The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Four Governments, One Housing Disaster: How Britain Is Driving Landlords Out
Across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, governments claim they want more secure, affordable and better-quality homes for tenants. Yet
Bridging Finance for Landlords: When Speed Matters
For landlords, some property opportunities move quickly. A property may be available at auction. A seller may want a fast
Flat Entrance Doors, Cladding and Common Parts: Fire Safety After Recent Reforms
Fire safety in blocks of flats has changed significantly in recent years. For landlords who own or let flats, the
Unoccupied Property Conditions: The Small Print That Can Catch Landlords Out
Unoccupied property is one of the areas where landlords can easily be caught out. A rental property may be empty
More Powers, More Pressure: How Far Can Government Push Private Landlords?
The debate over the future of the private rented sector has intensified once again following calls for Prime Minister Andy
Fire Safety in Rental Properties: When Does a Home Become a Regulated Premises?
Fire safety is one of the most important areas of landlord compliance. For many landlords, the focus is on smoke
When a Standard Buy-to-Let Mortgage May Not Be Enough
Not every rental property fits neatly into a standard buy-to-let mortgage. For many landlords, the process may be relatively straightforward.
Loss of Rent Cover: Why Landlords Should Check the Detail
For many landlords, rent is the income that makes the property investment work. It may help pay the mortgage. It
Council Enforcement Powers: What Happens When Landlords Get It Wrong?
Council enforcement is one of the areas landlords cannot afford to ignore. A repair issue, licensing failure, safety concern or
Rent Controls: Why Capping Rents Will Not Fix the Rental Crisis
Calls for rent controls are growing again, with Shelter now backing pressure in Bristol for local powers to limit rents.