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More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

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Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.

Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

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Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.

Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

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Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.

Mail received for previous tenants

Mail received for previous tenants

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What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?

Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

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A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.

Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

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Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.

Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

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Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.

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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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.

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Government housing policies 'not working' for landlords or tenants, MPs are told

Government housing policies 'not working' for landlords or tenants, MPs are told

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Tax increases on private landlords are reducing supply but not increasing owner occupation, making it difficult for the PRS to be commercially viable, according to a housing sector academic. Giving evidence to the Pensions and Work Committee on benefit levels, Prof

Big council looks at selective licencing to clamp down on bad landlords

Big council looks at selective licencing to clamp down on bad landlords

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A major Midlands council is considering a selective licencing when its additional licencing scheme for HMOs finishes in 2025 as it seeks to answer critics who believe this type of property is damaging social cohesion in many areas. The Cabinet committee of West Northamptonshire

Locate rooftop solar panels on commercial buildings

Locate rooftop solar panels on commercial buildings

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Living in an era where the UK has concerns about the security of energy supply, rising energy costs, and the need to meet environmental considerations, looking to innovative energy back-up alternatives makes sense. Since the shock of the war in Ukraine, it has become increasingl

LATEST: Gove moves to reassure landlords ahead of reform bill changes

LATEST: Gove moves to reassure landlords ahead of reform bill changes

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Housing secretary Michael Gove has moved to reassure private landlords that the Government backs them, describing their work as vital to a functioning rented sector. His column for the https://www.nrla.org.uk/" target="_blank" NRLA </a

Landlord fined £44,000 over unsafe HMO during bizarre court proceedings

Landlord fined £44,000 over unsafe HMO during bizarre court proceedings

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Strange proceedings have been reported at Bristol Magistrates Court after a landlord was fined �44,000 over serious fire safety issues at an HMO he operates. Joe Sutera attended the court hearing but refused to identify himself saying he was a man and that Joe Sutera h

HOW is he still operating? 'Intolerable' landlord fined for second time

HOW is he still operating? 'Intolerable' landlord fined for second time

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A rogue landlord has been handed a hefty fine for renting out a dangerous and mouldy property his second in two years. Hazmar Fauz, of The Avenue in Welwyn, admitted several serious defects at the house in London Road, Luton, when he appeared before magistrates and was fined

Call to raise local housing allowance to address rent gap

Call to raise local housing allowance to address rent gap

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Letting agents urge govt to annually increase Local Housing Allowance to at least the 30th percentile, helping benefits tenants afford rising rents.

Low-income tenants are being priced out of renting

Low-income tenants are being priced out of renting

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Rising rents and frozen Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates mean that more and more tenants on low incomes cant find an affordable place to live. Whats more, for those lucky enough to find a rental that they can afford, invariably they will cost more to run.

LATEST: Huge spike in number of young landlords entering buy-to-let market

LATEST: Huge spike in number of young landlords entering buy-to-let market

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The Renters Reform Bill wont lead to a mass landlord exodus as an army of youngsters are already starting to take older investors place. The https://www.thepropertysourcingcompany.co.uk/" Property Sourcing Companys poll of its 3

Former housing watchdog chief says build-to-rent 'the future'

Former housing watchdog chief says build-to-rent 'the future'

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Long-standing MP Clive Betts is banging the drum for build-to-rent (BTR) through a taskforce that aims to boost the number of properties in the sector

Council leader says HMOs 'change the character of neighbourhoods'

Council leader says HMOs 'change the character of neighbourhoods'

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Warrington leader makes comments as council launches plan to rein-in HMO numbers within town.

Solicitor highlights 'holes' in Labour's renting reforms

Solicitor highlights 'holes' in Labour's renting reforms

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Bethen Abraham highlights two areas of the Renters' Rights Bill that have yet to be clarified by Ministers.

Student landlords STILL being forgotten by Labour - expert

Student landlords STILL being forgotten by Labour - expert

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Paddy Jackman says sector's needs 'falling between' cracks as Government pushes ahead with renting reforms.

Judge highlights  unregulated eviction 'solicitors' problem

Judge highlights  unregulated eviction 'solicitors' problem

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Court case highlights ongoing problem of legal firms that claim to be 'authorised' to help landlords evict tenants when they are not.

Generous property 'leasing scheme' for landlords goes national

Generous property 'leasing scheme' for landlords goes national

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Landlords across Wales can now take advantage of a scheme that lets them lease their property to the local council for up to 20 years.

'Cut stamp duty if you want to help end housing crisis'

'Cut stamp duty if you want to help end housing crisis'

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Scotland’s landlords have urged its government to pause additional stamp duty payments in a bid to alleviate its housing emergency.

Big NE of England town latest to reign-in HMO numbers

Big NE of England town latest to reign-in HMO numbers

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Darlington looks set to be the latest council bringing in tougher rules to control the growth of small HMOs.

Minister explains why pet damage insurance 'not needed'

Minister explains why pet damage insurance 'not needed'

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Minister explains why pet damage insurance will not be mandated, and says current deposit of five weeks 'enough'.

Criminal gang jailed for running cannabis farms across UK

Criminal gang jailed for running cannabis farms across UK

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A gang of cannabis farm operators, drug dealers and people smugglers have been jailed.

Big NW town latest to clamp down on HMO growth

Big NW town latest to clamp down on HMO growth

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Wigan council says rise in number of smaller HMOs within its borders means new powers to scrutinise new applications are needed.

Flipping now 'tricky' as higher taxes and lower price rises bite

Flipping now 'tricky' as higher taxes and lower price rises bite

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The practice of property flipping to make a profit is under serious threat from both higher tax and lower house price rises.

OPINION: Awaab’s Law is coming – be warned, it has serious implications for you!

OPINION: Awaab’s Law is coming – be warned, it has serious implications for you!

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Awaab’s Law: What it means for private landlords and the future of property standards

MPs in race to pass rental reforms before recess

MPs in race to pass rental reforms before recess

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The Renters' Rights Bill now looks more likely to be passed before the summer recess.

London council hikes HMO licensing fees

London council hikes HMO licensing fees

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HMO landlords face paying out £1,570 for a licence when Camden Council renews its additional scheme in December.

England to get its own 'rent service' says housing minister

England to get its own 'rent service' says housing minister

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A new body will help decide rents in a bid to prevent over-loading the tribunal service with rent disputes.

Landlord fined £75K for illegally letting properties

Landlord fined £75K for illegally letting properties

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A landlord has been found guilty of illegally letting two ‘party flats’ after neighbours complained about excessive noise.

Tenant piles pressure on Labour to adopt rent controls

Tenant piles pressure on Labour to adopt rent controls

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Lobbying group says tenant Bridget Chapman's experiences of a sudden rent rise is proof controls are needed.

Minister gifts solicitors £20m pay rise to help tenants fight evictions

Minister gifts solicitors £20m pay rise to help tenants fight evictions

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The Government has increased its support for tenants who face eviction as its looming reforms bring in greater rights for private

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring requests to license property

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring requests to license property

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A landlord who thought he could ignore council warnings over his property has been fined £10,000.

LATEST: New Decent Homes Standard consultation launched

LATEST: New Decent Homes Standard consultation launched

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Labour has revealed more details of the new minimum standards private landlords will have to meet.

Campaign launched to reverse 'bonkers' pet insurance decision

Campaign launched to reverse 'bonkers' pet insurance decision

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AdvoCATS has launched initiative after Labour decided inexplicably not to allow landlords to require tenants to take out pet insurance.

Labour 'not listening to sense' on renting reforms says peer

Labour 'not listening to sense' on renting reforms says peer

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Lord Hacking tells housing minister Government is 'plain wrong' in its insistence on banning fixed-term tenancies.

Decent Homes Standard for private rented sector 'soon' says Labour

Decent Homes Standard for private rented sector 'soon' says Labour

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Government reveals it is about to consult on a new Decent Homes Standard that will apply to private as well as social landlords.

Minister refuses to budge on ending 'tenancies in advance' for students

Minister refuses to budge on ending 'tenancies in advance' for students

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Housing minister says asking students to commit before Christmas to a tenancy the next year is unfair.