Higher numbers of first-time landlords in northern regions are likely due to a combination of lower property prices and higher rents, according to new analysis.

The new platform also acts as a free to use portal, providing another space to advertise in addition to the existing portals within the rental market space today.

Jon Cooper, director of mortgages at Aldermore, explores what landlords need to know about the Renters Rights Bill before it comes into effect later this year.

The recent changes to Stamp Duty, increased regulation, and the looming Renters' Rights Bill are prompting many landlords to sell up.

Typical annual investment among landlords now stands at £8,500 across their portfolio in addition to general maintenance.

Benham & Reeves investigate why nobody seems to want bills-included rentals

Rates have been reduced by up to 14bps

The guide has been created in response to growing interest in HMO investment

The changes include increasing the maximum loan size across the range to £3m and follows the launch of its new Property Plus and HMO Plus product range earlier this year.

Rental yields remain almost universally positive, with just one region in England and Wales recording a year-on-year fall.