Property Investor & Landlord News

Landlords ‘risk financial problems’ by forgetting inventories

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Private landlords can end up footing the bill for cleaning and the cost of replacing furniture and fittings if they do not provide an inventory at the...

Private landlord issues up for debate

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Some of the pertinent issues facing private landlords today will be covered at the National Landlords Association (NLA) National Conference between...

Arla launches survey for private landlords

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Private landlords of residential property are being asked to take part in an Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla) survey.

The questionnaire...

Moneyfacts: More buy-to-let deals available

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

There are more buy-to-let deals available on the market for private landlords and other investors than there were two months ago.

At least...

Landlords part of ‘crucial’ housing market sector

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Those involved in the buy-to-let sector such as private landlords are involved in a "crucial part" of the UK’s property market.

According...

Stamp duty property tax ‘discourages investment’

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The stamp duty property tax has not kept pace with house price appreciation over the years and the system needs to be modernised, according to National...

Landlord group accuses Lib Dem of ‘prejudice’

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

National Landlords Association (NLA) regional representative for the north-east Johnny Lighten has described Liberal Democrat councillor for North Jesmond,...

Landlord association vice-chairman leaves post

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Private landlords across the UK may be interested to hear that the vice-chairman of the National Landlords Association (NLA), John Socha, is leaving...

Bright outlook forecast for property industry

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

More people are putting their properties up for sale, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) – and this apparently points...

CML reports buy-to-let lending boost

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The number of buy-to-let loans advanced in the third quarter of 2009 totalled 23,700, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

This...