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Association of Short Term Lenders rebrands with new name
The Association of Short Term Lenders (ASTL) has a new name from this week when it rebrands as the Bridging & Development Lenders...
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Accidental landlords warned over selective licensing schemes
Amateur landlords are being warned about the dangers of new selective licensing schemes which could lead to hefty fines.
The councils...
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Ed Davey Tells Shelter: No-fault eviction ban and social ...
The Liberal Democrats vow to ban no-fault evictions to stop the housing emergency.
In a video interview with Shelter, Liberal Democrat...
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Tenants want the next government to control rent rises
Tenants in the private rented sector (PRS) want the next government to focus on controlling the pace of rent rises, a survey has found.
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Precise boosts BTL range with lower rates
Precise Mortgages, which is part of the OSB Group, has revamped its buy to let product range, offering landlords greater flexibility...
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The renters reform bill (a sad act)?
In 1988 Thatcher reformed the property market opening the way for BTL mortgages. She created new legislation and new tenancies were...
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The Dangers of Renting Your Property to a Charity for Sub...
Renting your property to charities that sublet to vulnerable tenants can seem like a benevolent and socially responsible thing to do,
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