PRS schemes could plug the gap left by landlords, says SDL’s Director of Private Rental Sector, Paul Staley, as buy-to-let loses its shine.
Read MoreCash splurge surge? Landlords buying without a mortgage spend £21 billion
The government’s energetic attempts to subdue the buy-to-let market have failed, according to the latest rental market index from Countrywide. It reveals that a record number of landlords are re-mortgaging their existing…
Read MoreWhat’s behind the government’s attack on buy-to-let?
Does the Government really hate buy-to-let landlords? Andrea Kirkby investigates the changing focus on housing tenure.
Read MoreDoes buy-to-let still stack up?
The media says buy-to-let is crashing down, but, says Kate Faulkner, let’s look at the facts and figures.
Read MoreBTL issue: demand v supply
Both sales and rentals markets are challenging, says Rob Clifford, CEO, SDL Group, but its not all bad, in fact, we’re quietly confident.
Read MoreTenants not planning to buy
A growing number of tenants are not planning to buy and will probably rent for the long term, with little likelihood of buying a home. As letting agents experience growing demand, will there…
Read MoreBuy-to-let, what happens next?
Scott Hendry, director at specialist finance provider Together, discusses what to expect from the buy-to-let sector after a challenging 2016.
Read More80% of agents say rents will rise after fees ban
Eight out of ten letting agents expect the tenant fees ban to be passed on as increased rents while reduced supply and increased demand will also contribute to upward pressure on rents,…
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