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Landlords would have to pay fee to show appear on an accredited register, very similar to that of trained professionals. Landlords without an accredited qualification or certificate would be deemed more risky to potential tenants, in turn reducing the level of competition for tenants and also...

It wont deter oversea investors, just make sure existing landlords are held to the same high standard of property management companies and agencies. It is truly alarming that Landlords are not fully aware of the industry regulations and tenant rights, short sighted invested that don't adhere...

This approach will set a minimum standard required for an existing Landlord and new Landlord looking to enter the rental market. Tougher regulations will serve as a positive step forward, waning out the bad landlords and highlighting the characteristics of the good landlords as the standard...

I believe the Government will adopt a stance whereby all Landlords must exhibit and demonstrate a basic knowledge of level before entering the market, as to protect compliance and best practice of the rental market. Upon a Landlord demonstrating the required level of market knowledge and...

I completely agree and that is why new Landlords looking to enter the market should be attending investor courses, especially with the massive host of choices available around the UK. Using these courses to learn from seasoned investors about the early and long term pitfuls, and gaining a...

Until Landlords across the board have the required level of market regulations, estate agents and landlords will be able to charge the higher fees. If the government was to introduce mandatory Landlords courses and they became governed as strictly as property management companies, then the...

As the UK continues to build well below its 220,000 target resulting in an one million shortfall by the end of 2016. It is believed an tried and tested solution to this problem is being adopted "prefabricated homes" similar to the 1940's and 1950's when 156,000 were built. Only 118,600 new homes...

Most recent surveys carried out by the National Leasehold Survey have found that Landlords are ultimately unhappy with not only the fees charged, but also the service received by their property management companies and letting agencies. Many Landlords are now looking to self manage their...

My Name is Matthew Scott. I am a property analyst looking to share knowledge and trends regarding the UK and Irish property market.