http://www.pattinson.co.uk/The RENTING news and information60http://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buy-to-let_investing_in_the_Middle_East.htmThe Middle East's housing markets have been rapidly opening - and both opportunities and dangers await property investors, according to a new report by the Global Property Guide...Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Fly-to-let_investors_bolt_to_Berlin.htmGermany is achieving its goal of becoming one of 2007's hotspots for overseas investors...Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Euro_rental_tax_rip-off.htmRenting property in Europe is a ridiculously expensive endevour...Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Brits_dabbling_in_the_Dominican.htmMRI Overseas Property has seen a leap in demand for overseas properties on the island...Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Switzerland_&_Russia_have_highest_rental_tax.htmSwitzerland and Russia impose the highest rental income taxes in Europe, according to Global Property Guide...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rent_holds_keys_to_the_City.htmThe British Property Federation has welcomed a new housing plan from the Mayor of London to create a wide ranging private rented sector...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Good_progress_with_new_housing_licensing_laws.htmLandlords and councils are progressing well with new housing licensing laws according to a comprehensive survey released this week by LACORS, the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services...Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_feel_the_pinch.htmRental yields continued to plummet in the second quarter of 2007, reports SaveBorrowSpend.co.uk...Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Invest_in_Australias_next_growth_cycle.htmLocal investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property...Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Oz_hit_by_low_vacancy_rates.htmLow vacancy rates are driving rent increases across the country...Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_on_last_week_of_unprotected_deposits.htmLandlords and agents must act now or risk heavy penalties, warns the National Association of Estate Agents...Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/All_change_for_landlords_but_are_they_aware.htmA letting specialist is concerned that there is not enough awareness among landlords, tenants and agents about new regulations coming into force next week...Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Young_look_abroad_to_get_on_property_ladder.htmNew figures reveal the emergence of BARBies (Buying Abroad, Renting in Britain)...Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Footloose_Britons_set_to_boost_buy-to-let.htmPeople seeking flexibility and mobility are set to help boost the buy-to-let market by 40% over the next ten years, a report claims...Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Dubai_property_market_stabilised_by_rent_cap.htmThe Dubai Government's decision to place a cap on rent increases in order to stabilise the emirate's property market has been praised by industry figures, reports Khaleej Times...Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/7_hotspots_for_2007.htmWe take a brief look at seven international property hot spots that are being tipped for great things this year...Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Mallorca_to_be_hot_in_2007.htmMallorca looks set for great things this year after accounting for 80% of Spanish sales at UK giant Chesterton's in 2006...Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Demand_for_rented_homes_to_soar.htmJanuary's rate rise has a positive effect on but-to-let landlords, according to Paragon Mortgages...Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rental_returns_are_falling_across_Europe.htmRental yields have been falling across Europe with prices growing fasting than rents, reports www.globalpropertyguide.com...Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Interest_in_German_property_goes_into_overdrive.htmInterest in Germany from visitors to TheMoveChannel.com went into overdrive in January, as it raced into the Top of the Props Top 10 for the first time...Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Tennant_demand_to_remain_strong.htmThe housing market may slow from the effects of interest rate increases, but tenant demand is likely to get stronger, according to Paragon...Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/First-time_buyers_risking_last-chance_saloon.htmFirst-time buyers are willing to take greater financial risks than ever, a survey by Yorkshire Bank suggests... Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Dreams_of_home_ownership_set_to_be_shattered.htmMany people have not moderated their aspirations in light of the house price boom and are unrealistic about their chances of success in getting on the property ladder...Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Fly-to-let_buyers_flocking_to_Berlin.htmWith its recovering economy, growing consumer and business confidence and strong rentals market, Germany is set to become one of 2007's property hotspots for overseas investors, MRI Overseas Property reports...Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Deposit_protection_scheme_delay_warning.htmThe long awaited tenancy deposit protection scheme due to come into force on 6th April may again be delayed...Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Renting_in_retirement_gains_momentum.htmRenting property in retirement on an assured tenancy basis is gathering momentum, increasing by 40% last year...Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Canada_ripe_for_investment.htmWith almost 10% growth in 2006 and a budding rental market, Canada is ripe for investment, claims Assetz...Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rogue_landlords_set_for_heave-ho_this_year.htmTenancy Deposit Protection will this year help force out the minority of rogue operators who wrongly withhold tenants' deposits...Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/4_hotspots_to_look_out_for_in_2007.htmInternational property company escapes2.com are tipping Panama City, Jersey, Istanbul and Slovakia as hot prospects for 2007...Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Canadian_rental_vacancy_rate_inches_down.htmThe average rental apartment vacancy rate in Canada's 28 major centres decreased slightly by 0.1 of a percentage point to 2.6 per cent in October 2006 compared to last year, according to the Rental Market Survey released this month by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)...Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_manoeuvre_over_looming_issues.htmThe mainstream rental market continues to flourish, according to ARLA, but trouble could arise if some problems are not addressed swiftly...Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Working_families_break_into_renting.htmFamily renters are back in fashion ? and it's no surprise, points out the author of a top-selling buy-to-let book... Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Up-market_flats_limit_student_choice.htmPrivate suppliers of student accommodation may ultimately be restricting the choice of university for some students...Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buy-to-let_returns_highest_for_four_months.htmTotal returns across the UK have risen significantly this month, up 2.8% from 10.5% in September to 13.3% - the highest in four months...Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/2007_looks_somewhat_easier_for_landlords.htmIn 2006 the rental market saw the implementation of a raft of new legislation as well as the tenth birthday of buy-to-let. 2007 should turn out to be a little easier on landlords time...Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Professional_landlords_offered_wholesale_loans.htmNormally your lender will offer a maximum mortgage figure; with this loan it's a minimum of £1 million... Mon, 04 Dec 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/NLA_wins_deposit_protection_contract.htmThe National Landlords Association wins a contract to run tenancy deposit protection scheme...Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Private_renting_is_growing_in_popularity.htmAlong with dozens of other housing related facts, the Department for Communities and Local Government's Housing in England report says private renting is growing in popularity...Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Immigration_drives_record_rent_rises.htmHigh levels of immigration from EU accession countries has been singled out by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as one the key factors driving record rent rises...Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Holiday_home_rental_stats_reveal_growth_trends.htmStatistics from a holiday home rental firm reveal both where property owners are looking to let and also where holiday makers are looking to rent...Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/How_to_profit_in_a_declining_market.htmLease-purchase is a strategy that brings top dollars even in competitive real estate markets says Miami Realtor, Izzy Buholzer...Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Time_out_for_landlords_with_unlicensed_homes.htmCouncils are given powers to enforce licensing of HMOs and also guidance on bringing long-term empty dwellings back into use...Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_invest_while_rents_are_steady.htmAverage rents achieved on residential investment properties remain steady according to the June edition of Paragon Mortgages' buy-to-let index... Fri, 07 Jul 2006 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rental_demand_booming_down_under.htmVacancy rates across Australia are at all-time lows, according to the Real Estate Institute Australia (REIA)/Mortgage Choice Real Estate Market Facts March quarter 2006 edition released recently...Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:39:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_in_identity_theft_threat.htmLandlords and flatmates have something disturbing in common - they are both at high risk of identity theft...Fri, 02 Jun 2006 19:05:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Demand_for_private_rented_housing_to_soar.htmMigration, unaffordable house prices and attitude changes to renting will create a soaring demand for private rented housing over the next 15 years...Thu, 01 Jun 2006 23:03:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buy-to-let_beats_stock_market_returns.htmNorthern property investors expect to beat stock market returns hands down...Wed, 31 May 2006 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Italian_provincial_rents_up_by_116pc.htmRents on houses in Italy's provincial capitals have increased by 116 percent on average between 1993 and 2005, reports New Europe...Tue, 16 May 2006 19:19:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Landlords_set_to_take_licensing_in_their_stride.htmLandlords look to grow portfolios over the next 12 months, undeterred by HMO licensing...Tue, 16 May 2006 19:19:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Housing_Act_and_the_private_Sector.htmBrought onto the statute books in November 2004 the Housing Act 2004 will be implemented in stages over the next few years.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:32:00 GMT