Latest RENTING News and Information

Buy-to-let investing in the Middle East - (Renting)
The 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... ... more

Fly-to-let investors bolt to Berlin - (Renting)
Germany is achieving its goal of becoming one of 2007's hotspots for overseas investors... ... more

Euro rental tax rip-off - (Renting)
Renting property in Europe is a ridiculously expensive endevour... ... more

Brits dabbling in the Dominican - (Renting)
MRI Overseas Property has seen a leap in demand for overseas properties on the island... ... more

Switzerland & Russia have highest rental tax - (Renting)
Switzerland and Russia impose the highest rental income taxes in Europe, according to Global Property Guide... ... more

Rent holds keys to the City - (Renting)
The British Property Federation has welcomed a new housing plan from the Mayor of London to create a wide ranging private rented sector... ... more

Good progress with new housing licensing laws - (Renting)
Landlords 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... ... more

Landlords feel the pinch - (Renting)
Rental yields continued to plummet in the second quarter of 2007, reports SaveBorrowSpend.co.uk... ... more

Invest in Australias next growth cycle - (Renting)
Local investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property... ... more

Oz hit by low vacancy rates - (Renting)
Low vacancy rates are driving rent increases across the country... ... more

Landlords on last week of unprotected deposits - (Renting)
Landlords and agents must act now or risk heavy penalties, warns the National Association of Estate Agents... ... more

All change for landlords but are they aware - (Renting)
A letting specialist is concerned that there is not enough awareness among landlords, tenants and agents about new regulations coming into force next week... ... more

Young look abroad to get on property ladder - (Renting)
New figures reveal the emergence of BARBies (Buying Abroad, Renting in Britain)... ... more

Footloose Britons set to boost buy-to-let - (Renting)
People seeking flexibility and mobility are set to help boost the buy-to-let market by 40% over the next ten years, a report claims... ... more

Dubai property market stabilised by rent cap - (Renting)
The 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... ... more

7 hotspots for 2007 - (Renting)
We take a brief look at seven international property hot spots that are being tipped for great things this year... ... more

Mallorca to be hot in 2007 - (Renting)
Mallorca looks set for great things this year after accounting for 80% of Spanish sales at UK giant Chesterton's in 2006... ... more

Demand for rented homes to soar - (Renting)
January's rate rise has a positive effect on but-to-let landlords, according to Paragon Mortgages... ... more

Rental returns are falling across Europe - (Renting)
Rental yields have been falling across Europe with prices growing fasting than rents, reports www.globalpropertyguide.com... ... more

Interest in German property goes into overdrive - (Renting)
Interest 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... ... more

Tennant demand to remain strong - (Renting)
The housing market may slow from the effects of interest rate increases, but tenant demand is likely to get stronger, according to Paragon... ... more

First-time buyers risking last-chance saloon - (Renting)
First-time buyers are willing to take greater financial risks than ever, a survey by Yorkshire Bank suggests... ... more

Dreams of home ownership set to be shattered - (Renting)
Many 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... ... more

Fly-to-let buyers flocking to Berlin - (Renting)
With 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... ... more

Deposit protection scheme delay warning - (Renting)
The long awaited tenancy deposit protection scheme due to come into force on 6th April may again be delayed... ... more

Renting in retirement gains momentum - (Renting)
Renting property in retirement on an assured tenancy basis is gathering momentum, increasing by 40% last year... ... more

Canada ripe for investment - (Renting)
With almost 10% growth in 2006 and a budding rental market, Canada is ripe for investment, claims Assetz... ... more

Rogue landlords set for heave-ho this year - (Renting)
Tenancy Deposit Protection will this year help force out the minority of rogue operators who wrongly withhold tenants' deposits... ... more

4 hotspots to look out for in 2007 - (Renting)
International property company escapes2.com are tipping Panama City, Jersey, Istanbul and Slovakia as hot prospects for 2007... ... more

Canadian rental vacancy rate inches down - (Renting)
The 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)... ... more

Landlords manoeuvre over looming issues - (Renting)
The mainstream rental market continues to flourish, according to ARLA, but trouble could arise if some problems are not addressed swiftly... ... more

Working families break into renting - (Renting)
Family renters are back in fashion ? and it's no surprise, points out the author of a top-selling buy-to-let book... ... more

Up-market flats limit student choice - (Renting)
Private suppliers of student accommodation may ultimately be restricting the choice of university for some students... ... more

Buy-to-let returns highest for four months - (Renting)
Total 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... ... more

2007 looks somewhat easier for landlords - (Renting)
In 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... ... more

Professional landlords offered wholesale loans - (Renting)
Normally your lender will offer a maximum mortgage figure; with this loan it's a minimum of £1 million... ... more

NLA wins deposit protection contract - (Renting)
The National Landlords Association wins a contract to run tenancy deposit protection scheme... ... more

Private renting is growing in popularity - (Renting)
Along 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... ... more

Immigration drives record rent rises - (Renting)
High 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... ... more

Holiday home rental stats reveal growth trends - (Renting)
Statistics from a holiday home rental firm reveal both where property owners are looking to let and also where holiday makers are looking to rent... ... more

How to profit in a declining market - (Renting)
Lease-purchase is a strategy that brings top dollars even in competitive real estate markets says Miami Realtor, Izzy Buholzer... ... more

Time out for landlords with unlicensed homes - (Renting)
Councils are given powers to enforce licensing of HMOs and also guidance on bringing long-term empty dwellings back into use... ... more

Landlords invest while rents are steady - (Renting)
Average rents achieved on residential investment properties remain steady according to the June edition of Paragon Mortgages' buy-to-let index... ... more

Rental demand booming down under - (Renting)
Vacancy 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... ... more

Landlords in identity theft threat - (Renting)
Landlords and flatmates have something disturbing in common - they are both at high risk of identity theft... ... more

Demand for private rented housing to soar - (Renting)
Migration, unaffordable house prices and attitude changes to renting will create a soaring demand for private rented housing over the next 15 years... ... more

Buy-to-let beats stock market returns - (Renting)
Northern property investors expect to beat stock market returns hands down... ... more

Italian provincial rents up by 116pc - (Renting)
Rents on houses in Italy's provincial capitals have increased by 116 percent on average between 1993 and 2005, reports New Europe... ... more

Landlords set to take licensing in their stride - (Renting)
Landlords look to grow portfolios over the next 12 months, undeterred by HMO licensing... ... more

Housing Act and the private Sector - (Renting)
Brought onto the statute books in November 2004 the Housing Act 2004 will be implemented in stages over the next few years. ... more

Strong future predicted for buy-to-let market - (Renting)
Recent data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) all point to a positive future for residential property investment in 2006 and beyond, claim Paragon Mortgages... ... more

Bulgaria booming - (Renting)
The Spring Assetz Property Investment Tracker shows Bulgaria has moved into prime position at the top of the table, with Cyprus in close second and France third... ... more