As part of the government’s current review of selective licensing schemes, it could be beneficial if a simpler landlord licensing system is considered. This is according to automated rental payment provider PayProp, which says a uniform and consistent landlord licensing policy may be more effective and easier to...
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August 2, 2018 George Bailey Buy-to-Let, Landlords, Letting, Organisations
The London buy to let market enjoyed positive investor activity in Q2 of 2018, according to new data from specialist buy to let broker firm Commercial Trust Limited. Analysis of buy to let purchase applications across the UK, showed that the capital recorded the greatest share over other...
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July 27, 2018 Alex Bell Buy-to-Let, Housing Market, Landlords, Mortgages
The UK’s only membership association for independent inventory clerks says it is still hopeful that the government will introduce some form of mandatory inventory reporting legislation in the near future. Since 2016, the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has been campaigning for the introduction of mandatory independent...
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July 26, 2018 George Bailey Landlords, Legal, Letting
Challenging conditions for landlords and letting agents could cause rent arrears to rise and this scenario is something landlords should be wary of, according to RentalStep. The PropTech startup says that if rents continue to rise and wage growth remains stagnant, some tenants may find it more difficult...
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July 17, 2018 Alex Bell Insurance, Landlords, Legal, Letting, Technology
Online Estate Agency, House Network, has reported a record number of enquiries for houses with swimming pools. The report follows on from Britain experiencing one of the longest heat waves, questioning whether the country is going to continue to follow these extreme temperatures for the longer term. House...
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July 16, 2018 Alex Bell Home Improvements, House Prices, Housing Market, Lifestyle/Celebrity
It takes an average of 118 days for court-appointed bailiffs to remove tenants from private landlords’ properties after bringing a claim to court. Landlords in London are the most likely to have to evict, while those in the South West, North East and West Midlands were least likely...
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July 16, 2018 George Bailey Insurance, Landlords, Legal, Letting, Organisations
Connectivity is more than just broadband speeds and 4G coverage. New research from property consultancy Cluttons has revealed the impact it has on everything from the properties we choose to live in, to the places where we can work and our overall happiness both at home and in...
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July 13, 2018 George Bailey Buy-to-Let, Home Improvements, Housing Market, Landlords, Letting, Technology
With the 2018 World Cup now in full swing, teams are competing for those elusive semi-final spots. With the host nation still in the competition after their famous victory, more fans will now be seeking accommodation across cities closer to the match stadiums. Online Estate Agency, House Network,...
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July 3, 2018 George Bailey Holiday Homes, House Prices, Lifestyle/Celebrity, Overseas
We’re going back to that historical year, the one that sends tingles down the spines of the nation – when England won the world cup, 52 years ago. (Who knows, we may have another win this year) Ever wondered how the housing market has come on since that...
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June 25, 2018 George Bailey House Prices, Housing Market, Lifestyle/Celebrity
Brits are seven times more likely to be moving home because of a change of job (23%) rather than to make a quick buck from the housing market (3%), according to new property research from AA Mortgages. With AA reporting that summer movers are planning to spend 3%...
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June 19, 2018 George Bailey House Prices, Housing Market, Mortgages, Relocation
