Tenant demand highest in North West
The North West is seeing the highest levels of tenant demand with an average of 163 new tenants registered per branch during October, according to data released by ARLA Propertymark. Analysis reveals that the average number of new prospective tenants in October was the lowest since December 2020, at 71 per branch, falling from September’s […]
Pros & Cons Of Buying Buy-To-Let Property Through A Limited Company
If you’re thinking about purchasing a buy-to-let property, you might be wondering whether you should purchase the property in your own name, or through a limited company. There are advantages and disadvantages of both options, which you’ll need to carefully weigh up before making your decision. In this article, we’ll talk you through the pros […]
How to fund a buy-to-let renovation
Landlords have a responsibility to ensure that their properties meet the Government’s health and safety requirements, as well as being at a good standard to attract renters. This means that buy-to-let (BTL) properties often need refurbishing and, according to a report published by Shawbrook Bank last month, 62% of landlords have undertaken refurbishments in the […]
New bid to get landlords to long-term lease properties to councils
The Welsh Government has announced a £30m pot from which councils can pay for easing properties from private landlords. Under the Welsh Government’s new Private Rented Sector Leasing Scheme, launched today, landlords or owners of empty homes will be encouraged to lease properties to local authorities in return for a rent guarantee and funding to […]
Landlord licensing won’t work, claims Rightmove’s legal director
The government’s proposed landlord register will not improve conditions within the private rented sector, a leading industry figure has claimed. The comments were made at Friday’s Negotiator Conference in London by Rightmove’s Legal and Compliance Director David Cox. He said that landlord licensing in England has been talked about for 15 years and that, despite […]