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Buy to let legislation – the story so far
Whether you are looking forward to the forthcoming General Election with joyful anticipation or sick dread at the changes that could be effected such a…
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The Landlord Knowledge editorial team covers UK buy-to-let and property investment news, policy, regulation, and finance. Our reporting focuses on the issues that matter most to private landlords and property investors across the UK.
Headed by Leon Hopkins, author of The Landlord's Handbook.
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A knotty problem for Landlord Knowledges
The spread of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive non-native species (INNS) has been subject to control for some time. The Infrastructure Act 2015 became law…
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Reassuringly inexpensive – Low-cost doesn’t have to mean low quality
‘Reassuringly expensive’. So goes the strapline for Stella Artois, and maybe sometimes that’s true. But as time goes on, the trend we’re seeing is that…
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Universal Credit to be even more unpopular
Can Universal Credit become even more unpopular? Yes it can if a recent edition of ‘Inside Housing’ is to be believed. New regulations were enacted…
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Fewer buy homes in favour of renting
The rental market in the UK has been strong for investors for some time now, with the sector providing them with a perennially high level…
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Buy to let rents continue to rise
For investors in the rental market in the UK, one of the country’s hottest asset classes, the delicate balance between spending big in London for…
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Buy to let investment – Is it right for you?
The demand for rental properties across the UK has soared over the past 12 months, outstripping supply in all parts of the country. Whilst the…
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The Budget – ‘A nightmare in the making’
So says Alan Ward, Chairman of the RLA. Strong words, written in response to the Governments’ plans to out-law from tenancy agreements clauses prohibiting sub-letting…
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Selective Licensing Schemes – Government approval required
Since Selective Licensing was introduced in part three of the 2004 Housing Act, coming into force on 6th April 2004, landlords have viewed it with…
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How solid is your rental guarantee?
Guaranteed and assured rentals are a common feature of property investments today, with a myriad buy to let, student accommodation, vacation home and hotel room…
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Universal Credit – starting near you soon
When we are children, it feels like Christmas never comes. Then when it arrives, we hope our joyful expectation is rewarded with presents, chocolates, good…
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Buy to let rental market growing
The rental market in the UK has been strong for investors for some time now, with the sector providing them with a perennially high level…
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Buy to let – invest in the best
There are five key rules to securing the perfect buy to let investment, including the consideration of location, market, and exit strategy. Primarily, the area…
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Yet another Citizens Advice campaign
Is there no end to the damage that the Citizen's Advice Bureau will do to the private sector, despite the valuable work it does in…
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Maximise your ROI on Buy to Let properties in London
As time moves on, the property market in London expands and evolves and the rate of return on investment rises and falls in different areas…
