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18 October 2019
Landlords see rents rise as new home buyers delay their plans because of Brexit

Demand for rental accommodation remains strong despite the broader uncertainty surrounding the economy, it has been revealed.
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14 October 2019
9 tips to protect your rental property this winter

As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, it’s a period of change for everyone – not least landlords.
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8 October 2019
Good news for landlords: less than half of tenants are interested in buying a property

You’d be forgiven for assuming the bulk of renters are simply ‘biding their time’ until they can buy a house. But new research suggests tenants actually prefer the benefits of renting.
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2 October 2019
Electric meters for landlords: a guide to the different types

If the electric meter at your rental property needs replacing, or you want to understand more about the different types available, our simple guide is a good place to start.
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30 September 2019
Mortgage interest rates for landlords at a record low – but for how long?

Buy-to-let mortgage lenders have a ‘glut of money’ to give landlords, according to financial experts.
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25 September 2019
Private residential tenancy: a guide for landlords in Scotland

The Scottish private residential tenancy came into force in 2017. It’s intended to give landlords proper safeguards, while making life for tenants more predictable and stable.
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17 September 2019
Why the government’s tax hike on landlords is making life even harder for renters

The tax increases on landlords have showed ‘few signs’ of benefiting potential homeowners, according to a former interest rate setter at the Bank of England.
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11 September 2019
London rent prices: which areas have the highest and lowest average prices?

Knowing the average rent in London is important for buy-to-let landlords, especially if you’re thinking about purchasing a property somewhere within its sprawling cityscape.
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30 August 2019
Landlords pay more than £30,000 to evict problem tenants

The average cost of evicting a rogue tenant has now exceeded £30,000, according to new research.
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21 August 2019
Self Assessment tax returns: a guide for landlords

As a landlord, you might not think of yourself as self-employed or a small business owner. HMRC, on the other hand, does, and if you’re making money from renting out a property, you’ll need to fill in a Self Assessment tax return.
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