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The projected trend for 2024 of falling house prices and rising rents may be a positive factor for landlords, say market analysts. Largely due to a nationwide shortage of rental properties, the trend for increasing rents will give landlords a

With Christmas approaching fast, many people will be feeling in holiday mode already. However, if you’re a landlord, relaxing with a mince pie and mulled wine probably isn’t something you can consider yet. Just like every other time of year,

Renting with pets has traditionally been difficult for UK tenants – and despite MPs debating the Renters Reform Bill to change the law, the rules are still far from clear. In January 2021, Christopher Pincher MP announced a revised Model

Rapid growth in the number of co-living properties is due to a desire for affordability and companionship, according to market analysts. The surge in the popularity of co-living rental housing began during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. What was once

Owning a holiday home means taking care of it over the winter months too. Stormy and cold weather is more likely to cause damage in winter, and the risk of burglary also increases at this time of year. © David

Burglars are targeting student properties in the UK because they expect the security will be lax, according to research. With inadequate security measures in place, criminals view student houses as easy pickings – they expect to find expensive computers and

A new government report suggests converting more commercial properties into homes may help alleviate the UK housing crisis. The idea of converting commercial properties into housing has been investigated by the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for Housing Market and Delivery and

Being a student landlord is a popular business model that has plenty of advantages, although it also comes with challenges too. Student lets are common among landlords looking for an assured source of income. The UK student let market has

The UK government has unveiled new plans to require planning permission for holiday homes in England. Tightening up the legislation is being considered to stop local people from being pushed out of their community because of increasing numbers of short-term

The government has proposed new legislation to allow more UK tenants to keep pets in rented accommodation. In a major shake-up of the buy-to-let laws, the Fairer Private Rented Sector’s White Paper suggests tenants should have the right to ask