by peter littlewood | Sep 11, 2023 | Industry News
In a recent survey, Your Overseas Home discovered that around a fifth of those moving abroad were planning to rent before buying. And they have highlighted some of the ways that renting and letting a property can vary across Europe: 1.Germany - Prepare to pay If...
by peter littlewood | Sep 11, 2023 | Industry News
Newham council is planning to buy up properties where tenants have been threatened with eviction because the landlord no longer wants to let the property as temporary accommodation. Their preventative eviction acquisition programme – to be allocated an initial £20m –...
by peter littlewood | Sep 11, 2023 | Tax & Other Financial
Paragon Bank has recently reduced its rates, but the best rates are only available to properties with better energy rating. Paragon’s 70 per cent LTV two-year fixed rate product, now priced at 4.59 per cent is available to portfolio landlords for the purchase or...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2023 | Industry News
Best Advice magazine are reporting that 'Market activity is being driven by portfolio landlords, demand for holiday lets, as well as ongoing interest from overseas buyers, according to the latest data from Legal & General Ignite.' The article can be seen here, and...
by peter littlewood | Sep 8, 2023 | Green issues
The Government is giving mixed messages on the requirements for landlords to meet energy requirements. In July, the Housing Secretary suggested there could be a delay in bringing in energy efficiency plans for the PRS. Citing financial pressures on landlords, he...
