Landlords face the longest wait for possession in over two years, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice.
Read MoreCourt delays leave landlords waiting eight months to reclaim properties
Category: Real Estate
Labour council wants to sting landlords £1,540 for small HMOs
Westminster council is launching a public consultation to renew its borough-wide Additional Licensing Scheme for smaller HMOs – with landlords expected to pay £1,540 for a licence to operate.
Read MoreAffordable UK towns where buy-to-let investors are seeing fast returns
In 2025, affordability and rental yield are topping the priority list for savvy buy-to-let investors.
Read MoreRenters Rights Bill – date set for final stage
Government business managers have agreed the date for the final stage of the Renters Rights Bill to be considered by MPs.
Read MoreLandlords face national insurance hike on rental income: Report
The Treasury is considering increasing taxes on landlords by adding national insurance on rental income ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn budget.
Read MoreAgency tells landlords that pet-friendly lets in high demand
It’s International Dog Day today – August 26 – and an estate agency is giving advice to landlords on how to pet-proof their properties.
Read MoreLabour’s tax proposals leave landlords paying stamp duty surcharge
Labour’s controversial proposals under consideration for the reform of property taxation appear to be leaving landlords high and dry – and paying the stamp duty surcharges they already face.
Read MoreWhen Councils Get It Wrong: Two Recent Landlord Victories You Should Know About
Every landlord has heard stories about heavy-handed enforcement. It is much rarer to see clear, documented wins where a council decision is overturned or criticised. The two cases below show it does happen.
Read MoreBuy-to-let spotlight: Why property investors should watch new build trends
The top-performing towns and cities could represent the next big opportunity, with strong yields in commuter towns and even some overlooked city suburbs.
Read MoreNew BTL mortgage deals for UK landlords
There are more fresh offerings in the UK’s buy to let mortgage sector as lenders roll out competitive products tailored for landlords.
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