Landlords are vital to the local economy

Landlords are important contributors to local economies, according to research from specialist lender Aldermore. According to the bank, which provides financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and personal customers, they generate wealth for the areas close to their properties in different ways. According to the research, almost eight out of 10 landlords choose to […]

A system that is fair and workable for tenants and responsible landlords is needed

The National Residential Landlords Association is calling for balance and clarity following claims of potential amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill. The calls follow the publication of a BBC News report claiming that the government has circulated draft proposed amendments to backbench MPs. The report claims that draft amendments to the Bill – which was published in […]

Planning for build-to-rent sites is still slow

New analysis has revealed that 40 per cent of build-to-rent (BtR) sites take at least a year to achieve planning consent, representing a rise of seven per cent from a decade ago. According to new analysis from the British Property Federation (BPF) planning times have become longer because of the application process. Despite this challenge, […]

The National Landlord Investment Show is back for 2024

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 this year for its first event of the 2024 calendar. Now in its 11th year, the free-to-attend one-day event features a packed schedule. The show includes over 50 seminars, offering the latest insights and advice on everything from tax, finance and legal advice […]

Landlords, would you like to have your say?

It has been another year of ups and downs for the property lettings market, but now landlords, tenants, agents and others involved are being invited to have their say. HM Treasury has opened its representations portal and invited anyone who would like their views to be considered to submit their ideas for the next budget […]

UK Build-to-Rent sector continues to grow

The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has continued to expand over the past 12 months despite the challenging economic conditions. According to new research by the British Property Federation (BPF) the total number of BTR homes completed or in the pipeline across the UK rose to 263,694 at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. […]

Double-glazing and smart technology features are tempting renters

Features such as double glazing, smart technology, and being near a station are the top three features that attract the most demand from those seeking rental homes. A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals the home features that are driving the most enquiries from home-movers to agents, with these features appealing […]

Help prevent flooding this autumn

Norfolk landlords and homeowners are being urged to help prevent floods this autumn. With bird nesting season over, those who live or own properties in the county are being asked to take small, simple steps to ensure water can drain away from homes. The Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance (NSFA) says tasks as simple as keeping drains, ditches and watercourses clear and able to flow […]

Tentative signs of improvement in affordability of property this summer

The average asking price of newly marketed properties dropped in August by 1.9 per cent to £364,895. This is the biggest drop in asking prices at this time of year since 2018, outpacing the average drop of 0.9 per cent in August’s traditional summer slowdown. The much larger than usual price drop this month indicates […]

Guppies – not yuppies! Fewer young people now aim to buy homes…

More than four in 10 British adults under the age of 40 who do not currently own a home have apparently given up on owning their own properties. According to property portal Zoopla, this swathe of the population has now been dubbed Guppies (Given Up on Properties). They are in stark contrast to the “Yuppies” […]