Commercial Trust news archive

Rental property demand is at the highest level recorded since the first quarter of 2016 according to research by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). They also highlight that a two-tier rental market is beginning to develop across the UK.…

In response to the recently published Programme of Law Reform, trade body Propertymark, has called for a dedicated housing court and other allowances, to mend landlord faith in the system.…

Analysis into the UK buy to let market has revealed potential investment opportunities for landlords. The research conducted by Sequre Property Investment has highlighted areas throughout the UK that currently have a low number of available rental properties.…

Data from a study released by market data collection service, STR, shows that short term lets are performing better than other accommodation sectors in London.…

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is spending £100,000 on a feasibility study to investigate the creation of a national landlord database. The aim of the study is to identify the best way to set up a national register, for England’s 2.3 million private landlords.…

Early signs point to this being a strong year for student rental demand. With further lockdown restrictions lifting, many are looking forward to September and the upcoming university intake and what it can mean for landlords.…

Good news for landlords in Wales as a tenant hardship grant is introduced to help tenants who have fallen behind on rent payments due to Covid. …