Buy to Let
Renting out accommodation during the Olympics
With only about 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone thinking of renting out a spare room to visitors to check the Rent a Room Scheme first.
Investor interest in Park Central, Birmingham
Investor interest in Park Central is continuing to rise reports Crest Nicholson which has seen 28 per cent of properties sold since January 2011 purchased by investors.
Landlords call for tenant choice
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is today calling on Parliament to empower tenants and enable them to choose who their Housing Benefits are paid to.
New flats in Croydon offer huge investment potential
Taylor Wimpey’s new flats for sale in Croydon offer huge investment potential.
Opportunity for canny investors in Essex
Whilst official figures recorded a 0.3% drop in house prices for February, recent announcements that it takes eight years for the average first-time buyer to save the money needed for a deposit* suggest that getting a foot on the housing ladder is an ever-challenging task.
Calls for ratings website for private renters
According to a new report issued by Consumer Focus, the consumer watchdog, one of the biggest issues is that private renters often know very little about their landlords before signing a tenancy agreement.
Almost one in six homes now rent privately
Nigel Terrington, chief executive of Paragon, the buy-to-let specialist, welcomes new Government data which vindicates Paragon's long held view that private renting is a growing and vital component of the UK housing market.
Outstanding opportunities for South West homebuyers and investors
The Moorings, Crest Nicholson’s latest waterside addition at its successful and desirable Port Marine development at Portishead, offers homebuyers and investors the perfect opportunity to make an easy and stress-free purchase of a fabulous new home.
Tenant demand hits two-year high
Tenant demand for privately rented property hit a two-year high during the fourth quarter of 2010, Paragon Group's Private Rented Sector (PRS) Trends report has revealed.
Illegal 'scraping' sites targeting tenants in the UK
Illegal lettings websites are targeting UK consumers and defrauding them of thousands of pounds according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
Mydeposits records significant rise in members
Mydeposits.co.uk has seen a big increase in the number of new members signing up to the tenancy deposit scheme following a highly successful £10 winter sale.
Accidental and reluctant landlords beware
Belvoir Sheffield, the leading lettings agent in Sheffield is issuing a stark warning to reluctant and accidental landlords as more and more homeowners consider renting out their homes.
Buy-to-let market continues modest improvement
The buy-to-let market grew by 7% in 2010, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
NLA mortgages announces new rates
The National Landlords Association has announced a new range of fixed and variable interest rates, which are specifically tailored to the needs of landlords.
Top tips for “greening” rented properties
Landlords overseeing residential properties should consider measures to improve the energy efficiency of their properties, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).