Writings for Landlords

Homelessness charity Broadway has launched an investment fund for the private rented sector.

Property is increasingly being viewed by landlords as their pension pot.

Nine out ten landlords are either satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of their tenants, according to a new survey carried out by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

The Residential Landlords Association has been crowned the ‘Association of the Year’ at the 2012 Landlord & Letting Awards – for the third successive year.

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Pressure is continuing to mount on new housing minister Mark Prisk to get to grips with the private rental sector.

More pressure is being piled on the Government to regulate letting agents and drive out the rogues, following the latest Which? report.

A quick reminder that the Government is conducting an inquiry into the private rented sector and this is the chance for individual landlords to express their opinions.

Landlords of student properties are being advised to consider getting out of the sector, after the introduction of tuition fees has meant that far fewer students are looking for rental accommodation for next year.

The Financial Services Authority has warned against fast-buy, no money down deals, saying these could land both the buyer and the seller in trouble.