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Why landlords should think about price per square foot
Michael Dent, founder of Property Data writes about why landlords should consider price per square foot.
New figures demonstrate scale of adapted homes challenge, says NRLA
According to new analysis of government data, the proportion of private rented households with someone aged 65 or over living in them has increased by 45 per cent over the past decade, The NRLA explains why this trend underlines the extent of the adapted homes challenges the private rented sector currently faces..
Landlord Confidence Index: Regional Overview
Landlord Confidence Index Q2 2021
The Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) summarises in infographic form how the key influences and policies which have an impact on the supply side of the PRS feed through into market confidence and psychology. The data is captured quarterly and builds into a unique barometer of landlord sentiment and concerns. A more detailed commentary on this data can be found by using this link. NEED LINK
Landlord Confidence Index (LCI) No.10: 2021 Q2
The 2021 Qtr2 survey shows a marked upturn in confidence from the previous quarter. Confidence is increasing across England and Wales, this quarter saw the highest ever national confidence score. Confidence in Yorkshire & the Humber attained the first net-positive score.
What is next for energy efficiency in the private rented sector?
With the Green Homes Grant scheme scrapped early, landlords have been left asking what is next for energy efficiency in the sector. As deadlines for ambitious targets loom ever closer, campaigns officer Alexandra Williams takes a look at NRLA recommendations for workable solutions.
Call of the Week: Tenants off on holiday
With scorching temperatures across the UK this month and holidays back on the agenda, one landlord gave us a call recently to discuss things they need to consider as their tenants are planning to go away on holiday for several weeks.
Funding adaptations: Who picks up the bill?
Dave Eldridge from Foundations outlines funding for adapting properties and addresses landlords concerns about the potential loss of rental income when works are underway.
NRLA: Most councils have not issued any penalties against private landlords
Over half of local authorities in England have not issued any civil penalties against rogue or criminal landlords in the last three years according to a new survey.
Buy-to-let market update August 2021
Welcome to Buy to Let Market, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. Written by Doug Hall, of NRLA mortgage partners 3mc.
