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 MoreAgency tells landlords that pet-friendly lets in high demand
Labour’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.
Read More3.3 million locked out of the housing market – is shared ownership the answer?
The average first-time buyer deposit in England is £69,000 vs. £22,800 for shared ownership.
Read MoreBrokers expect two rate cuts over next six months: Landbay
More than half of mortgage brokers (52%) expect at least two cuts before the end of February 2026, according to a survey from Landbay.
Read MoreExactly how long it will take you to save for house deposit based on your salary
New figures released by money app Plum today explained how it would take 11 years and four months for someone with a salary of £30,000 to save £68,154.
Read MoreBarclays cuts mortgage rates as other lenders raise theirs amid higher inflation
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 21 August.
Read MoreMortgage delays causing ‘extra stress’ for buyers
The process of applying for mortgages takes much longer than it did 20 years ago, an estate agent says.
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