A landlord has won his appeal against council housing officers who failed to consider all the rules in a dispute over HMO fire safety in a buy to let flat.
Tenancy agreements are vital pieces of paper for landlords and tenants that lay out the obligations and responsibilities each has for the other, so making sure the basics are covered is important.
As more councils tighten up planning policies with article 4 directions to stop landlords letting shared homes to students, single renters and migrant workers, this guide takes a look at how the rules work. What is an article 4 direction? Continue reading
Landlords often face problems collecting rent when tenants break the tenancy agreement and leave their home early. The property investor is generally left with two scenarios – collecting rent that is unpaid and challenging to keep the deposit to cover Continue reading
Buy-to-let investors looking to target high rental yields should look for smaller properties, according to a new survey. Data from property firm Countrywide reveals that one and two-bedroom homes give the best returns, with average rental yields of 6.8% and Continue reading
Below market value home sales and firms offering quick house purchases are under investigation by the Office of Fair Trading. The OFT is concerned sellers do not get a fair deal and end up paying unforeseen charges. The consumer champion Continue reading