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Coronavirus could cost BTL landlords almost £15bn in lost rental income

The devastating impact of the Coronavirus could cost buy-to-let landlords nearly £14.9bn should tenants be unable to pay rent during the three month support period announced by the government last week, new research shows. The government has announced that they will suspend new evictions and halt new possessions proceedings to the… Read More »Coronavirus could cost BTL landlords almost £15bn in lost rental income

Landlords switching from short-term lets to longer lets before lockdown

There has been a significant increase in the number of landlords and homeowners switching from short-term lets to longer rentals. Across the UK there has been a 20% drop in people looking for rooms over the last week due primarily to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to SpareRoom. With a possible… Read More »Landlords switching from short-term lets to longer lets before lockdown

Property market sentiment improves following Tory election victory

The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with confidence in the market hitting a three-year high, according to a new survey. Zoopla, in partnership with MonkeySeed, surveyed 6,000 people, and over 650 agents from the sales and… Read More »Property market sentiment improves following Tory election victory

Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England

The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes. Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector from July this year have been put forward and are now subject to parliamentary approval. The draft regulations propose that, from 1 July… Read More »Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England

Landlords urged to prepare for new MEES regulations in April

Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring the installation of energy efficiency measures. Since April 2018, new rules have been in place across England and Wales, setting out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). These regulations made… Read More »Landlords urged to prepare for new MEES regulations in April