Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
Alphaletz is designed to be a simple, cost-effective solution to these problems. Their mission is to free you from the burden of spreadsheets and paperwork, so you can free up time and keep an eye on your profits.
Partner at Xeinadin. Xeinadin is a leading provider of accountancy services and business advice for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals across the UK and Ireland.
Established in 1860 to care for abandoned animals, Battersea aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. In 2023, we helped 2,529 dogs and 2,450 cats across our three centres. Our work means we see day-to-day the many animal welfare issues facing dogs, cats and the people who care for them.
With over 170 locally-managed offices of letting and estate agents nationwide, Belvoir can provide you with the best service and advice to suit your needs
Ben is the Chief Executive of the NRLA. Prior to taking up his position at the NRLA, Ben was the operations director at Touchstone, part of the Places for People housing group, and was also the managing director of a leading deposit scheme in Northern Ireland. Ben is also a landlord.
David Coughlin is an entrepreneur, co-founder of the National Association of Property Buyers and founder and director of both National Residential and the Landlord Sales Agency. He’s one of the UKs most recognised private landlords, and best known for being a leading expert within the UK property industry, with over 20 years of experience.
CEO of Hamilton Fraser
The HFIS group started as a niche insurance broker focused on the private rented and aesthetic sectors in 1996. Now an established company of over 11 brands and services to the industry, the HFIS group includes Total Landlord, six time award winner of ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ and Hamilton Fraser, ‘Best Specialist Insurance Provider 2023’. Over the years, they have grown to include government authorised schemes such as mydeposits and targeted acquisitions, extending our roots through partnerships with trade bodies and regulatory organisations.
Helen has been writing about property for many years and as well as writing for LandlordZONE and other property industry titles, has worked for Trinity Mirror’s local newspapers, and started her career at the Brighton Argus.
Kim has a strong background in the lettings industry, having worked in Property Management since 1999. Starting out as a Property Manager, she then worked her way through the ranks, spending several years at Countrywide Plc, before receiving her promotion to Director of Property Management and joining Romans in 2018. Now as Group Director of Property Management for LRG, Kim oversees the running of a large, national team who serve circa 60,000 tenancies across the UK, whilst developing the division’s range of services for new and existing customers.
The Landlord Sales Agency retains unrivalled experience in the landlord property sales industry having purchased over 300 buy to let properties over the last 15 years. Their expert knowledge provides them with a unique understanding of the challenges you face, both in running your properties and selling a property portfolio.
Since 1999, LandlordZONE® has been the UK’s leading landlord website, providing property news, advice, legal information and insight for the rental property industry. With over 60,000 members worldwide, LandlordZONE brings an online community of landlords and agents together and provides them with a forum for public discussion on the latest property news. Supporting the journey of a landlord is at the heart of what we do – the website provides free access to comprehensive, educational and reliable information that landlords can utilise throughout their landlord journey. We are dedicated to the publication of unbiased and factual news reporting, working with various property professionals to create a trustworthy, professional and respected community for anyone interested in property.
Leaders is one of the UK's premier estate and letting agents, with more than 100 branches across the country offering a host of property services.
MFB is an award-winning mortgage broker covering all areas of property finance, including buy to let, commercial, and homebuyer mortgages, as well as development and short-term finance. With over 33 years of experience, our team’s knowledge and expertise are unrivalled, making us the broker you can trust. We pride ourselves on our 4.9-star Trustpilot rating and strive to deliver excellence for every single client. When you work with MFB, we take the stress out of your mortgage application process. As a whole-of-market mortgage broker, we’ll find you the best rate for your needs, giving you confidence in your property finance decisions. We proudly recommend MFB as LandlordZONE's official Mortgage Broker Partner, recognising its expertise in the field.
Maria is a journalist who oversees the operations of LandlordZONE behind the scenes, producing news articles and content focused on the private renter sector. She delivers clear, well-researched, and engaging stories that connect with a wide audience, working alongside editor Nigel Lewis.
Michael Lever, also known as The Rent Review Specialist, is a commercial property surveyor and author specialising in rent review and business tenancy advice for landlords and retailers in England and Wales.
The National Landlord Investment Show is the UK’s Number One landlord & property investment exhibition. Our shows connect thousands of landlords, investors & property professionals and are a beacon for anyone with an interest in buy-to-let or the private rented sector. We have everything you could conceivably need as a landlord or potential investor, including Legal Advice, Finance Suppliers, Investment Opportunities, Tax Experts, Property Management, Education & Mentoring, Proptech, Furnishings / Decor and myriad other helpful services.
CEO of the UK's largest franchised property inventory management and property compliance reporting company - No Letting Go and CEO of Kaptur Software, mobile data collecting software for the property industry. A passionate supporter of the property industry. Previously developed the largest and most successful RE/MAX estate and letting agency in Kent and co-founded Search24 a specialist conveyancing search reports business.
Nigel Lewis is a property writer and editor with a 27-year track record working for national newspapers, magazines, websites and also leading content media agencies and portals. He has worked on a variety of titles including the Daily Mail and also edited Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun and Location, Location, Location magazines. Other roles have included being Head of Content at both PrimeLocation.com and Zoopla.co.uk, and he has appeared many times on TV and radio shows including the BBC’s One Show, LBC, Radio 5 Five Live and Talkradio stations. As well as editing LandlordNEWS he also writes estate agency websites, news platforms and leading property portals as well as for Phil Spencer’s MoveIQ platform. He also has one of the larger property industry followings in Twitter.
Paul Shamplina is the founder of Landlord Action.
We are a consumer redress scheme, authorised by the Government since 2014, to provide an impartial service that considers consumer complaints about a variety of property related issues. All property agents who carry out estate, lettings and property management work, have a legal responsibility to belong to a redress scheme and, if at any point, the consumer feels the service one of our members has provided falls short of what is expected, they may be able to raise a complaint. We also provide redress for other property professionals which includes landlords, and we offer dedicated tenancy mediation helping to resolve tenancy issues and prevent cases needing to go to court. Please note the Property Redress Scheme is not a regulator or an enforcement agency.
RWInvest is an award-winning property investment company with over 17 years of industry experience and an extensive track record of successfully completed housing projects.
Ryan Shaban is a skilled paralegal at Landlord Action with a strong background in civil litigation and property law. He has successfully navigated contentious disputes, including possession claims and debt recovery. Along with experience in the property licensing sector, he has developed a sharp understanding of property regulations and legislation. Currently en route to qualifying as a solicitor, Ryan offers insightful perspectives on the evolving landscape of property law.
Sean Hooker is the Head of Redress at Property Redress. He is a Qualified Adjudicator (ACIArb), CEDR Accredited Mediator and has a Professional Award in Ombudsman and Complaints Handling Practice (Queen Margaret University and Ombudsman Association).
In-depth knowledge of tenancy deposit schemes, end of tenancy deposit resolution and complaint handling. With over 11 years in the industry and an understanding of some of the challenges faced by landlords, agents and tenants my training focuses on best practice evidence for negotiation, early resolution and adjudication.
I have been a qualified solicitor since 2010 and have worked with HFIS since 2012. With nearly two decades of experience in the lettings industry, I oversee the day-to-day operations of several key schemes at HFIS, including the mydeposits tenancy deposit protection scheme, Property Redress - the government-authorised consumer redress scheme for sales, lettings, and property management agents, and Client Money Protect, the largest client money protection scheme for independent property agents. Throughout my career, I have worked at the forefront of the significant regulatory and industry changes that have shaped the lettings sector over the past decade.
Having built up a small portfolio of these properties he managed them alongside his full-time career in further and higher education. Tom subsequently founded the first landlord website in the UK back in 1999 – LandlordZONE – and is also a recognised writer on the subject of residential and commercial property. Tom has been a regular contributor to real estate journals, blogs, and a speaker at property events for nearly 20 years and now spends his time researching and writing articles for LandlordZONE. He is also regularly quoted in articles.
Starting as an insurance broker in 1996 specialising in property and medical indemnity insurance, these two sectors remain at the heart of everything Total Landlord does. With over 25 years’ experience, Total Landlord continues to raise industry standards, deliver outstanding customer service, and find innovative and practical solutions for their customers’ unique needs. Total Landlord have always been there to help to support the things that matter most and provide a lifetime partnership with our customers.
mydeposits was founded in 2007, giving landlords, agents and tenants an alternative to the other two deposit protection schemes. Now, over a decade later, mydeposits are proud to still giving you a choice by offering all two types of deposit protection, insured and custodial.
2025 has pushed landlords to the brink as new laws, court delays, rising taxes and fines hit at once, driving exits, shrinking supply and higher rents
A man has been jailed for 21 years for attempting to kill his landlord in a violent attack.
A judge has ruled that simply plugging in a microwave is not enough to turn a room into a self-contained flat.
Landlord tax is complex. Expert advice helps you stay compliant, avoid costly HMRC penalties, and structure buy-to-let income and gains tax-efficientl
EPLS shows landlords under strain, with many selling up and driving rents higher. Regulation is reshaping the sector toward fewer landlords.
A landlord pair have been fined for renting out an unlicensed and unsafe HMO where the fire brigade was called.
Some large lettings agents are denting residential landlords’ rental yields by over-inflating property management costs, says a London firm.
Scotland’s first Reform UK councillor has warned that build-to rent owning pension companies are going to accelerate rising rents.
The Bank of England Monetary Committee has today revealed its latest base rate decision.
Why do Rachel Reeve’s inheritance tax reforms affect property businesses owners — and what can they do about it?
Landlord Adam Lawrence admits he prefers first-time buyers to investors when selling his properties.
Selling a rental after section 21 is abolished? This podcast explains the new Ground 1A under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Nearly a third of homes for sale in London on Zoopla are former rented properties, prompting fears that more landlords are quitting.
A legal expert has urged landlords to consider rent rises before the Renters’ Rights Act brings in tighter rules next May.
Nigel Lewis looks at what landlords may face when the Private Sector Landlord Database goes live next year.
A landlord group has warned that maintaining detailed records will soon be vital for landlords and their agents.
VSD Properties UK Ltd has lost a £200,000 legal battle after failing to pay rates on a commercial property for years.
Generation Rent has renewed its calls for rent controls in Wales ahead of Senedd elections next May.
The average length of time private renters spent in their current home is at an all-time high, according to the English Housing Survey.
Licensing application delay reveals a “very poor state of administration” that could have broader consequences, says property lawyer.
Leaseholder landlords wanting to offer tenants superfast broadband will have more rights under new government plans.
The Autumn Budget - the latest attempt at reforms to stabilise a system kept alive for years by repeated short-term interventions
Research by Co-op Insurance reveals that 11% of renters have received a Section 21 eviction notice during their current tenancies.
The Government’s claim that evicting problem tenants will be easier following the abolishment of Section 21 evictions has been called into question.
A landlord family has been told to pay more than £900,000 for illegally converting an HMO.
Tenant group Acorn has had complaints of Norwich councillors being “disrespectful and hostile” towards its members dismissed.
With major landlord changes ahead, now’s the time to sell. Start before Christmas so your properties make progress while you relax.
On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on pets in rented accommodation.
Higher Rate Additional Dwelling (HRAD) tax brought in £5.4 billion during the last financial year, a rise of £870 million.
Letting agents have blamed property taxes as one of the reasons for a big fall in landlords putting rental homes on the market.
Stoke-on-Trent Council will quiz tenants to help decide whether it needs to tighten up policies around HMOs.
The UK’s construction industry plunged into its sharpest downturn since the early months of the pandemic
A missing landlord address on a CP12 can make it non compliant and invalidate a Section 21 leading to costly delays. Always check and correct it.
Conservative councillors have called for a full investigation into Labour colleague Farhaan Rehman's position at three property firms.
Landlords are being urged to share their experiences of housing disrepair claims and the role of claims management firms.
Rental demand has dropped to a six-year low after net migration fell sharply, and first-time buyers took advantage of better mortgage deals.
New research shows non-compliance with anti-money laundering rules is widespread within the sourcing sector.
The Budget hits landlords hard: new council tax surcharge and 2% property income tax raise effective rates, squeezing small landlords further.
Landlords could be fined if they fail to stop tenants continually putting rubbish in the wrong bin under new waste regulations.
The number of single-property landlords has halved over the past 15 years as portfolio operators have risen, says Dan Clinton.
A landlord mistakenly believed his property had been licensed by a rent guarantee firm which scammed him out of £15,000.
Additional licensing and an Article 4 direction are a step closer to being introduced in Telford & Wrekin.
A landlord and letting agent have been ordered to pay a total of £41,400 for renting out a cockroach-infested property in Cardiff.
Landlords and agents must prepare for the Renters Rights Act by May 2026, with rising expectations around compliance, clarity and accountability.
The average possession case with continual rent arrears cost London-based landlords £22,968 in unpaid rent this year.
Well-intentioned regulation doesn’t automatically translate into better outcomes, according to the NRLA.
Paul Shamplina says rising taxes push landlords out and rents up. This Budget is a wake-up call to know your numbers.
Official analysis of the Government’s recent survey of landlords has revealed the ongoing problems being created by Labour’s squeeze on the private.
Nigel Lewis talks with The Mortgage Work’s Dan Clinton and Nationwide’s Andrew Harvey on PRS trends, regulation and lender support.
On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on rent review clauses.
Hello Neighbour has teamed up with Currys Business to help landlords save money when buying appliances.
A leasehold lawyer has urged the government to go further in its reforms after one property manager was quizzed by the Housing Minister.
Weak enforcement has always been a feature of England's private rented sector. Will the new legislation change this?
Hundreds of investors who were scammed out of more than £13 million up to a decade ago can now try to get their money back.
Landlords in Stockton have slammed the town’s selective licensing scheme as an “own goal” and an “exercise in futility”.
The Property Franchise Group predicts that the Renters’ Rights Act will drive higher landlord costs, which will be passed on to tenants.
Thousands of defunct telephone exchanges around the UK could become residential blocks as BT gives up the leases.
What does recent research tell us about the likely direction of travel of the private rented sector over the next thirty years?
Leading housing expert says more needs to be done against bad landlords and particularly illegal evictions.
A landlord has been fined £14,000 after he left tenants with no working smoke detectors, fixed heating, electrical supply or front door.
The government has revealed that 2.4 million landlords will have to pay more in property tax by the end of this Parliament.
A couple illegally sub-let a Solihull Council property while living 130 miles away in Essex.
Tim Frome’s November recap: industry readies for the May 2026 Renters Rights Act, key events drive guidance, and the budget adds new landlord taxes.
Great Yarmouth landlords have convinced their council to cut its proposed selective licensing fee and reduce inspections.
Landlords in Northern Ireland must now guarantee that electrical safety checks have been carried out at all private tenancies.
Landlords are worried that the Scottish government is preparing to hammer its PRS with a property income tax hike in the Budget.
Many landlords are to pass on the Chancellor's tax raid on their rental income, new polling reveals.
More than 924,000 of England’s private rented homes are non-decent, putting tenants’ health and safety at risk.
Environmental health officers have warned MPs they face an additional enforcement burden once the database is launched.
A landlord and his property management firm have been ordered to pay £7,589 after he failed to demolish a home extension.
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly says good landlords are to face higher burdens while bad landlords are unlikely to be troubled by new rules.
Political instability and regulatory headwinds have dented the UK’s commercial and residential real estate's attractiveness
Landlords rush to sell before Renters’ Rights Act; fast sales with Landlord Sales Agency beat slow, costly traditional agents.
Accidental landlords will be hardest hit by the Chancellor’s tax grab, according to one lettings agency boss.
Landlords of most privately rented homes in Hackney will need a licence to let out their property from next May.
Local politicians have urged colleagues to consider introducing additional licensing and an Article 4 direction in Telford & Wrekin.
Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Alvarine Coulton is proud of being named Landlord of the Year in the National LIS Awards – an award she previously won in 2022.
Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.
London has rebounded as the strongest and largest rental market after three years of post-pandemic wobble.
Jason Cunningham has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after scamming investors out of £113,000.
There’s been a sharp fall in investor and commercial occupier sentiment in the last quarter reflecting budget anxiety
Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property to expand their portfolios.
The Welsh government has insisted its Rent Smart Wales scheme has had a positive impact on the PRS.
Landlords have warned that new rental rules will force them to delay or reduce energy-efficiency works.
AI and automation will make legal requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act manageable, predicts a technology expert.
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year.
The government has no idea how the Renters’ Rights Act will impact the tribunal that considers rent appeal cases, says David Smith.
Scottish politicians have lamented the lack of younger landlords and called for the sector to be given more respect.
Property monitoring technology provider ResiSure has been appointed as a recognised supplier by the NRLA
Software firm Qualisync has launched AskLettie - a WhatsApp-based reporting and 24/7 tenant triage tool to manage repair requests.
Landlords rush to sell as the Renters’ Rights Act brings stricter rules, bans no-fault evictions, and introduces heavy fines by May 2026.
Letting agents have urged Hackney Council to rethink licensing schemes that risk increasing rents and pushing smaller landlords out.
Whatever initiative governments have tried so far, nothing seems to be working for Britain’s high streets
The NRLA has teamed up with online student and graduate lettings platform Hybr
Shelter warns that nearly 1,000 households are to be “marched out of their homes” by bailiffs every month.
More than a third of landlords now avoid investing in flats because of leasehold-related issues or complex building management.
Latest official figures show that despite fewer landlords evicting overall across the nation, 'time to evict' continues to take longer and longer.
Landlords have urged the government to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to protect vital student housing.
The majority of tenants in England and Wales get most or all of their deposit back when they move out, new data shows.
Prafula Kopp, who lives in the same development where Rushanara Ali owns an HMO, says the real story has not been told.
Deposits should be lodged with a single, not-for-profit organisation, the campaigning group has claimed.
Surveying trade organisation says its estate agent members have reported weakest supply of rented homes since 2020.
Landlord pain, tenant gain scenario where a High Court ruling has allowed River Island to impose a restructuring plan
Tom Darling says landlords should not be able to evict tenants to sell a property under any circumstance.
MPs have been urged to help get landlords involved in a campaign to raise awareness about damp and mould.
A new poll of landlords has found that 87% make a profit on their properties despite spending a fifth of their gross rental income on property repairs
A thinktank director has said Labour's renting reforms will put many landlords off investing in the private rented sector.
Senior Tory figure David Gauke says Government should be concentrating on building more homes to rent, and ignore calls for rent controls.
Criminals presenting as landlords are conning would-be tenants across London out of thousands of pounds a day.
A pet damage insurance policy has launched for landlords offering a unique dual coverage.
Landlords have been urged to sign a petition calling for the government to play fair when raising energy efficiency standards in the PRS.
Campaign mounted to reverse Labour's strange pet damage insurance omission.
A landlord couple in Nottinghamshire have been given one of this year’s largest fines for operating unsafe rental properties.
With costs increasing, landlords are being forced to contemplate rent increases. If you go down this road you need to be aware and follow the rules.
What does Rushanara Ali’s tale tell us about the current state of landlording, about buy-to-let ethics, evictions and the Renters’ Rights Bill?
Owners of holiday lets in North Wales have been handed huge council tax demands after failing to realise the country’s new occupancy targets were retr
Larger, professional landlords are best placed to take the private rented sector says Sam Humphreys.
More than one in five private rented homes in England would be illegal to rent once proposed changes to the Decent Homes Standard take effect.
After a barrage of criticism over the way she evicted tenants from her property, Rushanar Ali has stepped down.
TV star Paul Shamplina has pointed out the difficult position homeless minister Rushanara Ali has put herself into.
Rogue operator Shamsua Huda has been handed a whopping £33,698 fine for ignoring orders to license his HMO.
Some residential landlords quitting the PRS appear to have moved their investments into the commercial sector, particularly offices.
Monetary Policy Committee decides time is to take the breaks off the economy.
Comments following 12-week consultation show, despite some reservations, HMOs will be counted as one property.
Rats and other vermin can cause endless damage to your property, give you legal nightmares and trash your reputation as a responsible landlord
Landlord Fergus Wilson has rejected his label as the ‘most hated landlord’ in Britain and insists his policy of vetting tenants has always been fair.
Landlords and letting agents now face substantial fines if they don't check prospective tenants' identities before they move in.
Letting agents have warned that the Renters’ Rights Bill could gut the private rental sector of one- and two-property landlords.
HMO landlords are increasingly advertising rooms to rent way in advance of tenants moving out, new research shows.
A fed-up landlord has slammed the legal system for unfairly favouring poorly-behaved tenants after a brutal eviction.
Landlords in Eastbourne now need to get planning permission for HMO conversions in parts of the town centre after councillors approved new rules.
Controversial landlord Fergus Wilson faces a £60,000 repair bill after three of his rental properties were turned into cannabis factories.
Landlords who fail to factor in inflation, interest rates, and pressure on household budgets when vetting tenants could end up with rent arrears.
Landlords have been warned by the Government to begin researching available software before tax returns begin to go digital next April.
Edinburgh’s landlords and letting agents have been urged to start preparing for the city’s 5% ‘tourist levy’.
Are remote landlords fuelling local problems? Are these purchases simply causing misery for local populations? Is selective licensing up to the job?
A reporter who responded to adverts in shop windows in east London for a ‘bedspace’ in shared rooms found unsanitary and overcrowded unlicensed homes.
A landlord who left her tenants in a damp and mouldy flat has been ordered to pay a whopping £16,267 by magistrates.
Marcel Price is considering converting his properties into short-term holiday lets due to fears over the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Lawyer David Smith casts an expert eye over the legislation and divines when its different parts will become law.
Leading organisations including Phil Spencer back the campaign, which seeks to give landlords more time to pay their Stamp Duty.
HFIS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mike Morgan, a key figure at Property Redress and Client Money Protect
Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.
What Landlords need to know now! Protection from discrimination to be a key component of the new Act
Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.
New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.
The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".
Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.
A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.
Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists
Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.
The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.
Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.
Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.
West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind
A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.
They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles
Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.
A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.
Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register
County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.
Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.
MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.
New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.
A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.
mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.
New official buy-to-let lending figures have revealed an extraordinary revival in the landlord market.
Comments are made after landlords in the city is ordered to pay £10,000 after ignoring HMO licensing conditions for a property.
A landlord who asked his tenants to only shower once a week and limit cooking to light meals has been landed with a £17,574 Rent Repayment Order.
The private rented sector now has a new champion for their sector in the form of James Cleverly, who has been appointed shadow secretary for housing.
Comments made by Conservative housing spokesperson in Lords as Renters' Rights Bill nears becoming law.
Luton Council is to face yet another legal challenge in its attempt to introduce a long-delayed selective licensing scheme.
Benefits landlord Mick Roberts has slammed Nottingham Council for its inflexible stance on licensing fees for homes he’s trying to sell.
The government is to hand councils the power to carry out secret inspections on private rental properties
Tenants in Scotland have been told to fight back against private landlords by urging MSPs to keep their commitment to robust rent controls.
Generation Rent has called for a complete overhaul of the deposit system amid claims that it is failing renters and lining landlords’ pockets.
One councillor's 'slum' comments have spurred several industry figures to fight back against poor perception of HMOs.
Law Society chief and evictions expert say reforms are too late, too little and won't reduce evictions case backlog.
A council-run scheme to help people facing homelessness access private rented homes is proving a success.
Total Property sponsored the Landlord Investment Show, highlighting landlord concerns over the government's removal of pet protections in rental laws,
Scotland’s new Housing Secretary has been warned not to push rent controls over housing growth.
Landlords in the North East are being urged to sign up for charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents.
Commercial landlords thought they had escaped the kind of tenant empowering measures being meted out to residential landlords - not so fast
The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t receive Royal Assent until after the parliamentary summer break.
Landlords celebrated 40 years of Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA) with a garden party for old and new members.
Local authorities will be able to enter private rented properties without informing landlords in advance.
Landlords could get caught out by tougher rules around discrimination unless they evidence legitimate reasons.
Planning red tape has caused a slowdown in build-to-rent (BTR) schemes that risks undermining investor confidence, according to the new Build to Rent
The government risks creating uncertainty and conflict between landlords and tenants unless rules are clarified soon.
Many tenants are staying put for much longer due to their struggle to find rentals and the prospect of paying higher rents for a new property.
Blogger and former Tory politician says new pet acceptance rules legalise trespass by livestock.
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