The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Government Deposit Reform: What a £3bn Shake-Up Could Mean for Landlords and Letting Agents
The Government is continuing to look closely at how tenant deposits are protected, and one proposal now attracting attention could
Buying Another Rental Property? Start the Mortgage Conversation First
For most landlords, buying another rental property is not an emotional decision. It is a commercial one. The numbers need
HMO Licensing: The Rules Landlords Often Discover Too Late
HMO licensing is one of the most important compliance areas for landlords who let shared property. It is also one
Landlord Fines Rise: Why Property Standards Now Matter More Than Ever
Landlords in England are facing another important compliance change, with councils now being given greater powers to issue financial penalties
Why Your Property Value Matters as Much as Your Interest Rate
When landlords think about remortgaging, the first thing they often focus on is the interest rate. That is understandable. The
Is Your Landlord Insurance Still Fit for Purpose?
A landlord insurance policy may have been right when it was first arranged. But is it still right today? That
When Does a Rental Property Become an HMO?
HMO rules are one of the areas landlords can easily underestimate. A property may begin as a straightforward shared rental,
Mortgages and Remortgages: What the Current Market Means for Buy-to-Let Landlords
The UK mortgage market has moved into a very different phase from the ultra-low-rate years many landlords became used to.
Rental Market Pressure: Why Tenant Demand Is Rising While Landlord Supply Keeps Falling
The UK rental market is once again showing the same uncomfortable pattern that has defined much of the past decade:
How Landlords Can Prepare for a Lender Valuation
For landlords, a lender valuation can have a major impact on a buy-to-let mortgage or remortgage. The valuation does not