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New Buy to Let Mortgage Deals Launch This Week
New buy to let mortgage deals are now available, according to Landlord Today. The deals launched this week and are available immediately.
Landlord Fined for Ignoring Improvement Notices
A landlord has been fined after pleading guilty to two offences related to repeatedly ignoring improvement notices, according to Landlord Today.
Paragon Bank Offers £1,000 Cashback on Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Paragon Bank has launched a £1,000 cashback offer on 21 buy-to-let mortgage products, including options for HMOs and multi-unit blocks.
Police and Immigration Officials Join Council Raids on HMOs
Police and immigration officials have participated in council raids on HMOs, according to Landlord Today. It is unclear if any legal action has followed.
Activists Support Move to Custodial-Only Tenancy Deposit Schemes
Generation Rent activists back Labour's proposal for a custodial-only tenancy deposit system, as the Housing Minister considers ending the current dual-model approach.
Leeds Agents Offered Support for Student Tenancy Changeovers
Leeds council is working with local universities and Unipol to support letting agents during the student tenancy changeover period.
SHC Capital Arranges £33m Bridging Loan for London Property Portfolio
SHC Capital arranged a £33 million bridging facility with GB Bank for a mixed-use London property portfolio, completing the deal in seven days.
Damp and Mould Complaints Rise in Manchester’s Private Rented Sector
Manchester City Council data shows a steady increase in damp and mould complaints in private rented housing, rising from 649 in 2021 to 918.
Reapit Announces Partnership to Support Agents and Tenants
Reapit has partnered with Just Move In to help agents facilitate moves and offer tenants and buyers support with utilities and services.
130-Year-Old Family Lettings Firm Acquired by Major Agency Group
A family-run lettings firm with over a century of history has been acquired by a large agency group, according to Letting Agent Today.
Letting Agents Urged to Review Landlords’ Making Tax Digital Compliance
Letting agents are being advised to check if landlord clients are using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, as new rules affect those with income over £50,000.
Northern Ireland Emerges as Rental Hotspot for Landlords
New research highlights Northern Ireland as a growing rental investment hotspot, with strong demand and increased interest from landlords.