https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/ Property Reporter News - Top Stories en-us Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:28:19 GMT https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/features/sleepwalking-into-liability-how-unprepared-landlords-are-facing-a-compliance-crisis-under-the-renters-rights-act.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:53:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" title="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Mark Dawson, managing director at AST Assistance, explains why compliance risk and liability should be an "immediate and ongoing issue" for all landlords following the Renters&#39; Rights Act.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/152m-bridge-completed-by-albatross-over-three-somerset-commercial-properties.html Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:35:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" title="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" /><br />&lt;p&gt;The loan represents 61% LTV against a combined market valuation of £2,475,000.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/85m-bridge-provided-by-utb-structured-property-finance-for-west-london-care-home.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:37:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" title="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" /><br />&lt;p&gt;The commercial sales bridge was provided to support the redevelopment, which has a projected GDV of £65m.&nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/dfi-forward-funds-200-bed-co-living-development-in-kingston.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:59:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" title="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" /><br />&lt;p&gt;The south-west London development has a GDV of £80 million.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/black-and-white-bridging-provides-funds-for-2m-acquisition-of-shropshire-hotel.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:49:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" title="Sleepwalking into liability: how unprepared landlords are facing a compliance crisis under the Renters’ Rights Act" /><br />&lt;p&gt;The £2m facility was completed at 55% loan-to-value.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/features/you-can-become-a-landlord-by-accident-but-you-cant-afford-to-remain-one-by-accident.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Billy McCluskey, sales director at Commercial Trust, examines the mortgage issue that can arise when consent to let is treated as a long-term plan.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/glenhawk-completes-53m-hmo-portfolio-refinance-in-coventry.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:29:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;The 12-month serviced loan was priced at a rate of 0.88% per month.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/mera-completes-163m-development-exit-facility-in-east-london.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:43:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;MERA has completed a £1,627,500 development exit facility to support the refinancing of a three-bedroom new-build house in Dalston.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/330000-bridging-loan-completes-in-18-days-to-secure-luton-auction-property.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:20:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;A £330,000 bridging loan completed in 18 days allowed investors to secure a seven-bedroom Luton property at auction and proceed with a full refurbishment ahead of a buy-to-let refinance.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/tab-completes-28m-commercial-bridging-loan-against-london-warehouses-for-portfolio-expansion.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:11:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;TAB has completed a £2.8m first-charge commercial bridging loan secured against two London commercial properties, overcoming title complications linked to a pandemic-era rent dispute to deliver a £3.59m funding round.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/puma-backs-95-bed-stratford-upon-avon-care-home-with-175m-development-loan.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Puma Property Finance has committed £17.5m in care home development finance to fund Connaught Care&#39;s latest 95-bed scheme in Stratford-upon-Avon, on a brownfield site targeting EPC A certification.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/212m-bridging-facility-gives-aylesbury-developer-time-to-hold-out-for-higher-sales-values.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:47:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Aspen Bridging has provided a £2,120,000 finish and exit facility on a three-unit luxury development in Aylesbury, giving the developer time to complete outstanding works and hold out for stronger sales values.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/12m-bridging-finance-facility-backs-two-home-north-west-london-scheme.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:22:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Alternative Bridging Corporation has structured a £1.2m bridging finance facility secured against three buy-to-let properties at 65% blended LTV, giving a developer flexible access to capital throughout construction.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/stb-backs-vita-group-with-13m-for-landmark-birmingham-city-centre-scheme.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:16:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance has provided a £13m Birmingham development finance facility to Vita Group, backing a mixed-use scheme at The Goods Station that will deliver 990 homes, a 221-bed aparthotel and 720 student beds in the heart of the city.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/100-ltv-auction-bridge-funds-220000-stockport-hmo-project-under-permitted-development.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;SDKA has delivered a 100% LTV bridging loan covering the full £220,000 auction purchase of a Stockport semi-detached, with the borrower now converting the property into an HMO under permitted development.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/53m-refinance-on-45-flat-manchester-portfolio-completes-in-six-weeks.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:06:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Hampshire Trust Bank has completed a £5.3m refinance of a complex 45-flat Manchester portfolio involving trust structures, multiple charges and vendor finance, with the deal wrapping up in around six weeks.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/bridging-loan-funds-hampshire-buy-to-let-purchase-and-refurbishment-at-80-ltv.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:44:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Loans Warehouse has completed its first bridging loan with Castle Trust Bank, supporting an experienced investor&#39;s purchase and refurbishment of a Hampshire buy-to-let property through a high day-one advance at 80% LTV.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/159m-facility-backs-35-home-later-living-scheme-in-hampshire.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Paragon Development Finance has provided a £15.9m facility to fund a 35-home later living scheme in Hartley Wintney, marking the lender&#39;s third deal with SME developer Beechcroft.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/21m-finish-and-exit-loan-gets-northumberland-barns-over-the-line.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:28:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;Glenhawk has provided £2.1 million in bridging finance to help a Northumberland developer complete and sell a four-unit barn conversion project after illness disrupted the build team.&lt;/p&gt; https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/case-studies/510000-refurbishment-loan-funds-north-west-hmo-purchases.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:31:00 GMT <img src="https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/images/329x170/575-feature.jpg" border="0" alt="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" title="You can become a landlord by accident, but you can't afford to remain one by accident" /><br />&lt;p&gt;A refurbishment loan from Funding 365 is helping a landlord acquire and upgrade three HMO properties in Cumbria and Lancashire following an auction purchase.&lt;/p&gt;