A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.
Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.
Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.
Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.
Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.
Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.
What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?
What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?
What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?
Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.
Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.
Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.
Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get
Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get
Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get
A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.
A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.
A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.
Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.
Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.
Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.
The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.
The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.
The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.
Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.
Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.
Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.
Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.
Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.
Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.
Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.
Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.
As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an
As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an
As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an
This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions
This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions
This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions
Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.
Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.
Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.
Turn loss-making portfolios into high-profit machines by selling poor performers, releasing equity, and reinvesting for better returns.
Turn loss-making portfolios into high-profit machines by selling poor performers, releasing equity, and reinvesting for better returns.
Turn loss-making portfolios into high-profit machines by selling poor performers, releasing equity, and reinvesting for better returns.
Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.
Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.
Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.
HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.
HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.
HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.
The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.
The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.
The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.
Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re
Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re
Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re
Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.
Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.
Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.
A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.
A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.
A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.
Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.
Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.
Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.
Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.
Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.
Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.
Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.
Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.
Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.
The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.
The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.
The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.
Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.
Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.
Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.
A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.
A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.
A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.
Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.
Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.
Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.
Waltham Forest Council failed to properly use its powers to tackle a landlord who punched his tenant.
Waltham Forest Council failed to properly use its powers to tackle a landlord who punched his tenant.
Waltham Forest Council failed to properly use its powers to tackle a landlord who punched his tenant.
The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.
The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.
The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.
An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.
An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.
An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.
Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?
Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?
Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?
London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new
London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new
London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new
Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.
Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.
Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.
Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.
Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.
Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.
Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.
Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.
Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.
Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.
Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.
Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.
Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.
Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.
Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?
What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?
What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?
A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.
A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.
A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.
Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.
Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.
Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.
Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.
Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.
Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.
Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.
Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.
Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.
A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.
A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.
A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.
A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.
A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.
A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.
Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.
Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.
Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.
Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.
Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.
Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.
Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.
Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.
Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.
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
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
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
Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords
Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords
Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords
A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.
A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.
A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.
Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.
Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.
Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.
mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.
mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.
mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.
The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.
The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.
The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.
The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.
The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.
The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.
House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.
House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.
House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.
Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.
Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.
Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.
Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.
Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.
Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.
Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?
Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?
Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?
Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.
Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.
Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.
Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.
Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.
Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.
The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.
The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.
The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.
A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.
A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.
A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.
Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.
Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.
Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.
Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget
Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget
Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget
Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.
Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.
Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.
The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on
The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on
The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on
Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.
Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.
Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.
Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!
Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!
Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!
Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.
Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.
Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.
A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.
A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.
A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.
The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.
The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.
The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.
Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.
Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.
Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.
Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.
Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.
Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.
Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.
Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.
Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.
Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.
Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.
Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.
Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.
Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.
Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.
Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.
Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.
Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.
Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the
Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the
Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the
We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.
We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.
We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.
A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.
A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.
A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.
Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.
Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.
Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.
More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.
More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.
More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.
PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.
PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.
PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.
Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.
Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.
Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.
Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record
Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record
Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record
New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.
New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.
New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.
A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.
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
County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.
Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.
MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.
New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.
A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.
mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.
A rogue landlord has been jailed for 10 months after he failed to comply with conditions set by a court concerning his rat-infested property. Martin Ambler admitted four counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order in May 2022 but sentencing was deferred so that he could instr
There is a lot of talk at the moment about how rents are up by 11% across the UK and although I know its tough on renters, landlord costs have, in many cases, doubled. This includes mortgage premium payments following interest rates rises from 0.5% to 4% in just 12 months, an
The government should introduce three-year tenancies to protect tenants from uncertainty and rising rents, according to a liberal conservative think tank report. The Bright Blue group has teamed up with Shelter to publish, <strong id
Landlords have heavily criticised the Scottish governments decision to implement its evictions freeze and rent cap without a proper consultation. The measures, which were widely criticised earlier this year for being rushed through, are now being fought by a coalition of orga
A BTL mortgage provider has pledged to invest £50 million in a fund to help landlords enhance their property's energy efficiency.
Evictions expert Paul Shamplina warns landlords and letting agents of increased responsibilities under the Renters Reform Act.
Airbnb landlord Talha Abbasi faces £102,000 court bill after judge classifies long-term let as assured shorthold tenancy, granting tenant protections.
Labour MP Diane Abbott has told TV viewers that bad landlords are those who use Section 21 to evict their tenants, whatever the reason. Despite there being genuine reasons for using the notice, such as non-paying tenants or anti-social behaviour, the London MP appeared on <a hre
New research reveals that deposits of five weeks rent dont provide landlords with enough protection in more than 10% of cases. Alternative deposit firm Reposit studied 20,000 tenancy agreements dating back to 2016 and found that landlords needed to r
This year London is on track to see the highest level of fines levied against rogue landlords and letting agents, it has been revealed as more and more councils begin operating licencing schemes. Geospatial compliance platform Kamma says it expects to see a 50% increase in enfor
New rules on holiday lets in England and Wales have taken effect which could force many owners to pay council tax instead of business rates. Self-catering properties in England must now be available for letting commercially for short periods of 140 nights
A landlord has warned others to make more regular checks on their rental properties after falling foul of Scotlands ongoing https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/vote-rent-rises-in-scotland-to-be-capped-at-3-until-october-msps-agree/" target="_blank" eviction b
Record high rental demand sends average UK rent to £993 pcm (ex‑London) and £1,184 pcm including London, HomeLet reveals. Sources
Landlords are being asked for their views on plans to forcibly rent out persistently vacant commercial properties to new tenants in a bid to rejuvenate high streets. High Street Rental Auctions - a new power for local authorities in England - is part
The landlord of a retirement flat faces jail if he contravenes a court order not to visit the property or engage in abusive, insulting and intimidating behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress�. During a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court, Judge Sadiq told land
Northern Ireland has unveiled a radical new type of private rented housing that aims to provide more high quality, affordable homes in the region. Intermediate rent is not social housing but will offer rents set at a level below the open private rented market, while renters will
UK Finance links LHA freeze to rising landlord mortgage arrears, urging policy review to prevent further financial strain on landlords.
Renters at risk under plans to let landlords evict tenants with two weeks notice,� says one headline. Yes, it kind of implies that tenants will be summarily evicted, I thought so when I first read it. As the recent press reports would have us believe, but this is not going
The activities of a huge HMO renting scam gang has been uncovered following a four-year investigation, with the five key individuals and three companies involved fined a total of �434,000. Following an investigation by West Northamptonshire Councils Private Sector Housing Te
Private renters who complained to their landlord, letting agent or local council in the last three years were two and a half times (159%) more likely to be handed an eviction notice than those who kept quiet. New research from Shelter compiled by YouGov using online survey r
A landlord and her letting agency have together been fined more than �45,000 for illegally running an HMO. Barking and Dagenham Councils private sector housing team first discovered that professional landlord Husna Patel had not applied for, or been gr
Property firms using their own inventory services are undermining the sectors integrity, according to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks. It wants the government to include measures in the Renters Reform Bill to guarantee more transparency
The Government has made several changes to how income and profits are taxed in recent years and some of these will take effect from the new tax year on 6th April, with higher earners and those letting via a limited company most affected. Heres the six changes
More than a quarter of people in some local communities dont have a passport, raising questions about their ability to pass Right to Rent checks. Research by digital identity firm, https://www.idcrypt.global/" target="_blank" ID Crypt Global, reveals that 1
Government's Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan empowers landlords to evict unruly tenants in two weeks,enhancing eviction grounds and court processes.
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