Welcome to “Landlords’ Barometer #28” for another round-up of landlord and property trending topics:

1. Landlord of over 40 years makes predictions for the 2016 property market
NLA trainer and landlord of over 40 years, Mary Latham, has dusted off her crystal ball to look ahead at what 2016 holds for landlords and the property market.
Over 5,000 views and 47 responses at the time of writing!

2. Opinion: Houses becoming an endangered species!
A look at how the building of family homes has declined since the early 2000s and what this means for property investors.

3. Exclusive: The property market within the M25
In this special report, I have looked at the property market within the M25 Orbital Motorway, to see where there is opportunity for landlords.
If you operate within the M25, please join our discussion and share insights about your area.

4. Up to £530m extra rent for landlords who allow one simple thing!
New research from Endsleigh Insurance has identified an opportunity for landlords to achieve a higher rent.

5. Video of the NALS annual conference
I was once again delighted to be asked to report from the NALS Annual Conference in London, which took place at the Mermaid Theatre in London on November 12.
Hosted by Kate Faulkner, and featuring a wide array to top speakers including the Home Office and DCLG, the theme of the event was “Sourcing business in a crowded market place”.

Thank you for reading my column and see you next time!