May News Archive
House prices 'staggeringly resilient'
31st May 2012
The UK housing market has undeniably taken a hit since the global economic downturn took a hold in 2008, but compared to the pe...
Landlords 'need to use a SAFE agent to protect their money'
31st May 2012
The lettings game has its fair share of complex aspects - there are the legal requirements, financial considerations and accura...
Courts 'take too long to process possessions'
31st May 2012
Making a possession claim is often considered as a last resort for dealing with any troublesome tenancies, but the process can ...
'Managing property and rental streams' - the key to being a landlord
30th May 2012
Deciding to become a landlord, purchasing property and then putting it on the rental market may sound simple enough, but there ...
Market knowledge 'essential in the buy-to-let sector'
30th May 2012
As landlords who own and let multiple assets are essentially running a small business, being involved in the buy-to-let game is...
'Better income' for landlords who consider their tenants' needs
29th May 2012
Letting property is no longer a case of buying a flat, ticking all the legal boxes and watching the cash roll in as tenants sor...
Insurance claims 'expected to go up over Jubilee weekend'
29th May 2012
With the Jubilee weekend fast approaching and a four-day break on the horizon, many Brits will be preparing themselves for the ...
Landlords should 'ensure their insurance policies suit their tenants'
28th May 2012
Whether it's students, families or young professionals looking to set themselves up somewhere near to the city centre, landlord...
Tenant demand 'may continue to outpace supply'
28th May 2012
The prospects in the buy-to-let sector look promising for British landlords in the coming months, according to the latest Resid...
High mortgage deposits 'pushing more towards renting'
25th May 2012
The cost of buying a house has often proved a significant stumbling block for many aspiring homeowners.
And as the emphasis on ...