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Compulsory periodic tenancies: are they trouble for landlords?

The Renters’ Reform Bill has finally had its airing in Parliament and now starts the process of becoming an Act – which is when a law is agreed by the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the King… Read more…

Is the great buy-to-let fire sale underway?

If you’re a landlord today, you have to have deep pockets or a mortgage-free investment. Many investors are at a crossroads, wondering whether to personally cover increased costs in hope the landscape… Read more…

Are the days of passive property investment over?

Did you enter into buy-to-let because a property manager told you it would be a hassle-free, arm’s length investment? Perhaps you were told that property was a brilliant way to earn passive income? Up… Read more…

I can't afford my new mortgage repayment: what next?

The era of cheap lending is over for all borrowers, including landlords using buy-to-let (BtL) mortgages . This shift is a result of rising inflation, rising interest rates and the fall-out from last… Read more…

Everything you need to know about regulated tenancies

Whilst Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are the most common type of tenancy, regulated tenancies were commonplace before 1989. Although there are few regulated tenancies left, they can pose issues fo… Read more…

Action plan for landlords facing rent arrears

The respite from rent rises was short lived. In February, the HomeLet Rental Index revealed that the average monthly rent for a new tenancy in the UK was £1,175 – a rise of +0.3% since January and res… Read more…

More details on the Decent Homes Standard

If you thought there were enough rules attached to minimum living standards in the private rented sector, think again. The Government is set to redefine what is acceptable as soon as May 2023. There i… Read more…

When was the last time you reviewed your rent level?

The LandlordBuyer team is frequently asked ‘is 2023 a good year to raise the rent?’ and our answer is always the same: every year is a good time to review – and possibly – raise the rent. Is rent goin… Read more…

Could a rent freeze ever happen in England’s private rental sector?

Housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many tenants, with rents rising more than 10% in the last 12 months and now accounting for almost half a person’s take-home pay. As a result, tenants… Read more…