords’ Association (NLA) has revealed that 47% of landlords will be hit when the annual wear and tear allowance is removed from next year. The move was announced by the Chancellor, George Osborne, in his latest Budget for the allowance to be removed and instead landlords will have […]
Read full articleLandlords struggling to find BTL finance
The market place for buy to let finance has rocketed in recent months with more than 900 financial products available but a growing number of landlords are struggling to access the market, claims research. A study has been undertaken by online agent Property Let By Us and, the firm says, […]
Read full article‘Savvy landlords’ enjoy low to let rates
A surge in buy to let remortgaging activity in June has been put down to ‘savvy landlords’ capitalising on record low interest rates. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has revealed that remortgaging activity rocketed by a third which was fuelled by fears that the Bank of England was due […]
Read full articleLandlords warned on buy to let insurance
Landlords are being warned to carefully review their buy to let insurance policies as rents have risen by 2.5% last year to June to underline the growing popularity of buy to let as an investment. The warning comes from Paymentshield who say that landlords, particularly those who are new to […]
Read full articleEngland’s landlords will have to evict illegal immigrants
In a controversial move, the Government has announced that it expects landlords in England to evict illegal immigrants from their properties. It is part of a new draft of measures to clampdown on illegal migration and the tenancy can be brought to an end without a court order. This will […]
Read full articleRents rocket in four years by 18%
The cost of renting a home in the UK is rocketing with prices up by a fifth in London since 2011, according to new figures. Tenants in London have seen their rents grow at twice the national average and rents are now rising at their fastest for two years. The […]
Read full articleRent increases planned by two-thirds of landlords
A survey by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has revealed that 65% of landlords questioned are considering increasing their rents as a result of the budget. The findings contradict the government’s case that the changes to the way landlords are taxed will not lead to a rent increase. In his […]
Read full articleTenants unsure of their responsibilities
Research has revealed that there is a lot of confusion between landlords and tenants about who is responsible for what under a tenancy agreement. The survey by MakeItCheaper.com found that 43% of tenants were unsure of their responsibilities. Indeed, 11% of tenants said they knew more about the responsibilities within […]
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