Specialist lender supports landlord after mortgage refusals
Specialist lender supports landlord after mortgage refusals Rely, a specialist buy-to-let lender, has assisted a first-time landlord in securing a mortgage after other lenders declined the application due to concerns over the property’s saleability. Rely
Generation Rent backs Green Party rent increase limits
Generation Rent backs Green Party rent increase limits The chief executive of Generation Rent has supported Green Party leader Zack Polanski’s proposal to cap private rent increases, calling for government action to limit rises to
HMRC reminds landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital deadline
HMRC reminds landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital deadline HM Revenue and Customs has issued a reminder to landlords with turnover over £30,000 to prepare for the mandatory Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Salboy launches Everway Homes to expand Build To Rent sector
Salboy launches Everway Homes to expand Build To Rent sector Salboy has introduced Everway Homes, a new Build To Rent brand planning 2,000 homes across England and Wales by 2031, targeting young professionals and families
UK rental growth slows but still outpaces inflation
UK rental growth slows but still outpaces inflation Rents across the UK have risen by nearly 5% over the past year, continuing to exceed consumer inflation despite a slowdown in growth. Regional variations highlight shifting
LRG appoints new director to lead Meadows Property Management Hub
LRG appoints new director to lead Meadows Property Management Hub LRG has named Hayley Parnell as director of its Meadows Property Management Hub in Camberley, aiming to enhance customer service and integrate property management more
Agents provide Renters Rights Act guidance ahead of student influx
Agents provide Renters Rights Act guidance ahead of student influx Over 100,000 students are expected to rent in Manchester for the new academic year amid tighter supply and new tenancy rules under the Renters’ Rights
Guildcrest Estates expands with acquisition of local agency and lettings portfolio
Guildcrest Estates expands with acquisition of local agency and lettings portfolio Kent-based Guildcrest Estates has acquired Frederick & Co Property Services, adding 150 managed properties to its portfolio as part of a strategic expansion in
Renters Rights Act drives London rent rises amid tighter supply
Renters Rights Act drives London rent rises amid tighter supply Rents in Greater London have increased by 6.1% year-on-year in September, following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. The legislation has influenced landlords to
Green Party calls for rent controls amid claims landlords charge extortionate rents
Green Party calls for rent controls amid claims landlords charge extortionate rents The Green Party has called for a three-year emergency brake on private rents to curb rising costs, accusing landlords of charging extortionate rents