Property Investors Blog - Market News

Regulation of Property Agents (ROPA) proposals delayed?

Will the new regulations for the property industry be delayed?

by Patrick Garratt - 27th February 2020

Bristol Council throws additional licensing net over the city

Government announces end of Section 21 repossessions

What will life be like for landlords with student property once Section 21 repossessions are banned? Purple Frog analyses the government's announcement.

by Patrick Garratt - 16th April 2019

The Spring Statement at a glance for landlords

The Chancellor's Spring Statement: a quick guide of the bits of interest to landlords and property investors.

by Patrick Garratt - 14th March 2019

Tenant fee ban: what landlords need to know

The tenant fee ban will start on 1st June 2019. Here's what landlords with student property need to know about this mammoth change in the private rented sector.

by Patrick Garratt - 21st January 2019

Are online-only estate agents worth it?

Two new pieces of research claim online-only agencies might not always offer vendors the best deal. Student property sales expert Stephen Haigh takes a look and makes the case for traditional estate agency, especially for specialist property sales.

How does the Autumn budget affect landlords?

The Autumn 2018 Budget had a few nuggets for landlords. Anyone expecting Philip Hammond to raise the private rented sector and buy-to-let investors up to the sunny uplands will be disappointed. Here's our overview of the Chancellor's announcements for the industry.

by Patrick Garratt - 30th October 2018

Government response to landlord petition

Government responds to petition calling for the reintroduction of mortgage interest relief and the 3% stamp duty surcharge to be dropped.

by Patrick Garratt - 19th July 2018

Tenant Fee Bill published

The tenant fees bill, which will ban letting agents and landlords from charging tenants unnecessary fees, is one step closer to law. Managing Director, Patrick Garratt, looks at what this means for landlords.

by Patrick Garratt - 3rd May 2018

More property investors looking to diversify their portfolios

New research shows several shifts in the buy-to-let market, Property investors are showing increasing interest in houses in multiple occupation. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs that the middle ground is being hollowed out.