Buy to Let
Landlords optimisim continues to grow
Almost a quarter of landlords are feeling more optimistic about the prospects for their property portfolios, rental income and yields, buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed.
Rental properties - taking possession
With the rental market still putting in a strong performance, a worrying new trend is emerging that is leaving landlords and letting agents across the county out of pocket. With tenants becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to the law on rented property, cases of professional non-payers are on the rise.
Landlords report good tenant relations as rental demand rises
An overwhelming majority of landlords say they have a good relationship with their tenants, according to a survey by the National Landlords Association (NLA).
Play fair and rent properly during the Olympics
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has issued its top ten tips for homeowners wishing to rent their properties to people visiting London and other UK cities during next year's Olympic Games.
Britons want to live with Cheryl Cole!
She may have been keeping a low profile for a while but Cheryl Cole has topped a recent poll of UK tenants, who said they’d like to share a pad with her.
Staycations boost UK second home market
Staycations and a new way of holidaying pushed second home ownership in the South West to a new record high last year, according to the latest Knight Frank New Build Second Homes report.
Landlords positive about future of buy-to-let
Specialist lender, CHL Mortgages, has announced the results of its annual Landlord Survey and revealed growing positivity from sector participants about the outlook for buy-to-let.
Rental prices have increased in spite of recession
Despite the impact of the recession on the property sector, the lettings market has remained buoyant, with the majority of rental prices in the UK increasing steadily in the last 2 years, according to figures from specialist letting agents' service provider Endsleigh.
Students top the rental yield table
Students and young singles generate the highest yields for landlords, buy-to-let mortgage specialist lender Paragon has revealed.
London investors calling at Morello Quarter in Basildon
Investors from London are rushing to buy at Housebuilder of the Year Weston Homes’ award-winning Morello Quarter in Basildon, Essex. With a strong tenant market and the prospect of yields between 6.1 per cent and 6.7 per cent for new build properties, Basildon is now regarded as a prime investment hotspot.
Landlords see rise in rental income
Almost a third of landlords (29%) said that their rental income increased during Q2 2011, research carried out by buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed.
Agent sees growing demand for lettings in Cambridgeshire
Growing demand from people looking to rent across Cambridgeshire has led to estate agents Harrison Murray further expanding its lettings service.
Flat safety called into question
Millions of people may not be safe in their own flats as many properties have not had basic health and safety inspections as required by law.
Landlords and tenants face risks from unregulated agents
With the recent report that two million more households could move into the rented sector over the next ten years, Leaders – the UK’s largest independent letting specialist – is reminding landlords and tenants to take care when choosing a letting agent because this sector, despite its growth, remains unregulated.
Top tips for letting a property when moving abroad
As the latest downpour reminds us just what we can expect from the British summer, it's little wonder thousands of people each year decide to move to sunnier climes.