Britain’s largest buy to let landlords are close to signing a deal for the sale of their huge property portfolio. Fergus and Judith Wilson own around 1,000 properties in Kent and if they achieve close to their asking price of £250 million, they could soon be enjoying a comfortable retirement. Read more…
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Landlords: Are You Making a Profit?
A recent survey of landlords undertaken by the National Landlords Association (NLA) has revealed that 27 per cent of landlords who own and let a single property are barely covering their running expenses. In fact many are operating at a loss. It doesn’t get much better for landlords who have between two and Read more…
Is the Government Mistreating Landlords?
According to the Telegraph, yes, they are. One of the UK’s leading broadsheet newspapers has published an article on government policies that make it tough for landlords to run a business. Read more…
Buy to Let Mortgages At Risk from EU Directive
Accidental landlords could soon find it impossible to switch their mortgages to buy to let agreements under a new EU directive.
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Fair Wear and Tear – It’s Complicated
According to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) a large number of landlords and letting agents don’t have a clear understanding of what defines ‘fair’ wear and tear. As a result of a general lack of clarity many have unrealistic expectations at the end of a tenancy, which can lead to Read more…
