Calls for empty homes to become available as rental stock
A membership body for the property sector has called for action on empty homes during National Empty Homes Week, which runs from February 28 to March 6. Propertymark has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities demanding action on empty homes to bolster much-needed supply in the private rented sector […]
Almost 230,000 New Private Rented Homes are Needed Every Year
The UK needs almost 230,000 new private rented homes a year to meet government housing targets, according to a new report. The report, by economics consultancy Capital Economics and commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association, says government targets amount to a need for 340,000 new homes a year by the middle of the decade. […]
Huge growth in buy-to-let sector
The country’s buy-to-let industry has grown substantially in value over the last five years, according to recent research by Octane Capital. The property finance company says the sector has increased by almost £240 billion, due to strong house price growth. Their research estimates there are 5.5 million private rental properties within the UK rental sector […]
New rules for owners of second homes
Changes have been announced that are set to target homeowners who leave properties empty rather than letting them out. Currently, owners of second homes in England are able to avoid paying council tax and can access small business rates relief by simply declaring an intention to let the property out to holidaymakers. This has led […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As another very unusual year draws to a close, we would like to wish all our landlords and tenants, their families and friends, and everyone we have worked with a very Happy Christmas! The pandemic has resulted in a great deal of change for those working in the lettings industry and the past 12 months […]
New Guide to Preventing Property Title Fraud
A new guide to help property owners avoid property title fraud, where ownership can be stolen, has been released. The Fraud Advisory Panel, HM Land Registry and the Law Society of England and Wales say property title fraud can have a devastating impact and, though rare, can lead to people losing their homes. The scam […]
Supply of rental homes not meeting rising demand
New landlords considering letting properties next year will find strong demand for properties as supply is predicted to continue to remain low in 2022. Experts are predicting a continued drought of homes for rent and sale over the coming 12 months, according to the latest survey from the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) UK […]
Top tips to letting your property in 2022
Landlords and would-be landlords who are thinking about letting out properties next year may already be considering the best ways of preparing to do so. Here are our top tips: Choose a reputable agent There are many benefits to using an agent to help you let and manage your property. Norfolk Property Management & Lettings […]
The National Landlord Investment Show
The National Landlord Investment Show (LIS) is back and will be returning to Old Billingsgate, London Bridge, for its first live London event in nearly two years. The event, a landlord and property investment exhibition, will take place at the London location on Tuesday, March 15, Tuesday, July 5, and Tuesday, November 2, 2022. Other events are […]
Clarity Needed on Rental Housing Energy Efficiency Measures
A piecemeal approach to rental housing energy efficiency measures risks undermining efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the private rented sector, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Heat and Buildings Strategy, which was published this week, announced grants of £5,000 will be made available to households to replace gas boilers with systems such […]