Buy To Let Property

The cost of renting in the UK fell for the first time in ten months, say LSL Property Services

Rental costs in UK record first fall for ten months

LSL Property Services report that average rents across the UK fell for the first time in ten months to £717 a month but are expected to increase again in early 2012.

Buy-to-let landlords need to understand the insurance implications of renting a property

A guide to insurance for buy-to-let landlords

Tenant rentals of landlord's buy-to-let property is becoming increasingly common and this trend is likely to continue. This means having the right insurance as a landlord is vital. Kate Saines explains the options.

Skipton Building Society launches 'competitive' buy-to-let products

Individuals interested in buy-to-let mortgages may be pleased to hear that Skipton Building Society has unveiled two new tracker products.

Rental yield is an important consideration for a buy-to-let landlord

Rental yield: What can a landlord expect to get?

With demand for rental property increasing and the buy-to-let mortgage market experiencing strong growth landlords need to consider the rental yield they can obtain. Kate Saines gives the lowdown on rental yield.

Experts are unclear on the future of house prices in the UK

What will happen to house prices for the rest of 2011?

Confused about the state of the property market? Well, it seems that even the experts are. Reports last week suggested house prices were falling but some experts disagree. Kate Saines investigates.

2011 could be a good time to become a buy-to-let landlord

How to enter the buy-to-let mortgage market

With house prices falling and demand for rental property increasing, now is an ideal time for potential landlords to get into the buy-to-let mortgage market.

The affordability of UK housing is at its highest level since 2003.

Housing affordability 'best since 2003'

The affordability of housing in the UK has reached the highest level since 2003, according to a new report.

Bargain properties are attracting landlords back to buy-to-let (ARLA)

Landlords taking advantage of low house prices

Landlords have been buying more properties in the last quarter according to a survey.

Consumers lose confidence in buy-to-let market

Buy-to-let hit hard by the recession

Buy-to-let has been hit hard by the recession, with consumer confidence declining.

Buy-to-let repossessions are fuelling general rise

Buy-to-let failures 'fuelling rise in repossessions'

Property fraud and failed buy-to-let ventures are fuelling the increase in repossessions, a report has found.

Smartlandlord: 25% discount on EPCs

Buy-to-let property landlords are being offered a 25 per cent discount on energy performance certificates (EPC) by Smartlandlord.co.uk.

Student accommodation cost £75 a week

Students can expect to pay £75 for their university accommodation this coming academic year, according to new research.

Empty homes increase

There are now more empty homes in the UK, despite government initiative to stem the tide of idle homes.

Buy-to-let landlords warned over home insurance

Buy-to-let property investors have been warned they could be leaving themselves open to substantial liability if they are inadequately insured.

Money for nothing: unfair fees were crippling some landlords

Fees triumph for landlords

An organisation representing UK landlords has claimed a victory against letting agents demanding so-called "money for nothing" fees.

New housing: rental schemes need more investment

Is US rental scheme the answer to UK housing crisis?

The introduction of a professional rental sector in the UK would help reduce house price growth and meet rising demand for housing.

Income: lanlords urged to declare money made in rent to HMRC

Landlords face tax crackdown

Buy-to-let investors are being warned they must declare their rental incomes as tax inspectors begin a crackdown on property owners.

Knicker tree: a brief encounter one landlord would rather have avoided

Landlords uncover sordid secrets

Sex toys are the most common items left behind in properties by departing tenants, a survey of landlords has found.

Profits: buy-to-let landlords will be counting the cash in 2008

Buy-to-let mortgage brokers predict positive outlook

Nearly 80 per cent of landlords will make a profit on their investments this year, a survey of buy-to-let mortgage brokers revealed today.

Landlords own property worth £641 billion

Landlords in the UK own property worth some £641 billion, according to research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance.

Friendship: landlords and tenants enjoy a sociable relationship

Landlords and tenants enjoy flourishing friendships

Renters might be missing out on climbing the property ladder but they are benefiting instead from companionable friendships with their landlords.

£65K deposits needed for buy-to-let

Investors now looking to enter the buy-to-let market need to put together a deposit of £65,600.

MPC member: Buy-to-let fears

The UK housing market is holding up well despite the credit crunch but the buy-to-let sector remains a risk, according to a member of the Bank of England's rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC).