There’s less than 12 months to go until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into effect. Do you know what that means when it comes to compliance? We asked Adam Kingswood, head of Kingswood Residential Investment Management to
Rents in the UK fell by 0.3% in May compared to the same month a year ago, the first such fall since December 2009; the average monthly rent now stands at £901 Rents in London fell by 3.0% in May
The proportion of landlords in the UK who use a letting agent to help manage their property has increased since the end of last year, according to a new survey of property investors. Some 61% of landlords say they currently
WITH Article 50 triggered and the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union now less than two years away, Brexit’s likely impact on the property market has been outlined by national estate agents Leaders. Allison Thompson, managing director at Leaders, said:
London areas including Southwark, Newham and Tower Hamlets are among the top 20 buy-to-let hotspots in the UK, according to a study by mortgage brokers Private Finance. However, the capital lagged behind Liverpool, Nottingham and Coventry which were named the
The figures will add to evidence that house prices are reaching their peak, particularly in high value areas such as London and the South East Renting a property is now cheaper than buying in over half of British cities, according
The production company behind Grand Designs and Escape to the Country is looking for landlords to feature in a new BBC One documentary series.Here are the full details: Are you a reputable landlord? Do you own 10 or more properties?
The buy to let market in the UK will continue to provide good investment opportunities looking ahead but there are challenges, according to a new analysis, the first since major changes to the sector. Landlords will need to adjust and
With the Government now almost two months into rolling out Section 24 and its new buy-to-let tax relief system, online letting agent Upad believes landlords will see an average 13% increase in their taxable profit from 2017/18 to 2018/19. The
With the 2017 general election looming, we’ve combed through the manifestos of the three major parties and summarised the positions and policies that could impact the rental market. It’s worth noting that none of the main parties are pledging to
