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A Check List for Serving a Valid Section 21 Notice

This is a handy check list for use to help you ensure you are serving a valid section 21 notice. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (as amended 1996 & 2004) provides a means of re-gaining possession of a residential property in England & Wales. Other UK jurisdictions are similar but there

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Tenant's Notice to Quit

How can a tenant end a residential tenancy and stay within the law - usually with a Tenant's Notice to Quit?In practice most residential tenancies in England and Wales end (over 90 per cent of them) with tenants giving their landlord notice. These guidelines are based on English law and are not a

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Agricultural Tenancies

Farm and Land Tenancies Approximately one-third of all agricultural land in England and Wales is covered by agricultural tenancies. Tenancies allow people to farm without being landowners. As agricultural land is expensive, and the acreage now needed to make a viable operati

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How Can I Sell My Rental Property?

Landlords sometimes face a dilemma when they want to sell a rental property, or even a portfolio of their rental properties. Sometimes landlords have no choice but to sell as they are being forced to sell for financial reasons.Residential properties, unlike their commercial counterparts, always s

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Assignment of a Residential Tenancy

Assignment is when an existing and ongoing tenancy is transferred from one tenant to another. The person who transfers the tenancy is the assignor� and the person who the tenancy is transferred to is the assignee�.The outgoing tenant transfers his rights and obligations under the tenanc

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Basement flats are more secure than houses

Latest Research Suggests Basement Flats Are Safe As HousesBasement flats in West London have been found to be as secure from intruders as other types of apartments, according to research carried by Basement Flats, a newly-launched London publication.The magazine, which features news and informati

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What is a Section 26 Notice?

My Commercial Lease Agreement is coming to an end soon and my tenant has served on me a Section 26 Notice What is this and what should I do?

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Tenant Blacklist

Question: Tenant Blacklists. I've had a very bad experience with a tenant and would like to put him on a black list so that other landlords don't have the same experience that I've had. How do I go about this?Answer: We often get asked this question.Although there have been several attempts by di

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Sub-letting Leasehold

Sub-letting leasehold - I want to rent out my leasehold flat but the managing agent says the freeholder wont allow it. I know that other flats in the block are rented out, so what can I do? Landlords usually prohibit sub-letting to safeguard the interest.Landlords usually prohibit sub-letting

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Rent Review

Question - Rent Review - my landlord is asking for far more rent than I expected on review. Am I obliged to pay this?Answer - Commercial leases are contractual - the parties agree to and are bound by its clauses and that includes rent review provisions.The rent review process is a way of periodic

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Re-selling Energy

Re-selling Energy - As a landlord am I able to make a profit by re-selling electricity or gas?</h2>Resale of Gas and ElectricityThe maximum amount that Residential Landlords or resellers� are permitted to charge for gas or electricity is the amount they

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Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation - We recently rented out our rural cottage to a couple. As they wanted to use their computers I said it was possible to get high-speed broad-band. I thought this would be possible but it seems it is not at this time. The couple are now claiming that I misled them and that

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Mail for Previous Tenants

I'm receiving mail for previous tenants and some of them are from debt collectors. Will this get my property black listed and cause problems for my current tenants and myself in the future?</h2> It's fairly common to have mail arriving for months and even years after residents have left,

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Long Term AST

Long Term AST - My prospective tenant has asked for a tenancy term of 6 years. Can I use the usual Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement for this?</h2> The Assured Shorthold Tenancy is the default tenancy for residential lettings and since October 2010 this applies to rents up to �100,000

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How long should accounts be kept

Question: How long should accounts be kept to satisfy the authorities, things like accounting files, invoices and tax records, as a property landlord?Answer: You must keep your records for 6 years after the tax year to which they apply, whether or not you complete a tax return.It's a good idea, a

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Expiry of Section 21 Notice

Expiry of Section 21 Notice - I have served a Section 21 (s21) Notice on my tenant but don't wish to start proceedings immediately. Can I wait without the notice expiring?Once a Section 21 notice has been served correctly it continues indefinitely, until such time as the tenancy is ended, either

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Covenant and Covenant Strength

Covenant and Covenant Strength - What is a legal covenant and what is the significance of the terms in relation to rental property and lettings ?</h2>The term covenant can have several meanings and has biblical origins but it is of particulalry significance

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Covenant and Covenant Strength

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10 year lease

2 years ago I purchased a company with a 10 year lease from my ex boss, on a 10 year lease, the lease was set up by a solicitor. After 2 years the business is struggling and is not viable. I feel that my solicitor ill advised me as there was no break clause mentioned. Where do I stand on t

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Uncollected Goods

Good Left in the Premises or Uncollected GoodsFrequently, tenants leave goods after their tenancy has concluded or when they have abandon the premises during a tenancy. Uncollected goods and possessions left or abandoned in premises by tenants can pose a real problem for landlords.

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Standing Order

<h1 Standing Order</h1>What are Bankers' Standing Orders?</h3><ul <li Standing Orders allow landlords to automate the process of collecting rents</li> <li They safeguard tenants in that the landlord cannot change the payment amount, as is the case with direct debit

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Section 8 Procedure

The Possession Procedure - 1988 Housing ActThe possession procedure under Section 8 of the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 1996 is known as the Section 8 Route and is available to landlords where the tenant is in breach of one or more terms of

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Renting Business Premises

Renting or Leasing Commercial Property Renting commercial property usually represents a major part of the operating costs involved in running any business. If you include surveyor's and solicitor's fees, rent, business rates, insurance,

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License Agreement

Types of Tenure: A tenancy gives the tenant a legal interest in the land and property - in effect, legal ownership for the period of the tenancy. Tenancies can take several forms: <ul <li Rent Act or Regulated Tenancies - pre </li> <li

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Joint or Single Tenancies

<h1 Joint or Single Shared Tenancies</h1>Shared House (Joint Tenants) or Individual Rooms (Single Tenants)? Where a landlord lets to multiple and usually unrelated tenants there are two main ways of doing this:(1) As a Joint Tenancyng

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Common Law Tenancies

These are tenancies that fall outside the scope of the Housing Acts (1988, 1996, 2004), including the Regulated Tenancies, Assured Tenancies (AT) and Assured Shorthold Tenancies ASTs.In the case of a common law residential tenancy , the tenant's rights and obligations are ma

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Business Tenancies

What are Business Tenancies ?A tenancy is an "estate in land", granted for a determined period of time (term of years or fixed term - 6 months,1 year, 21 years, 99 years etc) or a specific period (a periodic tenancy - yearly, monthly, weekly, even daily).In return for the "time lim

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Gas Safety

Landlord's Duty to Ensure Installations are SafeAll Landlords have a common law duty to ensure that gas installations and appliances supplied with their properties are safe. Tenants also have certain legal obligations when it comes to gas safety - see below.I

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Gas & Electrical Certificates

Landlords' Gas and Electrical Safety Certificates:As a landlord, or as a letting agent acting on the landlord's behalf, you have a legal obligation to ensure that your accommodation is completely safe for your tenants.Several statutory regulations and general common law requirement

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Gas & Electrical Certificates

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Furnished or Unfurnished

Letting and residential property fully furnished, part-furnished or unfurnished in England &amp; Wales no longer has any implications regarding security of tenure for the tenant or for taxation. However, Council Tax and the 10% Depreciation Allowance may be affected - you don't pay Council Tax du

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Fire Certificate

What was the Fire Certificate is no longer required as it was previously under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 for hotels, boarding houses, factories, offices, shops and railway premises. All these premises must comply with Fire Regulations, now covered by t

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False Statements By Tenants

Ending a residential tenancy on the ground of "false statement by the tenant "The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 makes provision for the possession of residential properties let under Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies.However

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Bed & Breakfast Business

Running a Successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Guest HouseRunning a successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Business from the comfort of your own home has many advantages and rewards as far as being self employed is concerned:</

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Taking in a Lodger

Taking in a LodgerIf you're considering taking a lodger there are some important things to think about first. Most of its common sense, but its a good idea plan carefully and get things right.[list type='3'] <ul <li Taking in Lodgers is a good way to earn extr

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Section 8 Notices

Obtaining Possession Using Section 8 NoticesThis article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property using the Section 8 procedure.Section 8 is a breach of contract court procedure.There are 17 grounds for possession listed in the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 199

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Get Notice Dates Right

How do I Ensure Notice Dates are Correct?Landlords and letting agents, at various times during a tenancy, may need to serve legal notices on their tenants.It is vital that not only do you complete and serve the notice in such as way that it is valid, but that you can

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Section 21 Notices

Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as re

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Section 21 carnage: landlords have one chance to get this right

Section 21 deadline panic grows as landlords flood the courts. Accuracy is critical before 31 July.

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Section 21 deadline panic grows as landlords flood the courts. Accuracy is critical before 31 July.

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Section 21 deadline panic grows as landlords flood the courts. Accuracy is critical before 31 July.

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Mushroom-infested HMO lands landlord with £50,000 fine

A rogue landlord and his property management firm have been fined for renting out a damp HMO with mushrooms on the walls.

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A rogue landlord and his property management firm have been fined for renting out a damp HMO with mushrooms on the walls.

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A rogue landlord and his property management firm have been fined for renting out a damp HMO with mushrooms on the walls.

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Government says taxpayers should stop subsidising landlords

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has taken a swipe at buy-to-let landlords in a speech about funding new homes.

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed has taken a swipe at buy-to-let landlords in a speech about funding new homes.

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Campaigners warn ground rent exemption could create loophole

Leasehold campaigners have warned that plans to introduce exemptions could lead to disputes and cause some leaseholders to lose out.

Campaigners warn ground rent exemption could create loophole

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Leasehold campaigners have warned that plans to introduce exemptions could lead to disputes and cause some leaseholders to lose out.

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Thousands more Brighton landlords to pay £740 licence fee

Brighton & Hove is widening the reach of its selective licensing scheme to take in a further two areas of the city.

Thousands more Brighton landlords to pay £740 licence fee

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Brighton & Hove is widening the reach of its selective licensing scheme to take in a further two areas of the city.

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US firms drive record build-to-rent investment total

The UK build-to-rent sector attracted £2.2 billion of investment in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record.

US firms drive record build-to-rent investment total

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The UK build-to-rent sector attracted £2.2 billion of investment in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record.

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The UK build-to-rent sector attracted £2.2 billion of investment in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record.

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Smaller landlord firms struggle to secure finance

Smaller property investment firms are finding it tougher to get finance as lenders often rate them as higher risk, according to new research.

Smaller landlord firms struggle to secure finance

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Smaller property investment firms are finding it tougher to get finance as lenders often rate them as higher risk, according to new research.

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The Chilling Effect of tax hike rumours

Why are Andy Burnham's CGT rumours already reshaping the property market? Investors are rushing to sell assets

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Why are Andy Burnham's CGT rumours already reshaping the property market? Investors are rushing to sell assets

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Digital Right to Rent checks tighten for landlords

New rules for landlords on digital Right to Rent checks are being launched this autumn.

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New rules for landlords on digital Right to Rent checks are being launched this autumn.

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New rules for landlords on digital Right to Rent checks are being launched this autumn.

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Government edges closer to property management agent watchdog

MPs have piled the pressure on ministers to regulate property managing agents as the government seeks to reform the leasehold sector.

Government edges closer to property management agent watchdog

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MPs have piled the pressure on ministers to regulate property managing agents as the government seeks to reform the leasehold sector.

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MPs have piled the pressure on ministers to regulate property managing agents as the government seeks to reform the leasehold sector.

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MPs push for widespread use of selective licensing

MPs have urged the government to make it easier for councils to bring in selective licensing schemes to help improve standards.

MPs push for widespread use of selective licensing

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MPs have urged the government to make it easier for councils to bring in selective licensing schemes to help improve standards.

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3/7/2026
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MPs push for widespread use of selective licensing

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MPs push for widespread use of selective licensing

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MPs have urged the government to make it easier for councils to bring in selective licensing schemes to help improve standards.

Helen Gregory
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3/7/2026
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Rental yields remain strong as professional landlords keep buying

Average rental yields for England and Wales were up 0.3% annually to 7.8% in the second quarter of the year, reports Fleet Mortgages.

Rental yields remain strong as professional landlords keep buying

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Average rental yields for England and Wales were up 0.3% annually to 7.8% in the second quarter of the year, reports Fleet Mortgages.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Rental yields remain strong as professional landlords keep buying

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Rental yields remain strong as professional landlords keep buying

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Average rental yields for England and Wales were up 0.3% annually to 7.8% in the second quarter of the year, reports Fleet Mortgages.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Landlords win tribunal battle over blanket HMO licensing conditions

Portsmouth landlords have won a legal battle forcing the city council to ditch blanket conditions in its HMO licence application forms.

Landlords win tribunal battle over blanket HMO licensing conditions

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Portsmouth landlords have won a legal battle forcing the city council to ditch blanket conditions in its HMO licence application forms.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Landlords win tribunal battle over blanket HMO licensing conditions

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Landlords win tribunal battle over blanket HMO licensing conditions

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Portsmouth landlords have won a legal battle forcing the city council to ditch blanket conditions in its HMO licence application forms.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Landlords rushed to Google ahead of Renters' Rights Act deadline

Google searches for ‘Renters’ Rights Act 2026’ increased by 600% between 1st January and 1st May.

Landlords rushed to Google ahead of Renters' Rights Act deadline

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Google searches for ‘Renters’ Rights Act 2026’ increased by 600% between 1st January and 1st May.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Landlords rushed to Google ahead of Renters' Rights Act deadline

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Landlords rushed to Google ahead of Renters' Rights Act deadline

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Google searches for ‘Renters’ Rights Act 2026’ increased by 600% between 1st January and 1st May.

Helen Gregory
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2/7/2026
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Student renters offered 'mortgage in principle' guarantor passport

A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.

Student renters offered 'mortgage in principle' guarantor passport

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A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Student renters offered 'mortgage in principle' guarantor passport

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Student renters offered 'mortgage in principle' guarantor passport

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A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Government insists redress scheme won't drive landlords from PRS

The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.

Government insists redress scheme won't drive landlords from PRS

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The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Government insists redress scheme won't drive landlords from PRS

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Government insists redress scheme won't drive landlords from PRS

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The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Student move-out season sparks warning over fly-tipping, bin misuse and fines

Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.

Student move-out season sparks warning over fly-tipping, bin misuse and fines

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Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.

Maria White
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1/7/2026
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UK landlord

Student move-out season sparks warning over fly-tipping, bin misuse and fines

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Student move-out season sparks warning over fly-tipping, bin misuse and fines

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Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.

Maria White
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1/7/2026
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Landlord must repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO plagued by mould and rats

Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.

Landlord must repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO plagued by mould and rats

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Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Landlord must repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO plagued by mould and rats

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Landlord must repay £24,592 over unlicensed HMO plagued by mould and rats

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Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.

Helen Gregory
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1/7/2026
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Quiet enjoyment vs essential access: Striking the right balance

Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.

Quiet enjoyment vs essential access: Striking the right balance

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Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.

Victoria Valentine
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30/6/2026
UK landlord
Private rented sector
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Quiet enjoyment vs essential access: Striking the right balance

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Quiet enjoyment vs essential access: Striking the right balance

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Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.

Victoria Valentine
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30/6/2026
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Generation Rent: Landlords must stop holding deposits hostage

Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.

Generation Rent: Landlords must stop holding deposits hostage

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Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Generation Rent: Landlords must stop holding deposits hostage

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Generation Rent: Landlords must stop holding deposits hostage

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Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Student landlords delay property marketing after rental reforms

Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.

Student landlords delay property marketing after rental reforms

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Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Student landlords delay property marketing after rental reforms

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Student landlords delay property marketing after rental reforms

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Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Commercial property - EPC B by 2031 

After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Commercial property - EPC B by 2031 

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After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Tom Entwistle
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30/6/2026
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Commercial property - EPC B by 2031 

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Commercial property - EPC B by 2031 

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After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Tom Entwistle
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30/6/2026
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PODCAST
opinion
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Landlord and TV presenter enters Greater Manchester mayoral race

Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

Landlord and TV presenter enters Greater Manchester mayoral race

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Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Landlord and TV presenter enters Greater Manchester mayoral race

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Landlord and TV presenter enters Greater Manchester mayoral race

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Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.

Helen Gregory
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30/6/2026
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Leasehold and freehold reform: What landlords need to know

Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.

Leasehold and freehold reform: What landlords need to know

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Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.

Leaders
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30/6/2026
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Leasehold and freehold reform: What landlords need to know

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Leasehold and freehold reform: What landlords need to know

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Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.

Leaders
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30/6/2026
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The housing market in Manchester under Andy Burnham: opportunity, pressure and what landlords should watch out for nationally

Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.

The housing market in Manchester under Andy Burnham: opportunity, pressure and what landlords should watch out for nationally

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Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.

Tim Frome
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26/6/2026
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Manchester
UK landlord

The housing market in Manchester under Andy Burnham: opportunity, pressure and what landlords should watch out for nationally

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The housing market in Manchester under Andy Burnham: opportunity, pressure and what landlords should watch out for nationally

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Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.

Tim Frome
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26/6/2026
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Midlands sees biggest rise in property management costs as rents surge

Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.

Midlands sees biggest rise in property management costs as rents surge

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Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.

Maria White
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26/6/2026
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East Midlands

Midlands sees biggest rise in property management costs as rents surge

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Midlands sees biggest rise in property management costs as rents surge

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Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.

Maria White
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26/6/2026
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Dwelly strengthens overseas investor reach with takeover

Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.

Dwelly strengthens overseas investor reach with takeover

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Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.

Helen Gregory
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26/6/2026
Property investment

Dwelly strengthens overseas investor reach with takeover

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Dwelly strengthens overseas investor reach with takeover

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Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.

Helen Gregory
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26/6/2026
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Rumble with the Agents raises £15,000 for hospice charity at annual boxing event

Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.

Rumble with the Agents raises £15,000 for hospice charity at annual boxing event

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Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.

Maria White
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25/6/2026
Rumble with the Agents
Property industry
North London Hospice

Rumble with the Agents raises £15,000 for hospice charity at annual boxing event

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Rumble with the Agents raises £15,000 for hospice charity at annual boxing event

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Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.

Maria White
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25/6/2026
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opinion
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Companies House accounts filing changes

Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses

Companies House accounts filing changes

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Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses

Tom Entwistle
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25/6/2026
Company
Limited company

Companies House accounts filing changes

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Companies House accounts filing changes

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Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses

Tom Entwistle
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25/6/2026
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opinion
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More landlords selling with tenants in situ to speed up market exit

The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.

More landlords selling with tenants in situ to speed up market exit

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The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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More landlords selling with tenants in situ to speed up market exit

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More landlords selling with tenants in situ to speed up market exit

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The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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Scottish rents hit decade-low growth amid rent control warning

A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.

Scottish rents hit decade-low growth amid rent control warning

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A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
Scotland
Rent controls

Scottish rents hit decade-low growth amid rent control warning

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Scottish rents hit decade-low growth amid rent control warning

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A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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Ministers consider fresh crackdown on short-term lets

The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.

Ministers consider fresh crackdown on short-term lets

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The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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Ministers consider fresh crackdown on short-term lets

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Ministers consider fresh crackdown on short-term lets

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The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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National Landlord Investment Show celebrates 100th event

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.

National Landlord Investment Show celebrates 100th event

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The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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National Landlord Investment Show celebrates 100th event

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National Landlord Investment Show celebrates 100th event

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The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.

Helen Gregory
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24/6/2026
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Generous mydeposits tenants reach £500K milestone

Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.

Generous mydeposits tenants reach £500K milestone

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Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Generous mydeposits tenants reach £500K milestone

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Generous mydeposits tenants reach £500K milestone

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Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Tenants want professional landlords - but not corporate ones

Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.

Tenants want professional landlords - but not corporate ones

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Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Renters' Rights Act

Tenants want professional landlords - but not corporate ones

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Tenants want professional landlords - but not corporate ones

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Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Property experts warn Burnham against creating fresh landlord burdens

Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.

Property experts warn Burnham against creating fresh landlord burdens

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Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Property experts warn Burnham against creating fresh landlord burdens

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Property experts warn Burnham against creating fresh landlord burdens

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Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.

Helen Gregory
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23/6/2026
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Higher landlord fines 'pointless' if councils fail to collect them, says NRLA

Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.

Higher landlord fines 'pointless' if councils fail to collect them, says NRLA

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Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.

Maria White
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23/6/2026
NRLA
UK landlord
Council

Higher landlord fines 'pointless' if councils fail to collect them, says NRLA

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Higher landlord fines 'pointless' if councils fail to collect them, says NRLA

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Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.

Maria White
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23/6/2026
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Government to crackdown on dangerous rental homes

There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines

Government to crackdown on dangerous rental homes

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There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines

Tom Entwistle
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22/6/2026
Health & Safety

Government to crackdown on dangerous rental homes

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Government to crackdown on dangerous rental homes

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There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines

Tom Entwistle
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22/6/2026
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Landlords urged to budget now for Decent Homes overhaul

Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.

Landlords urged to budget now for Decent Homes overhaul

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Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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Landlords urged to budget now for Decent Homes overhaul

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Landlords urged to budget now for Decent Homes overhaul

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Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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HMO planning refusals soar as councils tighten controls

English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.

HMO planning refusals soar as councils tighten controls

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English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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HMO planning refusals soar as councils tighten controls

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HMO planning refusals soar as councils tighten controls

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English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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Landlords promised faster home sales under market shake-up

Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.

Landlords promised faster home sales under market shake-up

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Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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Landlords promised faster home sales under market shake-up

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Landlords promised faster home sales under market shake-up

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Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.

Helen Gregory
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19/6/2026
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More rules, fewer landlords

Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords

More rules, fewer landlords

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Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords

Tom Entwistle
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18/6/2026
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More rules, fewer landlords

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More rules, fewer landlords

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Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords

Tom Entwistle
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18/6/2026
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House-flat price gap reaches widest level in 30 years

The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.

House-flat price gap reaches widest level in 30 years

News

The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
House prices
Leasehold

House-flat price gap reaches widest level in 30 years

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House-flat price gap reaches widest level in 30 years

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The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
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Interest rates held as bank waits for inflation to fall

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.

Interest rates held as bank waits for inflation to fall

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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
Interest rates
Bank of england

Interest rates held as bank waits for inflation to fall

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Interest rates held as bank waits for inflation to fall

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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
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London borough brings in immediate HMO planning controls

Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.

London borough brings in immediate HMO planning controls

News

Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
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London borough brings in immediate HMO planning controls

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London borough brings in immediate HMO planning controls

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Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.

Helen Gregory
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18/6/2026
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opinion
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Agents call for tax breaks to help landlords meet EPC targets

Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.

Agents call for tax breaks to help landlords meet EPC targets

News

Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.

Helen Gregory
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17/6/2026
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Propertymark

Agents call for tax breaks to help landlords meet EPC targets

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Agents call for tax breaks to help landlords meet EPC targets

News

Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.

Helen Gregory
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17/6/2026
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Scotland and Wales lose rental homes as England's PRS expands

Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.

Scotland and Wales lose rental homes as England's PRS expands

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Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.

Helen Gregory
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17/6/2026
Private rented sector
scottish association of landlords

Scotland and Wales lose rental homes as England's PRS expands

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Scotland and Wales lose rental homes as England's PRS expands

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Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.

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Landlord who fought licensing scheme lands £105,000 bill

A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.

Landlord who fought licensing scheme lands £105,000 bill

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A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.

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17/6/2026
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Landlord who fought licensing scheme lands £105,000 bill

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A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.

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17/6/2026
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Landlords withdraw £2.4bn in equity to upgrade rental homes

Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.

Landlords withdraw £2.4bn in equity to upgrade rental homes

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Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.

Helen Gregory
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16/6/2026
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Landlords withdraw £2.4bn in equity to upgrade rental homes

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Landlords withdraw £2.4bn in equity to upgrade rental homes

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Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.

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Northern Ireland launches first government-backed affordable rent homes

Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.

Northern Ireland launches first government-backed affordable rent homes

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Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.

Helen Gregory
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16/6/2026
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Northern Ireland launches first government-backed affordable rent homes

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Northern Ireland launches first government-backed affordable rent homes

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Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.

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16/6/2026
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Reform UK's social housing ban could push thousands into PRS

Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.

Reform UK's social housing ban could push thousands into PRS

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Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.

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16/6/2026
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Reform UK's social housing ban could push thousands into PRS

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Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.

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Tenant group blames soaring rents for rental scam boom

Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".

Tenant group blames soaring rents for rental scam boom

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Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".

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15/6/2026
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Tenant group blames soaring rents for rental scam boom

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Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".

Helen Gregory
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15/6/2026
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Renters' Rights Act fails to trigger feared wave of rent rises

Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.

Renters' Rights Act fails to trigger feared wave of rent rises

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Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.

Helen Gregory
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15/6/2026
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Renters' Rights Act fails to trigger feared wave of rent rises

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Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.

Helen Gregory
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15/6/2026
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Minister signals possible shift towards custodial-only deposit protection

The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.

Minister signals possible shift towards custodial-only deposit protection

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The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.

Helen Gregory
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15/6/2026
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Minister signals possible shift towards custodial-only deposit protection

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The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.

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15/6/2026
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Landlords in the line of fire over cladding‍

A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding

Landlords in the line of fire over cladding‍

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A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding

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14/6/2026
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Landlords in the line of fire over cladding‍

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A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding

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14/6/2026
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Purrmission granted: Marshy the cat helps test pet rights

Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.

Purrmission granted: Marshy the cat helps test pet rights

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Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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Purrmission granted: Marshy the cat helps test pet rights

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Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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BTL property loses shine as shares deliver far higher returns

Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.

BTL property loses shine as shares deliver far higher returns

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Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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BTL property loses shine as shares deliver far higher returns

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Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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Give retrofit cash to landlords, not homeowners, government urged

Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.

Give retrofit cash to landlords, not homeowners, government urged

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Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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Give retrofit cash to landlords, not homeowners, government urged

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Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.

Helen Gregory
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12/6/2026
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Landlord faces rogue landlord database after £14,000 penalty

A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.

Landlord faces rogue landlord database after £14,000 penalty

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A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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Landlord faces rogue landlord database after £14,000 penalty

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A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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Landlords put trust before paperwork when renting to friends

Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.

Landlords put trust before paperwork when renting to friends

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Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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Landlords put trust before paperwork when renting to friends

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Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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Demand cools but rents climb in cheapest rental hotspots

Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.

Demand cools but rents climb in cheapest rental hotspots

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Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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Demand cools but rents climb in cheapest rental hotspots

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Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.

Helen Gregory
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11/6/2026
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TOM'S GUIDES: Increasing the rent, how do I go about it?

With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents

TOM'S GUIDES: Increasing the rent, how do I go about it?

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With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents

Tom Entwistle
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11/6/2026
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With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents

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11/6/2026
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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax reshapes investment timing

Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits

Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax reshapes investment timing

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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits

Maria White
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10/6/2026
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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax reshapes investment timing

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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax reshapes investment timing

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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits

Maria White
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10/6/2026
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Repeat offender landlords banned from renting out homes

Two rogue landlords who let a pest-infested, unlicensed HMO have been banned after being convicted for a second time.

Repeat offender landlords banned from renting out homes

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Two rogue landlords who let a pest-infested, unlicensed HMO have been banned after being convicted for a second time.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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Repeat offender landlords banned from renting out homes

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Repeat offender landlords banned from renting out homes

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Two rogue landlords who let a pest-infested, unlicensed HMO have been banned after being convicted for a second time.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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Welsh government vows to close renters' rights gap with England

The new Plaid Cymru government has pledged to make private rents fairer and boost enforcement against failing landlords.

Welsh government vows to close renters' rights gap with England

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The new Plaid Cymru government has pledged to make private rents fairer and boost enforcement against failing landlords.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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Welsh government vows to close renters' rights gap with England

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The new Plaid Cymru government has pledged to make private rents fairer and boost enforcement against failing landlords.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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North West council scraps HMO conversion rights

Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs will face tougher planning restrictions from September.

North West council scraps HMO conversion rights

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Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs will face tougher planning restrictions from September.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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North West council scraps HMO conversion rights

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Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs will face tougher planning restrictions from September.

Helen Gregory
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10/6/2026
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When doing the right thing still goes wrong

Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.

When doing the right thing still goes wrong

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Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.

Paul Shamplina
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10/6/2026
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When doing the right thing still goes wrong

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When doing the right thing still goes wrong

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Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.

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10/6/2026
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Student landlords head for exit as Renters' Rights reforms bite

Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.

Student landlords head for exit as Renters' Rights reforms bite

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Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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Student landlords head for exit as Renters' Rights reforms bite

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Student landlords head for exit as Renters' Rights reforms bite

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Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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Landlord awarded compensation after agent's complaint handling falls below expected standards

Landlord awarded compensation and an apology after a managing agent's poor complaint handling caused delays and frustration.

Landlord awarded compensation after agent's complaint handling falls below expected standards

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Landlord awarded compensation and an apology after a managing agent's poor complaint handling caused delays and frustration.

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9/6/2026
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Landlord awarded compensation and an apology after a managing agent's poor complaint handling caused delays and frustration.

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Red tape and resentment push landlords towards the exit

Many landlords in Scotland get little or no direct communication from local councils despite being part of the landlord registration system.

Red tape and resentment push landlords towards the exit

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Many landlords in Scotland get little or no direct communication from local councils despite being part of the landlord registration system.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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Red tape and resentment push landlords towards the exit

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Many landlords in Scotland get little or no direct communication from local councils despite being part of the landlord registration system.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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Landlord rental income surges by £16,000 to record high

Landlord incomes have hit a record £89,000, up £14,000 in the last quarter and £16,000 higher than a year ago.

Landlord rental income surges by £16,000 to record high

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Landlord incomes have hit a record £89,000, up £14,000 in the last quarter and £16,000 higher than a year ago.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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Landlord rental income surges by £16,000 to record high

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Landlord incomes have hit a record £89,000, up £14,000 in the last quarter and £16,000 higher than a year ago.

Helen Gregory
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9/6/2026
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BTL investors bidding on large homes with HMO potential

Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional buy-to-let as sales of larger properties at auction record big increases.

BTL investors bidding on large homes with HMO potential

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Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional buy-to-let as sales of larger properties at auction record big increases.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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BTL investors bidding on large homes with HMO potential

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BTL investors bidding on large homes with HMO potential

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Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional buy-to-let as sales of larger properties at auction record big increases.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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Student housing glut forces operator to convert rooms into HMOs

Owners of a purpose-built student accommodation block in Coventry have submitted plans to turn part of it into two HMOs.

Student housing glut forces operator to convert rooms into HMOs

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Owners of a purpose-built student accommodation block in Coventry have submitted plans to turn part of it into two HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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Student housing glut forces operator to convert rooms into HMOs

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Student housing glut forces operator to convert rooms into HMOs

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Owners of a purpose-built student accommodation block in Coventry have submitted plans to turn part of it into two HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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Acorn activists' online taunts frustrate landlords

Tenants’ group Acorn has sparked a war of words with landlords after its online post labelled them “vindictive, greedy so-and-sos”.

Acorn activists' online taunts frustrate landlords

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Tenants’ group Acorn has sparked a war of words with landlords after its online post labelled them “vindictive, greedy so-and-sos”.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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Acorn activists' online taunts frustrate landlords

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Acorn activists' online taunts frustrate landlords

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Tenants’ group Acorn has sparked a war of words with landlords after its online post labelled them “vindictive, greedy so-and-sos”.

Helen Gregory
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8/6/2026
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Are you on form for the Renters’ Rights Act?

Having the right forms, notices and agreements is a crucial element of the new Renter’s Rights Act

Are you on form for the Renters’ Rights Act?

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Having the right forms, notices and agreements is a crucial element of the new Renter’s Rights Act

Tom Entwistle
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6/6/2026
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Having the right forms, notices and agreements is a crucial element of the new Renter’s Rights Act

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6/6/2026
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BTL searches slump despite improving mortgage rates

Buy-to-let purchase searches have dropped by 22% in the last year, according to Twenty7Tec’s latest mortgage market data.

BTL searches slump despite improving mortgage rates

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Buy-to-let purchase searches have dropped by 22% in the last year, according to Twenty7Tec’s latest mortgage market data.

Helen Gregory
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5/6/2026
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BTL searches slump despite improving mortgage rates

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Buy-to-let purchase searches have dropped by 22% in the last year, according to Twenty7Tec’s latest mortgage market data.

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5/6/2026
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Landlords face £40K fines under revamped housing hazard rules

Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for civil penalties of up to £40,000 under revised health and safety standards.

Landlords face £40K fines under revamped housing hazard rules

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Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for civil penalties of up to £40,000 under revised health and safety standards.

Helen Gregory
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5/6/2026
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Landlords face £40K fines under revamped housing hazard rules

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Landlords face £40K fines under revamped housing hazard rules

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Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for civil penalties of up to £40,000 under revised health and safety standards.

Helen Gregory
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5/6/2026
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Three times more landlords are selling than buying

Three times more landlords say they have sold property than purchased property during the past year, according to an NRLA poll.

Three times more landlords are selling than buying

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Three times more landlords say they have sold property than purchased property during the past year, according to an NRLA poll.

Helen Gregory
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5/6/2026
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Three times more landlords are selling than buying

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Three times more landlords say they have sold property than purchased property during the past year, according to an NRLA poll.

Helen Gregory
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5/6/2026
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Government rejects plea to curb HMO conversions

Residents from a London borough have failed to convince the government to introduce tough new laws on HMO conversions.

Government rejects plea to curb HMO conversions

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Residents from a London borough have failed to convince the government to introduce tough new laws on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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Government rejects plea to curb HMO conversions

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Residents from a London borough have failed to convince the government to introduce tough new laws on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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New platform bids to be the 'go to' hub for UK landlords

A new information hub aims to take on the NRLA by becoming the default, first-stop online resource for UK landlords.

New platform bids to be the 'go to' hub for UK landlords

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A new information hub aims to take on the NRLA by becoming the default, first-stop online resource for UK landlords.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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New platform bids to be the 'go to' hub for UK landlords

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New platform bids to be the 'go to' hub for UK landlords

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A new information hub aims to take on the NRLA by becoming the default, first-stop online resource for UK landlords.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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Letting agents engaging in 'illegal and shoddy practices'

Citizens Advice reports that 51% of renters using a zero-deposit scheme were misleadingly told they needed to use it to rent their home.

Letting agents engaging in 'illegal and shoddy practices'

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Citizens Advice reports that 51% of renters using a zero-deposit scheme were misleadingly told they needed to use it to rent their home.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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Letting agents engaging in 'illegal and shoddy practices'

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Citizens Advice reports that 51% of renters using a zero-deposit scheme were misleadingly told they needed to use it to rent their home.

Helen Gregory
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4/6/2026
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More councils join growing push to curb HMO growth

Another two councils have outlined plans to come down harder on HMO conversions.

More councils join growing push to curb HMO growth

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Another two councils have outlined plans to come down harder on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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3/6/2026
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More councils join growing push to curb HMO growth

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More councils join growing push to curb HMO growth

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Another two councils have outlined plans to come down harder on HMO conversions.

Helen Gregory
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3/6/2026
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EPC deadline at risk without greater landlord support, warns NRLA

Landlords will need support as well as funding to hit ambitious EPC C targets, the NRLA has warned.

EPC deadline at risk without greater landlord support, warns NRLA

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Landlords will need support as well as funding to hit ambitious EPC C targets, the NRLA has warned.

Helen Gregory
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3/6/2026
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EPC deadline at risk without greater landlord support, warns NRLA

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Landlords will need support as well as funding to hit ambitious EPC C targets, the NRLA has warned.

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3/6/2026
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Councils share £10m to roll out empty shop auction scheme

Local councils will get a share of £10 million to refurbish empty retail units under the government’s high street rental auctions scheme.

Councils share £10m to roll out empty shop auction scheme

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Local councils will get a share of £10 million to refurbish empty retail units under the government’s high street rental auctions scheme.

Helen Gregory
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3/6/2026
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Councils share £10m to roll out empty shop auction scheme

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Local councils will get a share of £10 million to refurbish empty retail units under the government’s high street rental auctions scheme.

Helen Gregory
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3/6/2026
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Charity warns reforms could create barriers for homeless renters

Landlords must have greater confidence to let to formerly homeless tenants if the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer PRS.

Charity warns reforms could create barriers for homeless renters

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Landlords must have greater confidence to let to formerly homeless tenants if the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer PRS.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Charity warns reforms could create barriers for homeless renters

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Landlords must have greater confidence to let to formerly homeless tenants if the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer PRS.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Landlords raise concerns over tenant-backed council fines regime

The Voice of Landlords Associations has urged Steve Reed to justify English councils' adoption of a civil penalty fines model.

Landlords raise concerns over tenant-backed council fines regime

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The Voice of Landlords Associations has urged Steve Reed to justify English councils' adoption of a civil penalty fines model.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Landlords raise concerns over tenant-backed council fines regime

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The Voice of Landlords Associations has urged Steve Reed to justify English councils' adoption of a civil penalty fines model.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Tenants urged to challenge rent hikes with new online tool

Tenants’ unions have pledged to help private renters challenge rent increases at tribunal by launching an online rent rise checker.

Tenants urged to challenge rent hikes with new online tool

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Tenants’ unions have pledged to help private renters challenge rent increases at tribunal by launching an online rent rise checker.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Tenants urged to challenge rent hikes with new online tool

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Tenants’ unions have pledged to help private renters challenge rent increases at tribunal by launching an online rent rise checker.

Helen Gregory
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2/6/2026
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Rogue landlord hit with £25K bill for renting unsafe home

A rogue landlord has been told to pay £25,224 after he ignored Southend Council’s order to stop renting out an unsafe property.

Rogue landlord hit with £25K bill for renting unsafe home

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A rogue landlord has been told to pay £25,224 after he ignored Southend Council’s order to stop renting out an unsafe property.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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Rogue landlord hit with £25K bill for renting unsafe home

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A rogue landlord has been told to pay £25,224 after he ignored Southend Council’s order to stop renting out an unsafe property.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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Renters' Rights Act set to curb BTL growth, warns credit firm

Cost pressures and reforms are likely to discourage investors and accelerate exits from those landlords with lower margins or higher leverage.

Renters' Rights Act set to curb BTL growth, warns credit firm

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Cost pressures and reforms are likely to discourage investors and accelerate exits from those landlords with lower margins or higher leverage.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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Renters' Rights Act set to curb BTL growth, warns credit firm

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Cost pressures and reforms are likely to discourage investors and accelerate exits from those landlords with lower margins or higher leverage.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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Landlords risk compensation claims over Welsh contract deadline

Landlords in Wales now have 14 days to tell tenants there has been a variation to the terms of their occupations contract – or risk a daily penalty.

Landlords risk compensation claims over Welsh contract deadline

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Landlords in Wales now have 14 days to tell tenants there has been a variation to the terms of their occupations contract – or risk a daily penalty.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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Landlords risk compensation claims over Welsh contract deadline

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Landlords in Wales now have 14 days to tell tenants there has been a variation to the terms of their occupations contract – or risk a daily penalty.

Helen Gregory
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1/6/2026
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‘2030 starts now’: Landlords warned not to wait for EPC chaos to hit

Landlords warned delaying EPC upgrades to 2030 risks higher costs, retrofit bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty, as government reforms tighten stan

‘2030 starts now’: Landlords warned not to wait for EPC chaos to hit

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Landlords warned delaying EPC upgrades to 2030 risks higher costs, retrofit bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty, as government reforms tighten stan

Maria White
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29/5/2026
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‘2030 starts now’: Landlords warned not to wait for EPC chaos to hit

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Landlords warned delaying EPC upgrades to 2030 risks higher costs, retrofit bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty, as government reforms tighten stan

Maria White
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29/5/2026
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Unions urge Reeves to impose rent controls amid latest rise

Unions and tenants’ groups have urged the government to introduce rent controls as new figures show average UK rents rose again in May.

Unions urge Reeves to impose rent controls amid latest rise

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Unions and tenants’ groups have urged the government to introduce rent controls as new figures show average UK rents rose again in May.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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Unions urge Reeves to impose rent controls amid latest rise

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Unions and tenants’ groups have urged the government to introduce rent controls as new figures show average UK rents rose again in May.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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Reform council vows to 'take back control' of unchecked HMOs

Another Reform-led council has pledged to clamp down on the uncontrolled spread of HMOs.

Reform council vows to 'take back control' of unchecked HMOs

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Another Reform-led council has pledged to clamp down on the uncontrolled spread of HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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Reform council vows to 'take back control' of unchecked HMOs

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Another Reform-led council has pledged to clamp down on the uncontrolled spread of HMOs.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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Landlords, act immediately or face a £7,000 fine 

The 31 May 2026 deadline is in just a couple of days’ time. All residential landlords and their agents in England must serve the Information

Landlords, act immediately or face a £7,000 fine 

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The 31 May 2026 deadline is in just a couple of days’ time. All residential landlords and their agents in England must serve the Information

Tom Entwistle
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29/5/2026
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Landlords, act immediately or face a £7,000 fine 

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Landlords, act immediately or face a £7,000 fine 

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The 31 May 2026 deadline is in just a couple of days’ time. All residential landlords and their agents in England must serve the Information

Tom Entwistle
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29/5/2026
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New tool could help councils expose poor quality rental homes

A new mapping tool designed to identify likely substandard private rented hotspots could make it easier to target rogue landlords.

New tool could help councils expose poor quality rental homes

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A new mapping tool designed to identify likely substandard private rented hotspots could make it easier to target rogue landlords.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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New tool could help councils expose poor quality rental homes

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A new mapping tool designed to identify likely substandard private rented hotspots could make it easier to target rogue landlords.

Helen Gregory
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29/5/2026
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The fine line between enforcement and income generation

Landlords back tougher standards, but fear councils may use new enforcement powers to raise revenue through harsh fines.

The fine line between enforcement and income generation

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Landlords back tougher standards, but fear councils may use new enforcement powers to raise revenue through harsh fines.

Paul Shamplina
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28/5/2026
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The fine line between enforcement and income generation

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The fine line between enforcement and income generation

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Landlords back tougher standards, but fear councils may use new enforcement powers to raise revenue through harsh fines.

Paul Shamplina
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28/5/2026
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Landlords promised streamlined repairs with AI-driven partnership

AI-powered communications and operations platform askporter has teamed up with Checkatrade to help landlords with repairs and maintenance.

Landlords promised streamlined repairs with AI-driven partnership

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AI-powered communications and operations platform askporter has teamed up with Checkatrade to help landlords with repairs and maintenance.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Landlords promised streamlined repairs with AI-driven partnership

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Landlords promised streamlined repairs with AI-driven partnership

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AI-powered communications and operations platform askporter has teamed up with Checkatrade to help landlords with repairs and maintenance.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Huge data-gathering drive launched to assess PRS reforms

The government has vowed that it will monitor data on disputes, possession activity and rent challenges following new reforms.

Huge data-gathering drive launched to assess PRS reforms

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The government has vowed that it will monitor data on disputes, possession activity and rent challenges following new reforms.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Huge data-gathering drive launched to assess PRS reforms

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The government has vowed that it will monitor data on disputes, possession activity and rent challenges following new reforms.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Nottingham hails 'social value' of landlord licensing schemes

Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.

Nottingham hails 'social value' of landlord licensing schemes

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Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Nottingham hails 'social value' of landlord licensing schemes

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Nottingham hails 'social value' of landlord licensing schemes

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Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.

Helen Gregory
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28/5/2026
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Capital flows, regional shifts, and a sceptic’s view of rent review reform

The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges. 

Capital flows, regional shifts, and a sceptic’s view of rent review reform

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The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges. 

Tom Entwistle
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27/5/2026
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Capital flows, regional shifts, and a sceptic’s view of rent review reform

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The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges. 

Tom Entwistle
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27/5/2026
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Section 21 carnage: landlords have one chance to get this right

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Section 21 carnage: landlords have one chance to get this right

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Section 21 deadline panic grows as landlords flood the courts. Accuracy is critical before 31 July.

Paul Shamplina
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7/7/26

Mushroom-infested HMO lands landlord with £50,000 fine

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Mushroom-infested HMO lands landlord with £50,000 fine

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A rogue landlord and his property management firm have been fined for renting out a damp HMO with mushrooms on the walls.

Helen Gregory
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7/7/26

Government says taxpayers should stop subsidising landlords

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Government says taxpayers should stop subsidising landlords

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed has taken a swipe at buy-to-let landlords in a speech about funding new homes.

Helen Gregory
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7/7/26

Campaigners warn ground rent exemption could create loophole

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Campaigners warn ground rent exemption could create loophole

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Leasehold campaigners have warned that plans to introduce exemptions could lead to disputes and cause some leaseholders to lose out.

Helen Gregory
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7/7/26

Thousands more Brighton landlords to pay £740 licence fee

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Thousands more Brighton landlords to pay £740 licence fee

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Brighton & Hove is widening the reach of its selective licensing scheme to take in a further two areas of the city.

Helen Gregory
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6/7/26

US firms drive record build-to-rent investment total

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US firms drive record build-to-rent investment total

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The UK build-to-rent sector attracted £2.2 billion of investment in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record.

Helen Gregory
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6/7/26

Smaller landlord firms struggle to secure finance

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Smaller landlord firms struggle to secure finance

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Smaller property investment firms are finding it tougher to get finance as lenders often rate them as higher risk, according to new research.

Helen Gregory
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6/7/26

The Chilling Effect of tax hike rumours

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The Chilling Effect of tax hike rumours

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Why are Andy Burnham's CGT rumours already reshaping the property market? Investors are rushing to sell assets

Tom Entwistle
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4/7/26

Digital Right to Rent checks tighten for landlords

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Digital Right to Rent checks tighten for landlords

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New rules for landlords on digital Right to Rent checks are being launched this autumn.

Helen Gregory
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3/7/26

Tragic death of tenant in house fire is wake-up call to landlords

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Tragic death of tenant in house fire is wake-up call to landlords

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Tragic tenant death underscores landlords' duty to comply with fire safety laws, including smoke alarms, escape routes, and fire-resistant furnishings

HFIS group
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15/6/21

Can I invest in commercial property through my pension?

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Can I invest in commercial property through my pension?

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Using a SIPP to invest in commercial property is perfectly possible and many business owners include their business premises in their pension pot

Tom Entwistle
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11/6/21

Number of landlords asking for six months rent in advance is rising, claims BBC

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Number of landlords asking for six months rent in advance is rising, claims BBC

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A Radio 5 podcast claims that growing numbers of landlords are asking tenants with a lack of renting history or poor credit score to stump up six months rent in advance, exacerbated by the climate of Covid-hit incomes. While the Tenant Fees Act bans most letting fees and caps

Helen Gregory
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4/6/21

Harrow dismisses landlord objections and proceeds with selective licensing

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Harrow dismisses landlord objections and proceeds with selective licensing

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Harrow council has renewed its selective licensing scheme in a key ward despite opposition from landlords and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). Under the scheme, all private rented properties in the London boroughs Wealdstone ward will have to pay �580 f

Nigel Lewis
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2/6/21

Buying a rental property with a sitting tenant - what do I need to know?

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Buying a rental property with a sitting tenant - what do I need to know?

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If you buy a rental property with a tenant in place, a sitting tenant�, there are some important issues you need to address.</h4>When a landlord decides to sell a rental property, they have two options: give notice to the tenant and obtain vacant possession before selling, or

Tom Entwistle
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1/6/21

Three steps to maximising return on investment!

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Three steps to maximising return on investment!

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Boost your ROI with three proven steps: calculate yields accurately, minimise costs smartly, and stage your property for the best returns.

Belvoir
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30/5/21

The results of The Ultimate Landlord Show

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The results of The Ultimate Landlord Show

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This week saw LandlordZONE's Paul Shamplina join forces with Landlord Sales Agency's David Coughlin in a packed webinar at The Ultimate Landlord Show. The two Landlord hea

LandlordZONE
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27/5/21

Can I increase the rent?

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Can I increase the rent?

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Its a sensitive time to be talking about increasing the rent, but the time will come when this question needs to be addressed </h4>Most landlords have done their utmost to help their tenants through the pandemic crisis, when they can afford it, but as the

Tom Entwistle
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25/5/21

The number of homeowners taking in lodgers triples over 10 years

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The number of homeowners taking in lodgers triples over 10 years

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Research into the value of the tax relief claimed using the Rent a Room scheme shows huge take-up. </h4>Since 2009, the total value of relief declared as a result of the governments Rent-a-Room Scheme has increased by 187%, according to the latest availabl

Tom Entwistle
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24/5/21

Tickets going fast as Paul Shamplina joins Landlord Sales Agency’s David Coughlin for the first time in The Ultimate Landlord Show

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It's the upcoming online event that's got everyone talking, and with just days to

LandlordZONE
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21/5/21

Labour launches all-out assault on government's private rented sector policies

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Labour launches all-out assault on government's private rented sector policies

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New shadow housing minister Lucy Powell has taken aim at the governments failure to protect renters, leaseholders, first-time buyers and local communities, in her maiden speech in the role. During a debate on affordable and safe housing, she told the Commons that its housing

Nigel Lewis
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20/5/21

Deposit warning: Landlord narrowly avoids �83,760 fine after failing to protect

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Deposit warning: Landlord narrowly avoids �83,760 fine after failing to protect

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Although deposit protection rules were introduced in 2004, most landlords now understand them, yet many still fall foul of the rules, says Tom

Tom Entwistle
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13/5/21

Landlord's plea: Why won't police help me evict drug-dealing tenant?

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Landlord's plea: Why won't police help me evict drug-dealing tenant?

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A landlord whos been waiting for a court to hear his application to evict a drug-dealing tenant for more than a year fears his case could be further delayed due to a lack of police co-operation, he has told LandlordZONE . CCTV captured the woman letting

Helen Gregory
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6/5/21

Portfolio Landlords: Now is the time to sell your properties for the best price

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Portfolio Landlords: Now is the time to sell your properties for the best price

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By David Coughlin, CEO, Landlord Sales Agency

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27/4/21

How Rick Gannon went from career break to £7m HMO portfolio

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How Rick Gannon went from career break to £7m HMO portfolio

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Rick Gannon became an accidental landlord when his first property was in negative equity and decided to rent it out. Fast-forward a few years and he and wife Lorraine had made a substantial amount on the sale so decided to use the proceeds to buy other properties to rent wit

Helen Gregory
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27/4/21

Salford to begin huge new £1,085-per-property HMO licensing scheme

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Salford to begin huge new £1,085-per-property HMO licensing scheme

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Salford has given the go-ahead to a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs in response to a rise in safety problems and resident complaints. The scheme covering the entire city - takes effect on 19th July and costs landlords �1,085 to licence shared homes where three or four

Nigel Lewis
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14/4/21

Suspended sentence for banned engineer who issued fake Gas Safe certificate

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Suspended sentence for banned engineer who issued fake Gas Safe certificate

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A banned boiler engineer has narrowly avoided jail after producing a fake Gas Safe certificate for a landlord. Jeffrey Lewis, 74, of Ashbourne Road, Cheadle, was asked by a landlord to repair a tenants boiler but failed to tell him he had been banned from carrying out gas wor

Nigel Lewis
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12/4/21

Plans to outlaw landlords who refuse to rent to tenants with children

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Plans to outlaw landlords who refuse to rent to tenants with children

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Jersey has launched a consultation over plans to outlaw landlords who refuse to rent to tenants with children. Social security minister deputy Judy Martin hopes to amend the Discrimination Law 2013 to protect families looking for homes on the island, which currently doesnt pr

Nigel Lewis
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6/4/21

LATEST: Liverpool begins huge HMO licensing push

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LATEST: Liverpool begins huge HMO licensing push

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Liverpool City Council has clamped down on HMO conversions as it launches a new assault on the private rented sector. Under a new Article 4 direction, any size home in the city centre will need planning permission to be converted into an HMO from 17th</s

Nigel Lewis
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22/3/21

BREAKING: Treat Hong Kong arrivals with care when checking Right to Rent, Minister warns

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BREAKING: Treat Hong Kong arrivals with care when checking Right to Rent, Minister warns

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The government appears to have admitted it has concerns about landlords discriminating against the potential influx of Hong Kong residents. Home Office Minister Baroness Williams of Trafford advised landlords to be careful when doing Right to Rent checks on inbound Hong Kong res

Helen Gregory
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19/3/21

Forum Q&A: Early termination fees & invoices explained

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Forum Q&A: Early termination fees & invoices explained

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Early termination fees and invoice questions answered—your top forum concerns, sorted.

Suzy Hershman
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17/3/21

REVEALED: Why not all EPCs are created equally

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REVEALED: Why not all EPCs are created equally

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Getting a good EPC rating is important for rentals to meet the MEES regulations, and in future even higher ratings will be demanded, but this can be a challenge for some landlords� Since October 2008, rental properties in England and Wales have been required to

Tom Entwistle
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15/3/21

How safe are classified sites? Another tenant scammed by fake landlord

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How safe are classified sites? Another tenant scammed by fake landlord

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A tenant has been scammed by a Gumtree advertiser who stole more than �2,000, leaving her facing homelessness. Mum-of-four, Shirley Jones, from Coventry, fell for the flat rental scam after answering the advert for a three-bedroom home in Nuneaton that was available to rent on

Helen Gregory
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15/3/21

LATEST: Government's annual housing benefit bill rises to �30 billion

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LATEST: Government's annual housing benefit bill rises to �30 billion

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The government is expecting to spend and eye-watering �30 billion on housing benefit for tenants this year, DWP minister Will Quince has told parliament. This figure is �8-10 billion more than the Office for Budget Responsibility https://obr.uk/forecasts-in-depth/tax-

Nigel Lewis
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9/3/21

BREAKING: 'Half of tenants would take out pet insurance against damage', says expert

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BREAKING: 'Half of tenants would take out pet insurance against damage', says expert

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Half of all tenants who want to rent a home with their pet would be prepared to take out specialist insurance to cover their landlord against damage, a leading campaigner has revealed. Jennifer Berezai of AdvoCATS has researched an in-depth report into whether there is an appeti

Nigel Lewis
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1/3/21
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