Social landlord neglect exposes children to damp and mould – Ombudsman

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Children are suffering due to social landlord shortcomings in tackling damp and mould, a report from the Housing Ombudsman reveals.

The ‘Learning from Severe Maladministration’ document focuses on inspection failures and sloppy information handling.

It is highlighting issues that leave families vulnerable ahead of Awaab’s Law enforcement in the social housing sector later this year.

View Full Article: Social landlord neglect exposes children to damp and mould – Ombudsman

BTL mortgage options surge to record levels

admin    Uncategorized     agents

The number of buy to let mortgage products available to the UK’s landlords has climbed to an all-time high, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals.

It also says that the average two-year fixed rate has dipped over the past six months.

The analysis highlights a booming market

View Full Article: BTL mortgage options surge to record levels

Landlords face insurance pitfalls as tenant actions could invalidate policies

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Landlords are being warned that their insurance policies could become worthless due to oversights and tenant actions.

Specialists from Quotezone.co.uk have pinpointed five frequent blunders that might render landlord insurance null and void, leaving landlords exposed.

View Full Article: Landlords face insurance pitfalls as tenant actions could invalidate policies

BTL lenders lower rates and boost landlord options

admin    Uncategorized     agents

There has been more activity in the UK’s buy to let lending sector as MT Finance, InterBay and Pluto Finance join the throng of lenders lowering rates.

MT Finance has trimmed its BTL mortgage rates by as much as 0.50% across its full suite of products.

View Full Article: BTL lenders lower rates and boost landlord options

Why the victimisation of landlords shames everyone

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Reading the news on Property118 about tenants getting a new platform to make complaints made my heart sink.

The PRS is undergoing a seismic shift, and landlords are increasingly being cast as the villains in a narrative that seems to ignore our rights and struggles.

View Full Article: Why the victimisation of landlords shames everyone

Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

admin    Uncategorized     agents

My tenants are demanding compensation for mould in the kitchen and have contacted Environmental Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, Shelter and a solicitor. He has sent a correspondence letter from a doctor stating that he “is suffering due to damp and mould in the home with respiratory issues and a cough” and has said he wants compensation for energy costs

View Full Article: Aggressive tenant demanding compensation for mould?

Call for government action as landlord numbers slide

admin    Uncategorized     agents

The Welsh government is being urged to implement fresh strategies to boost the availability of homes in the private rented sector as landlord numbers fall.

The call is being made by Propertymark which points to new figures from Rent Smart Wales.

View Full Article: Call for government action as landlord numbers slide

Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution!

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Landlords know the score – it’s tough out there. With numerous articles on Property118 about landlords rushing to sell before Section 21 is abolished and the upcoming EPC C changes, staying in the market is becoming even more challenging.

Landlords may be thinking

View Full Article: Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution!

PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

admin    Uncategorized     agents

A critical housing shortage is impacting renters across England and Wales, with research revealing a widening gap between supply and demand.

A study commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), found that 77% of landlords experienced substantial tenant interest during the last quarter of 2024.

View Full Article: PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

Aldermore Bank’s multi property portfolio mortgage product saves time and money

admin    Uncategorized     agents

Aldermore’s new proposition helps a portfolio landlord to refinance, cut remortgaging costs, simplify the Direct Debit management and manage the LTV across all assets.

Submitting multi property buy to let portfolios on one application is ideal for individual and company landlords who want the convenience of managing their portfolio on one mortgage account.

View Full Article: Aldermore Bank’s multi property portfolio mortgage product saves time and money