Rental Property

Buy to let properties up by 84,000 in 2011, says CML

The number of properties bought with buy to let mortgages rose by 84,000 last year, helping to boost the supply of private rented housing, new figures reveal.

One in ten homeowners rent out spare rooms

Spare rooms are money-spinners for one in ten households but many simply use the space to store their belongings.

Landlords opt for rent rises as tenant demand grows

Tenant demand has continued to grow in recent months, with many landlords opting for rent rises as the supply of residential property dries up.

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.

Buying a home now 14 per cent cheaper than renting

Research from Halifax shows that those choosing to rent shell out £100 more than those that opt to buy a property.

Kensington launches new buy-to-let mortgages

A new array of mortgages aimed at landlords has been launched by Kensington.

Rental yield

Rental yield is the amount of money a landlord receives in rent over the course of one year, expressed as a percentage of the amount of money invested in the property.

Fewer 'reluctant landlords'

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has reported a drop in rental properties coming onto the market because they cannot be sold.

Foxtons loses battle to charge landlords renewal fees

Foxtons loses landlord renewal fees battle in court

Estate agency Foxtons has lost a High Court battle to keep charging landlords commission even after the initial contract with the tenant has ended.

Landmark ruling on sale and rent back

A family has won a landmark case against a sale and rent back company after nearly losing their home.

Landlords see tenant demand slowing

Demand for rental properties is still growing but at a slower pace as interest in buying increases.

Tenants living in apartments may see increase in service charges after European decision

Tenants face 15% rise in service charges

UK tenants face a 15 per cent rise in property service charges after a European Court tax ruling.

Mydeposits is warning of an unapproved tenancy deposit scheme

False tenancy deposit scheme revealed

Tenants and landlords are being warned not to use a deposit scheme which is not approved by the government.

Houses are stablilising quicker than flats in the rental market

'Green shoots' for landlords with houses for rent

The UK rental market has begun to show signs of recovery, with asking rents for houses beginning to stabilise.

Government proposes landlords should sign a national register

Landlord national register proposed

Landlords will need to join a national register under new proposals to regulate the property rental market from the government.

Turn junk rooms into cash: Web TV advice

A third of homes have rooms full of junk which could be used for earning money by renting them out.

Getting lodgers in? Webchat advice

As the credit crunch strangles Briton's finances, more people are taking in lodgers to ensure they can cover mortgage repayments.

FSA is to regulate sale and rent back sector

Sale and rent back cowboys face new rules

The sale and rent back sector needs regulation to protect consumers from "unacceptable behaviour", the Office of Fair Trade (OFT) has found.

Lodgers help homeowners beat credit crunch

Taking in a lodger is becoming a popular way for homeowners to beat the credit crunch, with an 8.3 per cent increase in people renting out their spare rooms over the last 12 months.

£63.4 bn to be made renting

Homeowners are missing out on an estimated £63.4 billion by not letting spare rooms out to lodgers, according to the latest research from Abbey.

No direction home for renters

There has been a sharp decrease in the number of people moving from rented accommodation to newly purchased property.

Housing: Social housing to be in high demand

5m to wait for social housing

Up to five million people could be forced onto social housing waiting lists within five years, warns the Local Government Association (LGA).

The Lodger: British owners look to lodgers to make ends meet

More homeowners take in lodgers to meet mortgage pressures

The number of homeowners taking in lodgers has doubled over the last 18 months.

Pensioners spend £23bn on rent

UK pensioners are spending up to £23 billion each year to live in rented property, after being unable to buy a place on the property ladder during their working life.