Monthly Archives: January 2013

Landlords Criticise of Buy To Let Lenders

The buy-to-let market looks buoyant for 2013, with 55% of landlords planning to increase their property portfolios over the next six months. But, according to research by specialist broker Mortgages for Business, landlords are highly critical of lenders. 76% of investors say lenders should be doing more to help them get the finance they need.… Continue Reading

2012 proves to be a good year for landlords

Happy new year! 2012 proved to be a good year for the rental market.  Tenant arrears dropped to the lowest levels since 2010 and gross yields on buy to let properties increased from 6.3% to 6.7% in the third quarter of 2012. For further information on how we can help you to secure your next tenant(s)… Continue Reading

Charities call for government to scrap welfare cuts

Homeless Link, and the charities The Children’s Society and Barnados are among 20 charities and organisations backing the call to the government to scrap its latest welfare cuts ahead of a key commons vote tomorrow.  An open letter, published yesterday in the Observer newspaper, warns that plans to cap increases in benefits will cause hardship… Continue Reading