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SHOCK: 30% of landlords looking to sell 'some properties' says big broker

New data reveals the extent of the landlord exodus prompted by the current mortgage rate surge with 36% of landlords polled revealing they plan to sell a property over the next 12 months. The proportion intending to sell some properties was at 30%, up from 28% the last tim

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SHOCK: 30% of landlords looking to sell 'some properties' says big broker

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17/7/2023

Proportion of tenants over 65 years old set to surge in coming decade

Landlords are increasingly likely to be renting to older tenants in the coming decade with the proportion of renters in private rented accommodation over 65 years old doubling to 11.5%, it has been reported. Letting agency Hamptons says its research reveal

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Proportion of tenants over 65 years old set to surge in coming decade

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17/7/2023
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Midlands council reveals crackdown on unlicenced HMOs with unusual results

A council crackdown has uncovered four unlicensed HMOs and one being used as a cannabis factory in Kettering and Corby. North Northamptonshire Council joined forces with Northamptonshire Police in a week-long inspection of 76 HMOs, four of which are still being investigated.

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Midlands council reveals crackdown on unlicenced HMOs with unusual results

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17/7/2023

Leading lawyer asks landlords for help to reverse 'morally wrong' HMO rules

HMO owners and associations are being urged to support calls for a rethink of plans to remove licensing requirements for HMOs used as asylum accommodation. Property lawyer at JMW, David Smith , wants the High Court to agree to a judicial review of changes o

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Leading lawyer asks landlords for help to reverse 'morally wrong' HMO rules

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17/7/2023

LATEST: Rental homes stock plummets by 35% to four-year low

The number of available private rental homes has dropped by more than a third since 2019 to a 14-year low. Only 241,000 PRS homes were available last month compared with 370,000 in June 2019, a fall of 35%, according to consultancy TwentyCi which analysed

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LATEST: Rental homes stock plummets by 35% to four-year low

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17/7/2023

Landlord couple fined thousands after ignoring property repair notices

A landlord couple have paid a heavy price for ignoring their tenant's request to fix a boiler after being fined �3,500. David and Emily Griffiths, of Tickhill Road, Harworth (pictured), Nottinghamshire left the tenant with no hot water or heating for three weeks. D

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Landlord couple fined thousands after ignoring property repair notices

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17/7/2023

How eviction changes in Renters’ Rights Bill affect landlords

Landlord Action's Paul Sowerbutts discusses the impact of abolishing Section 21 and upcoming eviction reforms on landlords and tenants.

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17/7/2023
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How eviction changes in Renters’ Rights Bill affect landlords

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17/7/2023

Likely cost of EPC upgrades for rental properties revealed by Government

Energy efficiency improvement costs for most private rental homes work out at between �5,000 and �9,999 (46%), while almost a third (30%) could be improved for under �5,000, according to the latest government analysis. At the other end of the scale, 19% of homes would cost be

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14/7/2023
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Likely cost of EPC upgrades for rental properties revealed by Government

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14/7/2023

Higher mortgage rates driving more landlords to request rent guarantors

Landlords hit by mortgage rate hikes are demanding guarantors from increasing numbers of high earning tenants. Many tenants are seeing a greater proportion of their take-home pay go towards rent so are having to provide the additional security of a guarantor when signing new agr

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Higher mortgage rates driving more landlords to request rent guarantors

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14/7/2023

Influential Labour group says tougher eviction rules needed to tackle poverty

Landlords should be prevented from serving an eviction notice for at least the first year of a tenancy, in the case of repossession for selling or occupying the property, according to a new report from the Fabian Society. The independent left-leaning

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Influential Labour group says tougher eviction rules needed to tackle poverty

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14/7/2023

Rents soar as agents report rising tenant demand but landlord slump

The Governments housing policies are coming home to roost as tenant demand continues to soar but the number of landlords advertising new properties to rent plummets, it has been revealed. RICS says that during June it found significantly more members (a net balance increase o

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13/7/2023
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Rents soar as agents report rising tenant demand but landlord slump

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13/7/2023

NEW: Big London borough brings in tighter HMO conversion rules for landlords

Landlords in one of London's biggest boroughs now need planning permission to convert family homes into HMOs for three to six tenants. After a year-long pilot and consultation with residents, the London Borough of Hounslow (main picture) has made its borough-wide A

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13/7/2023
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NEW: Big London borough brings in tighter HMO conversion rules for landlords

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13/7/2023

Mortgage woes spark surge in landlords selling portfolios

Mortgage troubles spark surge in portfolio landlords selling up—explore what’s driving the exodus and what it means for the rental sector.

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13/7/2023
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Mortgage woes spark surge in landlords selling portfolios

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13/7/2023

Housing chief tries to reassure landlords over looming eviction changes

Government officials have reassured private landlords that judges will be able to consider a wider range of behaviours before using their judicial discretion in ASB eviction cases. Giving evidence to the Levelling Up Housing and Communities Committee into

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13/7/2023
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Housing chief tries to reassure landlords over looming eviction changes

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13/7/2023

Landlords face losses amid soaring mortgage rates

Almost 250,000 BTL landlords face refinancing losses as borrowing rates near 7%, says Daily Telegraph.

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13/7/2023
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Landlords face losses amid soaring mortgage rates

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13/7/2023

Renting reform bill progress unlikely until much later this year, admits minister

The Governments Renters Reform Bill is unlikely to make progress through parliament until much later this year, housing minister Rachel Maclean has admitted. Maclean was unable to confirm when the bill would get a second reading during a Q&A with MPs from the Levelling Up

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12/7/2023
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Renting reform bill progress unlikely until much later this year, admits minister

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12/7/2023

Labour WARNED over claim that 'most renters live in homes owned via mortgages'

A team of independent fact checkers and campaigners has debunked Labours claims that most renters live in homes bought with a buy-to-let mortgage. Deputy leader Angela Rayner made the assertion last week, but charity Full Fact says the claim is technically incorrect, as it ho

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Labour WARNED over claim that 'most renters live in homes owned via mortgages'

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12/7/2023

Horrendous overcrowding at dilapidated HMO leads to £17,000 fine for landlord

A letting agency-owning landlord has been fined more than £17,000 for renting out one small room in an HMO to a family of five. Ruhul Shamsuddin and his company Lordsons Estates were found guilty of 23 housing offences relating to a

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Horrendous overcrowding at dilapidated HMO leads to £17,000 fine for landlord

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Bank of England warns landlords face 'impossible position' as rates rise

The Bank of England has warned that landlords with mortgages are under increasing strain from higher interest payments and other structural factors, all of which are likely to put pressure on their incomes�. The commentary is within the banks latest https:

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Bank of England warns landlords face 'impossible position' as rates rise

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12/7/2023

Landlord mortgage arrears outstrip home owners' as costs squeeze profitability

Landlords arrears are growing at a faster rate than homeowners, according to new research that suggests fewer investors are being shielded from economic headwinds. https://www.octanecapital.co.uk/" Octane Capital found that buy-to-let arrears of more tha

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11/7/2023
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Landlord mortgage arrears outstrip home owners' as costs squeeze profitability

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11/7/2023

Kerching! Five tenants pocket �29,000 after landlord fails to licence HMO

Five tenants have shared a whopping �29,000 Rent Repayment Order after their landlord failed to licence its HMO. East London-based https://www.facebook.com/weletroomsuk/" We Let Rooms Ltd did not defend itself at a First Tier Property T

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11/7/2023
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Kerching! Five tenants pocket �29,000 after landlord fails to licence HMO

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11/7/2023

Demand for student housing soars as landlords exit sector

Corporate student housing giant expands as private HMO landlords exit, amid growing demand for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

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11/7/2023
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Demand for student housing soars as landlords exit sector

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11/7/2023

Beadle slams claim that landlords will 'game new eviction rules'

Landlord leader Ben Beadle has given Shelter a run for its money during a parliamentary committee evidence session on the Renters (Reform) Bill. Beadle, who is chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, wondered out loud during the meeting whether campaig

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11/7/2023
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Beadle slams claim that landlords will 'game new eviction rules'

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11/7/2023

ANALYSIS: How it's a taxing time for landlords...

Changes in tax rules for buy-to-let landlords have definitely made the business of letting property more challenging, particularly with those who have taken on big mortgages to buy their rental properties. The removal of mortgage interest relief (Section 24 of the Finance Act) a

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ANALYSIS: How it's a taxing time for landlords...

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11/7/2023

'This is why landlords must approach guaranteed rent schemes with caution'

An Essex landlord has learned the hard way that unpicking rent-to-rent or guaranteed rent agreements can be a lot more difficult than many might believe. In a case handled by the Resolution Department Lead Suzy Hershman (main picture) and her team at

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10/7/2023
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'This is why landlords must approach guaranteed rent schemes with caution'

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10/7/2023

Agency boss to pay £8,000 after terrifying tenant tactics

London letting agent fined £8,000 for misleading tenants and using intimidation tactics; company dissolved.

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10/7/2023
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Agency boss to pay £8,000 after terrifying tenant tactics

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10/7/2023

Landlords write open letter calling out Government's 'attack on property sector'

Jerseys private landlords have urged lawmakers to rethink radical plans to shake up the sector which they fear will exacerbate the housing crisis. The Jersey Landlords Association (https://www.jla.je/" JLA ) has

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Landlords write open letter calling out Government's 'attack on property sector'

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10/7/2023

'Give tenants some of your equity gains when you sell' says Big Issue founder

Landlords should give renters some of their equity gains when they sell up to stop the giant tenant rip-off, according to https://www.bigissue.com/ The Big Issue boss John Bird (main picture). Bird b

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'Give tenants some of your equity gains when you sell' says Big Issue founder

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10/7/2023

Agents say rent cap has 'forced more landlords to quit and pushed up rents'

One hundred percent of letting agencies in Scotland say they have seen more landlords exiting the market since the countrys government brought in and then recently-extended a rent rise cap and evictions ban. Agents canvassed by trade organisation Propertymark also reported an

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Agents say rent cap has 'forced more landlords to quit and pushed up rents'

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10/7/2023

'Landlords to be exempted from council tax premium on empty homes'

A consultation has opened into proposals not to charge landlords who are preparing a property to let or waiting to find a tenant the empty homes a council tax premium. The government wants to strengthen the existing long-term empty homes premium by applying this to properties th

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9/7/2023
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'Landlords to be exempted from council tax premium on empty homes'

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9/7/2023

UK house prices falling, mortgage rates rising but some landlords still buying

UK house prices fell by 3.1pc on an annualised basis in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 and an increase in interest rates have a dampening effect on the market. Inflationary pressures With inflation currently running at 8.7pc (CPI), this is well above the Bank of Engl

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UK house prices falling, mortgage rates rising but some landlords still buying

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7/7/2023

Plans to make Airbnb landlords reach same standards as hotels criticised

Statutory licensing scheme plans for visitor accommodation in Wales have got the thumbs down from many holiday home owners, short-lets landlords and residents. The proposals, which will see all holiday homes, https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/tag/airbnb-landlords/" target=

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Plans to make Airbnb landlords reach same standards as hotels criticised

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7/7/2023

Leasehold properties become harder to sell, landlords warned

Leasehold properties are becoming harder to sell due to escalating ground rents and limited lease terms, despite recent reform efforts.

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7/7/2023
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Leasehold properties become harder to sell, landlords warned

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7/7/2023

LATEST: Activists attack Renters (Reform) Bill over 'landlord loopholes'

Loopholes in the Renters Reform Bill around alternative possession grounds leave it open to abuse by unscrupulous landlords, claims a Labour activist and lawyer. A landlord will simply need to demonstrate an intention to use the property to live in or sell before they can

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LATEST: Activists attack Renters (Reform) Bill over 'landlord loopholes'

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7/7/2023

UK landlords with Airbnb properties in EU to pay 20% VAT on rental income

British landlords who use rental platforms to let holiday homes in the European Union will soon have to pay VAT on their rental income. Under the EUshttps://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/taxation-1/value-added-tax-vat/vat-digital-age_en" target="_blank" <strong

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UK landlords with Airbnb properties in EU to pay 20% VAT on rental income

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6/7/2023

TRENDS: Young 'modern tenants' want green, digital landlords

Most tenants want their landlords to be green and digital, a poll of some 2,000 renters has revealed. Despite debates about rental supply and rocketing rents dominating the public debate about the private rented sector, software firm MRIs poll found that two thirds want to in

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TRENDS: Young 'modern tenants' want green, digital landlords

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Talks begin on UK-wide ban on landlords advertising property as 'no children'

The Scottish and UK governments are working together to prevent landlords banning children from properties after a BBC investigation revealed the practice was still rife. Following the launch of thehttps://www.totallandlordinsurance.co.uk/knowledge-centre/renters-refor

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Talks begin on UK-wide ban on landlords advertising property as 'no children'

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6/7/2023

'Huge competition is the key problem for families in PRS, not landlords' says Shamplina

Paul Shamplina says the key reason why tenants with children are struggling to find rented accommodation is the ongoing supply crisis created by Government intervention in the sector, and the huge competition for properties that it is creating. Speaking to BBC Radi

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'Huge competition is the key problem for families in PRS, not landlords' says Shamplina

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Sell now before rates cause buyers to scatter and prices to plummet

The NRLA recently reported that 1 in 3 landlords are going to trim down their portfolios. A whopping 33% of landlords currently selling throughout the UK. Of that 33%, most landlords agreed that they would be willing to take 80% of the value just to get rid of them because mortgage payments

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Sell now before rates cause buyers to scatter and prices to plummet

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Property figure viciously trolled after criticising protestors at landlord show

Property PR expert Russell Quirk has been defending private landlords from a torrent of vile abuse on social media. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f3c329eff8e3a4af45/64cb9a556b542a2d3a2d

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Property figure viciously trolled after criticising protestors at landlord show

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New court service for tenants risks more landlords facing huge eviction costs

The new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service could result in more landlords fighting and potentially losing - expensive court battles. There are fears that the threat of a �15,000 legal bill if they lose their possession claim hearing could be enough to dissuade some from

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New court service for tenants risks more landlords facing huge eviction costs

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5/7/2023

Report from council keen on rent controls warns of supply problems

A Bristol Council report has urged caution when introducing rent controls for the city. Councillors have been calling for central government to put the brakes on rent rises for months and set up the https://www.bristolonecity.com/one-city-bristol-living-rent-commission/

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Report from council keen on rent controls warns of supply problems

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4/7/2023

Quarter of landlord ads say 'no children' reveals BBC investigation

The BBC has revealed that 24% of adverts it examined listed by landlords via online letting agency OpenRent showed said no families. Of some 8,000 adverts by landlords listed on the site over a recent four-day period, 1,800 said no families while 73% of the listings

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Quarter of landlord ads say 'no children' reveals BBC investigation

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PRS reform legislation to cost landlords just �10 a year, claim campaigners

Pro-tenant campaigners have claimed that the Governments looming overhaul of the private rented sector will cost landlords a meagre �10 each per annum. The https://www.rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/" target="_blank" Renters Reform Coaliti

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PRS reform legislation to cost landlords just �10 a year, claim campaigners

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4/7/2023

Government housing policies 'not working' for landlords or tenants, MPs are told

Tax increases on private landlords are reducing supply but not increasing owner occupation, making it difficult for the PRS to be commercially viable, according to a housing sector academic. Giving evidence to the Pensions and Work Committee on benefit levels, Prof

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4/7/2023
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Government housing policies 'not working' for landlords or tenants, MPs are told

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4/7/2023

Big council looks at selective licencing to clamp down on bad landlords

A major Midlands council is considering a selective licencing when its additional licencing scheme for HMOs finishes in 2025 as it seeks to answer critics who believe this type of property is damaging social cohesion in many areas. The Cabinet committee of West Northamptonshire

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Big council looks at selective licencing to clamp down on bad landlords

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4/7/2023

Locate rooftop solar panels on commercial buildings

Living in an era where the UK has concerns about the security of energy supply, rising energy costs, and the need to meet environmental considerations, looking to innovative energy back-up alternatives makes sense. Since the shock of the war in Ukraine, it has become increasingl

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Locate rooftop solar panels on commercial buildings

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3/7/2023

LATEST: Gove moves to reassure landlords ahead of reform bill changes

Housing secretary Michael Gove has moved to reassure private landlords that the Government backs them, describing their work as vital to a functioning rented sector. His column for the https://www.nrla.org.uk/" target="_blank" NRLA </a

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LATEST: Gove moves to reassure landlords ahead of reform bill changes

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3/7/2023

Landlord fined £44,000 over unsafe HMO during bizarre court proceedings

Strange proceedings have been reported at Bristol Magistrates Court after a landlord was fined �44,000 over serious fire safety issues at an HMO he operates. Joe Sutera attended the court hearing but refused to identify himself saying he was a man and that Joe Sutera h

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Landlord fined £44,000 over unsafe HMO during bizarre court proceedings

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3/7/2023

HOW is he still operating? 'Intolerable' landlord fined for second time

A rogue landlord has been handed a hefty fine for renting out a dangerous and mouldy property his second in two years. Hazmar Fauz, of The Avenue in Welwyn, admitted several serious defects at the house in London Road, Luton, when he appeared before magistrates and was fined

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HOW is he still operating? 'Intolerable' landlord fined for second time

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3/7/2023

Call to raise local housing allowance to address rent gap

Letting agents urge govt to annually increase Local Housing Allowance to at least the 30th percentile, helping benefits tenants afford rising rents.

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Call to raise local housing allowance to address rent gap

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3/7/2023

Low-income tenants are being priced out of renting

Rising rents and frozen Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates mean that more and more tenants on low incomes cant find an affordable place to live. Whats more, for those lucky enough to find a rental that they can afford, invariably they will cost more to run.

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1/7/2023
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Low-income tenants are being priced out of renting

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1/7/2023

LATEST: Huge spike in number of young landlords entering buy-to-let market

The Renters Reform Bill wont lead to a mass landlord exodus as an army of youngsters are already starting to take older investors place. The https://www.thepropertysourcingcompany.co.uk/" Property Sourcing Companys poll of its 3

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LATEST: Huge spike in number of young landlords entering buy-to-let market

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30/6/2023

NEW: It's time to phase out traditional gas boilers says lobby group

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) wants the government to firm up a date for phasing out traditional gas boilers as UK heat pump installations continue to trail the rest of Europe. The governmentshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/heat-and-buildings-strategy" i

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NEW: It's time to phase out traditional gas boilers says lobby group

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30/6/2023

BENEFITS: 'Absurd' rent payments policy discriminates against private landlords

Universal Credit expert Bill Irvine says the DWP is using the benefits cap as a reason to halt Alternative Payment Arrangements (APA) which goes against previous advice from the departments boss. In a letter to Irvine, at https://universalcreditadvice.com/our-service

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BENEFITS: 'Absurd' rent payments policy discriminates against private landlords

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30/6/2023

£17,000: Council issues highest ever penalty against non-compliant landlord

A landlord in Mansfield has been ordered to pay a �17,000 penalty after renting out a sub-standard and unlicensed HMO. The landlord, who was investigated by Mansfield District Council officers after a complaint about alleged overcrowding, was found not to

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£17,000: Council issues highest ever penalty against non-compliant landlord

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30/6/2023

Landlords and university jointly launch unusual student week initiative

Landlords and student groups have teamed up to tidy Leedss streets during student changeover week. The city hosts about 37,000 students, the vast majority of whom will move house each year at the same time, leaving behind large amounts of rubbish, overflowing bins, furniture

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Landlords and university jointly launch unusual student week initiative

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29/6/2023

'Tenants look after HMOs better when they're fitted with posh furniture'

A twenty-something entrepreneurial pair aim to shake up the HMO sector by building on their upmarket guaranteed rent model. Liverpool-based Cosi Living founders Joe Duggan , 24 and Olivia Maher , 25, (main picture) only rented their fi

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'Tenants look after HMOs better when they're fitted with posh furniture'

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29/6/2023

Exclusion of landlords from mortgage help scheme 'a mistake' says Labour

Omitting BTL landlords from the governments mortgage charter will only hurt supply and push up rents as landlords are forced to pass on their costs, says Labour. The new agreementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_76Y3b2cjM" https://www.youtube.com

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Exclusion of landlords from mortgage help scheme 'a mistake' says Labour

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29/6/2023

Tenant's �120,000 claim threatens entire deposits protection system

A tenant who failed to convince a judge that his landlord did not give him statutory tenancy deposit information is taking his case to the High Court. Merryck Lowes application relating to a claim for �120,888 against charitable landlord, the Governors of Suttons Hosp

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28/6/2023
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Tenant's �120,000 claim threatens entire deposits protection system

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28/6/2023

REPORT: Thinktank says landlords should pay MORE tax to balance inequality

Landlords should pay more tax to balance inequalities within the tax system, according to the Resolution Foundation. The think-tanks new report points out that while the top tax rate for employees stands at 53.4% including employer NICs, only 28% is paid on property gains. </

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28/6/2023
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REPORT: Thinktank says landlords should pay MORE tax to balance inequality

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28/6/2023

Landlords '� can you continue to let your buildings?

Are you confident your buildings will meet the coming changes to energy performance rules? Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation has been in statute since 2008. Since then there has been a progression of increasingly stringent regulations to cajole property owners to

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28/6/2023
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Landlords '� can you continue to let your buildings?

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28/6/2023

EXPERT: Landlords buying via personal mortgages facing more 'stress testing'

Landlords buying properties via personal buy-to-let mortgages are facing greater stress testing of their affordability as economic jitters unsettle lenders, it has been revealed. Financial expert Louisa Sedgwick (main picture) from broker ht

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EXPERT: Landlords buying via personal mortgages facing more 'stress testing'

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28/6/2023

BREAKING: Lisa Nandy confirms Labour has U-turned on rent controls

Despite previously saying it would consider rent controls, Labours shadow housing minister Lisa Nandy has now confirmed that the party now opposes them, it has been reported. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Housings conference today, Nandy told delegates that the po

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BREAKING: Lisa Nandy confirms Labour has U-turned on rent controls

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28/6/2023

WARNING: Landlords who evict illegally to face DOUBLE whammy under reforms

Illegal evictions and harassment are set to become more expensive for landlords who get caught, as councils will be able to fine them up to �30,000 as an alternative to prosecution under the Renters Reform Bill. Lawyer Sam Kharabanda Groom (main picture) at https://cor

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WARNING: Landlords who evict illegally to face DOUBLE whammy under reforms

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27/6/2023

PICTURES: Landlords gather to help raise �15,000 for food bank charity

Leading figures from the private rented sector including dozens of landlords gathered last week to raise over �15,000 for a food bank charity. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f3c329eff8e

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PICTURES: Landlords gather to help raise �15,000 for food bank charity

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27/6/2023

New evictions law will be toothless without funding, warn councils

Councils could struggle to enforce new eviction laws under the Renters Reform Bill, according to the Local Government Association. It has warned that authorities will need more staff and funding because every council in England already has a shortage of environmental health offi

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27/6/2023
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New evictions law will be toothless without funding, warn councils

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27/6/2023

Leash-hold issues? Unusual landlords' association launches

Landlords who rent properties to vets are being encouraged to join a new group so they can discuss problems, exchange information and learn about what it means to be a professional landlord. The Veterinary Landlords Association (VLA) which has yet to es

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Leash-hold issues? Unusual landlords' association launches

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27/6/2023

Rogue tenants should be named and shamed on a national register, says lawyer

A petition has been launched calling on the Government to establish a national register of rogue tenants to help landlords and agents spot troublemakers before they move into properties. The petition has been launched by property lawyer Nyree Applegarth (m

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26/6/2023
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Rogue tenants should be named and shamed on a national register, says lawyer

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26/6/2023

NEW: Reverse PRS policies or face 'perfect storm' MP warns Government

Labour MP Chris Bryant has pleaded with the government to rethink its housing policies or face a perfect storm of a housing crisis� in his Rhondda constituency. He told the Commons that the frozen housing benefit cap was now completely out of kilter with reality� for m

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NEW: Reverse PRS policies or face 'perfect storm' MP warns Government

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26/6/2023

New fire regulations 'hot'� off the press, and the importance of inspections

It used to be the case that you could let your residential rental property and forget it, leaving your tenants to enjoy the accommodation in peace, without any disturbances. However, these days, with regular changes in the law, risks of none compliance and your insurance require

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New fire regulations 'hot'� off the press, and the importance of inspections

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26/6/2023

Mortgage expert highlights 'significant' problems for landlords as rates rise

Rising interest rates are piling the pressure on landlords and leaving some as mortgage prisoners, according to one mortgage expert.&nbsp; With most fixed rates now well over 6%, the interest costs can have tripled since some landlords last mortgage was taken, causing a perfe

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Mortgage expert highlights 'significant' problems for landlords as rates rise

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26/6/2023

Would you sell a BTL property to its tenants at a discount to avoid agency fees?

More landlords looking for a quick and painless exit from the PRS are considering concessionary mortgages, it has been claimed. These little-known mortgage deals allow a sitting tenant to buy the property at a discounted price, based on a valuation. The seller must b

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Would you sell a BTL property to its tenants at a discount to avoid agency fees?

Nigel Lewis
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26/6/2023

Rental market reaching crisis point as 'perfect storm' hits landlords and tenants

Landlord Actions Paul Shamplina (main picture) has explained to Radio 4 listeners how an almost broken court system and higher interest rates are driving a rush in Section 21 evictions before rent reform laws kick in. Speaking on the https://www.bbc.co

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23/6/2023
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Rental market reaching crisis point as 'perfect storm' hits landlords and tenants

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23/6/2023

Tenants pocket �16,000 after landlord and agent's regulatory mistakes

A landlord has failed to convince a court that stress and financial difficulties excused her from paying a rent repayment order. Instead, Jaya Sanahs four tenants will share �16,191 after ahttps://www.landlordzone.co.uk/tag/first-tier-property-tribunal-2...

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Tenants pocket �16,000 after landlord and agent's regulatory mistakes

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23/6/2023

Details on higher EPC ratings for PRS a long way off, admits energy minister

Landlords are to wait many more months to find out the details of Government proposals to raise the minimum Energy Performance Certificate for rented properties. Energy minister Andrew Bowie (main picture) has admitted during a Lords debate that progress h

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23/6/2023
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Details on higher EPC ratings for PRS a long way off, admits energy minister

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23/6/2023

Lloyds Bank's plans to build 'thousands' of rental homes prove over optimistic

Lloyds has grown its rental portfolio to 1,000 properties and has another 700 in the pipeline as it bids to become one of the UKs biggest landlords, albeit far off its original objectives. The bank has some way to go if the publicly-owned institution is to meet its target of

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22/6/2023
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Lloyds Bank's plans to build 'thousands' of rental homes prove over optimistic

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22/6/2023

Landlord pays �40,000 fine after large HMO 'put tenants at risk'

A landlord in Norfolk has payed fines totalling �40,000 after he was found to have housed tenants in a way that put tenants at risk. Issues were reported at the Watton property (pictured) to Breckland Council last year, which prompted an inspection by officers who found a block

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22/6/2023
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Landlord pays �40,000 fine after large HMO 'put tenants at risk'

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22/6/2023

Landlord secures huge victory in �18,000 Rent Repayment Order case

An Upper Tribunal has slashed a landlords Rent Repayment Order by �16,000 after taking pity during an appeal hearing on her precarious financial position�. A First Tier Property Tribunal https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6239f607e90e07799cd3de67/LO

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Landlord secures huge victory in �18,000 Rent Repayment Order case

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22/6/2023

BREAKING: Landlords face higher mortgage costs as base rate rises by 0.5%

The Bank of England has this lunchtime raised its base rate by 0.5% as the venerable institution fights to bring down inflation, which yesterday was revealed to be sticking stubbornly at 8.7%, way above the bank's target of 2%. Commentators and mortgage holders alike had hoped t

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22/6/2023
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BREAKING: Landlords face higher mortgage costs as base rate rises by 0.5%

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22/6/2023

Welsh minister backs review of existing higher stamp duty rates for landlords

Welsh Minister for Climate Change Julie James has backed the NRLAs call for a review of property taxation in the PRS. Speaking at thehttps://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/breaking-landlords-tell-housing-minister-face-to-face-that-sector-needs-support/" <strong i

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21/6/2023
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Welsh minister backs review of existing higher stamp duty rates for landlords

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21/6/2023

Treasury chief says landlords and homeowners 'will not get mortgage help'

The Treasury has confirmed that it will not introduce tax relief on mortgage interest payments for either homeowners or landlords despite the ongoing mortgage cost crisis. As we https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/mortgages-landlord-tells-bbc-how-payments-have-tripled-o

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21/6/2023
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Treasury chief says landlords and homeowners 'will not get mortgage help'

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21/6/2023

New report hails growth of institutional build-to-rent

JLL's latest report highlights the rapid growth of institutional Build-to-Rent (BTR) in the UK, with over 82,000 homes completed and rising demand.

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New report hails growth of institutional build-to-rent

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BE WARNED: Why keeping records is so important for landlords

Suzy Hershman (main picture), Resolution Department Lead at HFIS, examines a shocking case her team dealt with recently and highlights what landlords can learn from it . The case</h4>A landlord with a four-bedroom property i

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BE WARNED: Why keeping records is so important for landlords

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21/6/2023

Famous landlord to pay �166,000 legal costs after losing court claim

Multi-millionaire landlord Judith Wilson (main picture, inset) has been hit with a �166,000 court bill after losing a legal battle against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. Wilson, wife of the controversial Fergus, who was once dubbed Britains

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Famous landlord to pay �166,000 legal costs after losing court claim

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21/6/2023

VIDEO: 'Best landlord in UK' gives unusual advice to other investors about profits

Treat tenants like customers and stop thinking about profit if you want to make a success of property investing - thats the advice of lettings and landlord professional Tom Soane, who boasts that its made him the 'best landlord in the UK'. Your property is a product, te

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20/6/2023
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VIDEO: 'Best landlord in UK' gives unusual advice to other investors about profits

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20/6/2023

Landlords across UK given more time to find out about licencing launches

Councils have been given three months longer to launch selective licencing schemes, new Government guidance has revealed. An update to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities advice to local authorities considering or planning a selective licencing scheme has

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Landlords across UK given more time to find out about licencing launches

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20/6/2023

NEW: Former rental properties now account for 11% of homes for sale

More than 1 in 10 (11%) homes for sale on Zoopla are former rental properties after private landlords faced with tax changes and higher borrowing costs have rationalised their portfolios or quit the market. Before the pandemic, half of these homes for sale returned to th

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NEW: Former rental properties now account for 11% of homes for sale

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20/6/2023

MORTGAGES: Worried landlord tells BBC how his payments have tripled

Paul Bradley, a landlord with a single rental property in North London, has told the BBC how the ongoing mortgage crisis has seen his monthly interest-only loan payments triple over the past 12 months. His case illustrates vividly the significant challenges that the approximatel

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MORTGAGES: Worried landlord tells BBC how his payments have tripled

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20/6/2023

Why more tenants fail reference checks and what landlords should do

Why tenant referencing failures are rising and how landlords can improve checks, prepare documentation and protect tenancies.

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Why more tenants fail reference checks and what landlords should do

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Powerless councils could make or break reforms, says Labour MP

A Labour MP has called on the government to extend notice periods from two to four months to prevent landlords from unjustly evicting tenants. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f3c329eff8e3

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Powerless councils could make or break reforms, says Labour MP

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19/6/2023

Licencing scheme off to weak start after only a third of landlords register

Only one-third of Oxfords private rental properties have been registered for its city-wide selective licensing scheme and could soon face steeper fees or a hefty fine. The scheme, which launched last September, has received more than 10,500 licence applications from the 3

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Licencing scheme off to weak start after only a third of landlords register

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19/6/2023

Landlord pleads with council to consider HMO tenants as housing shortages bite

An https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/braverman-under-pressure-to-reverse-outrageous-new-hmo-rules-for-asylum-seekers/" HMO landlord says desperate new tenants are moving in hours after the previous tenants leave due to a dearth of available properties. In he

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Landlord pleads with council to consider HMO tenants as housing shortages bite

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19/6/2023

'Despicable fraudster' gets eight-year ban for stealing landlords' deposits and rent

A letting agent who ripped off dozens of landlord clients has been banned from being a company director for eight years. https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/letting-agent-who-stole-80000-from-dozens-of-landlords-admits-fraud/" Frank Smart , 46, the owner of Sma

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'Despicable fraudster' gets eight-year ban for stealing landlords' deposits and rent

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19/6/2023

Landlords encouraged to sell this month as property prices rise by 0.2%

In a market where interest rates are sky high, tax bills are extortionate and mortgage payments are higher than rents, coupled with a backlog of refurb costs and difficult tenant situations, landlords are rushing to cash in and sell their property portfolios. If you were a landl

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Landlords encouraged to sell this month as property prices rise by 0.2%

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REFORM: 'We need legislation that works with landlords, not against them'

With one in five households now renting, the private rented sector is an essential part of the housing market. As the government has reduced its housebuilding strategy for all local authorities from mandatory to advisory, with some councils scrapping targets all together, the ho

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REFORM: 'We need legislation that works with landlords, not against them'

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Portal launches in UK offering landlords direct online advertising to find tenants

A European lettings portal has launched in the UK aimed at globe-trotting students and young professionals. Rotterdam-based https://housinganywhere.com/" HousingAnywhere , which specialises in mid- to long-term rentals, now covers London,

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Portal launches in UK offering landlords direct online advertising to find tenants

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Do HMOs still stack up as an investment?

Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed and there has been a boom. The reason for the boom&nbsp; was, quite simply, that HMOs could generate far better returns than single home lets. &nbsp; But as the market grew, regulations tightened. On top of the extra du

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LATEST: Section 21 evictions increasing as landlords quit sector, says Citizens Advice

Nearly half of all Section 21 eviction notices have been prompted by landlords selling their properties, Citizens Advice has revealed. It also says that its seen a ramping up of evictions by landlords using Section 21 notices, handling some 2,000 cases last month. <p id=""

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Guaranteed rent firm takes down website after LandlordZONE probe

A guaranteed rent firm has taken down its website after being exposed for using spurious claims about its connections with reputable bodies. London-based UK Housing Group Ltd, which boasts of being, the largest social housing agency in London and the Midlands featured out-

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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.

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.

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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.

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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3/3/2026
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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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25/2/2026
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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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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.

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25/2/2026
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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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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.

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24/2/2026
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Furniture and electrical safety regulations’ amendments – what every landlord should know

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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

Tom Entwistle
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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.

Helen Gregory
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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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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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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.

Helen Gregory
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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.

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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.

Maria White
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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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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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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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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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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 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?

Tom Entwistle
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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?

Tom Entwistle
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18/2/2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Helen Gregory
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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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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.

Helen Gregory
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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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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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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.

Helen Gregory
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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 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

Tom Entwistle
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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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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

Tom Entwistle
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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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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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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.

Helen Gregory
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.

Guest Post
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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 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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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.

Leaders
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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.

Landlord Sales Agency
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24/2/26
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