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A landlord has challenged Thurrock Council over selective licensing rules which he says could
A landlord has challenged Thurrock Council over selective licensing rules which he says could
A landlord has challenged Thurrock Council over selective licensing rules which he says could
Rising swap rates are driving up buy-to-let mortgage rates by 25-40 bps, leaving thousands of landlords facing major refinancing hurdles.
Rising swap rates are driving up buy-to-let mortgage rates by 25-40 bps, leaving thousands of landlords facing major refinancing hurdles.
Rising swap rates are driving up buy-to-let mortgage rates by 25-40 bps, leaving thousands of landlords facing major refinancing hurdles.
Repairing with occupied tenants is a nightmare for landlords and tenants; can landlords demand that tenants leave for the duration of repair work?
Repairing with occupied tenants is a nightmare for landlords and tenants; can landlords demand that tenants leave for the duration of repair work?
Repairing with occupied tenants is a nightmare for landlords and tenants; can landlords demand that tenants leave for the duration of repair work?
Complex and outdated: as fiscal pressures mount, is the UK private rented sector heading for major property tax reform?
Complex and outdated: as fiscal pressures mount, is the UK private rented sector heading for major property tax reform?
Complex and outdated: as fiscal pressures mount, is the UK private rented sector heading for major property tax reform?
Over 1 in 3 pensioner households could be renting by 2044, creating a major demographic shift for landlords and the PRS.
Over 1 in 3 pensioner households could be renting by 2044, creating a major demographic shift for landlords and the PRS.
Over 1 in 3 pensioner households could be renting by 2044, creating a major demographic shift for landlords and the PRS.
In the Renters’ Rights Act era, live-in landlords must avoid ambiguous DIY contracts to prevent lodger disputes in court.
In the Renters’ Rights Act era, live-in landlords must avoid ambiguous DIY contracts to prevent lodger disputes in court.
In the Renters’ Rights Act era, live-in landlords must avoid ambiguous DIY contracts to prevent lodger disputes in court.
The Renters’ Rights Act means landlords operating as a company face different rules than landlord owners
The Renters’ Rights Act means landlords operating as a company face different rules than landlord owners
The Renters’ Rights Act means landlords operating as a company face different rules than landlord owners
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at the “stone age” court system after a possession order blunder.
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at the “stone age” court system after a possession order blunder.
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at the “stone age” court system after a possession order blunder.
Tenants’ groups, MPs, and housing activists held a demonstration in Parliament Square calling for rent controls and new council houses.
Tenants’ groups, MPs, and housing activists held a demonstration in Parliament Square calling for rent controls and new council houses.
Tenants’ groups, MPs, and housing activists held a demonstration in Parliament Square calling for rent controls and new council houses.
HMRC’s Valuation Office is to take responsibility for determining challenges to rent increases in England to help free up tribunals.
HMRC’s Valuation Office is to take responsibility for determining challenges to rent increases in England to help free up tribunals.
HMRC’s Valuation Office is to take responsibility for determining challenges to rent increases in England to help free up tribunals.
Landlords in the West Midlands will need to start registering themselves and their properties on the new PRS database from 15 December.
Landlords in the West Midlands will need to start registering themselves and their properties on the new PRS database from 15 December.
Landlords in the West Midlands will need to start registering themselves and their properties on the new PRS database from 15 December.
Direct payments should be triggered by life events rather than arrears to prevent unnecessary evictions, suggests a leading landlord.
Direct payments should be triggered by life events rather than arrears to prevent unnecessary evictions, suggests a leading landlord.
Direct payments should be triggered by life events rather than arrears to prevent unnecessary evictions, suggests a leading landlord.
This year is on course to become the biggest on record for new additional and selective licensing scheme launches.
This year is on course to become the biggest on record for new additional and selective licensing scheme launches.
This year is on course to become the biggest on record for new additional and selective licensing scheme launches.
Millennials and Gen Z will represent 62% of landlords within a decade, according to new research.
Millennials and Gen Z will represent 62% of landlords within a decade, according to new research.
Millennials and Gen Z will represent 62% of landlords within a decade, according to new research.
What surprises will the budget deliver for landlords, especially for those who are retirees?
What surprises will the budget deliver for landlords, especially for those who are retirees?
What surprises will the budget deliver for landlords, especially for those who are retirees?
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina will share practical advice on being a professional landlord at a free event later this month.
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina will share practical advice on being a professional landlord at a free event later this month.
Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina will share practical advice on being a professional landlord at a free event later this month.
Landlords will have to sign up to a mandatory short-lets registration scheme in England from next March.
Landlords will have to sign up to a mandatory short-lets registration scheme in England from next March.
Landlords will have to sign up to a mandatory short-lets registration scheme in England from next March.
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been revealed as a landlord – despite his party voting to abolish private landlords last year.
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been revealed as a landlord – despite his party voting to abolish private landlords last year.
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been revealed as a landlord – despite his party voting to abolish private landlords last year.
The Renters' Rights Act turns letting into an evidence game: strict proof, £40k fines, and tight rules favour pros over amateur landlords.
The Renters' Rights Act turns letting into an evidence game: strict proof, £40k fines, and tight rules favour pros over amateur landlords.
The Renters' Rights Act turns letting into an evidence game: strict proof, £40k fines, and tight rules favour pros over amateur landlords.
Rising costs and the Renters' Rights Act drive a massive landlord exit, slashing rental supply and leaving tenants to pay the price.
Rising costs and the Renters' Rights Act drive a massive landlord exit, slashing rental supply and leaving tenants to pay the price.
Rising costs and the Renters' Rights Act drive a massive landlord exit, slashing rental supply and leaving tenants to pay the price.
Landlords dodge bidding bans by inflating asking rents to force downward bidding wars - a tactic risking £40k fines if caught.
Landlords dodge bidding bans by inflating asking rents to force downward bidding wars - a tactic risking £40k fines if caught.
Landlords dodge bidding bans by inflating asking rents to force downward bidding wars - a tactic risking £40k fines if caught.
Comprehensive Documentary information is vital if your £10,000 cap claim is to be successful
Comprehensive Documentary information is vital if your £10,000 cap claim is to be successful
Comprehensive Documentary information is vital if your £10,000 cap claim is to be successful
The PRS isn’t equipped to be the primary safety net for the most vulnerable, says Portsmouth landlord leader Martin Silman.
The PRS isn’t equipped to be the primary safety net for the most vulnerable, says Portsmouth landlord leader Martin Silman.
The PRS isn’t equipped to be the primary safety net for the most vulnerable, says Portsmouth landlord leader Martin Silman.
With new valuation rates still undecided, leaseholders need to weigh potential future savings against today’s certainty, says Vanessa Griffiths.
With new valuation rates still undecided, leaseholders need to weigh potential future savings against today’s certainty, says Vanessa Griffiths.
With new valuation rates still undecided, leaseholders need to weigh potential future savings against today’s certainty, says Vanessa Griffiths.
Reform UK has promised to look into making homes built on brownfield sites free of stamp duty, CGT and tax on rental income for 10 years.
Reform UK has promised to look into making homes built on brownfield sites free of stamp duty, CGT and tax on rental income for 10 years.
Reform UK has promised to look into making homes built on brownfield sites free of stamp duty, CGT and tax on rental income for 10 years.
Surprising new figures show that about £750 million could be sitting in the tenancy deposit system as dormant or otherwise unclaimed.
Surprising new figures show that about £750 million could be sitting in the tenancy deposit system as dormant or otherwise unclaimed.
Surprising new figures show that about £750 million could be sitting in the tenancy deposit system as dormant or otherwise unclaimed.
A new report from Paragon Bank reveals that experienced HMO landlords are continuing to invest in these types of rentals
A new report from Paragon Bank reveals that experienced HMO landlords are continuing to invest in these types of rentals
A new report from Paragon Bank reveals that experienced HMO landlords are continuing to invest in these types of rentals
Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has laid into MHCLG for making life harder for landlords.
Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has laid into MHCLG for making life harder for landlords.
Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has laid into MHCLG for making life harder for landlords.
A landlord has been told to repay £17,244 after a metal staircase collapsed beneath one tenant in her unlicensed flat.
A landlord has been told to repay £17,244 after a metal staircase collapsed beneath one tenant in her unlicensed flat.
A landlord has been told to repay £17,244 after a metal staircase collapsed beneath one tenant in her unlicensed flat.
HMO expert Vann Vogstad says landlords need effective tools to police behaviour in order to raise standards in the HMO sector.
HMO expert Vann Vogstad says landlords need effective tools to police behaviour in order to raise standards in the HMO sector.
HMO expert Vann Vogstad says landlords need effective tools to police behaviour in order to raise standards in the HMO sector.
Croydon Council has postponed its additional and selective landlord licensing schemes just before they were due to launch.
Croydon Council has postponed its additional and selective landlord licensing schemes just before they were due to launch.
Croydon Council has postponed its additional and selective landlord licensing schemes just before they were due to launch.
Political control does not neatly predict whether a council has an Article 4 Direction or refuses more HMO applications, according to research.
Political control does not neatly predict whether a council has an Article 4 Direction or refuses more HMO applications, according to research.
Political control does not neatly predict whether a council has an Article 4 Direction or refuses more HMO applications, according to research.
Rising Conservative star Katie Lam has been appointed as the party’s new Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary.
Rising Conservative star Katie Lam has been appointed as the party’s new Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary.
Rising Conservative star Katie Lam has been appointed as the party’s new Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary.
Landlords’ expenses have risen by more than twice as much as their rental income during the past five years, according to HMRC figures.
Landlords’ expenses have risen by more than twice as much as their rental income during the past five years, according to HMRC figures.
Landlords’ expenses have risen by more than twice as much as their rental income during the past five years, according to HMRC figures.
Leasing Scheme Wales, which allows landlords to rent out properties via their local authority, is to shut down in March.
Leasing Scheme Wales, which allows landlords to rent out properties via their local authority, is to shut down in March.
Leasing Scheme Wales, which allows landlords to rent out properties via their local authority, is to shut down in March.
Private bailiffs in England and Wales will need to be accredited under new laws announced by the government.
Private bailiffs in England and Wales will need to be accredited under new laws announced by the government.
Private bailiffs in England and Wales will need to be accredited under new laws announced by the government.
The Renters' Rights Act means extra load on an already creaking service. Will the planned changes alleviate the problems landlords are facing?
The Renters' Rights Act means extra load on an already creaking service. Will the planned changes alleviate the problems landlords are facing?
The Renters' Rights Act means extra load on an already creaking service. Will the planned changes alleviate the problems landlords are facing?
The NRLA has called for a deferred annual investment allowance that would encourage landlords to provide long-term stable housing.
The NRLA has called for a deferred annual investment allowance that would encourage landlords to provide long-term stable housing.
The NRLA has called for a deferred annual investment allowance that would encourage landlords to provide long-term stable housing.
Section 21 ends: Paul Shamplina and Paul Sowerbutts reveal the rush, mistakes and challenges landlords now face under the new regime.
Section 21 ends: Paul Shamplina and Paul Sowerbutts reveal the rush, mistakes and challenges landlords now face under the new regime.
Section 21 ends: Paul Shamplina and Paul Sowerbutts reveal the rush, mistakes and challenges landlords now face under the new regime.
Build-to-rent landlord Legal & General could face a whopping multi-million-pound rent repayment order.
Build-to-rent landlord Legal & General could face a whopping multi-million-pound rent repayment order.
Build-to-rent landlord Legal & General could face a whopping multi-million-pound rent repayment order.
HMRC will start signing up landlords who it believes should already be using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from next week.
HMRC will start signing up landlords who it believes should already be using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from next week.
HMRC will start signing up landlords who it believes should already be using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from next week.
Renters in the capital have reported that some landlords are encouraging ‘inverse bidding wars’ to get round new rental rules.
Renters in the capital have reported that some landlords are encouraging ‘inverse bidding wars’ to get round new rental rules.
Renters in the capital have reported that some landlords are encouraging ‘inverse bidding wars’ to get round new rental rules.
Landlord and property developer Rob Stewart is on a mission to prompt a rethink of how to solve the housing crisis.
Landlord and property developer Rob Stewart is on a mission to prompt a rethink of how to solve the housing crisis.
Landlord and property developer Rob Stewart is on a mission to prompt a rethink of how to solve the housing crisis.
Landlords blame tax – not regulations - as the biggest barrier to investment, according to the latest poll.
Landlords blame tax – not regulations - as the biggest barrier to investment, according to the latest poll.
Landlords blame tax – not regulations - as the biggest barrier to investment, according to the latest poll.
A letting agent has been accused of failing to return the deposits of more than 100 tenants, according to a BBC investigation.
A letting agent has been accused of failing to return the deposits of more than 100 tenants, according to a BBC investigation.
A letting agent has been accused of failing to return the deposits of more than 100 tenants, according to a BBC investigation.
Future-proof your rental with energy upgrades, flexible spaces, parking, outdoor areas and HMO potential to attract tenants.
Future-proof your rental with energy upgrades, flexible spaces, parking, outdoor areas and HMO potential to attract tenants.
Future-proof your rental with energy upgrades, flexible spaces, parking, outdoor areas and HMO potential to attract tenants.
Rent caps can reduce rental supply, discourage maintenance and leave some families in homes that don’t meet their needs, finds new research.
Rent caps can reduce rental supply, discourage maintenance and leave some families in homes that don’t meet their needs, finds new research.
Rent caps can reduce rental supply, discourage maintenance and leave some families in homes that don’t meet their needs, finds new research.
Landlords and agents are still getting new pet rules wrong, with campaigners warning of unlawful tenancy clauses and costly mistakes.
Landlords and agents are still getting new pet rules wrong, with campaigners warning of unlawful tenancy clauses and costly mistakes.
Landlords and agents are still getting new pet rules wrong, with campaigners warning of unlawful tenancy clauses and costly mistakes.
Tenants’ groups have called on the government to include rent data and details about evictions in the new PRS Database.
Tenants’ groups have called on the government to include rent data and details about evictions in the new PRS Database.
Tenants’ groups have called on the government to include rent data and details about evictions in the new PRS Database.
A landlord firm that let a historic building fall into disrepair has been told to pay more than £8,000.
A landlord firm that let a historic building fall into disrepair has been told to pay more than £8,000.
A landlord firm that let a historic building fall into disrepair has been told to pay more than £8,000.
Almost half of holiday let owners say profits have risen despite the loss of Furnished Holiday Let tax breaks.
Almost half of holiday let owners say profits have risen despite the loss of Furnished Holiday Let tax breaks.
Almost half of holiday let owners say profits have risen despite the loss of Furnished Holiday Let tax breaks.
HMO landlords are nearly twice as likely to win planning appeals outside Article 4 areas, according to new research.
HMO landlords are nearly twice as likely to win planning appeals outside Article 4 areas, according to new research.
HMO landlords are nearly twice as likely to win planning appeals outside Article 4 areas, according to new research.
If the King can't afford to insulate his cottages, what chance for the rest of us?
If the King can't afford to insulate his cottages, what chance for the rest of us?
If the King can't afford to insulate his cottages, what chance for the rest of us?
Rental listings have almost doubled in Tyne and Wear during the last year, making it the fastest-growing rental market in England.
Rental listings have almost doubled in Tyne and Wear during the last year, making it the fastest-growing rental market in England.
Rental listings have almost doubled in Tyne and Wear during the last year, making it the fastest-growing rental market in England.
Landlords who fail to keep their rental properties in good condition could see as much as £30,172 wiped from the value of an average buy-to-let.
Landlords who fail to keep their rental properties in good condition could see as much as £30,172 wiped from the value of an average buy-to-let.
Landlords who fail to keep their rental properties in good condition could see as much as £30,172 wiped from the value of an average buy-to-let.
A small group of larger landlords now controls a growing share of the Welsh PRS, with rental growth concentrated in Cardiff and Swansea.
A small group of larger landlords now controls a growing share of the Welsh PRS, with rental growth concentrated in Cardiff and Swansea.
A small group of larger landlords now controls a growing share of the Welsh PRS, with rental growth concentrated in Cardiff and Swansea.
Property tribunals are planning changes to the way cases are handled as they prepare for a significant increase in workload.
Property tribunals are planning changes to the way cases are handled as they prepare for a significant increase in workload.
Property tribunals are planning changes to the way cases are handled as they prepare for a significant increase in workload.
Landlords have been urged to help stop illegal tobacco being sold from Oxfordshire shops by carrying out proper checks on tenants.
Landlords have been urged to help stop illegal tobacco being sold from Oxfordshire shops by carrying out proper checks on tenants.
Landlords have been urged to help stop illegal tobacco being sold from Oxfordshire shops by carrying out proper checks on tenants.
A landlord has had a £7,500 fine upheld after failing to address 21 electrical safety defects at a property where four children were living.
A landlord has had a £7,500 fine upheld after failing to address 21 electrical safety defects at a property where four children were living.
A landlord has had a £7,500 fine upheld after failing to address 21 electrical safety defects at a property where four children were living.
Landlords in Lewisham may no longer be able to rely on waiting for a tenant complaint before problems come to the council’s attention.
Landlords in Lewisham may no longer be able to rely on waiting for a tenant complaint before problems come to the council’s attention.
Landlords in Lewisham may no longer be able to rely on waiting for a tenant complaint before problems come to the council’s attention.
Demonstrating that you’re claiming a fair market rent at the tribunal hearing is crucial to winning your case
Demonstrating that you’re claiming a fair market rent at the tribunal hearing is crucial to winning your case
Demonstrating that you’re claiming a fair market rent at the tribunal hearing is crucial to winning your case
Burnley Council plans to restrict new HMOs in a bid to deter investors who see the borough as a “high yield investment opportunity”.
Burnley Council plans to restrict new HMOs in a bid to deter investors who see the borough as a “high yield investment opportunity”.
Burnley Council plans to restrict new HMOs in a bid to deter investors who see the borough as a “high yield investment opportunity”.
The number of landlords hit by rent arrears has fallen to a record low, with most continuing to report profitable lettings businesses.
The number of landlords hit by rent arrears has fallen to a record low, with most continuing to report profitable lettings businesses.
The number of landlords hit by rent arrears has fallen to a record low, with most continuing to report profitable lettings businesses.
The government is hiring 1,000 new judges and tribunal members this year to cope with increased demand due to the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government is hiring 1,000 new judges and tribunal members this year to cope with increased demand due to the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government is hiring 1,000 new judges and tribunal members this year to cope with increased demand due to the Renters’ Rights Act.
Landlords in Bolton would face mandatory training as a condition of getting an additional licence under plans agreed by the town council.
Landlords in Bolton would face mandatory training as a condition of getting an additional licence under plans agreed by the town council.
Landlords in Bolton would face mandatory training as a condition of getting an additional licence under plans agreed by the town council.
The proportion of landlords reporting strong tenant demand has risen for the first time since early 2024.
The proportion of landlords reporting strong tenant demand has risen for the first time since early 2024.
The proportion of landlords reporting strong tenant demand has risen for the first time since early 2024.
Tribunal orders landlord to repay £17,475 and criticises her property management style.
Tribunal orders landlord to repay £17,475 and criticises her property management style.
Tribunal orders landlord to repay £17,475 and criticises her property management style.
Stourbridge wildfires raise a difficult question for landlords: what happens when a rental is suddenly left uninhabitable?
Stourbridge wildfires raise a difficult question for landlords: what happens when a rental is suddenly left uninhabitable?
Stourbridge wildfires raise a difficult question for landlords: what happens when a rental is suddenly left uninhabitable?
Voice of Landlords Associations has called for an independent review of English councils’ relationships with Justice for Tenants.
Voice of Landlords Associations has called for an independent review of English councils’ relationships with Justice for Tenants.
Voice of Landlords Associations has called for an independent review of English councils’ relationships with Justice for Tenants.
More than 100 rental homes on the royal estates fail to meet legal minimum energy standards, an investigation has found.
More than 100 rental homes on the royal estates fail to meet legal minimum energy standards, an investigation has found.
More than 100 rental homes on the royal estates fail to meet legal minimum energy standards, an investigation has found.
Periodic, well-documented inspections are not an ad hoc luxury to be disregarded at will, but a necessity in today’s devious world
Periodic, well-documented inspections are not an ad hoc luxury to be disregarded at will, but a necessity in today’s devious world
Periodic, well-documented inspections are not an ad hoc luxury to be disregarded at will, but a necessity in today’s devious world
Buy-to-let investors are using their chain-free position and cash reserves to drive hard bargains, according to Hamptons.
Buy-to-let investors are using their chain-free position and cash reserves to drive hard bargains, according to Hamptons.
Buy-to-let investors are using their chain-free position and cash reserves to drive hard bargains, according to Hamptons.
Guernsey’s landlord association has warned that incoming rental reforms will push many older and experienced landlords towards the exit.
Guernsey’s landlord association has warned that incoming rental reforms will push many older and experienced landlords towards the exit.
Guernsey’s landlord association has warned that incoming rental reforms will push many older and experienced landlords towards the exit.
The NRLA suggests there’s no clear link between benefit levels and rent increases, as ministers consider continuing to freeze rates.
The NRLA suggests there’s no clear link between benefit levels and rent increases, as ministers consider continuing to freeze rates.
The NRLA suggests there’s no clear link between benefit levels and rent increases, as ministers consider continuing to freeze rates.
HMO landlords using letting agents could face an unexpected administrative burden under Making Tax Digital (MTD).
HMO landlords using letting agents could face an unexpected administrative burden under Making Tax Digital (MTD).
HMO landlords using letting agents could face an unexpected administrative burden under Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Section 21 claims are likely to break records this year, despite only being legal for the first seven months, predicts Paul Shamplina.
Section 21 claims are likely to break records this year, despite only being legal for the first seven months, predicts Paul Shamplina.
Section 21 claims are likely to break records this year, despite only being legal for the first seven months, predicts Paul Shamplina.
An Upper Tribunal has ruled that a banned landlord's tenants should have been considered when making the order.
An Upper Tribunal has ruled that a banned landlord's tenants should have been considered when making the order.
An Upper Tribunal has ruled that a banned landlord's tenants should have been considered when making the order.
Protesting tenants in London turned up at Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s office to hand her a cheque for £20,001.
Protesting tenants in London turned up at Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s office to hand her a cheque for £20,001.
Protesting tenants in London turned up at Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s office to hand her a cheque for £20,001.
An increasingly stressed landlord community feel they are becoming a convenient scapegoat for many of housing problems.
An increasingly stressed landlord community feel they are becoming a convenient scapegoat for many of housing problems.
An increasingly stressed landlord community feel they are becoming a convenient scapegoat for many of housing problems.
The First-tier Tribunal’s ruled that Property118’s incorporation planning did not need to be disclosed under HMRCs Disclosure of Tax Avoidance
The First-tier Tribunal’s ruled that Property118’s incorporation planning did not need to be disclosed under HMRCs Disclosure of Tax Avoidance
The First-tier Tribunal’s ruled that Property118’s incorporation planning did not need to be disclosed under HMRCs Disclosure of Tax Avoidance
The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days.
The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days.
The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are getting cash to fund EPC improvements - if they help solve the city’s temporary accommodation shortage.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are getting cash to fund EPC improvements - if they help solve the city’s temporary accommodation shortage.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are getting cash to fund EPC improvements - if they help solve the city’s temporary accommodation shortage.
Section 21 is gone but getting your property back isn’t. Paul Shamplina outlines what landlords need to know about the new Section 8 reality.
Section 21 is gone but getting your property back isn’t. Paul Shamplina outlines what landlords need to know about the new Section 8 reality.
Section 21 is gone but getting your property back isn’t. Paul Shamplina outlines what landlords need to know about the new Section 8 reality.
Letting agents have started using AI to deal with increasingly sophisticated tenants’ complaints…generated by AI.
Letting agents have started using AI to deal with increasingly sophisticated tenants’ complaints…generated by AI.
Letting agents have started using AI to deal with increasingly sophisticated tenants’ complaints…generated by AI.
The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
A landlord has challenged Thurrock Council over selective licensing rules which he says could
Rising swap rates are driving up buy-to-let mortgage rates by 25-40 bps, leaving thousands of landlords facing major refinancing hurdles.
Repairing with occupied tenants is a nightmare for landlords and tenants; can landlords demand that tenants leave for the duration of repair work?
Complex and outdated: as fiscal pressures mount, is the UK private rented sector heading for major property tax reform?
Over 1 in 3 pensioner households could be renting by 2044, creating a major demographic shift for landlords and the PRS.
In the Renters’ Rights Act era, live-in landlords must avoid ambiguous DIY contracts to prevent lodger disputes in court.
The Renters’ Rights Act means landlords operating as a company face different rules than landlord owners
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at the “stone age” court system after a possession order blunder.
LandlordZONE understands that the huge task of sifting through 1,000's responses to the governments consultation on evictions reform, and the likely long process of getting the law through Parliament, will take at least 18 months. Landlo
Private Rented Sector Consultant a private rented sector consultant at letting focus and tenants renting guide David Lawrenson
Article 4 direction : Birmingham CityCouncil is introducing a city-wide direction for houses in multipleoccupation (HMOs) from 8 June 2020. An Article 4planning direction means that planning approval will be required forthe conversion of a famil
Capital Gains Tax: Owners of second homes and buy-to-lets that they have previously lived in should be aware that as from April 2020 the tax relief period allowed against capital against tax (CGT) will be reduced. As it is a present,when you se
Letting Agent Contracts: One common question asked by landlords is, "how do I terminate my relationship with my letting agent?"For one reason or another, landlords sometimes wish to end their relationship with their letting agent and want to know how to go about it.Requests
General Election: Part of Laboursbid to be elected on 12th December is a raft of taxraising measures aimed at buy-to-let landlords and second homeowners. Jeremy CorbynsLabour party manifesto launch last week outlined a n
Condensation andmould : This time of year,as the temperature drops, both new homes and old homes aresusceptible to the formation of condensation and unsightly mould: newhomes because they are effectively a sealed box, and old homesbecause they often lack ef
The colder weather is here again, its that time of year coming; you feel that cold chill in the air, the snow and ice will soon arrive, and you know its time to get out that winter coat, scarf and gloves.You also know that cold wet weather on the way will test your rental properties and tenant
Portfolio Landlords: Buy to let lender Paragons recent research shows that professionaland larger-scale landlords are still investing and are increasing the size oftheir portfolios through more targeted investments. With an average portfolio
New rules that came into force in March allow https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/landlords-sue-cold-damp-homes-law-tenants-renting-housing-a8776671.html" tenants to sue landlords for issues like cold and damp. A broken heating system or poor ventilation that
Commercial Property : A recent High Court decision in Co-Operative Group Food Ltdv. A&A Shah Properties Ltd (2019) relates to an authorised guaranteeagreement (AGA) dispute, in this case an agreement involving a guarantor of theoutgoing tenant. <p id
The Government has announced its intention to scrap Section 21 notices for eviction in an effort to offer tenants more long-term security.
Commercial: A new set of mandatory rules introduced from 1stApril 2019 and though the document itself is titled a first edition, itsupersedes 3 previous editions published as codes of practice. The RICS (Royal Institution of Ch
Security: Renovating a buy-to-let property can be a great way for landlords to increase the rental income
Abandonment: When times get hard the instances of tenants leaving without notice are known to increase. Doing a runner�, skipping� moonlight flitting� walking away� or gone away� and in the words of the immortal song;
Tenancy Deposits: According to TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) less than 1% (0.85%) of tenancies they handle have resulted in a deposit dispute in the year to March 2018, nevertheless its important to get it right when dealing with tenants' deposits.Cleaning was the most com
Viewpoint by Tom Entwistle As winter approaches outside temperatures drop and the perennial landlords problem of winter condensation and black mould rear their ugly heads again.The question is, how do you know if this is caused by the building or the tenant, or is it a co
Landlords' Tax: Internet sites, such as AirBnB, have increased the number of landlords letting to lodgers and to guests on short stays. There are specific tax benefits to this type of letting business which are expanded upon below.Furnished holiday letting</st
Section 21: Most tenancies will never require the service of a Section 21, Housing Act 1988, (eviction) notice. However, on those occasions when it does become necessary, and you just never know, landlords (and agents) will thank their lucky starts they complied with the rul
Asbestos:Asbestos regulations were last updated in 2012 , bringing the UK in line with EU regulations, which means the current regulations have been in place long enough for most
The Application Form You should always use a comprehensive Tenancy Application Form when taking on a new tenant. You need a completed application for each adult tenant in the property.The Tenancy application form is a very important starting point for any residential or comm
End of an AST: Questions: What happens when an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) comes to an end? Will the tenant have to leave or does she need to sign a new agreement? What if a tenant wants to leave early? How long can a periodic tenancy last?When the fixed term (minimum of
Landlords often buy flats which are either Leasehold or Shared Freehold. What are these tenures and what should landlords look out for in these different forms of ownership?Leasehold is one of three forms of tenure (property/land ownership) almost exclusively peculiar to the United Kingdom, thoug
Landlord's Access to Property: Many landlords will have experienced a tenant denying them access to a property - whether for an inspection, viewings or legal duties. Its easy to understand the view of Its my property, I can enter when I want, but unfortunately th
New Rules for Section 21 :Landlords and Agents need to be aware of the changes affecting Section 21 rules and Notices and other changes for the letting of residential properties in England (and in many cases Wales) introduced during 2015 . This article explains the new rules
