Buy to Let
Tenants face billion pound hike in housing costs
With almost half of landlords planning to increase rents by at least 4%, almost two million households are each set to be a further £550 worse off this year. In total, the cost of living in private rented accommodation could rise by as much as £1.1bn over the course of 2011.
Mortgage brokers predict 2011 buy-to-let bounce
The return to health of the buy-to-let mortgage market continues to gather pace, with nearly half of mortgage brokers expecting to increase the level of buy-to-let business they introduce during 2011, research from Paragon Mortgages has revealed.
Cheshire rental boom threatens return of gazumping
The wet weather experienced in the first month of 2011 has done little to dampen the enthusiasm of the borough’s estate agents.
One week left of my|deposits sale
Landlords have just one week left to take advantage of the mydeposits.co.uk £10 winter sale offer.
Buy-to-let opportunities in Warrington
David Wilson Homes North West is unveiling a major initiative in Warrington to sell Showhomes at its developments to buy-to-let investors– as investor buyers return to the North West property market in significant numbers for the first time in four years.
Tenants' relief as rents fall for first time in 11 months
Rents fell for the first time since January 2010, according to the latest Buy-to-Let Index from LSL Property Services plc, which owns the UK's largest lettings agent network, including national chains Your Move and Reeds Rains.
A landlord is not for life, but should expect to be paid at Christmas
As data published shows that rental arrears in December reached 11.7% the property industry has again called for direct payment to landlords from Local Housing Allowance (LHA) claimants.
UK changing attitude to renting
Renting is becoming increasingly popular, according to research by the Association of Residential Letting Agents.
Barratt showhomes offer guaranteed yield to investors
Barratt North East is unveiling a major initiative to sell showhomes at its developments to buy-to-let investors– as investor buyers return to the region’s property market in significant numbers for the first time in four years.
Rental demand makes Poole Quarter hot property for investors
In today’s tough economic climate where bank savings are accumulating little interest, investing in property for the rental return alone is a highly attractive option.
More letting agents using mydeposits
Tenancy deposit scheme mydeposits.co.uk has seen a sharp increase in the number of protections taken out by letting agents over the past year.
Buy to let investments in Farnborough
With a number of buy-to-let purchasers already snapping up apartments at Farnborough Central, Redrow has a strong message for would-be investors looking for a higher yield on their savings.
NLA Tenant Check announce price freeze
NLA Tenant Check, the tenancy referencing service provided by the National Landlords Association, is pleased to announce it will not be raising its prices in line with the VAT increase.
Rise in tenant problems paying rent
Increasing numbers of tenants appear to be struggling to make rental payments, according to letting agents.
Save money on landlord’s insurance
In a bid to beat the January blues, MORE TH>N BUSINESS is kick-starting the new year by asking landlords to challenge them to beat the renewal price of their insurance.