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| Landlords stay positive as rise in rents helps overcome falls in capital gains |
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Landlord confidence has taken a hit in the last three months, according to a survey, but 42 percent still think now is a good time to invest.
Increasing tenant demand has fuelled optimism and cushioned slower capital gains, said property services company LSL...
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| Any buy to let landlord offering unregulated lease options could be heading for disaster, says expert |
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A property expert is warning tenants to stay away from landlords and companies that provide unregulated schemes offering the chance to rent a property with an option to buy it.
David Lawrenson of Lettingfocus.com, a private rented sector consultant, has... MORE
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| For property investment portfolio profit head to a university town |
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Private landlords with properties in university towns may discover their portfolios are of greater value, according to figures from Lloyds TSB.
The statistics show the majority of cities that are home to educational establishments have seen increased house prices... MORE
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| New scheme provides back-up for buy to let landlords |
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A West Country company leading an initiative to combat rogue tenants has received backing from lettings agents and landlords.
TenantVet, which is based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has developed a database system telling agencies whether a prospective tenant has... MORE |
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| Landlords see slowdown in value of their properties but - prices continue to rise |
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Average UK property prices were 6.1 percent higher this July than last, currently standing at £200,913.
The figures published in the Assetz House Price Watch are collated from five leading house price indices - Halifax, Nationwide, RightMove, CLG House Price... MORE |
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