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Landlord awareness is lacking according to recent lettings survey
Monday 20th February 2017
The Landlord Knowledge survey conducted by online letting agency Urban, highlights an increasing need for letting agents to assist landlords in the ever-evolving, complicated private rented sector. The results of the survey of…
Rents to rise faster than house prices in next five years
Friday 17th February 2017
According to the latest research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) they anticipate an increase of just less than 20% for house prices,…
Government introduces housing white paper
Thursday 16th February 2017
The government have released a white paper and supporting documents setting out their plans to reform the housing market and boost the supply of new homes in England. On 7th February 2017 the white paper "Fixing our broken housing…
The Green Deal makes a return
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Private rented landlords are facing a tough year with the implementation of new laws, however there is a small silver…
Good letting agents can save a landlord almost £2,000 a year
Tuesday 17th January 2017
New research has found almost half of private rented sector landlords use a letting agent because it gives them peace of mind and regular communication. In addition to this, agents can help landlords save money, up to…
Rents in England taking up more income outside London
Thursday 12th January 2017
A typical house for rent outside London now costs tenants half of their disposable income, according to Landbay Rental Index. The average rental price is £749 and with the average income of…
Rents set to reach new heights in 2017
Tuesday 10th January 2017
New research suggests that property rents are on the rise for 2017 due to a number of contributing factors including insufficient supply, the introduction of new tax restrictions…
Extension of mandatory licensing of HMOs
Thursday 15th December 2016
Following the consultation around this time last year concerning the future of HMO licensing, the industry eagerly awaited the government's response on what new measures would be implemented. In October…
Landlords avoid taxes by setting up new companies
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Private landlords around the UK are setting up new companies for their portfolios to avoid being hit with the new taxes being phased in from April next year. Others are transferring properties into…
Letting agent fees to be scrapped in England
Tuesday 29th November 2016
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a ban on letting agent fees in England in his first autumn statement. The aim behind this ban is to protect tenants being unfairly exploited…