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Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.

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Suburban London council launches HMO licensing scheme

Suburban London council launches HMO licensing scheme

Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.

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Landlords urged to protect pensioners from EPC disruption

Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.

Landlords urged to protect pensioners from EPC disruption

Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.

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Landlords urged to protect pensioners from EPC disruption

Landlords urged to protect pensioners from EPC disruption

Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.

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Big landlord get-together aims to guide investment decisions

The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.

Big landlord get-together aims to guide investment decisions

The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.

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Big landlord get-together aims to guide investment decisions

Big landlord get-together aims to guide investment decisions

The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.

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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)

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

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

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

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

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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

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 can expect £3,000 bill to evict problem tenants

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.

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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

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

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NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

NI landlords face registration scheme shake-up

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

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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

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

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Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

Leasehold tensions fuel rise in property redress complaints

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

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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

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

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BLOG: Leasehold reform is well-intentioned but unfinished

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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Landlord who smuggled drug workers jailed for eight years

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.

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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

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 importance of the Schedule of Condition

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

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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?

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

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

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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

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

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Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

Urgent HMO clampdown aims to curb complaints

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?

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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Should fines depend on who the tenant is?

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

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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

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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Landlords miss out on £470 million in rent arrears

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.

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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

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

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Deposit reform: A defining moment for the private rented sector

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.

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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

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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Sleeping workers found in landlord's dangerous building

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.

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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

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

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Intelligence tool helps councils spot licence dodgers

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.

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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

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

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Midlands city to push government for rent controls

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.

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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

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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Sanctions checks: what landlords need to know

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.

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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

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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John Lewis abandons plans to become major BTR player

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.

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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…

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

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Central London office investment rebounds as global capital returns…

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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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Fully managed landlords must stay engaged to avoid fines

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.

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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

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

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More renters use crowdfunding sites to pay bills

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.

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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

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

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Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

Landlords offered bigger grants to fit EV chargers

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

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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Government reassures student landlords over possession ground

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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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More students choosing home instead of halls

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.

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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

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

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London borough gives green light to additional scheme

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.

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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

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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Reform UK pledges to repeal Renters' Rights Act

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.

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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

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

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UK rent caps: a roadmap for landlords

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.

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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

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

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North East licensing scheme will hold landlords to account

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.

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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

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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Bristol landlords asked for views on their penalty fines

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.

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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.

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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How landlords can keep safe from rental scams

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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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

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

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More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

More councils set to get tough on HMO conversions

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Thurrock landlords lose legal battle to stop licensing scheme

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.

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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

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

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Decent Homes Standard hits early stumbling block

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.

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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

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

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Landlords urged to help stop risk of e-bike fires

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.

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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

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

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Landlord petition marks critical moment for the PRS

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.

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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

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

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App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

App developers bid to simplify property sourcing

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

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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

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

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Leaseholders avoid 'time-consuming and stressful' redress system

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.

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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

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

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More Scottish rental homes staying in PRS

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.

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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?

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

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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?

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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

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.

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Trailblazing landlord named in global top 10

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.

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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

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

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Councils punishing landlords twice for housing breaches

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.

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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

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

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North East rents rise as UK rental market cools

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. 

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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

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

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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.

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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

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

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Landlord who ignored licensing help gets £26,486 fine

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.

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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

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

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Overseas landlords risk falling foul of rental reforms

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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Council spending aims to sweeten contentious licensing scheme

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.

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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

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

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London borough declares war on landlords missing EPC target

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.

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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

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.

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Tax-squeezed landlords set up record number of BTL firms

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.

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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?

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

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

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

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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

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

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Landlord licence fees help London borough boost renting team

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.

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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

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

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NI short let reforms risk burdening landlords

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.

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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

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

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North West overtakes London as HMO hot spot

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.

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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

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

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Great Yarmouth braced for legal action over licensing scheme

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.

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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

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

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LATEST: Landlords face 'unsustainable' waits to regain properties

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.

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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

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.

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Bill calls for short let landlords to share letting data

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.

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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

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

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Money laundering – what every private landlord must know

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

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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

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

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Tax limit dents rental supply from lodger landlords

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.

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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

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

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Gardening tenant loses eviction fight with landlords

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.

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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

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

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Act predicted to result in higher rents and empty homes

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.

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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

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

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DWP scheme claws back benefit from failing landlords

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.

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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

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

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London borough seeks to halt spread of HMOs

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.

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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

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

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Tenancies after death: the legal position for private landlords

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.

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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

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

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New tool hopes to spark debate around market rents

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.

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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

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.

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Non-profit group helps make landlord fines fair

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.

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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

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

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Landlords needed to scrutinise new leasehold plans

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.

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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

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

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Leasehold reform and the role of redress

Leasehold reform and the role of redress

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

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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

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

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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.

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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?

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

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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?

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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

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

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What landlords need to know about the new written statements

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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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

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

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Two more North West councils clamp down on HMOs

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.

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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

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

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Landlords confirm fears that tax rise will lead to higher rents

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.

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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

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

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Wales to get power to levy tax on landlord income

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.

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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%

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

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Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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Landlords need a practical safety roadmap for the Renters Rights Act

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

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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

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

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Strengthen tribunals to deal with disrepair claims, says expert

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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2026 to be bumper year for BTL refinancing

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.

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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

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

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MEES delay leaves commercial landlords out in the cold

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.

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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

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

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Luton landlords lose legal fight to halt licensing schemes

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.

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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

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

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Bolton bids to drive unscrupulous landlords out

Bolton bids to drive unscrupulous landlords out

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

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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

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

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Leasehold reforms set to reshape market

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.

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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

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

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WANTED: Landlords to test new PRS database

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.

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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

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

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Reforms could exclude tenants from PRS, warns lawyer

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.

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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

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

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Greens push for mayors to set rent controls

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.

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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?

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

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Are landlords being overcharged for compliance?

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.

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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?

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

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

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

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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

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

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PRS homes becoming safer and more energy efficient

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.

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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

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

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Analysis reveals accidental stamp duty bill for renters

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.

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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

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

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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 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.