Landlords should earmark a quarter of rental income for maintenance and repairs. As the Renters’ Rights Bill is passed into law, increasing the demands and expectations of landlords – not least when it comes to the proper upkeep of their properties – new research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of […]
With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home. This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves admitted she had let out her London property without the required selective licence from Southwark Council. Earlier this […]
Although the rent you charge must be in line with local market rates, there will be a range of prices, and you want to be at the top end. Modern fittings and clean, fresh décor are a standard ‘must’, but what are the extra things you can do to attract […]
The Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant reforms to England’s private rented sector in decades. The new law will ban Section 21 no-fault evictions, replace fixed-term tenancies with open-ended agreements, cap rent increases, and introduce tougher property standards under the updated Decent […]
The latest internal data release from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that it’s not just younger, first-time buyers taking advantage of new-build benefits to buy one-bed flats. Multiple homebuyer demographics are purchasing at all levels of the property ladder, buoyed by improvements to the mortgage market landscape, which have […]
Inventory Base, the UK’s leading platform for property reporting and compliance, have analysed key housing and property policy developments from all four major UK political party conferences over recent weeks, revealing a clear divide between those prioritising hard targets and those favouring deregulation. With housing a central issue on the […]
Managing rental properties successfully requires careful planning and consistent maintenance. While interiors receive frequent attention, roofs are often neglected until serious problems occur. Unfortunately, even small issues can grow quickly, leading to large expenses, dissatisfied tenants, and loss of rental income. By recognising potential trouble early and investing in preventative […]
The latest research from Alexander Hall has found that the majority of aspiring homebuyers are being held back from applying for a mortgage due to common misconceptions about affordability, deposits and eligibility. The survey of aspirational homebuyers yet to enquire about a mortgage – commissioned by Alexander Hall – found that many […]
Advertising rental properties is tougher than ever for landlords and property investors. Many face too many choices on where to list their property and a lot of competition for tenants. Often, money is spent on ads that bring few useful enquiries or no results at all. This quickly adds up, […]
Short-term rentals have become a popular way for property investors to increase returns, particularly through platforms like Airbnb. While the potential for higher yields compared to traditional letting is clear, the mortgage process can be more complicated. Not every lender is willing to accept short-term rental income, and those that […]
