Manchester has been identified as the top city for landlords looking to invest, with Glasgow, Coventry, Wigan, and Bristol also ranking among the best locations. These cities offer
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Landlord Arrears Average Surpasses £2,500
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are facing increasing financial strain as average rent arrears have surged to £2,597, marking a 44% increase within a year, according to recent research. This sharp rise
Social Landlord’s Major Asbestos Safety Failings
Nikka Sulton
Yet another social housing provider has come under scrutiny for serious health and safety failings, raising concerns about the management of asbestos risks in residential properties. A recent
Mortgage Lenders Cut Rates to Attract Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Aldermore has introduced new limited edition two-year buy-to-let rates for landlords, continuing its trend of launching special products and reducing rates across its range this year. New
UK Inflation Rise Threatens Bank of England Rate Cuts
Nikka Sulton
UK inflation saw an unexpected rise in January, reaching 3% and complicating the Bank of England’s plans for gradual interest rate cuts. The increase comes at a time
Reforms Fail to Empower Tenants
Nikka Sulton
Recent research suggests that rental market reforms in Scotland are failing to give tenants the confidence and ability to challenge poor practices in the private rented sector. While
Landlords Evicting Tenants Before Section 21 Ban
Nikka Sulton
Recent data reveals a rise in no-fault evictions across England, with some landlords acting ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s implementation. Under the proposed Bill, Section 21 evictions
Rents Fall for First Time in Five Years as Tenants Stay Put
Nikka Sulton
In the last three months of 2024, average rents saw a slight drop for the first time since 2019, as tenants, feeling the pinch, opted to stay put
UK House Price Growth Slows as Stamp Duty Deadline Nears
Nikka Sulton
According to Rightmove’s February House Price Index report, the average asking price for property in the UK reached approximately £367,994 (€442,255.2). This marked a modest monthly increase of
MORE Lenders Cut Mortgage Rates BELOW 4%
Nikka Sulton
More mortgage deals with interest rates below 4% have started appearing on the market, offering relief to borrowers looking for more affordable options. Barclays and Santander UK are