Rental News from April 2012

London and the South outlined as ideal locations for property investment

London and the south of England has been named as one of the best places in the UK to become a landlord, rman.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 02-04-2012

Lenders fail to embrace NewBuy scheme

A major building group has highlighted concerns about the government's NewBuy initiative, telegraph.co.uk writes.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 04-04-2012

Lettings market gives opinion on deposit protection schemes

Landlords, tenants and letting agents have spoken of their opinions and knowledge of deposit protection schemes, propertywire.com reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 12-04-2012

Government planning reform on rental property repairs

Landlords fixing a boiler in their rental properties may soon have to undertake secondary work elsewhere if new legislation is given the green light, lettingagenttoday.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 12-04-2012

Lewisham could benefit from Boris Johnson's housing cash pot

Over 450 new homes will be built in Lewisham if Boris Johnson is re-elected as Mayor of London.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 16-04-2012

London and South East markets remain strong

London and the South East boast some of the strongest performing rental sectors in the UK, rman.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 26-04-2012

Shoreham development in consultation phase

Developers are seeking public opinion for a new site in Shoreham, theargus.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 24-04-2012

Bournemouth hotel demolished to make room for flats

Letting agents may be pleased to hear that a seaside hotel in Bournemouth is set to be demolished to make way for new flats and holiday lets, treehugger.com reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 19-04-2012

Development of Ordnance Survey building given go-ahead

Proposals to develop the former home of Ordnance Survey in Southampton have been given the green light, southampton.gov.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 23-04-2012

Cranleigh development finally gets green light

Fifty eight new homes are set to be built on the old Swallow Tiles factory in Cranleigh, topix.com reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 05-04-2012