Rent with no income but large savings?
Renting Without Income but With Significant Savings: What Landlords Need to Know Recent changes in tenancy law, specifically the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, have introduced restrictions on landlords requesting rent in advance. This raises questions for landlords when considering tenants who have no current income but possess substantial savings and investments. Understanding how to assess […]
Interest rates fall to 3.75% as Bank of England eases borrowing pressure
Interest rates fall to 3.75% as Bank of England eases borrowing pressure The Bank of England has reduced its base interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking the lowest borrowing cost level since February 2023. This move follows recent economic data indicating a cooling economy and is expected to ease borrowing pressures for landlords and […]
Younger landlords fuel rise in limited company buy to let ownership
Younger landlords drive growth in limited company buy to let ownership A growing number of UK landlords, particularly younger and newer entrants to the market, are choosing to hold their buy to let properties within limited company structures from the outset. Research from Paragon Bank reveals that nearly one in three landlords now operate solely […]
Shelter Scotland demands 15,000 social homes as temporary accommodation increases
Shelter Scotland Calls for 15,000 New Social Homes Amid Rising Temporary Accommodation Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish government to build over 15,000 social homes annually to address the increasing number of people living in temporary accommodation. This call comes as the latest Ending Homelessness report highlights the growing issue of children and families residing […]
Tenants support Renters’ Rights Act as 1 in 10 have received a Section 21 notice
Tenants Support Renters’ Rights Act as One in Ten Have Received a Section 21 Notice Recent research reveals that over 1.2 million renters in the UK have been served a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice, with 76% of tenants expressing support for the new Renters’ Rights Act. This legislation, which ends no-fault evictions, is seen […]
Government dismisses claims property tax rise will push up rents despite OBR warning
Government rejects claims property tax rise will increase rents despite OBR warning The UK government has dismissed concerns that the recent increase in property tax announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher rents, despite warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about potential impacts on the private rented sector. This issue is […]
Defective lease – missing parking space?
Defective Lease Issues: Missing Parking Space and Landlord Implications When purchasing a leasehold property, clarity over associated rights such as parking spaces is crucial for landlords and tenants alike. A recent case highlights the complications that can arise when a parking space referenced in a lease does not physically exist, raising questions about lease validity […]
Rent growth slows in November as house price inflation also eases
Rent growth slows in November as house price inflation eases Private rents in the UK rose by 4.4% over the year to November 2025, marking the slowest annual increase in more than three years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This slowdown in rent growth, coupled with easing house price inflation, signals a […]
Generation Rent calls for eviction compensation for Welsh renters
Generation Rent urges eviction compensation and rent controls for Welsh renters Generation Rent has called on all political parties in Wales to commit to protecting renters by limiting rent increases and providing compensation equivalent to two months’ rent for tenants evicted without fault. This demand comes ahead of the Senedd elections next year and highlights […]
Labour warned by Generation Rent of alienating core voters without a rent freeze
Labour warned by Generation Rent of alienating core voters without a rent freeze Generation Rent has urged the Labour government to introduce a rent freeze in England to prevent alienating the core voter base that contributed to its recent electoral success. The campaign group highlights that rising rents remain a significant issue for private renters, […]
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