Tag: rental sector
Landlords leaving the rental sector
As tenants struggle to find suitable and affordable properties to rent, the number of landlords is declining as many are choosing to sell up. We take a look at the situation and some of the reasons why landlords are deciding to exit the rental property sector. A range of events has caused landlords to reconsider...
Rental market red hot
As landlords sell up to take advantage of sky-high house prices or rent their properties on a short-term basis to those looking to holiday in the UK, a reduction in available rental homes has meant fierce competition among tenants. Potential tenants are finding themselves in bidding wars and are being gazumped at the last minute...
Landlords selling private rental properties
Recent figures have revealed an increase in landlords selling their properties in the private home rental sector. Online property company Zoopla’s House Price Index report shows that the number of homes for sale that were previously rented has steadily increased throughout the past year. The south east and London show the biggest increase, with 13...