Greater demand from landlords for ‘larger loans’ sees lender launch new range
Landbay has launched a new product range for larger loans up to £1.5m following an increased demand amongst portfolio landlords for HMOs and MUFB…
Mortgages & Finance
The end of the furlough scheme – does it pose a risk to housing?
The government’s furlough scheme will finally come to an end on September 30, raising the question of whether its expiry will have an adverse…
Landlords fight council’s HMO space guidelines
BTL landlords are pushing back against maximum space guidelines being implemented by the local council.
Scotland’s new tenant minister defends rent controls plan
He said many people are paying way over the odds for what is an insecure tenure in housing.
Airbnbs flourishing in larger and less populated areas
Those with homes above bedroom are making more than in 2019.
Rural and costal areas the most in-demand UK locations for renters
Christchurch, Poole, and Clacton-On-Sea are all attractive areas for tenants.
Demand for pet friendly homes more than doubles during pandemic
Tenants are increasingly demanding pet friendly properties after pet ownership rose during the pandemic, as people looked for companions during successive lockdowns. Rightmove research…
NRLA: Government should focus on enforcing existing rogue landlord legislation
The NRLA implied that there’s no point in putting in new measures to curb rogue landlords without proper enforcement.
Property sales slump after stamp duty holiday deadline
Some 61.5% fewer homes changed hands in July, at 82,100 compared to 213,120 the month before.
Fewer over-55s want to downsize after covid
A higher proportion of over-55s have decided to stay put in the wake of the pandemic.
