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A landlord has been sent to prison in the first custodial sentence to be given in London under the new fire safety regulations. The landlord was sentenced to four months imprisonment and his company was fined £21,000 following conviction for...

The vast majority of tenants get on well with their landlords, according to the results of a new survey. Findings from a study by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) revealed that 84 per cent of renters have a good relationship...

It is critical for the health of the property market that banks and lenders start passing the latest interest-rate cuts onto landlords, one buy-to-let expert has claimed. According to the National Landlords Association (NLA), an essential part of the government...

Buy-to-let landlords are claiming to be optimistic about their prospects over the next 12 months despite the effects of the financial crisis, according to a new survey. Findings from a study by the Alliance & Leicester (A&L) revealed that nearly...

A future rise in unemployment could lead to a buy-to-let lending problem, a property advisory service has claimed. Look4aproperty.com said if the number of people in jobs continues to fall, then a potential problem is created for landlords who are...

Buy-to-let owners are at the greatest risk of being targeted by mortgage fraud, one housing expert has claimed. According to the Land Registry, mortgage fraudsters are most likely to target properties which are left unoccupied. Heather Edwards, PR executive for...

Despite the effects of the global economic downturn on the housing market in the UK, many buy-to-let landlords remain positive about their investments, according to a new survey. Findings from a study by the Young Group showed that 98 per...

The buy-to-let property market is still attractive to investors despite the volatility seen in both domestic and global housing markets, according to new research. What Investment reported on the findings from a study by Spicehaart which showed that increasing numbers...

A property developer has been forced to take drastic action to cover the costs of building a luxury apartment development in Devon worth £1.7 million, thanks to the state of the property market. Cliff Rawlinson is giving away all four...

Conflict between tenants and landlords is driven by "unrealistic expectations" from both sides, one property expert has claimed. According to Landlordzone, an online community for property letters, the tenancy deposit scheme was brought in to put an end to disputes....

Household bills are one of tenants' top concerns, according to new research. According to a report on Residentiallandlord.co.uk, some 79 per cent of renters are worried about the price of utility bills, meaning that landlords with buy-to-let investments may want...

Buy-to-let hotel rooms are becoming popular due to the flexibility they offer both investors and visitors, one property association has claimed. According to the National Federation of Property Professionals (Nfopp), 'apart-hotels' are becoming increasingly popular due to the "decent return"...

The buy-to-let property sector 'is not dead', according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). Despite the global economic downturn, the NLA said the buy-to-let market should weather the storm as many do not use mortgage loans for this market. This...

The credit crunch is having a major impact on overseas property owners, according to DirectHolidayBookings.co.uk. A combination of rising flight prices, cancellation of some low-cost routes and the failure of airlines such as XL and Zoom has resulted in people...

The National Landlord Association (NLA) has warned buy-to-let landlords against relying too heavily on internet resources, which may be unreliable. According to the representative body, which is celebrating its 35th birthday this year, the level of regulation for landlords has...

Landlords need to comply with the rules surrounding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which come into force at the beginning of October, one buy-to-let expert has advised. The new legislation insists that landlords show prospective tenants an EPC when they view...

Homeowners could make more than £63 billion extra per year by renting out spare rooms in their property, according to new research. Findings from a study by Abbey revealed that over 18.2 million homeowners have at least one spare room...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called for the country's housing market to be examined...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Many potential house buyers and sellers are being put off tackling the crisis-hit market according to the findings...

The government has launched a new initiative to keep a closer watch on those who own a second property and landlords with buy-to-lets to make sure they are not missing out on any tax payments. There could be large fines...

Renting a property in London is "not a bad option" for those who cannot afford to buy a home in the city due to high prices, an industry expert has claimed. The rapid growth of property prices in the UK's...

Landlords and homeowners who convert storage space into living areas could be the victims of more theft than ever before, new research has revealed. According to a study by esure, people are storing more valuable possessions in unsecured sheds and...

Landlords across the UK will be able to claim tax breaks of up to £1,500 per property if they make their homes more eco-friendly, it has been announced. The money will be available for landlords to claim against the cost...

The location of rental properties - rather than the price - is the main concern for potential tenants in the London market, an industry expert has claimed. Convenience to local amenities and public transport is high on the agenda of...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A UK representative body for landlords has warned that an institutionalised rental market could leave vulnerable members of...

Buy-to-let mortgage holders aiming to make their property more attractive to potential tenants have been given a raft of tips to help get the most out of their investment. Ahead of the Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show, organisers published a...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's buy-to-let mortgage sector should continue to "perform well" during 2008, despite the withdrawal of many mortgage...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The annual rate of house price growth in England and Wales has slowed for a seventh consecutive month,...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The introduction of flexible tenure schemes in to the UK property market could help ease the affordability problems...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The introduction of a large scale professional rental system in the UK would help first-time buyers who are...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Just two per cent of landlords plan on selling their properties to take advantage of new more favourable...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A new way for tenants to start saving in order to buy their own home has been proposed...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. In what may spell good news for buy-to-let mortgage holders, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The buy-to-let mortgage market looks set to remain in rude health, the results of a survey by the...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has predicted that the amount of money loaned through residential and buy-to-let...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The buy-to-let mortgage market across the UK is set to thrive over the coming months, despite the current...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's Land Registry has confirmed a fall in the levels of house price growth. According to data...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Council tax bills in England are to increase, it has been announced. In total, it has been confirmed...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Some certifiers working as part of the government's home information pack (HIP) initiative are earning an annual salary...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Property development in the UK has been negatively affected by the deteriorating market conditions surrounding credit, it has...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Buy-to-let mortgage holders are experiencing an upbeat market despite credit crunch concerns, it has been suggested. Christopher Tanner,...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Potential property investors could be using the current market conditions to negotiate lower prices, it has been suggested....

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Buy-to-let investors could still enjoy strong profits, according to a new guide published by Which?. The Property Investor's...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's buy-to-let market is going from strength to strength, according to one letting agent. Your Move claimed...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued a warning over the UK's buy-to-let property market. Laying...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Britain's National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called upon the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC)...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is expecting the planning reform bill to have a significant impact on...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A new buy-to-rent product has recently appeared on the market aimed at students. To help students get on...

News for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A new buy-to-rent product has recently appeared on the market aimed at students. To help students get on the property...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The growing cost of property across England and Wales is continuing to slow. Fresh data from the Land...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported positive momentum in the UK's buy-to-let mortgage sector. Data released...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has noted positive movement within the UK's buy-to-let sector. According to the...

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has reported a new sense of momentum in the UK's property market. Data released by the organisation indicates a return to growth in the UK's property sector, with the number of home purchasers...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported a further fall in house prices. Data released as...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Positive news on the performance of Scotland's property market has been released by the Royal Institution of Chartered...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages, public liability insurance and business finance. The housing market slowdown and tighter consumer credit presents opportunities for savvy buy-to-let investors, one expert has...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. An accessibility index devised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found that housing market accessibility...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has released data showing a decline in gross mortgage lending figures....

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A property developer in Wales is offering first-time buyers an incentive to get themselves on the property ladder. Reports...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages are rising, it has been claimed. Data released by moneysupermarket.com shows that, when compared...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The ongoing decline in the price of properties has been identified as beneficial to those looking to purchase a...

A majority of landlords manage their buy-to-let property on a part-time basis, it has been claimed. Data released by Alliance & Leicester Mortgages, as part of their annual landlord index, shows that a majority (87 per cent) of buy-to-let property...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. House price inflation in England and Wales has declined significantly, it has been claimed. Data released by the Financial...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The National Landlords Association (NLA) has announced that unfair fees to letting agencies should be eradicated. According to the...

Property Consultant Knight Frank has issued five "top tips" for landlords and tenants, with advice about letting periods and the importance of boiler safety top of the agenda. The advice reminds landlords to check boilers have been Corgi registered and...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Landlords who have just gone into speculative investment will be the ones most affected by the current oversupply of...

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has pressed the leadership of the Conservative party to address a "mistake" implemented in 1995. Under the leadership of the Conservative party, the government restricted levels of Income Support for Mortgage Interest, which the...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Landlords within the buy-to-let property sector are increasingly favouring corporate tenants, it has been claimed. Data released following a...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. New doubts over the future of the UK's buy-to-let market have been expressed following the emergence of difficulties at...

The onset of a crisis in the UK's buy-to-let sector is leading to a number of city centre housing developments being placed on hold, it has emerged. Reports by the Financial Times have revealed tha