‘Postcode lottery’ for landlord licences is revealed
The most expensive landlord licencing schemes cost 21 times more than the cheapest ones, new research has revealed. Analysis of licensing charges between local authorities by Direct Line for Business has revealed landlords face a ‘postcode lottery’ on prices. The cost of a new licence ranges from just £55 to £1,150. Although landlord licensing schemes […]
Buy to let landlords opting for holiday lets ‘could be Brexit silver lining’
The UK’s holiday lets sector could be a beneficiary of the current Brexit uncertainty and people not vacationing abroad because they feel poorer, a lender claims. “Possible Brexit scenarios could mean many people have less money to travel abroad and choose to holiday closer to home. At the same time, if it becomes more laborious […]