Articles in the Landlords Category

 Landlords: A shoulder to cry on

Landlords are assuming the role of surrogate mothers as new research shows tenants are making their renting decision based on the ability to offer a friendly shoulder to cry on, rather than price.

Posted in 2010, Landlords, NLA on 12 March 2010

 Buy-to-let remortgaging activity declines

The proportion of landlords remortgaging their investment properties continued to decline in the final quarter of 2009, research from Paragon Mortgages has revealed.

Posted in 2010, Buy to Let, Landlords, Paragon Mortgages on 22 February 2010

 Criminal gangs target landlords

Landlords’ properties are being targeted by criminal gangs as a cover for illegal activity, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK.

Posted in 2010, Landlords, NLA on 8 February 2010

 One in ten landlords plan to buy during 2010

One in 10 landlords plan to purchase residential property for investment purposes in the first quarter of 2010, but they continue to be hampered by a lack of suitable mortgage finance.

Posted in 2010, Buying, Landlords, Paragon Mortgages on 20 January 2010

 2010 to be a tough year for private rented sector

While 2009 was a difficult year for the entire property market, 2010 looks likely to present an even greater challenge for the private rented sector (PRS), according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

Posted in 2010, ARLA, Landlords, Lettings, Renting on 7 January 2010

 Landlords want changes to Local Housing Allowance

The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK, has continued its call for the Government to make immediate major changes to Local Housing Allowance (LHA).

Posted in 2009, Landlords, NLA on 8 December 2009

 Buy-to-let investors steer clear of new builds

Although buy-to-let investors are increasingly optimistic about the recovery of the housing market they are avoiding new build flats more than ever, reveals research by ludlowthompson.com, London’s lettings agent.

Posted in 2009, Buy to Let, Landlords, London on 24 November 2009