Paresh Raja, CEO, Market Financial Solutions, explores who accidental landlords actually are and how the specialist finance sector can better support them.

The latest research by Zero Deposit reveals that tenant demand for rental homes in England grew by +0.5% between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.

Guaranteed rent schemes, where a third-party company leases a landlord’s property and guarantees monthly payments, are gaining attention amid uncertainty in the rental market.

Despite average rents rising across the UK over the last year, rents in Birmingham have fallen for a fourth consecutive quarter.

The proposed Renter’s Rights Bill contains a number of measures to eliminate discrimination from the renting experience, including those targeted at parents and families.

Flood risk is an increasingly critical factor for those choosing to invest in coastal properties.

Despite growing awareness among commercial landlords about the importance of EPC ratings, thousands only have two years to make the necessary upgrades to avoid financial penalties.

The bank has also reduced rates and removed the application fee on selected mortgages

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.