Groups representing both tenants and landlords have reacted coolly to the Conservative manifesto which was deemed short on new initiatives.
The British Property Federation has called on the next government to set a bold target of 30,000 new build-to-rent homes a year.
The latest data shows that rent increases have been slowing but tenant demand still outstrips supply
The Scottish government has published new evidence that confirms the country’s private rented sector is getting smaller.
A former Conservative councillor has been banned from letting properties for two years after repeatedly failing to comply with improvement notices.
The Liberal Democrats have vowed to make three-year tenancies the default and to require landlords to achieve an EPC C or above by 2028.
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A tenancy agreement between the landlord and the tenant is just like any other contract, it is legally binding on both parties.
A private tenant has been inspired to pen her first novel by a contract renewal email sent by a letting agent - and has even named it after the letting platform involved.
The amount of money flowing into UK commercial property fell across all sectors, particularly industrial, but also offices and retail, thats according to market analysis carried out by debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance. And office values - secondary in partic
Landlords who are relatively heavily leveraged and achieving gross yields much below 5% could be better off reducing their mortgage balance than purchasing another property, according to new market analysis. Hamptons annual overview of the rental market explains that higher i
Property commentator Vanessa Warwick has admitted that she is one of the many landlords impacted by rising interest rates. Speaking to Phil Spencer on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVVD6yVZlcc" Move iQs Property Podcast , the co-founder of PropertyTribes s
A landlord has been ordered to pay out more than �10,000 for breaching safety regulations at his large HMO. Amonbir Mander had turned the London Hotel in Stroud into an https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/legal-expert-warns-over-move-to-exclude-asylum-seeker-hmos-from-
Wayhome has raised �8 million
A rogue landlord has been fined a whopping �115,181 for operating four poorly run and unlicensed HMOs. West Northamptonshire Councils private sector housing team inspected the four properties, including one at 93 St Michaels Road, Northampton (pictured), in March 2020 under
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for a ban on landlords who evict tenants illegally as part of a strategy to clean up the private rented sector. Landlords can only be included on Scotlands landlord register if they pass a councils fit and proper person test an
The Welsh Government has published the draft legislation that will change the terms of converted contracts and any renewals that replace them within the private rented sector. This is the mechanism that will replace ASTs in Wales and replace them with occupation contracts,
Is buy to let still a good investment? In this article, Tom Entwistle, a residential and commercial landlord since the 1970s and founder of LandlordZONE , draws on his experience to weigh up whether now is a good time to invest. Is there ever a good time to
Growing numbers of landlords are moving into commercial property amid fears that the residential market is too challenging.
Sefton Council has threatened to get tough on private landlords if they don’t help tenants keep their rubbish under control.
Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.
The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t impact private landlords’ profits or slow rising rents, according to tenant referencing company FCC Paragon.
A landlord who hoodwinked her student tenants into paying higher deposits has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs.
The average rent in Britain increased by 7.7% to £1,332 in the 12 months to March this year, official figures have revealed.
A drop in the UK inflation rate has sparked hopes that it could prompt a cut in interest rates next month amid the threat of economic uncertainty.
The rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms unless the Government backs amendments proposed by peers, the NRLA has warned.
An increasing number of properties are being sold by landlords, new databy TwentyEA reveals.
Labour have vowed to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets - The Renters’ Rights Bill will give tenants greater pets rights
Landlord groups continue to have pulling power despite a backdrop of smaller players quitting the market, insists the founder of GB Landlords.
Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms by helping to ensure tenants will get on with their housemates, a new survey reveals.
Landbay has become the latest buy-to-let lender to reduce rates in the wake of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.
Properties for sale in England and Wales spend just over a month on the market on average, new data reveals.
London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and guaranteed rent provider Elliot Leigh have teamed up to raise standards and improve landlord support across the PRS.
Younger renters are less likely to support greater regulation of the sector that would enhance their rights despite widespread anxiety around their housing situation.
Tenant groups voice concerns that a group of peers with ties to the property sector are trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government.
The typical asking price of a property for sale has risen more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, new data reveals.
Unauthorized subletting is on the rise, leaving landlords exposed to financial loss and legal issues. Tools like Title Guardian can help monitor properties and alert landlords to suspicious activity. Stay informed and protect your investments.
Questions have been raised about whether Trump’s tariffs will be a help or a hindrance to landlords.
Rightmove said searches for properties for sale rose sharply on Wednesday following the announcement that a Universal theme park would be built in the area.
The typical price of renting a luxury property edged up marginally at the beginning of this year, new figures suggest.
Commercial to residential conversions are creating lots of new investment opportunities for landlords / developers
Being a landlord means you can sometimes find yourself dealing with challenging tenancy issues.
A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill would allow landlords to reclaim their properties if they have served notice before the Bill’s enactment but have to pursue a court order after it is implemented.
