Propertymark Wants Letting Agents Included in Good Landlord Charter
Propertymark is urging for letting agents to be included in Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter, a program aimed at “empowering renters” and improving standards in the private and social rented sectors. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority reports that over 40% of tenants in the region utilize the services of letting agents. Despite this significant usage, […]
Government Sets 2030 Deadline for Landlords to Boost Energy Efficiency
Landlords across the UK have been mandated to upgrade their rental properties to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ by 2030, a significant move announced by Ed Miliband, the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, in a recent House of Commons session. Mr Miliband highlighted that this directive is a cornerstone of […]
CEO of Zoopla Questions Viability of Private Landlords in Britain
The financial viability of private landlords in Britain is increasingly under scrutiny, according to Charlie Bryant, CEO of Zoopla and its parent company Houseful. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, Bryant highlighted the growing disillusionment among individual buy-to-let investors, who are facing a perfect storm of tax hikes, high mortgage costs, and increased bureaucracy. […]
Flats Top the Charts for Buy-to-Let Investors As Property Values Cool
In a recent market analysis by Inventory Base, the UK’s premier property inventory specialists, flats have been identified as the top buy-to-let investment option for landlords. This comes as property values cool and rental growth surges. The report highlights that flats have recorded the highest annual increase in average yield among all property types. Detailed […]