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'Grotesque' tenant who illegally sub-let is jailed

A tenant who claimed she had cancer and masqueraded as a private landlord to swindle would-be tenants out of rental deposits, has been jailed.

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14/5/2024
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'Grotesque' tenant who illegally sub-let is jailed

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14/5/2024
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Join the wonderful world of the landlord webinar

NRLA training takes many forms, with in-person, eLearning and eClassroom courses all popular. But what of the webinar? With tens of thousands of landlords signing up - and even the housing minister getting on board - Kitty Ellison, NRLA Head of Training explains more.

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14/5/2024
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Join the wonderful world of the landlord webinar

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Understanding rent caps in the UK: what landlords need to know about proposed controls

Explore the complexities of UK rent caps with our comprehensive guide. We explain Labour's "double lock" proposal and outline the current rules.

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14/5/2024
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Understanding rent caps in the UK: what landlords need to know about proposed controls

LandlordZONE
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14/5/2024
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Landlords welcome "great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

Landlords welcome “great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

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14/5/2024
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Landlords welcome "great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

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14/5/2024
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Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

Some landlords will be able to continue serving Section 21 notices under the Renters Reform Bill, says one property expert.

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13/5/2024
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Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

Helen Gregory
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13/5/2024
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Letting agents who ripped off landlords brought to justice

A pair who traded fraudulently and defrauded victims out of at least £24,000 through letting and rental scams have been sentenced.

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13/5/2024
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Letting agents who ripped off landlords brought to justice

Helen Gregory
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13/5/2024
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Landlords warned over evictions paperwork ahead of landmark judgement

Landlords have been urged to ensure their tenants sign when receiving any important documents ahead of a key court ruling.

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13/5/2024
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Landlords warned over evictions paperwork ahead of landmark judgement

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13/5/2024
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Only half of councils bother to collect rogue landlord fines

Less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities, according to new figures.

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10/5/2024
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Only half of councils bother to collect rogue landlord fines

Helen Gregory
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10/5/2024
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Jersey landlords fume at licence scheme 'fudge'

The Jersey Landlords’ Association has slammed the “disorderly” roll-out of the Island's new property licence scheme.

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10/5/2024
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Jersey landlords fume at licence scheme 'fudge'

Helen Gregory
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10/5/2024
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Victory for landlord leaseholders in landmark case

Grey GR has been ordered to fix serious building safety issues at Stevenage’s Vista Tower following a long-running dispute.

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10/5/2024
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Victory for landlord leaseholders in landmark case

Helen Gregory
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10/5/2024
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Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

The government has promised to clarify guidance outlining that tenants can soon request to keep more than one pet.

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10/5/2024
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Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

Helen Gregory
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10/5/2024
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Landlords have longer to wait for mortgage rate cuts

The Bank of England has left UK interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row, delaying any reduction in mortgage rates.

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9/5/2024
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Landlords have longer to wait for mortgage rate cuts

Helen Gregory
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9/5/2024
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Lancashire borough bids to bring back licensing and raise standards

Blackburn with Darwen Council is consulting on a new selective licensing scheme on the edge of its town centre.

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9/5/2024
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Lancashire borough bids to bring back licensing and raise standards

Helen Gregory
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9/5/2024
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Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour party after years of pushing tenant-friendly policies and decrying rogue landlords.

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9/5/2024
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Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

Helen Gregory
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9/5/2024
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Landlords in Scotland 'feel like pariahs' amid political rhetoric

Red tape and hostility from Holyrood has caused some landlords to defer investments or take properties off the rental market.

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8/5/2024
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Landlords in Scotland 'feel like pariahs' amid political rhetoric

Helen Gregory
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8/5/2024
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Cuckoos: not just a springtime problem but a year-round threat

Landlords should be on the lookout for the growing threat of cuckooing, which can jeopardise both their property and tenant safety.

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8/5/2024
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Cuckoos: not just a springtime problem but a year-round threat

Helen Gregory
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8/5/2024
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Renters are just 'working for their landlords' as housing shortages bite - claim

Renters in England worked 125 days of the year solely to pay their rent, says The Adam Smith Institute.

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8/5/2024
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Renters are just 'working for their landlords' as housing shortages bite - claim

Helen Gregory
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8/5/2024
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Nottinghamshire landlord fined £17,500 after ignoring licencing scheme

A Nottinghamshire landlord has been fined £17,500 after local council officers discovered he was operating two properties without a licence.

Nigel Lewis
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8/5/2024
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Nottinghamshire landlord fined £17,500 after ignoring licencing scheme

Nigel Lewis
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8/5/2024
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Rents have risen 35% since 2020 reveals latest lettings index

Rental prices could increase by almost 20% over the next 12 months, putting the country in a cost of renting crisis, warns one lettings boss.

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Rents have risen 35% since 2020 reveals latest lettings index

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Ousted Scots minister tells SNP to honour rent controls plan

Ousted tenants right minister Patrick Harvie has urged the SNP’s new leader John Swinney to honour the government’s Bute House pledge to deliver rent controls and stronger tenant rights.

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7/5/2024
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Ousted Scots minister tells SNP to honour rent controls plan

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Renting reforms 'to outlaw rent in advance' claims expert

Landlords could find themselves in a legal tangle when asking for rent in advance if the Renters Reform Bill goes forward as drafted.

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Renting reforms 'to outlaw rent in advance' claims expert

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Government reforms undermining landlord confidence, says big firm

A leading letting agency in London has claimed that the Government’s Renters (Reform) Bill going through parliament, along with promises by Labour to go even further than the Tories if they gain power, are eroding landlord confidence in the private rented sector.

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7/5/2024
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Government reforms undermining landlord confidence, says big firm

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Letting agency to appeal banning order that will close it down

A letting agency in Liverpool has vowed to appeal a banning order successfully sought by the city’s council after the firm was found to have been operating unlicenced HMOs.

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7/5/2024
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Letting agency to appeal banning order that will close it down

Nigel Lewis
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7/5/2024
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Think about how an Energy Efficient Home Design will improve your tenant’s lives

Improving your rental properties will make your property more efficient, easier to let and get your tenants to stay longer

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6/5/2024
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Think about how an Energy Efficient Home Design will improve your tenant’s lives

Tom Entwistle
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6/5/2024
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Capital Economics predicts US commercial real estate won't recover until 2040‍

High interest rates, higher operating costs and a shift to remote working have conspired against office space in particular

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6/5/2024
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Capital Economics predicts US commercial real estate won't recover until 2040‍

Tom Entwistle
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6/5/2024

UK Commercial property market is still feeling the effects of Covid‍

COVID impact still being felt on UK high streets four years on from the first lockdowns: commercial real estate lending is down but agents see signs of optimism.

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6/5/2024
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UK Commercial property market is still feeling the effects of Covid‍

Tom Entwistle
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6/5/2024
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DWP to snoop on benefit landlords' bank accounts

Landlords’ bank accounts could be monitored as part of new legislation that aims to reduce overpayments to people claiming benefits and fraudulent claims.

Helen Gregory
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3/5/2024
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DWP to snoop on benefit landlords' bank accounts

Helen Gregory
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3/5/2024
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EXPERT: Removal of Furnished Holiday Lets relief 'may never happen'

Plans to abolish the Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) regime could be delayed by at least a year from April 2025, and might never happen, according to one tax expert.

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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EXPERT: Removal of Furnished Holiday Lets relief 'may never happen'

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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More pet rights for tenants tops landlords worries over reforms

Landlords are more concerned about tenants’ right to request to keep a pet than the potential abolition of Section 21, a new poll reveals.

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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More pet rights for tenants tops landlords worries over reforms

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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HMRC restarts landlord pilots for its 'Making Tax Digital' scheme

More landlords can now try out Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax after HMRC paused the pilot last February.

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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HMRC restarts landlord pilots for its 'Making Tax Digital' scheme

Nigel Lewis
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3/5/2024
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Rise in HMOs pushes BTL yields to highest for six years

Average rental yields have hit a six-year high with HMOs and properties in the North East offering landlords the best returns.

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Rise in HMOs pushes BTL yields to highest for six years

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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EPCs are misleading, inaccurate and need reform, says Which?

Consumer organisation Which? says there is considerable evidence that many EPCs are ‘not accurate’.

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2/5/2024
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EPCs are misleading, inaccurate and need reform, says Which?

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Landlord fined £528,000 after fence mending work leads to burns

A large landlord has been fined £528,000 after a maintenance crew member repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering facial burns.

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Landlord fined £528,000 after fence mending work leads to burns

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Landlords slam 'infuriating' licencing rules now driving evictions

Landlords in Portsmouth say vulnerable tenants are being unfairly displaced due to the council’s draconian additional licencing scheme.

Helen Gregory
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2/5/2024
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Landlords slam 'infuriating' licencing rules now driving evictions

Helen Gregory
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2/5/2024
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Rebel MPs demand ground rents abolished for existing leaseholds

A group of 30 Tory MPs have written to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warning that they may vote against the Government’s Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill unless ground rents are abolished for both future and existing leaseholds.

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Rebel MPs demand ground rents abolished for existing leaseholds

Nigel Lewis
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2/5/2024
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Rent controls 'will undermine investment in PRS' says expert

Rent controls will undermine investment in Scotland’s PRS unless there is more long-term certainty, according to one leading lettings expert.

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024
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Rent controls 'will undermine investment in PRS' says expert

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024
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London landlord narrowly avoids refunding tenant £32,000

A landlord has avoided a £32,000 rent repayment order after a judge ruled his flat was at an address not covered by a licensing scheme, but only just.

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024
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London landlord narrowly avoids refunding tenant £32,000

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024
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Section 21 increasingly being used by landlords to evict as ban looms

Section 21 evictions reached record highs in 2023, with over 25,000 households facing homelessness, prompting calls for urgent reform.

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024
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Section 21 increasingly being used by landlords to evict as ban looms

Nigel Lewis
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1/5/2024

'Time for bold action with rent controls has come' says mayor hopeful

The Green Party’s mayoral candidate in London has said she will bring in rent controls saying the time for ‘bold action’ has come.

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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'Time for bold action with rent controls has come' says mayor hopeful

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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Landlords promised compensation as huge estate faces bulldozer

Landlords have been promised fair compensation by a developer planning to bulldoze scores of homes on one of England’s most deprived housing estates.

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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Landlords promised compensation as huge estate faces bulldozer

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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Letting agents call for short-lets crackdown in London

Propertymark has urged London’s Mayor to crack down on short-term lets through licensing in a bid to tackle over-supply in the capital.

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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Letting agents call for short-lets crackdown in London

Nigel Lewis
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30/4/2024
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Struggling HMO giant sells off more properties

Troubled property development company Home Holdings has put another raft of HMOs onto the market in a bid to shore up losses.

Helen Gregory
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30/4/2024
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Struggling HMO giant sells off more properties

Helen Gregory
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30/4/2024
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Osborne's 3% extra stamp duty is reason for BTL buying slump

The decision by George Osborne in 2015 to introduce a 3% additional stamp duty levy on landlords has seen a slump in the number of BTL properties bought in the Tory heartlands of Southern England.

Nigel Lewis
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29/4/2024
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Osborne's 3% extra stamp duty is reason for BTL buying slump

Nigel Lewis
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29/4/2024
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'Scotland's fast-rising rents are the SNP/Green's fault'

A leading letting agent in Scotland has laid the blame for the country’s rental supply woes firmly at the feet of former Tenants’ Rights minister Patrick Harvie.

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29/4/2024
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'Scotland's fast-rising rents are the SNP/Green's fault'

Helen Gregory
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29/4/2024
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Fugitive Midlands landlord faces long jail sentence

A rogue landlord and fugitive fraudster who intimidated his tenants is in jail after more than five years on the run.

Nigel Lewis
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29/4/2024
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Fugitive Midlands landlord faces long jail sentence

Nigel Lewis
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29/4/2024
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Landlord fined for 'unlawfully profiting' from London flat

A landlord who used an agreement that tried to undermine her tenants’ rights has been fined a total of £5,800.

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29/4/2024
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Landlord fined for 'unlawfully profiting' from London flat

Nigel Lewis
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29/4/2024
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Protesters force South West council to evict their business tenant

Financially challenged Somerset Council has capitulated after a concerted campaign by protesters force it to abandon one of its business tenants

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28/4/2024
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Protesters force South West council to evict their business tenant

Tom Entwistle
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28/4/2024
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RICS survey shows signs of commercial property recovery

Signs that the market is moving into a recovery phase, though there is still ample evidence that there remains a challenging backdrop. 

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27/4/2024
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RICS survey shows signs of commercial property recovery

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27/4/2024
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NEW:Landlords to face unimited fines if they illegally convert homes into HMOs

New changes to planning rules mean rogue landlords who illegally convert HMOs could face an unlimited fine.

Helen Gregory
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26/4/2024
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NEW:Landlords to face unimited fines if they illegally convert homes into HMOs

Helen Gregory
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26/4/2024
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Scotland's 'rent controls tsar' Patrick Harvie loses power

The Scottish government has been urged to reverse its anti-landlord policies after the SNP ended their power-sharing agreement with the Greens.

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26/4/2024
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Scotland's 'rent controls tsar' Patrick Harvie loses power

Nigel Lewis
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26/4/2024
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MP's bill forcing private landlords to fix mould delayed AGAIN

Private renters are most in need of Awaab’s Law due to the frequently worse conditions of mould in their homes, says Labour MP Fleur Anderson, who hopes to instigate stricter rules for the PRS.

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26/4/2024
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MP's bill forcing private landlords to fix mould delayed AGAIN

Nigel Lewis
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26/4/2024
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'Ministers need to let landlords know when Section 21 is going'

Figures across the private rented sector including TV star Paul Shamplina have warned that both tenants, landlords and letting agents need to know when the Section 21 eviction ban is going to take place.

Nigel Lewis
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26/4/2024
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'Ministers need to let landlords know when Section 21 is going'

Nigel Lewis
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26/4/2024
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Pro-landlord MP explains why he voted against renting reforms

Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall voted against the Renters Reform Bill, warning that removing fixed-term tenancies could reduce housing supply.

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26/4/2024
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Pro-landlord MP explains why he voted against renting reforms

Nigel Lewis
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26/4/2024
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Labour plans to ban Section 21 immediately 'would cause chaos'

Abolishing section 21 as soon as the Renters Reform Bill gains Royal Assent would cause chaos in the sector and leave the statute book a “confusing mess”, according to the government.

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25/4/2024
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Labour plans to ban Section 21 immediately 'would cause chaos'

Nigel Lewis
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25/4/2024
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MP's bid to make landlords pay tenants' moving costs rejected

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke failed to convince the government to include relocation payments for tenants and to restrict tenancy grounds in its Renters (Reform) Bill.

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25/4/2024
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MP's bid to make landlords pay tenants' moving costs rejected

Nigel Lewis
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25/4/2024
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Government agrees not to scrap selective licencing when Portal goes live

Environmental health officers have won a concession from the Government after it agreed not to stop councils using selective licencing schemes once England’s national property portal launches.

Nigel Lewis
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25/4/2024
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Government agrees not to scrap selective licencing when Portal goes live

Nigel Lewis
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25/4/2024
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MPs vote through renting reforms including landlord-friendly changes

The Renters (Reform) Bill has been voted through its final stage in the Commons and, much to some MP's annoyance, containing several new concessions to landlords.

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25/4/2024
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MPs vote through renting reforms including landlord-friendly changes

Nigel Lewis
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25/4/2024
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'Landlords and tenants need clarity on how new pets rules will work'

Animal welfare charity Battersea has called for more details on what constitutes ‘reasonable grounds’ for refusing a tenant’s request to keep a pet, in the Renters Reform Bill.

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25/4/2024
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'Landlords and tenants need clarity on how new pets rules will work'

Helen Gregory
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25/4/2024

Plans to let tenants move out at short notice will 'disrupt market'

A leading build-to-rent firm boss has urged the government to approve an amendment in the Renters Reform Bill preventing tenants from ending contracts in the first six months – or face disrupting the market.

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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Plans to let tenants move out at short notice will 'disrupt market'

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

Tell the politicians whether you agree with their plans to give tenants more rights to have a pet in a rented property.

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24/4/2024
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Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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EXCLUSIVE: Landlord slams council over 'misleading' licencing report

Blackpool Council has been accused of deliberately disguising the results of its selective licensing consultation report to help it push through a new scheme.

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24/4/2024
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EXCLUSIVE: Landlord slams council over 'misleading' licencing report

Helen Gregory
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24/4/2024
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Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

While most tenant campaigning groups have criticised the Renters (Reform) Bill for being too ‘watered down’, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has said it represents in its current form a fair deal for tenants and landlords.

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

The Renters Reform Bill will be a failure in its current form unless ministers urgently table amendments that better protect renters, a tenant group has warned.

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

Nigel Lewis
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24/4/2024
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'Angry' anti-HMO protests spill onto streets in London

A crowd of angry residents have clashed with councillors during a protest against burgeoning HMOs within the London borough of Ealing.

Nigel Lewis
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23/4/2024
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'Angry' anti-HMO protests spill onto streets in London

Nigel Lewis
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23/4/2024

Liverpool footballer and landlord accused of poor housing standards

Tenants living in Liverpool footballer Cody Gakpo’s flats have complained of disrepair, structural problems and vermin infestations.

Nigel Lewis
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23/4/2024
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Liverpool footballer and landlord accused of poor housing standards

Nigel Lewis
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23/4/2024
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Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

The final list of amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill has been published by parliament ahead of tomorrow’s third reading of the legislation, during which each will be discussed and voted on.

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23/4/2024
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Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

Nigel Lewis
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23/4/2024
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80% of landlords carry out proactive maintenance

Survey reveals 80% of landlords proactively maintain properties to prevent issues, with spring deemed ideal for property health checks.

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22/4/2024
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80% of landlords carry out proactive maintenance

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22/4/2024

Are landlords missing a trick that could cost them 30% of the value of their properties?

It’s a mixed bag for landlords at the moment, with previous uncertainties around EPC regulations and the stress of mortgage repayments

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22/4/2024
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Are landlords missing a trick that could cost them 30% of the value of their properties?

Landlord Sales Agency
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22/4/2024

Ministers listen to sense over reform changes to student lets

Student landlords have won some concessions on evictions within a government amendment to the Renters Reform Bill.

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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Ministers listen to sense over reform changes to student lets

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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'Give us your views on our rent control proposals', Scots landlords urged

The Scottish government wants landlords’ views on its new Housing Bill, which focuses on rent control and tenants’ rights.

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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'Give us your views on our rent control proposals', Scots landlords urged

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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Leading landlord warns sector over Labour's 'radical plans'

A leading landlord has warned that Labour’s radical plans for the private rental sector are deeply worrying and could easily lead to a wholesale exit from the sector.

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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Leading landlord warns sector over Labour's 'radical plans'

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024

Landlady faces jail unless she pays £52,000 Proceeds of Crime Order

A landlady in London faces prison unless she pays a Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation Order totalling £51,983.

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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Landlady faces jail unless she pays £52,000 Proceeds of Crime Order

Nigel Lewis
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22/4/2024
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BREAKING: Ground Rents to be capped at £250 per year… 

Leaseholders who pay ground rents are to have their levy capped at a maximum amount of £250 as Gove is forced to water down his radical proposals

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21/4/2024
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BREAKING: Ground Rents to be capped at £250 per year… 

Tom Entwistle
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21/4/2024
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Court allows 134 property investors to start 'class action' following £14m loss

An appeal court judge has granted 134 property investors leave to contest a single ‘class action’ claim against a solicitor which is alleged to have provided negligent professional advice on an investment scheme.

Helen Gregory
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19/4/2024
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Court allows 134 property investors to start 'class action' following £14m loss

Helen Gregory
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19/4/2024
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TOM's Tips: 20 Steps to successful landlording

In this post, Tom Entwistle sets out the principles that he has used over his successful 50-year landlording career.

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19/4/2024
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TOM's Tips: 20 Steps to successful landlording

Tom Entwistle
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19/4/2024

HMO figure calls out 'unfair' Tube ads slamming landlords

Landlords travelling by London Underground might be shocked to find themselves as the butt of a joke used to sell coffee.

Helen Gregory
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19/4/2024
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HMO figure calls out 'unfair' Tube ads slamming landlords

Helen Gregory
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19/4/2024
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Are you ready for the biggest changes to the rented sector for 30 years?

Landlords are to face one of the most significant changes to how they rent out properties in their lifetimes once the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law.

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19/4/2024
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Are you ready for the biggest changes to the rented sector for 30 years?

LandlordZONE
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19/4/2024
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Controversial renting reforms take next step toward becoming law

Landlords hoping that theGovernment’s renting reforms might be kicked into the long grass will be disappointed today after it was revealed that The Renters (Reform) Bill will move to itsnext stage in parliament Wednesday 24th April.

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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Controversial renting reforms take next step toward becoming law

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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ELECTION: Khan promises to get tough on 'dodgy landlords' and high rents

Sadiq Khan has promised he will be on the side of renters rather than “dodgy landlords” and has repeated his desire to introduce rent controls in the capital if he wins a record third term.

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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ELECTION: Khan promises to get tough on 'dodgy landlords' and high rents

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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Landlord accuses council of 'hypocracy' over property inspections

Benefits landlord Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of hypocrisy after it was revealed the authority hasn’t fully checked its housing stock for eight years, while private landlords must inspect their properties every six months.

Helen Gregory
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18/4/2024
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Landlord accuses council of 'hypocracy' over property inspections

Helen Gregory
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18/4/2024

Labour and Green MPs call for rent controls in England

A group of MPs have lodged an Early Day Motion calling for rent controls in the PRS to stem the threefold increase in rents during the last 34 years.

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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Labour and Green MPs call for rent controls in England

Nigel Lewis
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18/4/2024
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NE city reveals plans for unusual licencing scheme

Newcastle Council has revealed plans for an unusual selective licensing scheme that includes building-specific zones.

Helen Gregory
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18/4/2024
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NE city reveals plans for unusual licencing scheme

Helen Gregory
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18/4/2024
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Tom's landlord guide to winning deposit disputes

It's frustrating when the landlord-tenant relationship ends with a dispute over damages in the property, but the deposit is there for these reasons.

Tom Entwistle
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17/4/2024
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Tom's landlord guide to winning deposit disputes

Tom Entwistle
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17/4/2024

Rent-to-rent sector 'must be cleaned up', warn agents

Rent-to-rent operators will try to avoid the changes set out in the Renters (Reform) Bill by not using ASTs, a leading property industry body has warned.

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Rent-to-rent sector 'must be cleaned up', warn agents

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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OFFICIAL: Rent increases hit record high of 9.2% year-on-year

The rate at which rents have been rising has increased across the UK to record levels, official figures reveal today.

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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OFFICIAL: Rent increases hit record high of 9.2% year-on-year

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Letting agents call for radical action to solve rental housing crisis

A group representing letting agents has slammed the chaotic growth of the private rented sector in recent years, calling for radical changes to solve the rental housing crisis this has created.

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Letting agents call for radical action to solve rental housing crisis

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Jersey launches island-wide selective licencing scheme

All Jersey’s landlords will need a licence from the beginning of next month after the Island’s government launched a scheme to improve standards in the PRS.

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Jersey launches island-wide selective licencing scheme

Nigel Lewis
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17/4/2024
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Average rent arrears jump 27% to £1,800 in a year

Average rent arrears owed by tenants to landlords have climbed by 27% so far this year, new data reveals.

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Average rent arrears jump 27% to £1,800 in a year

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Minister slams gas boiler suppliers over price rises

The government has urged the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review the boiler supply market amid fears that a lack of competition is leading to higher prices.

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Minister slams gas boiler suppliers over price rises

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Evictions expert calls for national 'rogue tenant' database

Evictions expert Paul Shamplina has called for a rogue tenant database to be established, pointing out that bad letting agents and landlords face being named and shamed via official schemes, but tenants do not.

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Evictions expert calls for national 'rogue tenant' database

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Protestors slam 'landlord lobby' outside Gove's London home

Rental reform campaigners have staged a protest outside Michael Gove’s official residence in central London, calling on the housing secretary to implement his promised Section 21 evictions ban.

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16/4/2024
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Protestors slam 'landlord lobby' outside Gove's London home

Nigel Lewis
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16/4/2024
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Campaigners blame Section 21 evictions for homelessness rise

More than 84,000 households have been put at risk of homelessness due to no-fault evictions since 2019, renting campaigners have claimed.

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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Campaigners blame Section 21 evictions for homelessness rise

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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Landlords: we’ll sell your buy-to-let properties, fast, for the best price

As we enter April it’s been a mixed bag for landlords, with many “nervous" landlords looking to sell amidst a growing apprehension of market conditions and general elections.

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15/4/2024
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Landlords: we’ll sell your buy-to-let properties, fast, for the best price

Landlord Sales Agency
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15/4/2024
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Tycoon urges ALL rental homes to be inspected regularly

A leading businessman has entered the political fray with a book in which he lays out his ideas on how to solve the housing crisis including planning and rental market reform.

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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Tycoon urges ALL rental homes to be inspected regularly

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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HMO landlord to pay £26,000 after adding storey to house

An HMO landlord who added another storey on his property to squeeze in more tenants has been ordered to pay £26,535 for breaching numerous safety rules.

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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HMO landlord to pay £26,000 after adding storey to house

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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More landlords turn to 'safer' HMOs as economy remains tough

HMOs are becoming more popular among landlords as many turn to them as a ‘surer bet’ than other types of rental property in a time of economic uncertainty, it has been claimed.

Nigel Lewis
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15/4/2024
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More landlords turn to 'safer' HMOs as economy remains tough

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15/4/2024
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Housing crisis tops voters' list of key issues to solve

Voters say the ongoing housing crisis tops the list of key priorities that need to be addressed by the current and incoming government, according to renters in a SpareRoom poll.

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13/4/2024
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Housing crisis tops voters' list of key issues to solve

Nigel Lewis
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13/4/2024
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Property portal: Can tech free up cash to tackle criminal landlords?

Property portal could cut red tape and free up funds to tackle rogue landlords by replacing expensive licensing requirements.

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12/4/2024
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Property portal: Can tech free up cash to tackle criminal landlords?

James Kent
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Half of landlords thinks pets and eviction reforms 'bad idea'

New research among landlords reveals that although a majority are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach to the Government’s looming renting reforms, it’s the changes to pets rules and evictions that are troubling them the most.

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12/4/2024
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Half of landlords thinks pets and eviction reforms 'bad idea'

Nigel Lewis
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12/4/2024
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NRLA backs platform that helps landlords move to limited company status

Private landlords considering a move to limited company ownership of their rented properties are being urged by the NRLA to use its latest partner service.

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12/4/2024
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NRLA backs platform that helps landlords move to limited company status

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Why UK rents are finally cooling (and what it means for landlords)

UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.

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UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.

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UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.

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Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.

Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.

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Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.

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NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.

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NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.

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Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.

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Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.

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Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.

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BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.

BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.

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Big BTL broker goes into administration

London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.

Big BTL broker goes into administration

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London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.

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2/3/2026
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London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.

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2/3/2026
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Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.

Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.

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2/3/2026
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A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.

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2/3/2026
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The importance of the Schedule of Condition

The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes

The importance of the Schedule of Condition

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The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes

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28/2/2026
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The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes

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28/2/2026
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When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to

When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

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Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to

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27/2/2026
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Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to

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27/2/2026
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Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.

Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

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Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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27/2/2026
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Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

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Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.

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27/2/2026
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Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne

Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

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Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne

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27/2/2026
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Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

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Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne

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27/2/2026
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Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.

Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

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Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.

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27/2/2026
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Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

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Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.

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27/2/2026
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Deposit reform: A defining moment for the private rented sector

Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.

Deposit reform: A defining moment for the private rented sector

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Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.

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27/2/2026
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Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.

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27/2/2026
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Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.

Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

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A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.

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27/2/2026
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Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

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A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.

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27/2/2026
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Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.

Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/2026
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Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/2026
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Midlands city to push government for rent controls

Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.

Midlands city to push government for rent controls

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Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/2026
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Midlands city to push government for rent controls

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Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.

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26/2/2026
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Sanctions checks: what landlords need to know

Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.

Sanctions checks: what landlords need to know

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Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.

Maria White
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26/2/2026
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Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.

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26/2/2026
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John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.

John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

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The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.

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26/2/2026
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John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

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The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.

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26/2/2026
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Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns… 

Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.

Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns… 

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Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.

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25/2/2026
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Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns… 

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Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.

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25/2/2026
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10 key checks to make with your letting agent before the RRA takes effect

Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.

10 key checks to make with your letting agent before the RRA takes effect

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Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.

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Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.

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25/2/2026
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Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.

Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

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Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.

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25/2/2026
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Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

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Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.

Maria White
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25/2/2026
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More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.

More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

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A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/2026
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More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

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A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.

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25/2/2026
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Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.

Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

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Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/2026
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Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.

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25/2/2026
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Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.

Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/2026
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Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.

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25/2/2026
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Derby Landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market

Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.

Derby Landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market

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Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.

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More students choosing home instead of halls

An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.

More students choosing home instead of halls

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An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.

Helen Gregory
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24/2/2026
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More students choosing home instead of halls

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An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.

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24/2/2026
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London borough gives green light to additional scheme

Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.

London borough gives green light to additional scheme

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Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.

Helen Gregory
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24/2/2026
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London borough gives green light to additional scheme

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Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.

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24/2/2026
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Reform UK pledges to repeal Renters' Rights Act

Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.

Reform UK pledges to repeal Renters' Rights Act

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Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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24/2/2026
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Reform UK pledges to repeal Renters' Rights Act

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Reform UK pledges to repeal Renters' Rights Act

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Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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24/2/2026
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UK rent caps: a roadmap for landlords

UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.

UK rent caps: a roadmap for landlords

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UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.

Maria White
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24/2/2026
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UK rent caps: a roadmap for landlords

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UK rent caps: a roadmap for landlords

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UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.

Maria White
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24/2/2026
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North East licensing scheme will hold landlords to account

Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.

North East licensing scheme will hold landlords to account

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Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.

Helen Gregory
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23/2/2026
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North East licensing scheme will hold landlords to account

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North East licensing scheme will hold landlords to account

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Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.

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23/2/2026
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Bristol landlords asked for views on their penalty fines

Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.

Bristol landlords asked for views on their penalty fines

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Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.

Helen Gregory
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23/2/2026
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Bristol landlords asked for views on their penalty fines

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Bristol landlords asked for views on their penalty fines

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Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.

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23/2/2026
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How landlords can keep safe from rental scams

UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.

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UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.

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23/2/2026
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UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.

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23/2/2026
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More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.

More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

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Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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23/2/2026
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More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

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More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

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Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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23/2/2026
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Furniture and electrical safety regulations’ amendments – what every landlord should know

The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement

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The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement

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21/2/2026
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The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement

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21/2/2026
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Thurrock landlords lose legal battle to stop licensing scheme

Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.

Thurrock landlords lose legal battle to stop licensing scheme

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Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.

Helen Gregory
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20/2/2026
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Thurrock landlords lose legal battle to stop licensing scheme

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Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.

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20/2/2026
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Decent Homes Standard hits early stumbling block

The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.

Decent Homes Standard hits early stumbling block

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The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.

Helen Gregory
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20/2/2026
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Decent Homes Standard hits early stumbling block

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Decent Homes Standard hits early stumbling block

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The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.

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20/2/2026
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Landlords urged to help stop risk of e-bike fires

London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.

Landlords urged to help stop risk of e-bike fires

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London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.

Helen Gregory
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20/2/2026
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Landlords urged to help stop risk of e-bike fires

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London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.

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20/2/2026
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Landlord petition marks critical moment for the PRS

Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.

Landlord petition marks critical moment for the PRS

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Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.

Maria White
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19/2/2026
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Landlord petition marks critical moment for the PRS

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Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.

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19/2/2026
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App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.

App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

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A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.

Helen Gregory
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19/2/2026
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App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

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App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

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A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.

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19/2/2026
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Leaseholders avoid 'time-consuming and stressful' redress system

A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.

Leaseholders avoid 'time-consuming and stressful' redress system

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A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.

Helen Gregory
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19/2/2026
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Leaseholders avoid 'time-consuming and stressful' redress system

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Leaseholders avoid 'time-consuming and stressful' redress system

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A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.

Helen Gregory
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19/2/2026
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More Scottish rental homes staying in PRS

The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.

More Scottish rental homes staying in PRS

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The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.

Helen Gregory
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19/2/2026
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More Scottish rental homes staying in PRS

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More Scottish rental homes staying in PRS

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The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.

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19/2/2026
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More landlords are incorporating – will it benefit you?

Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?

More landlords are incorporating – will it benefit you?

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Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?

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18/2/2026
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More landlords are incorporating – will it benefit you?

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Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?

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Trailblazing landlord named in global top 10

South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.

Trailblazing landlord named in global top 10

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South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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Trailblazing landlord named in global top 10

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South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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Councils punishing landlords twice for housing breaches

Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.

Councils punishing landlords twice for housing breaches

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Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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Councils punishing landlords twice for housing breaches

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Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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North East rents rise as UK rental market cools

The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data. 

North East rents rise as UK rental market cools

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The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data. 

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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North East rents rise as UK rental market cools

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North East rents rise as UK rental market cools

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The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data. 

Helen Gregory
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18/2/2026
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The detail now decides

Possession claims are slower and more complex; landlords must prepare carefully, manage risk, and expect longer repossession timelines.

The detail now decides

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Possession claims are slower and more complex; landlords must prepare carefully, manage risk, and expect longer repossession timelines.

Paul Shamplina
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18/2/2026
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The detail now decides

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Possession claims are slower and more complex; landlords must prepare carefully, manage risk, and expect longer repossession timelines.

Paul Shamplina
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18/2/2026
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Landlord who ignored licensing help gets £26,486 fine

A rogue landlord has failed to have his £26,486 fine for letting two unlicensed HMOs overturned.

Landlord who ignored licensing help gets £26,486 fine

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A rogue landlord has failed to have his £26,486 fine for letting two unlicensed HMOs overturned.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Landlord who ignored licensing help gets £26,486 fine

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Landlord who ignored licensing help gets £26,486 fine

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A rogue landlord has failed to have his £26,486 fine for letting two unlicensed HMOs overturned.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Overseas landlords risk falling foul of rental reforms

Complying with the Renters’ Rights Act will be more difficult for landlords who live overseas, the capital’s watchdog has been told.

Overseas landlords risk falling foul of rental reforms

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Complying with the Renters’ Rights Act will be more difficult for landlords who live overseas, the capital’s watchdog has been told.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Overseas landlords risk falling foul of rental reforms

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Overseas landlords risk falling foul of rental reforms

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Complying with the Renters’ Rights Act will be more difficult for landlords who live overseas, the capital’s watchdog has been told.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Sales show slowdown in wave of buy-to-let exits

Former rentals accounted for 10% of new sales listings in January - down from 17% a year ago – according to new figures.

Sales show slowdown in wave of buy-to-let exits

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Former rentals accounted for 10% of new sales listings in January - down from 17% a year ago – according to new figures.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Sales show slowdown in wave of buy-to-let exits

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Former rentals accounted for 10% of new sales listings in January - down from 17% a year ago – according to new figures.

Helen Gregory
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17/2/2026
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Council spending aims to sweeten contentious licensing scheme

Rotherham Council is to ask landlords how it should spend £500,000 to improve its selective licensing areas in the town.

Council spending aims to sweeten contentious licensing scheme

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Rotherham Council is to ask landlords how it should spend £500,000 to improve its selective licensing areas in the town.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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Council spending aims to sweeten contentious licensing scheme

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Rotherham Council is to ask landlords how it should spend £500,000 to improve its selective licensing areas in the town.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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London borough declares war on landlords missing EPC target

Wandsworth Council has launched a crackdown on landlords whose properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards.

London borough declares war on landlords missing EPC target

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Wandsworth Council has launched a crackdown on landlords whose properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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London borough declares war on landlords missing EPC target

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London borough declares war on landlords missing EPC target

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Wandsworth Council has launched a crackdown on landlords whose properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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Tax-squeezed landlords set up record number of BTL firms

Up to 80% of all new buy-to-let purchases are now made via a company, with 66,587 new firms formed in 2025 – up 8% on 2024.

Tax-squeezed landlords set up record number of BTL firms

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Up to 80% of all new buy-to-let purchases are now made via a company, with 66,587 new firms formed in 2025 – up 8% on 2024.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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Tax-squeezed landlords set up record number of BTL firms

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Up to 80% of all new buy-to-let purchases are now made via a company, with 66,587 new firms formed in 2025 – up 8% on 2024.

Helen Gregory
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16/2/2026
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How will you evict a tenant when the Righters Rights Act is in force?

The Government has issued new guidelines you should be familiar with on evicting tenants on or after 1 May 2026, when the Act comes into force

How will you evict a tenant when the Righters Rights Act is in force?

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The Government has issued new guidelines you should be familiar with on evicting tenants on or after 1 May 2026, when the Act comes into force

Tom Entwistle
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14/2/2026
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How will you evict a tenant when the Righters Rights Act is in force?

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How will you evict a tenant when the Righters Rights Act is in force?

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The Government has issued new guidelines you should be familiar with on evicting tenants on or after 1 May 2026, when the Act comes into force

Tom Entwistle
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14/2/2026
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Landlord licence fees help London borough boost renting team

Westminster Council has more than doubled the size of its private renters’ team since launching its selective licensing scheme last November.

Landlord licence fees help London borough boost renting team

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Westminster Council has more than doubled the size of its private renters’ team since launching its selective licensing scheme last November.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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Landlord licence fees help London borough boost renting team

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Landlord licence fees help London borough boost renting team

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Westminster Council has more than doubled the size of its private renters’ team since launching its selective licensing scheme last November.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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NI short let reforms risk burdening landlords

Letting agents have warned that proposed guidelines for short lets in Northern Ireland could make it harder for landlords to rent out homes.

NI short let reforms risk burdening landlords

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Letting agents have warned that proposed guidelines for short lets in Northern Ireland could make it harder for landlords to rent out homes.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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NI short let reforms risk burdening landlords

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NI short let reforms risk burdening landlords

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Letting agents have warned that proposed guidelines for short lets in Northern Ireland could make it harder for landlords to rent out homes.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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North West overtakes London as HMO hot spot

The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK while landlords in the North East can expect the best yields.

North West overtakes London as HMO hot spot

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The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK while landlords in the North East can expect the best yields.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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North West overtakes London as HMO hot spot

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North West overtakes London as HMO hot spot

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The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK while landlords in the North East can expect the best yields.

Helen Gregory
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13/2/2026
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Great Yarmouth braced for legal action over licensing scheme

Great Yarmouth landlords have demanded that the local council defend its upcoming selective licensing scheme or face a judicial review.

Great Yarmouth braced for legal action over licensing scheme

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Great Yarmouth landlords have demanded that the local council defend its upcoming selective licensing scheme or face a judicial review.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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Great Yarmouth braced for legal action over licensing scheme

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Great Yarmouth braced for legal action over licensing scheme

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Great Yarmouth landlords have demanded that the local council defend its upcoming selective licensing scheme or face a judicial review.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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LATEST: Landlords face 'unsustainable' waits to regain properties

Ministry of Justice figures reveal a widening gap between falling possession claim volumes and rising court delays, says Landlord Action.

LATEST: Landlords face 'unsustainable' waits to regain properties

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Ministry of Justice figures reveal a widening gap between falling possession claim volumes and rising court delays, says Landlord Action.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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LATEST: Landlords face 'unsustainable' waits to regain properties

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Ministry of Justice figures reveal a widening gap between falling possession claim volumes and rising court delays, says Landlord Action.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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Bill calls for short let landlords to share letting data

MPs want short let landlords to provide details about the number of nights they let out their properties in a bid to regulate the sector.

Bill calls for short let landlords to share letting data

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MPs want short let landlords to provide details about the number of nights they let out their properties in a bid to regulate the sector.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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Bill calls for short let landlords to share letting data

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Bill calls for short let landlords to share letting data

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MPs want short let landlords to provide details about the number of nights they let out their properties in a bid to regulate the sector.

Helen Gregory
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12/2/2026
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Money laundering – what every private landlord must know

Landlords in the private rental sector (PRS) are now being harshly judged by the AML rules – the Government has said it is determined to crack down

Money laundering – what every private landlord must know

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Landlords in the private rental sector (PRS) are now being harshly judged by the AML rules – the Government has said it is determined to crack down

Tom Entwistle
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11/2/2026
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Money laundering – what every private landlord must know

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Money laundering – what every private landlord must know

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Landlords in the private rental sector (PRS) are now being harshly judged by the AML rules – the Government has said it is determined to crack down

Tom Entwistle
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11/2/2026
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Tax limit dents rental supply from lodger landlords

The government has been urged to raise the tax-free threshold and incentivise more under-occupied households to rent out rooms to lodgers.

Tax limit dents rental supply from lodger landlords

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The government has been urged to raise the tax-free threshold and incentivise more under-occupied households to rent out rooms to lodgers.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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Tax limit dents rental supply from lodger landlords

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Tax limit dents rental supply from lodger landlords

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The government has been urged to raise the tax-free threshold and incentivise more under-occupied households to rent out rooms to lodgers.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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Gardening tenant loses eviction fight with landlords

A property lawyer has warned landlords not to accept services in lieu of rent to get round the Renters’ Rights Act.

Gardening tenant loses eviction fight with landlords

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A property lawyer has warned landlords not to accept services in lieu of rent to get round the Renters’ Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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Gardening tenant loses eviction fight with landlords

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Gardening tenant loses eviction fight with landlords

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A property lawyer has warned landlords not to accept services in lieu of rent to get round the Renters’ Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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Act predicted to result in higher rents and empty homes

The Renters’ Rights Act is likely to raise rents and reduce choice by increasing landlords' costs and risks, finds a new report.

Act predicted to result in higher rents and empty homes

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The Renters’ Rights Act is likely to raise rents and reduce choice by increasing landlords' costs and risks, finds a new report.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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Act predicted to result in higher rents and empty homes

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Act predicted to result in higher rents and empty homes

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The Renters’ Rights Act is likely to raise rents and reduce choice by increasing landlords' costs and risks, finds a new report.

Helen Gregory
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11/2/2026
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DWP scheme claws back benefit from failing landlords

Gateshead Council has joined a new national pilot that gives it access to DWP’s secure customer information system.

DWP scheme claws back benefit from failing landlords

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Gateshead Council has joined a new national pilot that gives it access to DWP’s secure customer information system.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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DWP scheme claws back benefit from failing landlords

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DWP scheme claws back benefit from failing landlords

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Gateshead Council has joined a new national pilot that gives it access to DWP’s secure customer information system.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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London borough seeks to halt spread of HMOs

Hammersmith & Fulham has become the latest council to introduce an Article 4 Direction in a bid to clamp down on HMO conversions.

London borough seeks to halt spread of HMOs

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Hammersmith & Fulham has become the latest council to introduce an Article 4 Direction in a bid to clamp down on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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London borough seeks to halt spread of HMOs

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London borough seeks to halt spread of HMOs

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Hammersmith & Fulham has become the latest council to introduce an Article 4 Direction in a bid to clamp down on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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Tenancies after death: the legal position for private landlords

Tenant death doesn’t end a tenancy. Notice is required, succession may apply, and errors can invalidate possession for landlords.

Tenancies after death: the legal position for private landlords

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Tenant death doesn’t end a tenancy. Notice is required, succession may apply, and errors can invalidate possession for landlords.

Akiva Goldfinch
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10/2/2026
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Tenancies after death: the legal position for private landlords

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Tenancies after death: the legal position for private landlords

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Tenant death doesn’t end a tenancy. Notice is required, succession may apply, and errors can invalidate possession for landlords.

Akiva Goldfinch
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10/2/2026
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New tool hopes to spark debate around market rents

A new online market rent calculator aims to support landlords and tenants in rent negotiations once the Renters’ Rights Act comes in.

New tool hopes to spark debate around market rents

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A new online market rent calculator aims to support landlords and tenants in rent negotiations once the Renters’ Rights Act comes in.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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New tool hopes to spark debate around market rents

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New tool hopes to spark debate around market rents

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A new online market rent calculator aims to support landlords and tenants in rent negotiations once the Renters’ Rights Act comes in.

Helen Gregory
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10/2/2026
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Non-profit group helps make landlord fines fair

Justice for Tenants is on a mission to create a fairer playing field in the PRS by setting up a legal firm enforcing fines for non-paying landlords.

Non-profit group helps make landlord fines fair

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Justice for Tenants is on a mission to create a fairer playing field in the PRS by setting up a legal firm enforcing fines for non-paying landlords.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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Non-profit group helps make landlord fines fair

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Non-profit group helps make landlord fines fair

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Justice for Tenants is on a mission to create a fairer playing field in the PRS by setting up a legal firm enforcing fines for non-paying landlords.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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Landlords needed to scrutinise new leasehold plans

The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

Landlords needed to scrutinise new leasehold plans

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The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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Landlords needed to scrutinise new leasehold plans

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Landlords needed to scrutinise new leasehold plans

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The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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Leasehold reform and the role of redress

Leasehold reform aims to simplify disputes, empower leaseholders, and reshape property ownership for a fairer, clearer system.

Leasehold reform and the role of redress

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Leasehold reform aims to simplify disputes, empower leaseholders, and reshape property ownership for a fairer, clearer system.

Sean Hooker
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9/2/2026
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Leasehold reform and the role of redress

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Leasehold reform and the role of redress

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Leasehold reform aims to simplify disputes, empower leaseholders, and reshape property ownership for a fairer, clearer system.

Sean Hooker
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9/2/2026
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New petition demands greater private landlord protection

Landlords are being encouraged to sign a new petition calling for revised eviction grounds and more support to weed out problem tenants.

New petition demands greater private landlord protection

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Landlords are being encouraged to sign a new petition calling for revised eviction grounds and more support to weed out problem tenants.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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New petition demands greater private landlord protection

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New petition demands greater private landlord protection

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Landlords are being encouraged to sign a new petition calling for revised eviction grounds and more support to weed out problem tenants.

Helen Gregory
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9/2/2026
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Leasehold Reform in England & Wales - who are the winners and losers?

Governments have committed to reforming the leasehold system, but progress has been slow - what does it mean for landlords with leases?

Leasehold Reform in England & Wales - who are the winners and losers?

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Governments have committed to reforming the leasehold system, but progress has been slow - what does it mean for landlords with leases?

Tom Entwistle
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7/2/2026
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Leasehold Reform in England & Wales - who are the winners and losers?

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Leasehold Reform in England & Wales - who are the winners and losers?

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Governments have committed to reforming the leasehold system, but progress has been slow - what does it mean for landlords with leases?

Tom Entwistle
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7/2/2026
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What landlords need to know about the new written statements

From 1 May, landlords must provide compliant written tenancy terms, with penalties up to £4,000 for missing the 31 May deadline.

What landlords need to know about the new written statements

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From 1 May, landlords must provide compliant written tenancy terms, with penalties up to £4,000 for missing the 31 May deadline.

Tim Frome
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6/2/2026
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What landlords need to know about the new written statements

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What landlords need to know about the new written statements

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From 1 May, landlords must provide compliant written tenancy terms, with penalties up to £4,000 for missing the 31 May deadline.

Tim Frome
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6/2/2026
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Thinking tax – planning ahead for landlords

Rising taxes, MTD and frozen thresholds mean proactive tax planning is now essential for landlords to protect profits and returns.

Thinking tax – planning ahead for landlords

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Rising taxes, MTD and frozen thresholds mean proactive tax planning is now essential for landlords to protect profits and returns.

Barry Soraff
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6/2/2026
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Thinking tax – planning ahead for landlords

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Thinking tax – planning ahead for landlords

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Rising taxes, MTD and frozen thresholds mean proactive tax planning is now essential for landlords to protect profits and returns.

Barry Soraff
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6/2/2026
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New agents board aims to gain public trust in property sector

Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.

New agents board aims to gain public trust in property sector

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Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.

Helen Gregory
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6/2/2026
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New agents board aims to gain public trust in property sector

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New agents board aims to gain public trust in property sector

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Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.

Helen Gregory
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6/2/2026
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Selling with tenants in place, or after vacant possession? A realistic route to a certain sale

Landlords exiting? We deliver fast, realistic sales of tenanted properties—no refurbs, chain-free buyers and quick completion.

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Two more North West councils clamp down on HMOs

Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.

Two more North West councils clamp down on HMOs

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Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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6/2/2026
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Two more North West councils clamp down on HMOs

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Two more North West councils clamp down on HMOs

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Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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6/2/2026
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Landlords confirm fears that tax rise will lead to higher rents

Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents blame upcoming property tax rises, according to a new poll.

Landlords confirm fears that tax rise will lead to higher rents

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Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents blame upcoming property tax rises, according to a new poll.

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6/2/2026
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Landlords confirm fears that tax rise will lead to higher rents

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Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents blame upcoming property tax rises, according to a new poll.

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6/2/2026
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Wales to get power to levy tax on landlord income

Politicians have backed a proposal to set separate Welsh rates of property income tax, despite fears it could deter investment.

Wales to get power to levy tax on landlord income

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Politicians have backed a proposal to set separate Welsh rates of property income tax, despite fears it could deter investment.

Helen Gregory
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5/2/2026
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Wales to get power to levy tax on landlord income

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Politicians have backed a proposal to set separate Welsh rates of property income tax, despite fears it could deter investment.

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5/2/2026
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Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that a cut could soon be on the way.

Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

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The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that a cut could soon be on the way.

Helen Gregory
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5/2/2026
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Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

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Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

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The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that a cut could soon be on the way.

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5/2/2026
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Landlords face £1,000 HMRC fine for email slip-up

Landlords could end up with a £1,000 bill for failing to keep their email address updated under new Making Tax Digital rules.

Landlords face £1,000 HMRC fine for email slip-up

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Landlords could end up with a £1,000 bill for failing to keep their email address updated under new Making Tax Digital rules.

Helen Gregory
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5/2/2026
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Landlords face £1,000 HMRC fine for email slip-up

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Landlords could end up with a £1,000 bill for failing to keep their email address updated under new Making Tax Digital rules.

Helen Gregory
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5/2/2026
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Landlords need a practical safety roadmap for the Renters Rights Act 

The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a distant vision on the horizon; it’s a looming reality

Landlords need a practical safety roadmap for the Renters Rights Act 

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The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a distant vision on the horizon; it’s a looming reality

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4/2/2026
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Landlords need a practical safety roadmap for the Renters Rights Act 

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The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a distant vision on the horizon; it’s a looming reality

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4/2/2026
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Strengthen tribunals to deal with disrepair claims, says expert

Both tenants and landlords are losing out to firms chasing lucrative housing disrepair claims, according to Landlord Licensing & Defence.

Strengthen tribunals to deal with disrepair claims, says expert

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Both tenants and landlords are losing out to firms chasing lucrative housing disrepair claims, according to Landlord Licensing & Defence.

Helen Gregory
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4/2/2026
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Strengthen tribunals to deal with disrepair claims, says expert

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Both tenants and landlords are losing out to firms chasing lucrative housing disrepair claims, according to Landlord Licensing & Defence.

Helen Gregory
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4/2/2026
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Landlords urged to record WHY as well as WHAT to avoid fines

A legal expert has advised landlords to beef up their record-keeping to avoid enforcement action under the Renters' Rights Act.

Landlords urged to record WHY as well as WHAT to avoid fines

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A legal expert has advised landlords to beef up their record-keeping to avoid enforcement action under the Renters' Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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4/2/2026
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Landlords urged to record WHY as well as WHAT to avoid fines

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A legal expert has advised landlords to beef up their record-keeping to avoid enforcement action under the Renters' Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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4/2/2026
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2026 to be bumper year for BTL refinancing

Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance property during the next 12 months as thousands of five-year fixed-rate mortgages mature.

2026 to be bumper year for BTL refinancing

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Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance property during the next 12 months as thousands of five-year fixed-rate mortgages mature.

Helen Gregory
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4/2/2026
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2026 to be bumper year for BTL refinancing

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Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance property during the next 12 months as thousands of five-year fixed-rate mortgages mature.

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4/2/2026
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MEES delay leaves commercial landlords out in the cold

Landlords and agents have urged the government to announce commercial EPC deadlines before buildings across major cities become unlettable.

MEES delay leaves commercial landlords out in the cold

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Landlords and agents have urged the government to announce commercial EPC deadlines before buildings across major cities become unlettable.

Helen Gregory
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3/2/2026
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MEES delay leaves commercial landlords out in the cold

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MEES delay leaves commercial landlords out in the cold

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Landlords and agents have urged the government to announce commercial EPC deadlines before buildings across major cities become unlettable.

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3/2/2026
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Luton landlords lose legal fight to halt licensing schemes

Luton Council has won its long-running legal battle to go ahead with selective and additional licensing schemes in the town.

Luton landlords lose legal fight to halt licensing schemes

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Luton Council has won its long-running legal battle to go ahead with selective and additional licensing schemes in the town.

Helen Gregory
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3/2/2026
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Luton landlords lose legal fight to halt licensing schemes

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Luton landlords lose legal fight to halt licensing schemes

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Luton Council has won its long-running legal battle to go ahead with selective and additional licensing schemes in the town.

Helen Gregory
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3/2/2026
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Bolton bids to drive unscrupulous landlords out

Bolton Council has launched a consultation into plans for a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.

Bolton bids to drive unscrupulous landlords out

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Bolton Council has launched a consultation into plans for a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.

Helen Gregory
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3/2/2026
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Bolton bids to drive unscrupulous landlords out

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Bolton Council has launched a consultation into plans for a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.

Helen Gregory
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3/2/2026
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Leasehold reforms set to reshape market

Leasehold reforms will cap ground rents, ban new leasehold flats, and allow conversions to commonhold, reshaping landlord income streams.

Leasehold reforms set to reshape market

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Leasehold reforms will cap ground rents, ban new leasehold flats, and allow conversions to commonhold, reshaping landlord income streams.

Maria White
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3/2/2026
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Leasehold reforms set to reshape market

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Leasehold reforms set to reshape market

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Leasehold reforms will cap ground rents, ban new leasehold flats, and allow conversions to commonhold, reshaping landlord income streams.

Maria White
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3/2/2026
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WANTED: Landlords to test new PRS database

Landlords in England are being asked to help test the new PRS Database, which is being introduced later this year.

WANTED: Landlords to test new PRS database

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Landlords in England are being asked to help test the new PRS Database, which is being introduced later this year.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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WANTED: Landlords to test new PRS database

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Landlords in England are being asked to help test the new PRS Database, which is being introduced later this year.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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Reforms could exclude tenants from PRS, warns lawyer

The government’s conviction that larger landlords will simply replace smaller landlords could backfire, says a property lawyer.

Reforms could exclude tenants from PRS, warns lawyer

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The government’s conviction that larger landlords will simply replace smaller landlords could backfire, says a property lawyer.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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Reforms could exclude tenants from PRS, warns lawyer

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The government’s conviction that larger landlords will simply replace smaller landlords could backfire, says a property lawyer.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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Greens push for mayors to set rent controls

The Green party has called for mayors to be given the power to set rent controls in a bid to stem renters’ spiralling costs.

Greens push for mayors to set rent controls

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The Green party has called for mayors to be given the power to set rent controls in a bid to stem renters’ spiralling costs.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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Greens push for mayors to set rent controls

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The Green party has called for mayors to be given the power to set rent controls in a bid to stem renters’ spiralling costs.

Helen Gregory
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2/2/2026
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Are landlords being overcharged for compliance?

Compliance is unavoidable, but rising fees expose which agents are efficient and which are passing their own risk to landlords.

Are landlords being overcharged for compliance?

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Compliance is unavoidable, but rising fees expose which agents are efficient and which are passing their own risk to landlords.

Maria White
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2/2/2026
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Are landlords being overcharged for compliance?

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Compliance is unavoidable, but rising fees expose which agents are efficient and which are passing their own risk to landlords.

Maria White
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2/2/2026
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Multi-Occupancy landlords, are utility bills driving you mad?

It is possible to turn a utilities supply cost headache in multi-occupied properties into a smoothly managed system

Multi-Occupancy landlords, are utility bills driving you mad?

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It is possible to turn a utilities supply cost headache in multi-occupied properties into a smoothly managed system

Tom Entwistle
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31/1/2026
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It is possible to turn a utilities supply cost headache in multi-occupied properties into a smoothly managed system

Tom Entwistle
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31/1/2026
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PRS homes becoming safer and more energy efficient

Energy efficiency standards are improving in the PRS while there are also more rented properties meeting decent home standards.

PRS homes becoming safer and more energy efficient

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Energy efficiency standards are improving in the PRS while there are also more rented properties meeting decent home standards.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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PRS homes becoming safer and more energy efficient

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PRS homes becoming safer and more energy efficient

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Energy efficiency standards are improving in the PRS while there are also more rented properties meeting decent home standards.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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Analysis reveals accidental stamp duty bill for renters

The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.

Analysis reveals accidental stamp duty bill for renters

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The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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Analysis reveals accidental stamp duty bill for renters

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Analysis reveals accidental stamp duty bill for renters

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The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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Rumble with the Agents returns to London in 2026 in support of North London Hospice

Rumble with the Agents returns to London 11 June 2026, bringing the property industry together for charity boxing for North London Hospice.

Rumble with the Agents returns to London in 2026 in support of North London Hospice

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Rumble with the Agents returns to London 11 June 2026, bringing the property industry together for charity boxing for North London Hospice.

Maria White
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30/1/2026
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Rumble with the Agents returns to London 11 June 2026, bringing the property industry together for charity boxing for North London Hospice.

Maria White
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30/1/2026
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Reform UK councillor named as 'rogue landlord'

A Reform UK council chair has resigned after he was named as a 'rogue landlord' who had rented out two dangerous HMOs.

Reform UK councillor named as 'rogue landlord'

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A Reform UK council chair has resigned after he was named as a 'rogue landlord' who had rented out two dangerous HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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Reform UK councillor named as 'rogue landlord'

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A Reform UK council chair has resigned after he was named as a 'rogue landlord' who had rented out two dangerous HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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30/1/2026
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Councils urged to hold more landlord firms to account

Very few corporate landlords are being penalised for housing offences compared to their smaller counterparts, according to a new study.

Councils urged to hold more landlord firms to account

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Very few corporate landlords are being penalised for housing offences compared to their smaller counterparts, according to a new study.

Helen Gregory
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29/1/2026
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Councils urged to hold more landlord firms to account

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Very few corporate landlords are being penalised for housing offences compared to their smaller counterparts, according to a new study.

Helen Gregory
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29/1/2026
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New-style loan helps landlords ease the pressure

Specialist lender Somo has launched a Landlord’s Breathing Space Loan to help investors facing cashflow stress.

New-style loan helps landlords ease the pressure

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Specialist lender Somo has launched a Landlord’s Breathing Space Loan to help investors facing cashflow stress.

Helen Gregory
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29/1/2026
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Specialist lender Somo has launched a Landlord’s Breathing Space Loan to help investors facing cashflow stress.

Helen Gregory
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29/1/2026
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Why UK rents are finally cooling (and what it means for landlords)

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Why UK rents are finally cooling (and what it means for landlords)

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UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.

Maria White
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3/3/26

Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.

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2/3/26

Big BTL broker goes into administration

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Big BTL broker goes into administration

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London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.

Helen Gregory
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2/3/26

Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.

Helen Gregory
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2/3/26

The importance of the Schedule of Condition

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The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes

Tom Entwistle
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28/2/26

When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

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When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

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Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to

Sean Hooker
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27/2/26

Why UK rents are finally cooling (and what it means for landlords)

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Why UK rents are finally cooling (and what it means for landlords)

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UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.

Maria White
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3/3/26

Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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Landlords can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.

Helen Gregory
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3/3/26

BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.

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2/3/26

Big BTL broker goes into administration

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Big BTL broker goes into administration

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London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.

Helen Gregory
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2/3/26

Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.

Helen Gregory
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2/3/26

The importance of the Schedule of Condition

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The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes

Tom Entwistle
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28/2/26

When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

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When your agent appoints a contractor, who is actually responsible?

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Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to

Sean Hooker
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27/2/26

Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

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Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

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Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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27/2/26

Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

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Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

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Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne

Paul Shamplina
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27/2/26

Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

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Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

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Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.

Helen Gregory
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27/2/26

Deposit reform: A defining moment for the private rented sector

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Deposit reform: A defining moment for the private rented sector

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Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.

Eddie Hooker
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27/2/26

Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

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Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

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A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.

Helen Gregory
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27/2/26

Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/26

Midlands city to push government for rent controls

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Midlands city to push government for rent controls

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Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/26

Sanctions checks: what landlords need to know

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Sanctions checks: what landlords need to know

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Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.

Maria White
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26/2/26

John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

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John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

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The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.

Helen Gregory
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26/2/26

Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns… 

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Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns… 

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Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.

Tom Entwistle
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25/2/26

10 key checks to make with your letting agent before the RRA takes effect

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Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.

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25/2/26

Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

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Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

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Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.

Maria White
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25/2/26

More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

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More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

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A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/26

Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

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Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

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Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/26

Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.

Helen Gregory
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25/2/26

Derby Landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market

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Derby Landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market

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Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.

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24/2/26
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