Mortgage Company warns – Landlords: Don’t make these rookie mistakes

by news | Feb 26, 2021 | Mortgages, News

Becoming a buy-to-let landlord can be profitable but it’s not easy, according to Arbuthnot Latham. The private and commercial bank has published some simple steps to help landlords avoid mistakes, and save time, stress, and ultimately money. It said the best approach...

Council offering £10k refurb grants to private landlords

by news | Feb 26, 2021 | Industry News, News, Political

A council says grants of up to £10,000 are available to landlords to refurbish homes which could ensure vulnerable people in the area have a roof over their heads. Wigan council wants to form partnerships with landlords owning one bedroom apartments, self-contained...

Electrical advice for landlords available

by news | Feb 26, 2021 | Industry News, News, Political

NAPIT (The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers) has released information about the forthcoming (April 1st 2021) electrical requirements for rental property:- NAPIT Guidance for...

Tory MP criticised by councillor for sticking up for landlords

by news | Feb 26, 2021 | Industry News, News, Political

A councillor has criticised an MP who came out in favour of landlords in a dispute over licensing. Earlier this week Landlord Today reported on how Tory MP James Duddridge, who represents Rochford and Southend East, criticised the local Southend council for...

Mortgage broker asks for overhaul of government’s Green Homes Grant

by news | Feb 26, 2021 | Industry News, News, Political

Property Master chief executive Angus Stewart has called on the Chancellor to offer landlords more support by revamping its Green Homes Grant scheme. The grant offers funding of up to £5,000 per property, though applying for the grant is difficult and locating an...