Lender launches more flexible BTL mortgages for landlords
Lender launches more flexible BTL mortgages for landlords LendInvest has introduced a new range of Buy-to-Let tracker mortgages offering zero early repayment charges and up to 75% loan-to-value, aiming to provide greater flexibility for landlords
Council confirms no licensing decision before Norwich consultation ends
Council confirms no licensing decision before Norwich consultation ends Norwich City Council has confirmed it will not decide on new property licensing schemes until after the public consultation closes in January 2027. Landlords and tenants
Landlords lose out at vast majority of rent tribunals
Landlords lose out at vast majority of rent tribunals An analysis of rent tribunal decisions in England reveals landlords receive the full rent increase requested in less than 30% of cases, despite an overall rise
Warm Homes Grant sparks rising interest among landlords and owners
Warm Homes Grant sparks rising interest among landlords and owners Interest in the Warm Homes Local Grant has surged among landlords and homeowners in England, driven by concerns over a potentially harsh winter and the
flatfair wins award for deposit alternative innovation
flatfair wins award for deposit alternative innovation Deposit alternative provider flatfair has been recognised with a major industry award for its role in improving rental affordability and helping renters access housing more easily. flatfair, a
Landlord tax rise seen as opportunity for letting agents
Landlord tax rise seen as opportunity for letting agents Chancellor John Healey’s Budget increased rental income tax rates from April 2027, prompting landlords to seek letting agents for compliance and portfolio management support, according to
Build To Rent completions rise as new starts plunge sharply
Build To Rent completions rise as new starts plunge sharply Build To Rent developments in the UK have seen a steep decline in new starts, falling over 63% in the third quarter of 2026 compared
Agents urged to prepare for Private Rental Database rollout
Agents urged to prepare for Private Rental Database rollout The government’s mandatory Private Rental Database begins rolling out from mid-December 2026, requiring letting agents to verify landlord and property registrations before marketing. Agents must check
HMRC proposes regular rental income reporting by letting agents
HMRC proposes regular rental income reporting by letting agents HM Revenue & Customs has launched a consultation proposing that letting agents regularly file detailed rental income data for landlords, aiming to improve tax compliance and
Buy to Let remortgaging set to surge in 2027
Buy to Let remortgaging set to surge in 2027 New research from Paragon Bank reveals that 38% of landlords with buy-to-let mortgages plan to refinance in the next year, reflecting a significant remortgaging wave as
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