New research shows that eight out of ten landlords say ‘no’ to LHA tenants, with just 18% happy to let to this group. The study*, conducted by The Online Letting Agents, also reveals that 82% of landlords believe  LHA tenants do not care for the property in the same way as private tenants and the…

According to new research, students are the most reliable tenants in the private rented sector (PRS). Statistics from Total Landlord Insurance show only 9.6 per cent of insurance claims come from student properties, which is the second lowest of any tenant group, according to Property Reporter. The average claim from a student property was £2,090.18…

The majority of landlords who are interested in expanding their property portfolio would plan to buy in their local area, according to new research by the National Landlords Association (NLA). Their survey found that three-quarters (75 per cent) of landlords said their next purchase would be close to their current home, or at least the area…

The UK Buy to Let boom looks set to continue according to top economists as they predict that tenant demand will increase by 1 Million more tenants who will be looking for homes in the UK’s private rental sector over the next 5 years. At the same time data published by the Lloyds Banking Group…

Rental arrears are falling and landlords are getting an average of almost 10 per cent in annual yields, making the buy-to-let sector an attractive proposition according to The Online Letting Agents. There is little sign of the buy-to-let rush abating with 45 per cent more mortgages on offer now compared with a year ago. At…

At The Online Letting Agents we’re keen to hear your thoughts about the current rental market and would like to offer you the chance to tell us what you think – it’ll only take a few minutes! As a thank you for your time, all completed surveys will be entered into a prize draw to…

According to research from Paragon Mortgages, landlords plan to increase their investment by 5.6 per cent this year. 41 per cent of landlords have an increased level of optimism concerning their property portfolios. The figure rises to 43 per cent among large-scale landlords, but drops to 33 per cent for individuals who only own a…

Warren Lewis, from the Property Reporter, recently caught up with The Online Letting Agent’s very own Eleanor Carroll. Read the full interview here

According to statistics from Templeton LPA, part of LSL, severe rent arrears have fallen by 35% in the last 12 months. In 2012, the number of tenants in serious arrears peaked at over 116,000, compared to just 68,000 now. The number of landlords in mortgage arrears is also at it’s lowest level since 2008, with…

According to a study commissioned by Paragon Mortgages, void periods fell in the closing months of 2013. In the third quarter, around 36% of landlords experienced at least one void period, but this figure dropped to 34% in the last quarter. The length of void period was also reduced in the last quarter.  The typical…