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Landlords want more innovation in UK buy to let property market

by Ray Clancy on May 18, 2012

Private rented sector plays an important role in provision of housing

Almost three quarters, some 74%, of residential property landlords in the UK agree that the buy to let market needs greater innovation, according to new research from the National Landlords Association (NLA).

It also found that an overwhelming proportion, some 89%, also believe that the sector would benefit from more lenders or greater competition. [click to continue…]

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