Over a third back property as the best bet for retirement
Click here to view the original article ‘Over a third back property as the best bet for retirement’ The UK’s love affair with property as an investment option shows no sign of wavering despite recent changes in tax rules affecting landlords who could face losing thousands of pounds in profit. According to a recent […]
Landlords go up against government to get new homes tax scrapped
Click here to view the original article ‘Landlords go up against government to get new homes tax scrapped’ RLA releases research showing the tax as ‘punishing’ those in need of a home to rent. The RLA is going up against government to get the new homes tax scrapped- citing evidence that it ‘punishes’ would-be […]
Resources to help you run your property business
Not sure what the regulations are on smoke alarms or how to let to students? We’ve got the documents to help you answer your queries. In conjunction with our business partners PIB Insurance Brokers, NetRent are pleased to offer you a range of free Forms and Documents – including a free Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. […]
Court imposes record fine of £400,000 on landlord after safety failings in properties
Click here to view the original article ‘Court imposes record fine of £400,000 on landlord after safety failings in properties’ A landlord has received a fine of £400,000 after failing to comply with fire, health and safety standards in two of his properties, both converted into flats. City of Lincoln Council took Bijan Keshmiri […]
Government publishes new information for landlords and tenants
The Government has published new and updated information to help landlords and tenants who work and live in private rented housing. How to let This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector. Click here for more information How to rent This guide […]
Buy to let landlords are a dying breed, warns finance chief
Click here to view the original article ‘Buy to let landlords are a dying breed, warns finance chief’ Buy to let landlords are on the way out and Build To Rent will dominate the sector in the foreseeable future. That’s the view of Scott Marshall, managing director of specialist finance house Roma Finance. He […]
Tenants lose £22m to rental fraud in four years
Click here to view the original article ‘Tenants lose £22m to rental fraud in four years’ Tenants have lost more than £22 million to fake landlords and other rental fraudsters since 2014, official figures show. Between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2018, 18,645 reports of rental scams were made to Action Fraud meaning […]
Home owning cheaper than renting everywhere in the UK
Click here to view the original article ‘Home owning cheaper than renting everywhere in the UK’ Average first-time buyers could save over £2,250 a year once on the property ladder Potential first-time buyers would have lower monthly outgoings if they bought a home rather than renting one, according to new research from Santander Mortgages. […]
Government unveils new rules for HMO landlords
Click here to view the original article ‘Government unveils new rules for HMO landlords’ The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published new guidance for landlords of HMOs – setting out minimum bedroom sizes. These new rules – which come into effect from October 1 – state that single bedrooms must be […]
Agents displaying tenancy deposit scheme logo might not actually use the service at all, confirms DPS
Click here to view the original article ‘Agents displaying tenancy deposit scheme logo might not actually use the service at all, confirms DPS’ One of the tenancy deposit schemes has confirmed that if an agent displays its logo, it is no guarantee that it is actually using it to protect deposits. The Deposit Protection […]