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September is just around the corner and for students across the UK it will mean either heading, or returning, to university. Read more…

Landlords should be more confident within the buy-to-let sector due to the impending rise in rents, an expert has stated.

A recent report by LSL Property Services revealed that many people leasing out houses believed that rent prices were due to rise by 4.5 per cent within the next 12 months and will lead to a more profitable market. Read more…

Landlords are becoming increasingly confident within the buy-to-let market as a new survey has found that demand may be on the rise.

Research by LSL Property Services revealed that 64 per cent of landlords expect tenant demand to soar over the next 12 months, meaning that there is no better time than now to invest within the market. Read more…

Landlords who use the bank holiday to carry out important DIY tasks might be risking leaving themselves with a hefty bill if they do not have the necessary cover.

Research from Halifax showed that while 63 per cent choose to do their own home improvement in order to save money on hiring a professional, around a quarter do not know if they will be reimbursed for accidental damage. Read more…

Property owners are always looking for ways to improve their home, add value or provide better facilities for their tenants. Read more…

Landlords need to take a very close look at the property’s location before they invest in the latest addition to their portfolio.

David Lawrenson, private rented sector expert at LettingFocus.com, said that they need to examine the different types of houses, yields and areas in the local market before making a decision. Read more…

As students across the UK discovered their A-level results last week (August 16th), the next step in the move to university is organising where they are going to live. Read more…