Boris Johnson’s call for a snap general election on December 12 to try to settle the issue of Brexit took very few people by surprise. But many buy-to-let landlords and letting agents will be hoping that the poll will prove positive for the private rented sector, as it presents the main… Read More »General election 2019: Housing should be top ‘priority’
A buy-to-let landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for operating an unlicensed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Canterbury Road, WR5. Worcester Magistrates Court heard that Mohammed Rafiq operated a premises illegally, leaving the council with little option but to take legal action against the landlord.… Read More »Rogue landlord ordered to pay almost £3,000 for unlicensed HMO
With Britain edging closer to its first recession since the financial crisis, a leading property auctioneer is urging property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, to hold their nerve against the spectre of an economic downturn.
A buy-to-let landlord in Worcester has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 for operating an unlicensed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Canterbury Road, WR5. Worcester Magistrates Court heard that Mohammed Rafiq operated a premises illegally, leaving the council with little option but to take legal action against the landlord.… Read More »Rogue landlord ordered to pay almost £3,000 for unlicensed HMO
With Britain edging closer to its first recession since the financial crisis, a leading property auctioneer is urging property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, to hold their nerve against the spectre of an economic downturn. The country’s dominant service sector, which accounts for about 80% of the economy, unexpectedly plunged into… Read More »Property expert urges BTL landlords to ride out recession
The government’s plans to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the introduction of open-ended tenancies and rent controls, according to London Assembly member Tom Copley. The Labour politician is urging the government to press on with plans to outlaw the use of Section… Read More »Scrapping Section 21 could lead to ‘open-ended tenancies and rent controls’
Rents in the UK’s private rented sector continued to increase in September, the latest figures show. The data from HomeLet reveals that the average rent in the UK hit £697 per calendar month (pcm), up 2.2% on the same period last year. When London is excluded, the average rent in the… Read More »UK rental market looks more attractive for BTL landlords as rents rise further
The Northampton NN3 postcode district is a very buoyant property market place, with a steady price trend and uninterrupted growth. although it is slightly below the NN4 area on price, the sales pattern holds firm with property selling just was well, if not better. The most expensive street is… Read More »Northampton Postcode Profile NN3
City of Lincoln Council has taken action against a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlord in Lincoln for failing to comply with a number of safety breaches under the Housing Act 2004. Julie Churchill who was responsible for an unlicensed HMO at 135 Monks Road, LN2, has been fined £40,000… Read More »HMO landlord hit with £40k fine
The Old Dairy is a beautifully presented mid terraced traditional cottage overlooking the village green in Denton. This superb home extending over 2000sqft retains many original features including beams and an inglenook, it has also been substantially extended creating a superb bright and spacious family home. A stone flagged… Read More »4 Bedroom Cottage Denton Northampton
