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March 16, 2009

  • Tories Call For Tenant Protection

    » Read the full storyThe Conservatives have drawn up proposals to ease the burden on tenants facing eviction due to their landlords’ properties being repossessed. (…)

March 13, 2009

March 12, 2009

  • Homes Are Not Selling, So People Must Be Renting

    » Read the full storyThe latest study into house purchase by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has found that people are simply unable to buy and sell homes right now – meaning renting is going to stay high. (…)

March 11, 2009

  • House Prices Fall – But Its Nothing To Worry About

    » Read the complete articleThe latest statistics from the Land Registry have shown even more falls in average UK house prices, meaning many landlords' investments have decreased considerably – but that is nothing to be worried about. (…)

March 5, 2009

  • UK Holiday Trends Mean Buy to Let Success

    » Read the full storyA recession means less people are jetting off to exotic destinations this year, preferring to opt for a cheaper UK holiday – which means holiday home rental is set to soar. (…)

March 3, 2009

  • Landlords Urged To Check Tenants Background

    » Read the full storyLandlords are failing to adequately check the background of prospective tenants – a crucial mistake if you are looking for good, long-term tenants that help you make a decent profit out of your investment. (…)

March 2, 2009

  • Rental Demand Up 56% On January 2008

    » Click here for the original articleAs mortgage loans get harder and harder to get hold of for many younger people, rents are on the up – according to YouMove in February this trend saw an almost 60% rise on last year's numbers
    Demand for rented accommodation boomed 56% over the past year, despite a 7.6% month on month slowdown in the number of people signing up to new leases, rental demand is still on the up. (…)

February 23, 2009

  • Landlords | Get Covered To Guarantee Income

    » Read the full storyBuy to let investors are being reminded that rent guarantee insurance can help prevent repossession misery and can help any landlord get through the downturn, whatever happens. (…)

February 19, 2009

  • Fire Safety A Must For Landlords

    » Click here for the original articleThe National Landlords Association is urging landlords maintain high standards of fire safety in their properties – a reminder that all rental accommodation must be in ship-shape if it is going to be sure of a paying tenant. (…)

February 17, 2009

  • Keep An Eye On Your Tenants

    » Read the full storyNorwich Union is warning landlords to be extra vigilant when vetting tenants and inspecting their properties, with cases such as residential cannabis farming continuing to rise. (…)

February 13, 2009

  • Tips For Accidental Landlords

    » Click here for the original articleIf you are one of the growing army of 'accidental landlords' who have had to rent their property in lieu of making a loss or trying to get an expensive mortgage, there are a few things to remember. (…)

February 11, 2009

  • Landlords Urged To Protect Empty Property

    » Read the full storyIf you have properties that are empty right now, make sure to have adequate financial measures are in place to protect against arson, theft and vandalism – it might be costing you if you don't have tenants, but it could end up costing you the whole property if that empty home isn't protected. (…)

February 10, 2009

  • Rate Cut Winners And Losers Need To Take Care

    » Read the full storyIf you have found that you haven't made a saving with your buy to let mortgage in the wake of the latest base rate drop, it's not the end of the world – even if you have saved, you have to be careful with your investment. (…)

February 9, 2009

  • Buy To Let Lender Finds Upward Trend

    » Read the complete articleTenant demand continues to be strong in the private rented sector, with over a third of landlords currently experiencing growing demand for their property, according to buy to let lender Paragon. (…)

February 6, 2009

  • Squatters On The Rise

    » Read the complete articleWith increasing numbers not being able to pay the mortgage or rent many more UK landlords might have to face up to squatters in 2009. (…)

February 3, 2009

  • Time To Move Mortgage?

    » Read the full storyOver the last few weeks several buy to let mortgage lenders have begun to waiver their early repayment charges on their loans, giving borrowers an opportunity to find new mortgages. (…)

January 30, 2009

  • More Buy To Let Repossessions On The Way

    » Read the full storyExpert research has found that there are more buy to let repossessions and arrears on the way for the small 'amateur' landlord – so act now and get some good financial advice. (…)

January 29, 2009

January 27, 2009

  • Governement Reveals Buy-To-Let Buoyancy

    » Read the complete articleThe Financial Services Authority has revealed that buy-to-let lending volumes held up better those for the housing market in general up to the third quarter of 2008. (…)

January 23, 2009

  • Be Mindful Of IHT

    » Click here for the original articleUK taxpayers waste more on IHT payments than any other tax, according to Unbiased.co.uk. (…)

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