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Rents 'spiralling' as landlords head for exit, says RICS

Rents 'spiralling' as landlords head for exit, says RICS

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The relentless decline in the volume of new landlord listings shows no signs of abating.

Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

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Scottish landlords and agents have a new housing secretary to deal with after incumbent Paul McLennan

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

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The Eastern Landlords Association has condemned comments labelled “unprofessional and disgusting” recorded its annual conference.

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

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Pressure on landlords to provide homes for those who would normally rent within the affordable and social housing sectors will lift soon following today’s Spending Review.

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

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The Irish government has rowed back on its rent control rules in a bid to bring down rents and boost supply.

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

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A Dagenham landlord has been fined more than £20,000 after repeatedly ignoring a planning enforcement notice.

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

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Weaker demand and growing affordability pressures have pushed rental growth to a four-year low.

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

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Landlords are facing one of the private rented sector biggest changes in years when it ends fixed-term tenancy agreements.

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

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Nearly 50 estate agencies were expelled from the Property Redress scheme during a six month period last year, the organisation has revealed

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Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

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Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

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What Landlords need to know now! Protection from discrimination to be a key component of the new Act

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

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New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

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The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

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Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

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A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

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Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

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Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

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Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

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What Landlords need to know now! Protection from discrimination to be a key component of the new Act

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

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New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

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The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

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Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

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A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

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Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

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Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

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The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

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Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

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Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

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West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

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A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

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They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

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Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

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A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

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Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

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County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

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Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

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MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

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New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

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A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

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mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

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New official buy-to-let lending figures have revealed an extraordinary revival in the landlord market.