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Private Rental Sector Tenant Numbers Double

Home Ownership Figures Drop Sharply in last 10 years New census figures reveal that the number of private rental sector tenants has doubled, whilst the proportion of people who own their own home has fallen dramatically. The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that one in five families in England, (1.2 […]

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Landlord Insurance Means Peace Of Mind

Landlord Insurance protects rental property assets UK private rental sector (PRS) landlords need to protect their buy-to-let property investments and landlord insurance is just one aspect that can be well worth the initial financial outlay. Rental property is an important, income producing asset for PRS landlords, and some degree of financial protection is required to […]

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Landlords Gas Safety Responsibilities

Landlords Warned To Obey Gas SafetyLaws Or Face Prosecution Landlords need a better understanding of the laws regarding the safety of tenants in private sector rental accommodation, or they may find that non compliance with any of the prescribed regulations can render their Landlord Insurance invalid. UK Landlords have a moral duty and legal responsibility […]

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Landlords Happy With Positive Growth Of UK Buy-To-Let Market

Landlords are extremely positive about the current state of the UK Buy-To-Let market, according to a recent survey carried out by CHL Mortgages. According to the survey 71% of respondents were positive about the growth and stability of the UK Buy-To-Let market. 5% remained negative about the sector’s growth and stability. The positive mood from […]

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Developers Encouraged To Build To Rent

New home builders and property development contractors may be encouraged to build new exclusive rental only housing estates where none of the properties will be for sale. The UK Government are exploring the idea and it could mean the introduction of a separate planning class for new-build residential property that will be rented out, and […]

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Is It Cheaper To Own Or Rent UK Property?

Renting a property in the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) is fast following the European trend and becoming the normal thing for people to do instead of taking the plunge and getting a foot on the property ladder. Struggling First Time Buyers have been forced to rent whilst saving for a deposit on a home. […]

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Buy To Let Properties In Flood Risk Areas May Soon Be Uninsurable!

Home insurers and the UK’s coalition Government are still arguing over paying for flood protection, meaning Millions of homeowners and Buy-To-Let Landlords are facing uncertainty over house prices, mortgage availability and the validity of their insurance policies. If the UK Government fails to meet the demands of insurers to reinstate flood protection cuts then insurance […]

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New Landlords Urged To Adopt Good Business Practices

The downturn in UK property valuations has lead many existing homeowners, some of whom are desperate to sell up, to consider alternative ways to cash in on their current property, without having to sell it below their expected valuations. A fairly noticeable proportion of these vendors are choosing to become first-time landlords, rather than settling […]

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Rental Prices And Yields Rise

Private Sector Rental prices and rental yields increased in the three months up to October 2011, according to new research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The survey found that the number of UK property agents who reported higher rents had risen by 19% in the 3 month period. 15% more also said […]

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