Rental News from August 2011

Landlords enjoy good relationships with tenants

The majority of private landlords enjoy a very good relationship with their tenants, a new poll has revealed.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 02-08-2011

Only 14 per cent of non-homeowners saving for mortgage

Only 14 per cent of non-homeowners are currently saving to buy a mortgage, a new study has suggested.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 01-08-2011

Demand for rental properties rises 15 per cent in a year

Demand for rental properties has risen by 15 per cent in just one year.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 04-08-2011

Buy-to-let injects properties into the rental market

The number of available rental properties could soon see a rise as one forecaster called the buy-to-let market "phenomenal".
By: David HowellsPosted: 10-08-2011

Half of Brits believe they will rent their whole lives

Over half of all Britons believe that they will be living in rental properties for their whole lives, according to a new study.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 23-08-2011

Flatshares grow in popularity

The amount of renters choosing to flatshare has increased by over 100,000 people in the last year.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 24-08-2011

Landlord optimism at highest rate for four years

Landlord optimism is at its highest rate in four years, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 26-08-2011

Hampshire County Council welcomes Enterprise Zone

Hampshire County Council (HCC) has warmly received news that an airfield in Lee-on-the-Solent is to become a business magnet in the form of an Enterprise Zone. 
By: Chris TaylorPosted: 23-08-2011

Five tips to avoid missing out on rental properties

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) claim that 74 per cent of their members are reporting an "undersupply" of property to rent, according to The Telegraph.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 18-08-2011

The South is to receive millions in broadband subsidiaries

The rural South is to receive a share of £363 million of government money for improvements to broadband connections.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 17-08-2011