What did you miss? 2024 year-end review

December 2024

We can’t remember a quiet year in the private rented sector but 2024 was exceptionally busy in terms of announcements and market analysis. The news came thick and fast, so here’s a recap of major chan… Read more…

Time to sell increases dramatically

December 2024

Landlords currently selling their buy-to-let and those thinking of exiting the market before the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect may be bitterly disappointed by the time it takes to find a buyer. A… Read more…

9 crucial tax planning actions ahead of the year end

November 2024

It’s that time of year when we return to the Benjamin Franklin quote: “ in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes .” For LandlordBuyer and property investors across the UK, our preoccup… Read more…

The Autumn Budget: are you a winner or landlord loser?

November 2024

There was something slightly ominous about delivering the Autumn Budget on the eve of Halloween and for many, the announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves provided a fright. For those working in… Read more…

Common tenant disputes & 9 ways to resolve them

October 2024

For the most part, landlords leave tenants alone to live peacefully their property but there are times when matters arise and not everyone sees eye-to-eye. If a disputes arise, resolving it quickly is… Read more…

Tenancy agreements: the new look under Labour

October 2024

Speak to anyone in the private rental sector and they’ll agree on one thing – a tenancy agreement is an absolute must. The Government gives landlords and letting agents free access to its model agreem… Read more…

Can You Sell a Property with a Hoarding Tenant? A Landlord's Guide

September 2024

Landlords are increasingly encountering hoarding in rental homes, as evidenced by property forums and social media discussions. Research suggests that between 2% and 5% of the UK population hoard at c… Read more…

Selling with elderly tenants: how to keep the status quo

September 2024

Selling a tenanted property In 2023, the National Housing Federation (NHF) published a report on older people in the private rental sector. It found there were almost 867,000 households in the private… Read more…

The current eviction process: updates & options for landlords

September 2024

Analysis this summer by TwentyEA showed that in June 2024, 18.4% of all properties listed for sale had previously been available to rent in the three years prior to the listing – a figure 100.6% highe… Read more…