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Glut of properties to rent drives down prices
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Wales has published a report showing that a high number of homes going unsold are being put on the rental market, creating a dip in rental prices.
19 Nov 2008
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Wales has published a report showing that a high number of homes going unsold are being put on the rental market, creating a dip in rental prices.
19 Nov 2008
Landlords 'will struggle' in cities
The market for city centre apartments in the UK's largest towns is "effectively … dead", it has been claimed.
07 Nov 2008
The market for city centre apartments in the UK's largest towns is "effectively … dead", it has been claimed.
07 Nov 2008
Tenant non-payment 'disastrous for some landlords'
Non-payment by tenants can lead to "horrific problems" for landlords, it has been claimed.
28 Oct 2008
Non-payment by tenants can lead to "horrific problems" for landlords, it has been claimed.
28 Oct 2008
Landlords 'enjoying strong tenant demand'
More than half of Britain's landlords are witnessing growing levels of tenant demand, it has been revealed.
14 Oct 2008
More than half of Britain's landlords are witnessing growing levels of tenant demand, it has been revealed.
14 Oct 2008
Housing situation 'requires government intervention'
The Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) has called for government intervention in the housing market.
13 Oct 2008
The Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) has called for government intervention in the housing market.
13 Oct 2008
Energy-efficient homes 'attractive to tenants'
Landlords will find it easier to interest tenants if their properties are energy efficient, it has been claimed.
13 Oct 2008
Landlords will find it easier to interest tenants if their properties are energy efficient, it has been claimed.
13 Oct 2008
Current market suits professionals
Professional landlords are thriving in the current housing market, it has been claimed.
08 Oct 2008
Professional landlords are thriving in the current housing market, it has been claimed.
08 Oct 2008
Small landlords 'under mounting pressure'
With the property prices plummeting and mortgages vanishing from the market at an alarming rate, the buy-to-let boom appears to have finally come to an end.
07 Oct 2008
With the property prices plummeting and mortgages vanishing from the market at an alarming rate, the buy-to-let boom appears to have finally come to an end.
07 Oct 2008
Landlords 'hit by B&B nationalisation'
The nationalisation of specialist mortgage provider Bradford & Bingley (B&B) has prompted a number of other lenders to withdraw their buy-to-let deals from the market, it has been revealed.
03 Oct 2008
The nationalisation of specialist mortgage provider Bradford & Bingley (B&B) has prompted a number of other lenders to withdraw their buy-to-let deals from the market, it has been revealed.
03 Oct 2008
Landlords urged to install cavity wall insulation
An energy efficiency expert has called on landlords to install cavity wall insulation.
02 Oct 2008
An energy efficiency expert has called on landlords to install cavity wall insulation.
02 Oct 2008
Student property 'represents sound investment'
Buy-to-let landlords can consider student properties a sound investment but should not expect immediate capital gains, it has been claimed.
30 Sep 2008
Buy-to-let landlords can consider student properties a sound investment but should not expect immediate capital gains, it has been claimed.
30 Sep 2008
Landlords urged to comply with EPC laws
Paragon Mortgages has advised landlords to comply with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation.
29 Sep 2008
Paragon Mortgages has advised landlords to comply with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation.
29 Sep 2008
Investors 'urged to buy property'
Cash-rich investors are in the best position to buy new property that they have seen for nearly 30 years.
22 Sep 2008
Cash-rich investors are in the best position to buy new property that they have seen for nearly 30 years.
22 Sep 2008
Landlords urged to insulate their properties
Landlords have been urged to accept the government's offer to help them with the cost of insulation.
16 Sep 2008
Landlords have been urged to accept the government's offer to help them with the cost of insulation.
16 Sep 2008
Landlords 'waiting to buy high-end property'
Buy-to-let investors will most likely wait until prices in the housing market reach their absolute lowest before snapping up any high-end property.
15 Sep 2008
Buy-to-let investors will most likely wait until prices in the housing market reach their absolute lowest before snapping up any high-end property.
15 Sep 2008
Landlords can attract 'best tenants' with good interior design
Landlords wishing to attract the "best tenants" should pay close attention to the interior design of their property.
11 Sep 2008
Landlords wishing to attract the "best tenants" should pay close attention to the interior design of their property.
11 Sep 2008
Landlords should view property as business
Landlords need to think of their property as a business rather than as their home, and should be prepared for it to experience 'wear and tear' the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has claimed.
10 Sep 2008
Landlords need to think of their property as a business rather than as their home, and should be prepared for it to experience 'wear and tear' the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has claimed.
10 Sep 2008
Students 'should inspect gas safety of accommodation'
Students 'should inspect gas safety of accommodation'
08 Sep 2008
Students 'should inspect gas safety of accommodation'
08 Sep 2008
Landlords 'digging deeper' for investment treasures
Property investors and landlords are being forced to delve ever deeper in their bid to uncover the next property gem in the market, it has been claimed.
04 Sep 2008
Property investors and landlords are being forced to delve ever deeper in their bid to uncover the next property gem in the market, it has been claimed.
04 Sep 2008
Student accommodation 'leads' buy-to-let sector
Student accommodation represents a shining beacon in the UK's buy-to-let market as rental yields continue to outpace those of other types of property, it has been revealed.
03 Sep 2008
Student accommodation represents a shining beacon in the UK's buy-to-let market as rental yields continue to outpace those of other types of property, it has been revealed.
03 Sep 2008
New regulations 'could simplify' processes for landlords
Landlords could benefit from the introduction of new regulations covering rental properties that draw existing rules together into a comprehensive system, it has been claimed.
01 Sep 2008
Landlords could benefit from the introduction of new regulations covering rental properties that draw existing rules together into a comprehensive system, it has been claimed.
01 Sep 2008
Buy-to-let lending 'falling'
Landlords borrowed less money for buy-to-let property purchases in the first half of 2008, as the credit crunch caused borrowing conditions to tighten, according to new research.
28 Aug 2008
Landlords borrowed less money for buy-to-let property purchases in the first half of 2008, as the credit crunch caused borrowing conditions to tighten, according to new research.
28 Aug 2008
Landlords enjoy 'strong demand' in student towns
Buy-to-let landlords are experiencing strong levels of demand for accommodation and rental yields over ten per cent in some of the country's largest university towns, it has been revealed.
21 Aug 2008
Buy-to-let landlords are experiencing strong levels of demand for accommodation and rental yields over ten per cent in some of the country's largest university towns, it has been revealed.
21 Aug 2008
Seafront property sales remain strong
Despite downturns in the housing market in certain parts of the country, seafront property remains in strong demand, according to a property investment company.
21 Aug 2008
Despite downturns in the housing market in certain parts of the country, seafront property remains in strong demand, according to a property investment company.
21 Aug 2008
Landlord possession rates continue to drop
The number of landlords being forced to pursue possession claims against their tenants fell during the second quarter of 2008, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Justice.
18 Aug 2008
The number of landlords being forced to pursue possession claims against their tenants fell during the second quarter of 2008, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Justice.
18 Aug 2008
Law Commission's plans to regulate buy-to-let market
The Law Commission has announced plans to tighten the regulation of the buy-to-let and private rented market which it hopes will improve standards.
14 Aug 2008
The Law Commission has announced plans to tighten the regulation of the buy-to-let and private rented market which it hopes will improve standards.
14 Aug 2008
Industry body gives tips to landlords
Whilst many landlords are reaping the benefits of increasing demand for rental properties and high yields on properties, an industry body has issued advice on surviving the economic downturn.
12 Aug 2008
Whilst many landlords are reaping the benefits of increasing demand for rental properties and high yields on properties, an industry body has issued advice on surviving the economic downturn.
12 Aug 2008
Sale and rent back scheme code of practice for landlords
The sale and rent back system that offers those facing repossession the option to sell their property and then have it rented back to them is being examined by the National Landlords Association (NLA).
08 Aug 2008
The sale and rent back system that offers those facing repossession the option to sell their property and then have it rented back to them is being examined by the National Landlords Association (NLA).
08 Aug 2008
Buy-to-let investors need to be 'selective' about property
Buy-to-let investors can still make money in the current market but they must be "very careful" to ensure they get the correct advice and select the right property.
31 Jul 2008
Buy-to-let investors can still make money in the current market but they must be "very careful" to ensure they get the correct advice and select the right property.
31 Jul 2008
Lender cuts rates on buy-to-let mortgages
Property investors will be pleased to learn that one of the high street's biggest lenders has announced that is will be cutting interest rates on its buy-to-let mortgages.
30 Jul 2008
Property investors will be pleased to learn that one of the high street's biggest lenders has announced that is will be cutting interest rates on its buy-to-let mortgages.
30 Jul 2008
Buy-to-let investors looking at UK holiday homes
There are an increasing number of buy-to-let investors who are hoping to put money into a holiday home in the UK, according to new research.
30 Jul 2008
There are an increasing number of buy-to-let investors who are hoping to put money into a holiday home in the UK, according to new research.
30 Jul 2008
Buy-to-let investors search overseas for good mortgage deals
Buy-to-let investors that are at the top end of the market are looking to overseas lenders to secure more favourable terms on large loans.
28 Jul 2008
Buy-to-let investors that are at the top end of the market are looking to overseas lenders to secure more favourable terms on large loans.
28 Jul 2008
'Decent' arguments for staying in buy-to-let market
According to finance site, fool.co.uk, there are a number of "decent" arguments for landlords to stay in the housing market.
24 Jul 2008
According to finance site, fool.co.uk, there are a number of "decent" arguments for landlords to stay in the housing market.
24 Jul 2008
Fire guidelines help landlords
Landlords have been given guidelines to help prevent deaths resulting from residential property fires, and the move has been supported by a representative body.
23 Jul 2008
Landlords have been given guidelines to help prevent deaths resulting from residential property fires, and the move has been supported by a representative body.
23 Jul 2008
Landlords advised to check tenant's credentials
Landlords need to make sure they carry out checks on prospective tenants to avoid becoming victims of rental arrears.
22 Jul 2008
Landlords need to make sure they carry out checks on prospective tenants to avoid becoming victims of rental arrears.
22 Jul 2008
Calls for recompense of private landlords under 'Rent First, Buy later' scheme
Commenting on the Government's proposed Rent First, Buy Later scheme, price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com has said that private landlords will want compensation.
17 Jul 2008
Commenting on the Government's proposed Rent First, Buy Later scheme, price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com has said that private landlords will want compensation.
17 Jul 2008
Amateur landlords need to be 'educated'
The lettings market is currently experiencing a glut of inexperienced landlords as those unable to sell their property decide to let it out instead.
16 Jul 2008
The lettings market is currently experiencing a glut of inexperienced landlords as those unable to sell their property decide to let it out instead.
16 Jul 2008
Landlords told to 'make sure' they have an EPC certificate in place
Landlords have been warned that they could incur fines if they do not provide tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
15 Jul 2008
Landlords have been warned that they could incur fines if they do not provide tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
15 Jul 2008
UK landlord associations merge
The two principle landlord associations in the UK are to merge to create a "national unified voice for private-residential landlords".
09 Jul 2008
The two principle landlord associations in the UK are to merge to create a "national unified voice for private-residential landlords".
09 Jul 2008
Energy performance Certificate service helps landlords let property
Landlords who are keen to ensure they are compliant with energy efficiency laws will be pleased to hear about a new service offered by a specialist mortgage lender.
03 Jul 2008
Landlords who are keen to ensure they are compliant with energy efficiency laws will be pleased to hear about a new service offered by a specialist mortgage lender.
03 Jul 2008
Buy-to-investors behaviour 'proving to be a bonus for the nation's housing problems'
As consumers are losing confidence in the housing market, latest research reveals that buy-to-let investors are committed and realistic about the amount of time they will have to hold onto a property for.
30 Jun 2008
As consumers are losing confidence in the housing market, latest research reveals that buy-to-let investors are committed and realistic about the amount of time they will have to hold onto a property for.
30 Jun 2008
Landlords warned to 'know their market'
In an increasingly competitive environment it is important that landlords "know their market" to attract the most suitable tenant for their property.
27 Jun 2008
In an increasingly competitive environment it is important that landlords "know their market" to attract the most suitable tenant for their property.
27 Jun 2008
Modern kitchen and bathrooms may help landlords rent property
As buy-to-let investors find the market getting more competitive, the National Landlords Association (NLA) has suggested that having a modern bathroom and kitchen can attract tenants.
25 Jun 2008
As buy-to-let investors find the market getting more competitive, the National Landlords Association (NLA) has suggested that having a modern bathroom and kitchen can attract tenants.
25 Jun 2008
Landlords need to make sure their property is insured
Falling house prices and tighter lending criteria are making buy-to-let investors more prudent and it is important that they get the right insurance for their properties.
18 Jun 2008
Falling house prices and tighter lending criteria are making buy-to-let investors more prudent and it is important that they get the right insurance for their properties.
18 Jun 2008
Buy-to-let market 'remains strong'
Buy-to-let investors are benefiting from tougher lending criterion which is pushing first-time buyers off the property ladder and into the rental market.
12 Jun 2008
Buy-to-let investors are benefiting from tougher lending criterion which is pushing first-time buyers off the property ladder and into the rental market.
12 Jun 2008
New site for landlords helps keep "costs down and tenants happy"
As lenders tighten their criteria and mortgage rates soar, a new website has been launched to encourage landlords to stay in the market by helping to keep "costs down and tenants happy".
10 Jun 2008
As lenders tighten their criteria and mortgage rates soar, a new website has been launched to encourage landlords to stay in the market by helping to keep "costs down and tenants happy".
10 Jun 2008
Landlords need to get insurance cover for rental arrears
Buy-to-let investors have been advised to check their insurance policies to ensure they are covered if their tenant fails to pay the rent.
05 Jun 2008
Buy-to-let investors have been advised to check their insurance policies to ensure they are covered if their tenant fails to pay the rent.
05 Jun 2008
Research boosts Office of Fair Trading's case against high letting fees
Landlords in the south of the country are unhappy with the fees they have to pay their letting agent, according to new research.
05 Jun 2008
Landlords in the south of the country are unhappy with the fees they have to pay their letting agent, according to new research.
05 Jun 2008
Buy-to-let market "performing pretty well"
Despite the latest industry figures which show a rise in the number of landlords failing to meet their mortgage repayments, the buy-to-let market is "performing pretty well".
04 Jun 2008
Despite the latest industry figures which show a rise in the number of landlords failing to meet their mortgage repayments, the buy-to-let market is "performing pretty well".
04 Jun 2008
Deposit protection insurance
Landlords keen to stay in the buy-to-let property market should make sure they comply with the tenancy deposit protection legislation, an industry expert has warned.
29 May 2008
Landlords keen to stay in the buy-to-let property market should make sure they comply with the tenancy deposit protection legislation, an industry expert has warned.
29 May 2008
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