The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Landlords flood rental market
Landlords who rushed to acquire properties earlier this year are now actively renting them out, providing tenants with a flood
Landmark case about tenants’ human rights – what does it mean?
A landmark case has just been decided that tested the boundaries of tenants’ human rights. Alex Byard explains what it
Bank of England’s Mark Carney issues warning to millions of homeowners over rate rises
Millions of homeowners and buyers were today warned by the Bank of England governor to ensure their finances could withstand
First Time Buyers continue to drive property market activity
Connells Survey and Valuation has revealed that the pace of property valuations conducted in June 2016 has grown on both
Warning to Landlords as 34% sublet with out consent
According to a new report, a third of tenants (34%) are currently subletting without the landlord’s consent and four out
Universal Credit forcing landlords into evictions
The Universal Credit (UC) system that replaced six means-tested benefits and tax credits is causing people to be unnecessarily evicted.
Landlords To Need Larger Buy-To-Let Deposits
UK landlords are likely to need a deposit of at least 40 per cent to purchase in most major towns
What can you do to fight the Tenant Tax?
In April 2017, new rules will come into effect that will unfairly tax landlords, reducing the number of homes available
Buy-to-let set to be choked by new rules
Buy-to-let landlords could be forced to stump up more than 60 per cent deposits in some locations, if all lenders
Dodgy ‘tax avoidance schemes’ could cost landlords thousands
A growing number of landlords seeking to avoid paying the recently introduced 3% stamp duty surcharge are reportedly being lured