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Buy-to-let market update October 2021
Welcome to "Buy to Let Market", a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets.
Budget benefit changes welcome but not enough say Landlords
Responding to the announcement in the Budget that the Universal Credit taper will be cut from 63 to 55 per cent from 1st December 2021, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said:
Blog: How landlords can support the resettlement of Afghan nationals into the UK?
Many of us have been greatly affected by the sight of Afghan nationals attempting to flee their country following its takeover by the new Taliban government.
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.11: 2021 Q3
The Quarter 3 survey of landlord confidence shows an increase above the previous quarter's then-record level of confidence. This quarter, it has been an increase in confidence among landlords with London-based portfolio which has propelled the index. HOWEVER - confidence is still negative across the country (with the exception of the South West which recorded the first ever 'neutral' score).
There is more than one way to seek possession
Mike Morgan, Legal Division Manager at Hamilton Fraser explains more about the Property Redress Scheme tenancy mediation service and the benefits of mediation.
BREAKING: NRLA campaigning secures £65m Covid fund
A £65 million fund to cover rent arrears built during the Covid-19 pandemic has been announced today, following months of NRLA campaigning. The cash will be given to councils in England to support low-income earners in rent arrears - with payments expected to be made directly to landlords.
NRLA magazine scoops top industry award
The NRLA is celebrating yet again after members' magazine Property was named Trade Magazine of the Year at the Property Press Awards this week. Ben and the team received the award from property expert, TV's Phil Spencer in a ceremony at London Museum on Wednesday.
"One size fits all" approach to retrofitting nation's homes risks widening economic inequality, warns new research
Today marks the new launch of a report, authored by leading think tank Localis and sponsored by the NRLA, entitled 'Lagging behind: energy efficiency in low-viability properties'.
Clarity Needed on Rental Housing Energy Efficiency Measures, says NRLA
A piecemeal approach risks undermining efforts to improve the energy efficiency of the private rented sector, according to the NRLA.
Smart Meter Awareness Week: What landlords need to know
This week is the inaugural Smart Meter Awareness Week. The week, organised by Smart Energy GB, aims to raise awareness and understanding of smart meters within the private rented sector.
