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COMMENT: Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing debacle

Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says

COMMENT: Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing debacle

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Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says

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COMMENT: Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing debacle

COMMENT: Rachel Reeves’ selective licensing debacle

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Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says

Digital readiness: Why landlords must act now

The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.

Digital readiness: Why landlords must act now

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The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.

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Digital readiness: Why landlords must act now

Digital readiness: Why landlords must act now

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The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.

Tenant groups want rent controls to thwart 'revenge rent hikes'

Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.

Tenant groups want rent controls to thwart 'revenge rent hikes'

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Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.

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Rent control

Tenant groups want rent controls to thwart 'revenge rent hikes'

Tenant groups want rent controls to thwart 'revenge rent hikes'

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Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.

Surrey council promises greater scrutiny of all HMO landlords

A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.

Surrey council promises greater scrutiny of all HMO landlords

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A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.

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Surrey council promises greater scrutiny of all HMO landlords

Surrey council promises greater scrutiny of all HMO landlords

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A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.

Credit where credit's due! Tenants get leg up onto property ladder

More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.

Credit where credit's due! Tenants get leg up onto property ladder

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More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.

Credit checks

Credit where credit's due! Tenants get leg up onto property ladder

Credit where credit's due! Tenants get leg up onto property ladder

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More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.

MPs' concerns suggest tougher HMO regulations looming

MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.

MPs' concerns suggest tougher HMO regulations looming

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MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.

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MPs' concerns suggest tougher HMO regulations looming

MPs' concerns suggest tougher HMO regulations looming

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MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.

Keep emotion out of pet decisions to afford more legal protection

Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.

Keep emotion out of pet decisions to afford more legal protection

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Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.

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Keep emotion out of pet decisions to afford more legal protection

Keep emotion out of pet decisions to afford more legal protection

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Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.

Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off

Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.

Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off

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Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.

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renters' rights act

Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off

Large operators benefit from small landlord sell-off

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Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.

Wales plans new licensing scheme for short-let landlords

Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.

Wales plans new licensing scheme for short-let landlords

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Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.

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Short term lets

Wales plans new licensing scheme for short-let landlords

Wales plans new licensing scheme for short-let landlords

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Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.

NO TIME TO WAIT! Check you’re Renters’ Rights compliant

Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.

NO TIME TO WAIT! Check you’re Renters’ Rights compliant

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Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.

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NO TIME TO WAIT! Check you’re Renters’ Rights compliant

NO TIME TO WAIT! Check you’re Renters’ Rights compliant

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Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.

Investment firms warn landlords could bear brunt of tax reforms

Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.

Investment firms warn landlords could bear brunt of tax reforms

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Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.

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Investment firms warn landlords could bear brunt of tax reforms

Investment firms warn landlords could bear brunt of tax reforms

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Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.

Landlord licensing enforcement postcode lottery needs updating

A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.

Landlord licensing enforcement postcode lottery needs updating

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A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.

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Licensing

Landlord licensing enforcement postcode lottery needs updating

Landlord licensing enforcement postcode lottery needs updating

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A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.

BLOG: 'Leasehold ban could divide flat market into two unequal halves'

Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.

BLOG: 'Leasehold ban could divide flat market into two unequal halves'

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Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.

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BLOG: 'Leasehold ban could divide flat market into two unequal halves'

BLOG: 'Leasehold ban could divide flat market into two unequal halves'

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Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.

West Midlands council plans pre-emptive strike on HMO development

North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.

West Midlands council plans pre-emptive strike on HMO development

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North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.

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West Midlands council plans pre-emptive strike on HMO development

West Midlands council plans pre-emptive strike on HMO development

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North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.

Chancellor's licence debacle sparks rise in rent repayment queries

Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.

Chancellor's licence debacle sparks rise in rent repayment queries

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Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.

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Rent repayment orders

Chancellor's licence debacle sparks rise in rent repayment queries

Chancellor's licence debacle sparks rise in rent repayment queries

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Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.

WARNING: Rental reforms put landlords at risk of financial ruin

Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.

WARNING: Rental reforms put landlords at risk of financial ruin

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Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.

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WARNING: Rental reforms put landlords at risk of financial ruin

WARNING: Rental reforms put landlords at risk of financial ruin

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Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.

Commercial property confidence slipping as budget anxieties grow

RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector

Commercial property confidence slipping as budget anxieties grow

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RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector

Commercial property

Commercial property confidence slipping as budget anxieties grow

Commercial property confidence slipping as budget anxieties grow

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RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector

So, here we are… the end of Section 21

The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.

So, here we are… the end of Section 21

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The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.

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So, here we are… the end of Section 21

So, here we are… the end of Section 21

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The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.

Reeves' slip-up throws spotlight on 'chaotic' PRS policies

Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.

Reeves' slip-up throws spotlight on 'chaotic' PRS policies

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Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.

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Selective licensing

Reeves' slip-up throws spotlight on 'chaotic' PRS policies

Reeves' slip-up throws spotlight on 'chaotic' PRS policies

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Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.

Landlords fearful despite enjoying bumper rental yields

Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.

Landlords fearful despite enjoying bumper rental yields

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Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.

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Landlords fearful despite enjoying bumper rental yields

Landlords fearful despite enjoying bumper rental yields

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Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.

Landlords rush to sell as LRU lobbies government: “It's time to put people's lives before landlords' portfolios"

“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 as LRU lobbies government: “It's time to put people's lives before landlords' portfolios"

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“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”

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Landlords rush to sell as LRU lobbies government: “It's time to put people's lives before landlords' portfolios"

Landlords rush to sell as LRU lobbies government: “It's time to put people's lives before landlords' portfolios"

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“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”

Expert tips for navigating inheritance, CGT, and SDLT changes for landlords

Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.

Expert tips for navigating inheritance, CGT, and SDLT changes for landlords

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Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.

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Expert tips for navigating inheritance, CGT, and SDLT changes for landlords

Expert tips for navigating inheritance, CGT, and SDLT changes for landlords

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Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.

Stop spooking sector with fearmongering about Renters' Rights Act

Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.

Stop spooking sector with fearmongering about Renters' Rights Act

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Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.

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property redress
Sean hooker

Stop spooking sector with fearmongering about Renters' Rights Act

Stop spooking sector with fearmongering about Renters' Rights Act

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Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.

Estate agency managing Rachel Reeves' house apologises over missing licence

The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.

Estate agency managing Rachel Reeves' house apologises over missing licence

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The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.

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Estate agency managing Rachel Reeves' house apologises over missing licence

Estate agency managing Rachel Reeves' house apologises over missing licence

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The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.

London borough wants views on small HMO licensing

Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.

London borough wants views on small HMO licensing

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Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.

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London borough wants views on small HMO licensing

London borough wants views on small HMO licensing

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Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigning landlord outraged at Reeves' double standards

The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigning landlord outraged at Reeves' double standards

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The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.

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Selective licensing
rachel-reeves

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigning landlord outraged at Reeves' double standards

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigning landlord outraged at Reeves' double standards

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The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.

Section 24 tax changes 'real reason' why so many landlords quitting

Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.

Section 24 tax changes 'real reason' why so many landlords quitting

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Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.

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Section 24 tax changes 'real reason' why so many landlords quitting

Section 24 tax changes 'real reason' why so many landlords quitting

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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 shamed for failing to license rental property

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.

Chancellor shamed for failing to license rental property

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.

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Selective licensing
Southwark council

Chancellor shamed for failing to license rental property

Chancellor shamed for failing to license rental property

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.

The End of Section 21: What Happens Now?

The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived

The End of Section 21: What Happens Now?

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The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived

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Section 8

The End of Section 21: What Happens Now?

The End of Section 21: What Happens Now?

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The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived

Lawyers warn courts won't cope with more contested evictions

The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.

Lawyers warn courts won't cope with more contested evictions

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The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.

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Section 21

Lawyers warn courts won't cope with more contested evictions

Lawyers warn courts won't cope with more contested evictions

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The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.

Borough launches capital's priciest selective licensing scheme

Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.

Borough launches capital's priciest selective licensing scheme

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Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.

Selective licensing
Westminster city council

Borough launches capital's priciest selective licensing scheme

Borough launches capital's priciest selective licensing scheme

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Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.

First unlicensed short-term let landlord fined in Scotland

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.

First unlicensed short-term let landlord fined in Scotland

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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.

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Short term lets
Landlord fines

First unlicensed short-term let landlord fined in Scotland

First unlicensed short-term let landlord fined in Scotland

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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.

Student rental app for landlords raises millions

A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.

Student rental app for landlords raises millions

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A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.

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artificial intelligence

Student rental app for landlords raises millions

Student rental app for landlords raises millions

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A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.

Campaigners lament missed chance to boost pet-friendly rentals

The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.

Campaigners lament missed chance to boost pet-friendly rentals

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The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.

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Pets in lets
Jennifer berezai

Campaigners lament missed chance to boost pet-friendly rentals

Campaigners lament missed chance to boost pet-friendly rentals

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The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.

Mortgage lender moves to give landlords a speedier decision

The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.

Mortgage lender moves to give landlords a speedier decision

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The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.

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Btl mortgages

Mortgage lender moves to give landlords a speedier decision

Mortgage lender moves to give landlords a speedier decision

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The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.

Government issues guidance on new Renters' Rights Act powers for councils

Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.

Government issues guidance on new Renters' Rights Act powers for councils

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Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.

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Government issues guidance on new Renters' Rights Act powers for councils

Government issues guidance on new Renters' Rights Act powers for councils

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Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.

NEW: Renters' Rights Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

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.

NEW: Renters' Rights Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

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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.

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NEW: Renters' Rights Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

NEW: Renters' Rights Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

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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.

Big London borough expands selective licensing and hikes fees

Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.

Big London borough expands selective licensing and hikes fees

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Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.

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Big London borough expands selective licensing and hikes fees

Big London borough expands selective licensing and hikes fees

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Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.

Announcement due on new landmark safety law for PRS

The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.

Announcement due on new landmark safety law for PRS

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The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.

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Damp and mould

Announcement due on new landmark safety law for PRS

Announcement due on new landmark safety law for PRS

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The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.

Northern Irish councils told to get tougher on HMO spread

Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.

Northern Irish councils told to get tougher on HMO spread

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Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.

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Northern Irish councils told to get tougher on HMO spread

Northern Irish councils told to get tougher on HMO spread

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Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.

Landlords rethink growth plans as mortgage costs bite

Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.

Landlords rethink growth plans as mortgage costs bite

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Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.

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Rents

Landlords rethink growth plans as mortgage costs bite

Landlords rethink growth plans as mortgage costs bite

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Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.

Prospect of a Renters’ Rights Act leading to a landlord exodus

The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing

Prospect of a Renters’ Rights Act leading to a landlord exodus

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The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing

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Prospect of a Renters’ Rights Act leading to a landlord exodus

Prospect of a Renters’ Rights Act leading to a landlord exodus

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The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing

Waiting for the Renters’ Rights Roadmap

The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.

Waiting for the Renters’ Rights Roadmap

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.

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Waiting for the Renters’ Rights Roadmap

Waiting for the Renters’ Rights Roadmap

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.

HMO clampdown on the cards in Lancashire town

Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.

HMO clampdown on the cards in Lancashire town

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Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.

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HMO clampdown on the cards in Lancashire town

HMO clampdown on the cards in Lancashire town

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Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.

AI alerts give renters a head start in property search

A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.

AI alerts give renters a head start in property search

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A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.

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Rightmove
Zoopla

AI alerts give renters a head start in property search

AI alerts give renters a head start in property search

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A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.

Big freeholders fail in bid to neuter leasehold reforms

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

Big freeholders fail in bid to neuter leasehold reforms

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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

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act

Big freeholders fail in bid to neuter leasehold reforms

Big freeholders fail in bid to neuter leasehold reforms

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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

Readers take issue with newspaper's anti-landlord stance

The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.

Readers take issue with newspaper's anti-landlord stance

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The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.

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Readers take issue with newspaper's anti-landlord stance

Readers take issue with newspaper's anti-landlord stance

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The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.

Will London’s 20% affordable fast-track unlock housebuilding?

London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.

Will London’s 20% affordable fast-track unlock housebuilding?

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London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.

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Landlord

Will London’s 20% affordable fast-track unlock housebuilding?

Will London’s 20% affordable fast-track unlock housebuilding?

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London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.

More councils using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 notices

Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.

More councils using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 notices

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Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.

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More councils using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 notices

More councils using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 notices

News

Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.

Tax plan likely to push landlords into selling up

Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.

Tax plan likely to push landlords into selling up

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Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.

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Rental stock

Tax plan likely to push landlords into selling up

Tax plan likely to push landlords into selling up

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Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.

Commercial property recovery at last…

Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets

Commercial property recovery at last…

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Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets

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Retail rents

Commercial property recovery at last…

Commercial property recovery at last…

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Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets

Campaigner hails demise of 'disastrous' private rental policies

Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.

Campaigner hails demise of 'disastrous' private rental policies

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Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.

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Renters reform

Campaigner hails demise of 'disastrous' private rental policies

Campaigner hails demise of 'disastrous' private rental policies

News

Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.

A short journey to the Renters’ Rights Bill

A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.

A short journey to the Renters’ Rights Bill

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A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.

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A short journey to the Renters’ Rights Bill

A short journey to the Renters’ Rights Bill

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A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.

Caring letting agency is on the lookout for landlords

A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.

Caring letting agency is on the lookout for landlords

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A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.

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Caring letting agency is on the lookout for landlords

Caring letting agency is on the lookout for landlords

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A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.

Controversial renting reforms now just days away from becoming law

Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.

Controversial renting reforms now just days away from becoming law

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Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.

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Controversial renting reforms now just days away from becoming law

Controversial renting reforms now just days away from becoming law

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Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.

Budget watch: what landlords should look for ahead of 26 November

The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.

Budget watch: what landlords should look for ahead of 26 November

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The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.

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Budget watch: what landlords should look for ahead of 26 November

Budget watch: what landlords should look for ahead of 26 November

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The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.

Nottingham adopts new powers to get tougher on the PRS

Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.

Nottingham adopts new powers to get tougher on the PRS

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Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.

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Nottingham adopts new powers to get tougher on the PRS

Nottingham adopts new powers to get tougher on the PRS

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Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.

Landlords and tenants fail to scupper town's licensing plans

Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.

Landlords and tenants fail to scupper town's licensing plans

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Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.

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Landlords and tenants fail to scupper town's licensing plans

Landlords and tenants fail to scupper town's licensing plans

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Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.

Large South East council vows to go after 'complacent landlords'

Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.

Large South East council vows to go after 'complacent landlords'

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Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.

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Large South East council vows to go after 'complacent landlords'

Large South East council vows to go after 'complacent landlords'

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Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.

Council consults landlords as it prepares to launch two licensing schemes

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

Council consults landlords as it prepares to launch two licensing schemes

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

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Council consults landlords as it prepares to launch two licensing schemes

Council consults landlords as it prepares to launch two licensing schemes

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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 navigate game-changing legal reforms

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 navigate game-changing legal reforms

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Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.

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Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords navigate game-changing legal reforms

Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords navigate game-changing legal reforms

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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 worsen student housing crisis and risk rising homelessness

Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.

Landlord sell-offs worsen student housing crisis and risk rising homelessness

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Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.

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Landlord sell-offs worsen student housing crisis and risk rising homelessness

Landlord sell-offs worsen student housing crisis and risk rising homelessness

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Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.

Right to rent fines soar as enforcement ramps up

New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.

Right to rent fines soar as enforcement ramps up

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New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.

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Right to rent fines soar as enforcement ramps up

Right to rent fines soar as enforcement ramps up

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New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.

Contested licensing scheme is up and running

Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.

Contested licensing scheme is up and running

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Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.

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Contested licensing scheme is up and running

Contested licensing scheme is up and running

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Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.

Potential tax shift could benefit retiree landlords

A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.

Potential tax shift could benefit retiree landlords

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A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.

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Potential tax shift could benefit retiree landlords

Potential tax shift could benefit retiree landlords

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A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.

Eviction fears lead renters to Google damp problems

Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.

Eviction fears lead renters to Google damp problems

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Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.

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Eviction fears lead renters to Google damp problems

Eviction fears lead renters to Google damp problems

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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 arrears: the reality for landlords behind the LHA crisis

Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.

Universal Credit arrears: the reality for landlords behind the LHA crisis

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Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.

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Universal Credit arrears: the reality for landlords behind the LHA crisis

Universal Credit arrears: the reality for landlords behind the LHA crisis

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Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.

Student payments could fall foul of new rental laws

Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.

Student payments could fall foul of new rental laws

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Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.

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Student payments could fall foul of new rental laws

Student payments could fall foul of new rental laws

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Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.

Big council reveals plans for bigger, more expensive licensing scheme

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

Big council reveals plans for bigger, more expensive licensing scheme

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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

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Big council reveals plans for bigger, more expensive licensing scheme

Big council reveals plans for bigger, more expensive licensing scheme

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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

Calls to overhaul delay-ridden County Courts rejected

The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.

Calls to overhaul delay-ridden County Courts rejected

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The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.

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Calls to overhaul delay-ridden County Courts rejected

Calls to overhaul delay-ridden County Courts rejected

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The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.

COMMENT: Return of the accidental landlord

With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords

COMMENT: Return of the accidental landlord

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With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords

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COMMENT: Return of the accidental landlord

COMMENT: Return of the accidental landlord

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With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords

Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

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Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

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Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

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Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

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A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

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A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

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Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.

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Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

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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 deals: The devil is always in the detail

Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

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Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

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Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

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Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

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Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

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Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

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Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

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MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.

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Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

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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 broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

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Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

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Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

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Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

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Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

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Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

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More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

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Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

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More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

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Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

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Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

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Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

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.

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

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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.

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Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

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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.

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

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An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

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Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

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An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

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The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

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John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

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The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

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Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

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Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

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Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

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Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

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Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

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Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

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A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

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Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

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A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

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Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

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Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

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Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

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A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

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Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

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A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

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A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

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Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

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A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

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Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

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Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

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Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

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Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

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Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

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Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

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Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

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Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

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Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

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The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

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Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

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The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

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Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

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Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

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Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

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Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

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Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

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Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

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Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

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'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

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Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

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Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

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Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

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Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

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Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

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Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

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Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

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MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

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Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

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MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

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EXCLUSIVE: Labour landslide decimates landlords' voice in parliament

EXCLUSIVE: Labour landslide decimates landlords' voice in parliament

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Landlord representation in Parliament will be hugely diminished after 50 Tory MPs with residential rental properties either lost their seat in the election or had previously stepped down.

BLOG: 'Labour must support the private rented sector - here's how'

BLOG: 'Labour must support the private rented sector - here's how'

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Labour's victory in the general election marks a significant turning point for the private rented sector (PRS). With their ambitious plans for housing reform, it is crucial that the new government addresses the pressing issues facing both landlords and tenants.

Landlords congratulate Labour but worry about eviction changes

Landlords congratulate Labour but worry about eviction changes

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Landlords have congratulated Labour on its landslide victory but warned that too much new red tape will make the housing shortage within the private rented sector even worse.

Tenants claim landlords 'failing to fix maintenance problems properly'

Tenants claim landlords 'failing to fix maintenance problems properly'

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A new poll reveals that 88% of tenants have had problems in rental properties and more than a quarter (26%) were unhappy with their landlord’s response.

'Battle of the HMO bins' ramps up in Liverpool's student areas

'Battle of the HMO bins' ramps up in Liverpool's student areas

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A battle between residents and HMO landlords is coming to a head in Liverpool where vacating students’ mess is being dumped on city streets.

TRENDS: Rental sector you've never heard of is growing the fastest

TRENDS: Rental sector you've never heard of is growing the fastest

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The co-living sector grew by 65% in 2023 - nearly 2,500 new beds - and looks set to treble to more than 20,000 beds by 2027.

OFFICIAL: BTL mortgage arrears and repossessions rise

OFFICIAL: BTL mortgage arrears and repossessions rise

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A growing number of landlords are ending up in mortgage arrears and having their rental properties repossessed.

Eviction courts still not ready for Section 21 ban, says top lawyer

Eviction courts still not ready for Section 21 ban, says top lawyer

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A top property lawyer is adamant the courts won’t be able to handle a two-fold increase in possession actions when Section 21 is abolished.

INTERVIEW: The HMO expert setting up ambitious service for UK landlords

INTERVIEW: The HMO expert setting up ambitious service for UK landlords

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An HMO sales firm has launched with the ambitious aim of becoming the sector’s go-to property platform.

Alarm as Scottish ministers look to extend rent controls

Alarm as Scottish ministers look to extend rent controls

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The Scottish government has admitted it is considering long-term proposals for rent control after the https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/leading-letting-agent-slams-chaotic-rent-freeze-announcement-in-scotland/" Cost of Living Act has expired. Minister for Te

Secretive landlord ordered to pay �37,000 for exploiting tenants

Secretive landlord ordered to pay �37,000 for exploiting tenants

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A rogue landlord who created false identities and fake letting agencies as part of an elaborate web of misinformation designed to exploit his tenants has been fined �12,000 and ordered to pay �25,000 costs.   Thomas Flight, who owns flats on Portland Square in ht

Landlord deals to come under close scrutiny as cost-of-living rises bite

Landlord deals to come under close scrutiny as cost-of-living rises bite

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Tougher checks on lending to buy-to-let https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/office-blocks-and-high-streets-provide-hope-for-canny-investors/" investors are on the cards after the Bank of England warned it would scrutinise risky areas more heavily due to rising interest ra

Will the last landlord to leave Scotland please turn out lights?

Will the last landlord to leave Scotland please turn out lights?

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Scottish landlords exit amid stringent regulations and taxation; experts warn of worsening housing shortages and increased homelessness risk.

Experts join forces to share knowledge and raise redress standards

Experts join forces to share knowledge and raise redress standards

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The Property Redress Scheme's (PRS) advisory panel has chosen experts from across the sector to join its new member panel. The UKs largest lettings redress scheme, covering more than 13,250 letting agency branches, launched the panels as new, open, and transparent forums to b

Bid to ditch stamp duty benefit for BTL investors thrown out by MPs

Bid to ditch stamp duty benefit for BTL investors thrown out by MPs

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MPs have voted against an amendment to prevent a tax cut from applying to buyers of second and additional homes. During a debate on the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill, Opposition Treasury Secretary Abena Oppong-Asare said that a clause which increases the threshold for peo

The average UK household will lose over �2,000 in income this year

The average UK household will lose over �2,000 in income this year

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According to a new report just out by the Resolution Foundation (RF), UK households face a torrid time in the coming months in what is going to be the worst cost-of-living crisis in living memory. Its the aftermath of a Covid pandemic that involved massive Government borrowin

Large fall in rent repayment cases as councils also scupper tenants' chances

Large fall in rent repayment cases as councils also scupper tenants' chances

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https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/judge-slams-arrogant-landlord-after-illegal-eviction-of-tenant-during-covid/" Rent Repayment Order (RRO) applications dropped significantly last year as tenants were put off by more restrictive Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal decisio

Greater Manchester plea to sort out broken housing system

Greater Manchester plea to sort out broken housing system

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Housing groups across Greater https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/latest-manchester-landlords-given-last-chance-to-comment-on-licensing-expansion/" Manchester have urged MPs and local policymakers to step in and protect tenants from eviction, warning that the system is no

Commercial landlords struggle to see return on their investment

Commercial landlords struggle to see return on their investment

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Commercial capital property values fell 13% last year as rising interest rates impacted the sector, with industrial units taking the biggest hit. https://www.cbre.co.uk/" CBRE s monthly figures show values down 3% in December and annual total returns down by

Tenants forking out more for homes as rental price rises bite

Tenants forking out more for homes as rental price rises bite

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Private renters are facing an increase in housing costs, with rental price growth at its highest rate in the UK since records began in 2016. About a quarter (26%) of all renters (both private and social) surveyed between 7th and 18th December reported that their rent payments ha

BLOG: Ignoring deposit protection law can ruin some landlords - so seek advice

BLOG: Ignoring deposit protection law can ruin some landlords - so seek advice

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As landlords, we all know there is a wealth of legislation that we need to wrap our heads around to maintain compliance throughout the lifespan of a tenancy. Gas safety, energy efficiency, electrical safety, legionella risk assessments, insurances, prohibited payments, How to Rent, Right to

Landlords can no longer obstruct broadband upgrades

Landlords can no longer obstruct broadband upgrades

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New laws will make it easier for broadband companies to gain access to thousands of https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/latest-mps-gives-tenants-new-rights-to-have-high-speed-broadband-kit-installed-in-blocks/" blocks of flats across England and Wales. The Tel

Helping homeless to move on could be right up landlords' street

Helping homeless to move on could be right up landlords' street

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Landlords are being encouraged to donate the addresses of their vacant properties as part of a unique bid to stem homelessness. Dreamt up by architect Chris Hildrey, https://www.proxyaddress.co.uk/" ProxyAddress allows people to securely borrow a stable, donat

December dip makes small dent in rising house prices

December dip makes small dent in rising house prices

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Average house prices fell by -1.5% in December, while the annual growth rate dropped from +4.6% to +2.0%, according to the Halifax House Price Index. A typical property now costs �281,272 - down from �285,425 in November following six months of rapid growth during the firs

Industry finds holes in energy scheme's bid to cut bills

Industry finds holes in energy scheme's bid to cut bills

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Propertymark has voiced fears that the governments ECO plus scheme risks excluding many landlords with low-rated properties. In its response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategys consultation into the scheme to help fund home insulation, the indus

Get a move on with PRS reforms, council tells Gove

Get a move on with PRS reforms, council tells Gove

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Cherwell District Council has pressed the government to urgently introduce the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill to help it rebalance the relationship between landlords and tenants. The north Oxfordshire authority has written to Housing Secretary Michael Gove asking him to bring

Business rates revaluation 2023 will hit small retailers hardest

Business rates revaluation 2023 will hit small retailers hardest

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All non-domestic properties usually have their business property Rateable Value (RV) revalued every five years by the Valuation Office Agency. The next revaluation is due to take place on 1 April 2023. What is Rateable Value? The value is determined by the Valuation

Modest drop in rental costs heralds busy start to the year

Modest drop in rental costs heralds busy start to the year

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The average cost of rent fell slightly during December, dropping 1.47% to �1,071, according to the latest Rental Index from https://www.goodlord.co/" Goodlord .<br><br>The South West saw the largest reduction of 2.68% to �1,066 while the only region to see an increase wa

Good relationships will make all the difference in a challenging year

Good relationships will make all the difference in a challenging year

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Landlords should think carefully before attempting to remove good tenants who resist rent increases, advises https://www.landlordaction.co.uk/ Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina - or risk replacing them with tenants who stop paying rent. If you have a

Ban for letting agent who claimed £100K in Bounce Back loans

Ban for letting agent who claimed £100K in Bounce Back loans

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A letting agency boss has been hit with an 11-year ban after repeatedly abusing the https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/landlords-who-took-out-bounce-back-loans-given-six-month-breathing-space/" Bounce Back Loan scheme. Laszlo Szabo, the sole director of Letti

Majority of landlords will have to raise rents next year 'by at least 10%'

Majority of landlords will have to raise rents next year 'by at least 10%'

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Almost two-thirds of landlords (62%) will be forced to raise rents by at least 10% in the next 12 months if market conditions dont improve. Research by Aldermore Bank found that despite this, landlords feel conflicted about passing on costs in an alread

Legal & General reveals �5 billion investment in housing last year, including BTR.

Legal & General reveals �5 billion investment in housing last year, including BTR.

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Legal &amp; General Capital helped fund more than 17,000 new homes across affordable housing, suburban build-to-rent (BTR), modular housing, traditional build-to-sell, and key worker homes last year. The insurance group invested �5 billion towards levelling up the UKs towns

TENANT BLOG: What I think of the Government's looming renting reforms

TENANT BLOG: What I think of the Government's looming renting reforms

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If you havent heard of it before, the Renters' Reform Bill is set to be voted on before May 2023, bringing with it a plethora of proposed changes for landlords and tenants alike. Shelter , who along with other organisations are cam

BREAKING: Landlords cry foul over council's HMO planning rules change of mind

BREAKING: Landlords cry foul over council's HMO planning rules change of mind

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Long-term HMO landlords in Portsmouth risk losing their C3/C4 status with no chance of getting it back due to confusion over planning rules, it is claimed. Many took advantage of the option to switch between family use (C3) and HMO (C4) without needing planning permission in 201