Self management amongst landlords surges during Q4
According to a recent survey of National Landlords Association members, there has been a significant rise in the number of landlords who are dropping their letting agents following a price hike for their services. The proportion of private landlords shunning letting agents in favour of letting and managing their own properties increased to 43%, up […]
Landlords spending 28% of their annual rental income on maintenance
Once you’ve purchased your buy-to-let, paid the additional stamp duty and tax requirements, been hit with a lower deposit due to the Tenant Fee Act and paid a local agent’s fees to find you a tenant, you’re ready to rent right? Wrong. A buy-to-let investment requires constant upkeep to not only keep your tenant happy […]
Legal victories over ‘No DSS’ letting agents
The battle against the discriminatory practice of landlords not renting to benefit claimants has intensified after legal victories by two single mothers. Amanda Staples and Emma Loffler both won out-of-court settlements against “No DSS” letting agents, on the grounds of indirect discrimination. Click this link to read the full article.