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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A London council is running what it describes as “an innovative project” to help private tenants reclaim rent from landlords who fall foul of licensing rules. Tower Hamlets council in London claims thatover £200,000 has been reclaimed for tenants under the Rent...
This is Money have claimed 'The gravy train is over': Off-plan home sales hit six-year low as landlords exit the market thanks to tax changes and softening rents They state:- A third of new homes were sold off-plan last year, a 2% drop compared to 2019 Off-plan homes...
A new project in York aims to help businesses and landlords make their properties more resilient to flooding. Yorkshire Flood Resilience is raising awareness of measures that reduce the risk of flood damage to properties, speed up recovery and minimise the time...
The latest market analysis from Direct Line business insurance has revealed that since the introduction of the Stamp Duty Holiday in July 2020, a staggering 79% of commercial landlords have expanded their property portfolio. The research shows that multi-property...
Despite the widely publicised exodus of renters from UK cities looking for properties with greater space during the pandemic, the vast majority of landlords say that they will continue to focus on urban rather than rural investments this year. According to research...
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