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The latest developments in the lettings market.

Exciting Times Ahead For UK Landlords

New research from The National Landlord Investment Show has indicated that the residential property market is continuing to show signs of improvement, with renewed investor confidence in the sector. Out of the landlords that attended the buy-to-...

Electrical Safety Check Regulations To Become Mandatory In England

Detailed regulations for enforcing mandatory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector have been proposed by the Government. They require approval from both the House of Lords and the House of Commons before they come into forc...

"This House Isn't Fit For Human Habitation!"

I wouldn't let a dog live in there!I must admit, I've heard this on more than one occasion over the years. And you'd be within your right for thinking it's due to leaking pipes and damp rooms rather than a door-bell not working, or a blown light-bulb...

Another Fantastic Student Letting Season For Redbrick Properties

It's been a fantastic few months at Redbrick Properties and we've hit 2019 where we left 2018, with a bang, to say the least. With 61% more viewing enquiries generated than in Nov 2017, which in turn led to a whopping 194% increase in properties let than

Do Landlords Really Need To Register With The ICO?

The IC What???Since the enforcement of the GDPR regulations back in May 2018 we've had many of our landlords question as to whether or not they need to be registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), and even more that have never even ...

80% Of Landlords Plan To Increase Their Portfolios Over The Next 12 Months

1.95 Million Investors A recent survey commissioned by The Property Hub, an investor forum and advice website, has reported that nearly 80% of landlords intend to increase their portfolios over the next twelve months, equating to 1.95 million invest...

For Our Let-Only Landlords - The Deregulation Act 2015 Revisited

As you'll know by now, we're keen to keep you up to date with any new regulations coming into effect which could have ramifications for our landlords. This latest one is really for our Let-Only landlords that resign tenancies themselves a...

New Section 21 Rules Now In Full Force

Let-Only Landlords Take Note!Again, this is really one that our Let-Only landlords need to give their full attention to as we have this covered for our Full-Management landlords; it's all part of the service. So Let-Only landlords, as of the 1st Octo...

Don't Be Caught Out By New HMO Licensing Rules

You may not be aware but in just three weeks there is to be a rather monumental change to the current HMO licensing rules.As it stands, a property with five or more tenants from separate households requires an HMO licence if it has three or more flo...

Property Remains A Solid Long-Term Investment

A recent study by property investment platform British Pearl which analysed typical five-year investments made over the past half-century has found investors would have made money during the vast majority of investment periods. The study has also re...

Leeds Universities In Top 10 Student BTL Hotspots

With students currently heading back to university, demand for student housing is still high, but where can buy-to-let landlords investing in the student property market achieve the highest yields?A new study highlighted on the Landlord Today webs...

Buy To Let Of The Week - Hyde Park - Gross Yield 8%

Every so often we use our expertise to search the local property market for good potential investments, not only for new landlords looking to dive into the residential property market but also portfolio landlords looking to bulk up their portfolio. ...

City Of Leeds Identified As A Property Investment Hotspot

According to an article on the Landlord Today website, recent research of the world's leading property markets by the property investment company IP Global has identified The Northern Powerhouse cities of Leeds, Manch...

The Northern Powerhouse - Leeds Rents Set To Grow

I read a really great report recently called A Property Investor's Guide To The Northern Powerhouse written by RMP Property based in London. They had ...

House Price Index - South East Records Annual Fall

The Rightmove House Price Index was released this morning and gives a national picture of activity and house prices over the past few weeks. Here are...

Article 4? Never Heard Of It!

Even though the Article 4 Direction has been milling around the streets of Leeds since 10th February 2012, you'd be amazed at the number of landlords...

Britain To Become A Nation Of 'Forever Renters'

A recent study by The Urban Collective has revealed that many young people in the UK are increasingly giving up hope of ever getting on the property l...

Important Changes To Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards - 1st April 2018

As from the 1st April 2018 there is to be a requirement for any properties rented out in the domestic private rented sector in England and Wales to ha...

House Price Index - Northern Markets Motoring Ahead

The Rightmove House Price Index was released to the media this week giving a national picture of housing activity over the last month. Here are a ...

Buy To Let Sector Still Going Strong

The Paragon Group of Companies has reported a strong performance in its new buy to let lending. For the first six months to the end of March this year...