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Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
A group of six leading freeholders and property industry groups have failed in their High Court bid to reverse last year’s leasehold reform legislatio
A group of six leading freeholders and property industry groups have failed in their High Court bid to reverse last year’s leasehold reform legislatio
A group of six leading freeholders and property industry groups have failed in their High Court bid to reverse last year’s leasehold reform legislatio
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
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.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
More landlords in a key London borough are to face selective licensing if councillors in Enfield get their way following a 12-week consultation due to
More landlords in a key London borough are to face selective licensing if councillors in Enfield get their way following a 12-week consultation due to
More landlords in a key London borough are to face selective licensing if councillors in Enfield get their way following a 12-week consultation due to
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.
Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.
Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
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.
The court system isn’t ready for the Renters’ Rights Bill, it was declared in the House of Lords this week.
A worrying 39% of landlords will probably exit the market within the next five years, according to the latest poll.
Only 9% of properties sold by landlords in Scotland in a recent 12-month period returned to the private rented sector, a new survey has found.
Only a fifth of landlords and letting agents feel prepared for the new mandatory sanctions checks on all landlords and tenants.
More landlords are investing in mixed-use properties in their quest for more robust returns.
The average asking rent of a property outside of London has increased to a new record £1,349 a month, new data reveals.
The number of homes for sale has reached a new height as demand among house hunters “cools”, it has been revealed.
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Tenants in Buckinghamshire fork out for the highest rents in the country - even more than those living in London’s prime SW7 postcode.
A landlord whose properties are caught up in the cladding scandal faces a bill of up to �50,000 unless the government changes the rules about who it will subsidise. Neera Soni rents out a number of leasehold properties and says she and at least a quarter of those owners at
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged to clamp down on rogue exempt accommodation providers who exploit the housing benefit system and put vulnerable tenants at risk. An investigation by the London Assembly Housing Committee found some rogue providers wer
The Isle of Wight Council has vowed to charge owners of second homes and empty properties more council tax as soon as it gets the go-ahead from the government. Its ruling Alliance Administration had suggested putting a 100% tax premium on second homes and empty properties, howev
A senior figure from the banking world has claimed that institutional investment is the golden ticket to solve the UKs supply and quality problems within the private rented sector (PRS). Cedric Bucher (main image), who heads up Hearthstone Investments </st
Another First Tier Property Tribunal has confirmed that a superior landlord cannot be held responsible for a Rent Repayment Order (RRO), following the landmark Rakusen case. Tenant Riaz Moola had tried to argue that landlord Khalil Mbarek was responsible for the property in t
The Government must stop its ongoing and irresponsible attempts to curry favour with tenants via its looming reform of the private rented sector, a buy-to-let lender has said. Mortgages for Business boss Gavin Richardson (main
A landlord couple have been convicted of a �1 million benefit fraud stretching over 20 years. Emmanuel Bay , 68, and Nancy Bay , 67, of Sudbourne Road, Brixton (pictured), were found guilty of 21 offences between 1999 and 2018 under t
Home Reit, an investment trust landlord, was set-up to house Britains homeless. But the company has found itself running into increasing difficulties, with tenants' complaints and failed rent payments, a negative short-seller's report, a financial squeeze with falling stock prices and al
A boost in court resources as well as measures to fast-track the most serious possession cases related to anti-social behaviour and rent arrears will be vital post-Section 21, says NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle . Without reform, a rise in cases will add t
Councillors in Reading are set to rubber stamp plans to extend restrictions on the number of HMO conversions. An Article 4 direction already covers parts of the town where HMOs are prevalent, in much of Park, Redlands and Katesgrove wards, as well as Jesse Terrace.
Propertymark has called for a set of standards for developers and clear guidance for local councils as a way to effectively convert empty commercial properties into affordable homes - an increasingly popular path for some bigger PRS landlords. Responding to an inquiry from all-p
Converting commercial buildings to residential use would seem an ideal solution to a housing shortage, especially with and a glut of underused commercial buildings, but how easy is it? The planning regulation changes have made it easier to convert commercial buildings to residen
The new How to Rent guide due to come out today (17th March) has been delayed for a week, according to industry sources. The new guide forms part of the prescribed information that landlords in England must issue at the start of any new tenancy or renewa
John Lewiss build-to-rent strategy appears to be stalling amid local opposition to its plans for large developments in West Ealing and Bromley. The retailer has just announced pre-tax losses of �234 million as sales dipped 2% last year, making it even more vital to find new
Landlords, estate agents and surveyors have all given yesterdays Budget an unqualified thumbs down after the Chancellor chose to focus on economic growth but ignore several problem threatening to engulf the housing market. All have said the budget was disappointing and a m
Despite new research showing that one in four people plan to invest in property to generate retirement income, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's scrapping of the 'lifetime pension fund limit' could dampen demand for BTL property, says Cornerstone Tax. The impact of inflation on savings a
Shelter has slammed the Chancellor for failing to raise Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates in his spring Budget. The homeless charity says Jeremy Hunt could have put an end to spiralling homelessness, but instead, he has stuck his head in the sand. Yet again we
Sunday Times economics editor David Smith has expressed sympathy for private landlords who he believes feel bruised by increasing regulation in the sector. He says higher mortgage rates might be the straw that breaks the camels back for many, with some alrea
First time buyers remain better off owning than renting an equivalent home, Lloyds Bank says, but the gap is narrowing. Its latest Owning vs Renting Review reveals that owning a first home now costs �971 a month, four percent less than renting at �1,013.
The government failed to offer long-term support for energy efficiency improvements or increase the Local Housing Allowance in a Budget which instead focused on getting the country back to work. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended support for energy bills at current levels of �2,50
Youve made the decision to sell, and beat the market drop and increased costs. But where do you turn? Estate Agents can get you a high price, but theyll take far too long. Auctions can sell super-fast, but you might be compromising on price. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-t
In this in-depth private rented sector legislation special, Eddie and Paul are joined by David Smith, head of property litigation at JMW Solicitors. The discussion kicks off with the recent landmark Rakusen v Jepsen rent repayment order case, where David represented the NRLA and which, he e
Generation Rent is calling on the government to extend Awaabs Law to the PRS after its survey found 1,106 private rented homes in England with dangerous levels of damp and mould. A Freedom of Information request by the campaign group found that the 65 councils which reported
Eddie Hooker, Chief Executive of insurance company the HFIS Group, has called for action to combat the murky end of the rent-to-rent market. Talking during an video interview with LandlordZONE , Hooker said action was needed to increase transparency w
A tenancy mediator has warned landlords that they or the experts they hire - risk being jailed for contempt of court by not using a regulated solicitor to fill in possession notice claim forms. PRS Mediations Julie Ford (pictured) says that under the L
