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DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

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Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

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Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

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The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

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LandlordZONE's Nigel Lewis looks at Labour's odd obsession with landlording 'not being real work'.

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

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Landlords who operate HMOs collect rents almost twice as much as those who operate ‘family homes’, new research shows.

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is now almost certain to become law before the political parties break for the party conference season.

COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

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HMRC spot checks – “fishing expeditions” – what they mean for you and how to be prepared

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

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Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has warned Labour not to allow landlords to demand that tenants take out pet deposits.

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

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The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades and not for the better says leading broker.

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

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Halton council, which includes two big towns outside Liverpool, wants to heavily restrict HMO conversions.

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

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Only one in six landlords (16%) are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill says new poll.

Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

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The true extent of extra cost faced by landlords by the Chancellor's NI plans are revealed.

'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

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Fergus and Judith Wilson say their reputation isn't justified, and argue that they are good landlords.

Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

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Private tenants already been warned that rents will rise by £15 a month to pay for new scheme.

Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

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Pet campaigners have written to Angela Rayner in a last-ditch attempt to reinstate landlords’ ability to require pet damage insurance in the Renters’

Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

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Essex borough of Basildon reveals huge crackdown on landlords who run unlicensed HMOs.

Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

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Direction of travel: all the regulatory changes to the private rented sector (PRS) say, it’s go bigger or get out

How have Labour changed the lettings market in one year?

How have Labour changed the lettings market in one year?

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Labour’s first year: Renters' rights up, reforms underway, pace lags promises.

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Short-lets sector fights back against criticism, claiming 500,000 extra jobs

Short-lets sector fights back against criticism, claiming 500,000 extra jobs

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The trade association that represents short-let landlords says the Airbnb economy contributed �27.7 billion to the UK economy during 2021 and has helped create some 500,000 jobs, latest data shows. The UK Short Term Accommodation (https://ukstaa.org/" target="_bl

NEW: Lawyers warn of 'huge gaps' in legal aid for tenants facing eviction

NEW: Lawyers warn of 'huge gaps' in legal aid for tenants facing eviction

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Large areas of the country will be without vital legal advice to prevent eviction if the government cant get law firms to take part in its Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, the Law Society has warned. The scheme, which gives free legal aid advice for people facing repos

MPs slam unintended consequences of looming PRS reforms

MPs slam unintended consequences of looming PRS reforms

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MPs have slammed the Governments proposed reforms to the private rented sector (PRS) within its looming Renters Reform Bill, calling for Ministers to wake up to its unintended consequences. Their report, published this morning, also makes the point that most tenants are not w

Generation Rent calls for proposed Section 8 eviction 'loophole' to be closed

Generation Rent calls for proposed Section 8 eviction 'loophole' to be closed

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Tenants group Generation Rent has backed the DLUHC select committees call to close a loophole in proposed Section 8 reforms. It says the governments plan to ban Section 21 evictions but still allow landlords to evict tenants when needing to sell or move back into a prop

EPC upgrade rules may lead to landlords leaving, admits 'net zero' minister

EPC upgrade rules may lead to landlords leaving, admits 'net zero' minister

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A government minister has admitted that landlords could quit the market unless upcoming changes to EPC rules are implemented carefully. In a Lords debate to discuss the challenges of achieving net zero, https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/tag/lord-callanan/" target="_blank"

Another city council prepares to clamp-down on smaller HMOs

Another city council prepares to clamp-down on smaller HMOs

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Peterborough plans Article 4 Direction trial to curb smaller HMOs, following Leicester’s expansion of similar controls across more city neighbourhoods

NEW: Petition launched urging residents to 'rise up against HMOs'

NEW: Petition launched urging residents to 'rise up against HMOs'

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A Rugby councillor is trying to drum up opposition to HMOs with an online petition calling for an Article 4 direction in the town. John Slinger (main picture) believes too many family homes are being turned into HMOs by landlords who often dont have the communitys best int

'Latest' housing minister revealed but not yet her responsibilities

'Latest' housing minister revealed but not yet her responsibilities

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Redditch MP Rachel Maclean is the latest housing minister to arrive through the revolving door at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The newcomer replaces previous housing minister Lucy Frazer, https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/breaking-housing-

Is it time to ditch the spreadsheet?

Is it time to ditch the spreadsheet?

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Spreadsheets. Theyve been around since 1979 and have served the property industry well since their inception. However, with legislation like Making Tax Digital coming into play in 2026, were seeing Landlords slowly transition from using outdated equipment to more modern an

Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

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Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.

Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

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A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.

AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

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A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.

Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

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Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.

Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

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Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.

Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

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Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

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Falling house prices, slower rent growth, and rising costs are driving landlords to sell. Now could be the best time to exit before the market weakens

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

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Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

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A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

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Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

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mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

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The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

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The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

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House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

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The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

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Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

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Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

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Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

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Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.

Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

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The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.

Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

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A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.

Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

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Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.

Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

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Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget

Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

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Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.