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Letting Market Roundup

Finance Fears Are Causing Landlords To Lose Confidence

The most recent findings from the Upad Landlord Confidence Index show that just 54% of landlords say they are more confident in the rental sector than they were last month, down from 57% in October.

Shortage Of Buyers Impacting Housing Market

A shortage of buyers is continuing to have a real impact on UK house prices, according to research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

 

More Than 7 in 10 Landlords Believe That Professional Property Management Is Money Well Spent

That is the verdict of the latest Young Index which, in addition to reporting on property price and asset acquisition expectations, also assesses the value investors attribute to property management.

Reluctant Landlords Make A Comeback

The ‘reluctant landlord’ – a phenomenon that emerged during the recession as home owners were forced to let their property rather than sell it – has returned to the rental market, according to Arla.

Three Million "Zombie" Borrowers At Risk If Interest Rates Rise

Three million 'zombie' households are at risk of falling into financial ruin if interest rates rise, an economist has warned.

Tenant Who Took Out Frustration On Letting Agent Is Sentenced !!!!!!

A tenant sent dog muck, dead moths, nettles and a dead bird to his letting agent when he was threatened with eviction.

Brand Awareness Jumps For Digital Property Websites

Brand awareness of the TDPG websites Primelocation, FindaProperty and Globrix has jumped 19% this year, the company has claimed.

Lending Tumbles As 1st Time Buyers and Buy To Let Numbers Dive

Mortgage lending continued to fall in October, two major valuation firms have said.

The number of valuations fell 16% in October compared with September, said Connells Survey and Valuation.