Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
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Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has reassured responsible landlords that they have nothing to fear from upcoming rental reforms.
The government has vowed to crack down on poor-quality supported housing by introducing a national licensing scheme.
A rogue landlord who bombarded her tenant with threatening messages has been given a suspended prison sentence.
The government has pledged that scores of tenants won’t have to start paying stamp duty due to changes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Scottish landlords have urged the country’s next government to come up with a dedicated PRS strategy.
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has been handed an eviction notice from his landlord, who is selling his rental property.
Could the Renters’ Rights Act introduce rent control, capped rents by another name?
Landlords are illegally advertising for ‘Muslim only’ tenants across London and the south-east, an investigation by The Telegraph has found.
A licensing expert has warned that landlords may not be aware of six selective licensing schemes due to launch over the summer in Harrow.
The government has clarified important changes to s13 notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect.
HMO management platform COHO has created new assured tenancy agreement templates ahead of the Renters' Rights Act.
Letting agents who illegally evicted a tenant from an unsafe and unlicensed HMO must pay a £23,000 Rent Repayment Order.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs could soon face tougher planning restrictions.
Possession instructions jumped 60% year-on-year last month at Landlord Action, with enquiries up 75%, the highest spike on record.
A landlord has been found guilty of allowing seven of his properties to be used to grow cannabis.
Thousands of tenants marched through central London at the weekend to demand the introduction of rent controls.
Well-Intentioned, badly timed and the people it’s meant to help may be the first to suffer – that’s the claim of a recent media article
Small landlords could suffer the same fate as village pubs after the smoking ban, with big operators taking over the sector.
A landlord who was vindictive towards her tenants has been found guilty of using violence to secure entry, unlawful eviction and harassment.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he wants to see rent controls imposed on all private rented homes.
Renters’ Rights Act lands in 2 weeks: Section 21 ends, fines up to £40k. Landlords must act now or risk penalties, delays and costly mistakes.
Homeless charity Crisis is to buy its first rental properties – funded by Lloyds Banking Group – in its bid to become a landlord.
More than a quarter of rental listings have been reduced in price during the first quarter of the year, the highest number since 2012.
Landlords have been warned they face legal action if they discriminate against tenants when conducting Right to Rent checks.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s latest housing market report highlights the affordability issues facing tenants
A landlord has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 in fines and costs after he failed to license his HMO in Gravesend town centre.
The number of build-to-rent homes under construction has fallen by a fifth year-on-year as the sector battles planning and building rules.
Landlords with buy-to-let borrowing hold an average of 6.5 individual loans, typically spread across two lenders, research finds.
Many agents who plan to pass the cost of compliance through to landlords via higher fees risk pushing them to risk self-manage, says Goodlord.
A letting agent who claimed he wasn’t the landlord of an unlicensed HMO has been told to pay back £31,435 in rent.
The government has given councils another £41 million to help cover the costs of ramping up enforcement action against private landlords.
A new rent review platform aims to help landlords and agents agree rents after 1st May without going to a tribunal.
Kate Faulkner has defended landlords for issuing Section 21 notices after Housing Secretary Steve Reed labelled it “shameless behaviour”.
Six letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to pay compensation to landlords or tenants.
Reforms to notice periods could reduce rental supply, impacting affordability and availability for renters, says Propertymark.
Private tenants in Scotland will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home up for sale under plans announced by the SNP.
Two-thirds of private rental properties in some parts of England have an EPC below C, illustrating the scale of the challenge facing landlords.
England’s private rented sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its most significant structural change in decades
A think-tank has warned that a flat rate visitor levy in England would place a higher burden on budget travellers.
Rental yields across England and Wales increased year-on-year to Q1 2026 across every region, according to Fleet Mortgages.
Property lawyer advises landlords to check tenancy agreements when trying to understand new rent in advance rules.
Growing numbers of landlords are rushing to serve last-minute no-fault evictions before the ban comes into force on 1st May.
Furnished holiday lets face VAT rules UK landlords often overlook, including registration, rates, and reclaiming allowable expenses.
Time is running out: key deadlines, mandatory notices, and Section 21 changes landlords must act on before 1 May.
Landlords have been warned to take extra care when making licence applications after a spate of fines for filling out the wrong form.
The Green party plans to push for rent controls in Wales as the party looks set to win its first seats in the Senedd next month.
The government has released a raft of new guidance for tenants around the Renters’ Rights Act.
Making Tax Digital requires landlords earning £50k+ to submit quarterly digital tax updates from April 2026.
Swale Council has urged private landlords to take part in a consultation about introducing tougher rules for HMOs.
Landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at Nottingham Council officers for failing to understand housing law and deterring others from helping tenants.
The Good Landlord Handbook: Succeed as a landlord under the Renters’ Rights Act
County Durham plans to extend Article 4 rules across the entire borough to control the spread of HMOs.
A quarter of landlords (24%) are actively selling or looking to sell some, or all of their portfolio, new research finds.
The government’s newly established National Housing Bank will help to fund 3,300 build-to-rent homes in a link-up with Homes England and Aviva.
Sweeping reforms are about to reshape the private rented sector, how will holiday let businesses fare?
Landlords and agents have been warned to get ready for upcoming rental reforms or face costly fines.
Landlord exits shrink UK rental supply; staying landlords must adapt, professionalise, and navigate new regulations.
Rents have increased for the first time in five months but remain 2.5% lower than October’s peak.
Just 30 days until the Renters’ Rights Act - landlords are selling fast to beat new rules and secure top prices in under 28 days.
April Fools? Landlords, 1 May brings major rental reforms - from rent rules to pets, possessions, and new tenant rights.
Landlords can’t absorb growing costs without passing them on through higher rents, the NRLA has warned.
The number of pet-friendly rental homes in England has dropped by -39% since the start of the year.
Propertymark wants councils to invest more in empty home schemes after it found less than half of have an empty homes strategy.
Landlords in Stockton will face much tougher rules around HMOs following a planned clampdown by the council.
Paul Sowerbutts and Sonia Rai discuss disability discrimination risks in possession claims and Equality Act defences landlords must consider.
Unrest in the Middle East is adding hundreds of pounds to landlords’ new buy-to-let mortgages, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
The Welsh Government has confirmed that landlords, not tenants, will remain liable for council tax in HMOs.
Croydon Council has promised to conduct more housing inspections under its new selective and additional licensing schemes.
Uncertainty pervades the commercial property market as investors put decisions on hold…
Council workers have knocked down makeshift buildings that were being rented out with dodgy electrics and no proper bathroom or toilet.
A property lawyer has warned landlords to check their spam email to ensure they don’t miss council notices after two significant court cases.
Landlord Alwin Oliver has vowed to work towards finding solutions to homelessness and helping landlords prevent rent arrears.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new Renters’ Rights Enforcement Fund to help renters defend their rights from 1st May.
Landlords in Oxford have been picked to help the government trial its new PRS Database, set to launch later this year.
MPs have disagreed over whether short let owners should have to collect a visitor levy under plans being drawn up for English councils.
For years, buy-to-let has dominated the small-scale private investor landscape, but light industrial property is a viable alternative
The government wants landlords' views on funding options for energy efficiency improvements under its Warm Homes Fund.
Property agents in Yorkshire have joined a push to help landlords and tenants understand the causes of damp and mould.
Northern England now accounts for a larger share of landlord house purchases than London and the South.
One in three agents (32%) report that more landlords routinely request guarantors than 12 months ago, new research reveals.
Medway Council aims to introduce selective and additional licensing schemes to clamp down on problem rented properties.
A property expert has warned that confusion could arise over who is responsible for handing tenants the new information sheet.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent is looking for a new chief executive after Ben Twomey announced he would quit the role in July.
The government has published drafts of the new forms for tenancy processes that need to be used under the Renters’ Rights Act.
A landlord who sent tenants “brash and overbearing” messages has been told to pay them back more than £10,000.
Investors’ Chronicle declares buy-to-let, still an investment opportunity for the serious landlord
Nearly half the properties covered by Blackpool’s selective licensing scheme have failed to get a licence since it launched almost a year ago.
Tenants will be asked to pay £47 to challenge a Section 13 rent increase through the First Tier Property Tribunal, the government has announced.
Prime-area landlords are selling fast using the RRR formula right property, price and location, unlocking stronger offers despite market challenges.
The government has published the Information Sheet which landlords must give to tenants by 31st May or face a potential £7,000 fine.
Section 21 ban drives landlord exits, tenant uncertainty and rising rents as courts face pressure and supply tightens
The government has stepped up its information campaign to make sure landlords prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid increases in global energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Landlords in Wales will soon need a licence for their short-let properties after the Senedd passed a Bill to improve visitor accommodation.
Tom Entwistle comments on how training providers are selling dreams and simply delivering debt. He gives some personal advice for novice investors
Rising CCJs signal ongoing financial strain, increasing tenant credit risk and making careful landlord screening more important.
A rogue landlord has been handed a whopping £92,000 fine for renting out an unheated outhouse to a couple with a four-month-old baby.
Hyndburn Council is set to extend its controls on converting homes into small HMOs across the entire borough.
Tenants should be allowed to claim rent back if their landlord doesn’t meet new energy efficiency standards, according to Generation Rent.
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Birmingham's council says that while 40,000 landlords have licensed their properties since July 2023, too many have not.
Enforcement officers in Harlow are scouring the borough for unlicensed HMOs and unsafe properties.
Landlord couple ordered to pay their tenants back the cash after failing to get an HMO licence for a property in
Landlords in Grimsby have failed to convince council bosses to ditch a proposed selective licensing scheme in the town.
The two landlords have been banned from renting property after their legal appeal was rejected.
Why Landlords probably should be concerned about what the Renters’ Rights Bill could bring
Landlords would be exempt from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans for a national property tax but could ultimately pay higher prices for homes.
Tenants at a complex of flats in Nottingham have staged a protest against their no-fault eviction after it was sold to a new owner.
Buy-to-let is bouncing back—landlords are selling fast, often above asking, with tenants in place. Portfolios sold in days, even with damage.
Treat tenants like customers and stop thinking about profit if you want to make a success of property investing - thats the advice of lettings and landlord professional Tom Soane, who boasts that its made him the 'best landlord in the UK'. Your property is a product, te
Councils have been given three months longer to launch selective licencing schemes, new Government guidance has revealed. An update to the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities advice to local authorities considering or planning a selective licencing scheme has
More than 1 in 10 (11%) homes for sale on Zoopla are former rental properties after private landlords faced with tax changes and higher borrowing costs have rationalised their portfolios or quit the market. Before the pandemic, half of these homes for sale returned to th
Paul Bradley, a landlord with a single rental property in North London, has told the BBC how the ongoing mortgage crisis has seen his monthly interest-only loan payments triple over the past 12 months. His case illustrates vividly the significant challenges that the approximatel
Why tenant referencing failures are rising and how landlords can improve checks, prepare documentation and protect tenancies.
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Only one-third of Oxfords private rental properties have been registered for its city-wide selective licensing scheme and could soon face steeper fees or a hefty fine. The scheme, which launched last September, has received more than 10,500 licence applications from the 3
An https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/braverman-under-pressure-to-reverse-outrageous-new-hmo-rules-for-asylum-seekers/" HMO landlord says desperate new tenants are moving in hours after the previous tenants leave due to a dearth of available properties. In he
A letting agent who ripped off dozens of landlord clients has been banned from being a company director for eight years. https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/letting-agent-who-stole-80000-from-dozens-of-landlords-admits-fraud/" Frank Smart , 46, the owner of Sma
In a market where interest rates are sky high, tax bills are extortionate and mortgage payments are higher than rents, coupled with a backlog of refurb costs and difficult tenant situations, landlords are rushing to cash in and sell their property portfolios. If you were a landl
With one in five households now renting, the private rented sector is an essential part of the housing market. As the government has reduced its housebuilding strategy for all local authorities from mandatory to advisory, with some councils scrapping targets all together, the ho
A European lettings portal has launched in the UK aimed at globe-trotting students and young professionals. Rotterdam-based https://housinganywhere.com/" HousingAnywhere , which specialises in mid- to long-term rentals, now covers London,
Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed and there has been a boom. The reason for the boom was, quite simply, that HMOs could generate far better returns than single home lets. But as the market grew, regulations tightened. On top of the extra du
Nearly half of all Section 21 eviction notices have been prompted by landlords selling their properties, Citizens Advice has revealed. It also says that its seen a ramping up of evictions by landlords using Section 21 notices, handling some 2,000 cases last month. <p id=""
A guaranteed rent firm has taken down its website after being exposed for using spurious claims about its connections with reputable bodies. London-based UK Housing Group Ltd, which boasts of being, the largest social housing agency in London and the Midlands featured out-
Gwynedd Council introduces Article 4 Direction to regulate second homes and short-term holiday lets, requiring planning permission for change of use.
Politicians and lobby groups are likely to continue blaming private landlords for the housing shortage largely created by the hostile regulatory environment imposed by the same politicians who want even more draconian laws, finds a new report. One of the most bizarre aspects of
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Landlords in Wales have called for the countrys government to make more effort to encourage private investment in the sector during a face-to-face meeting with housing minister Julie James. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has asked her government to exem
Fewer than one in five private rental properties in England were within the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates last year, according to new joint research by the Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter . The groups say the average
The government has missed a trick by not introducing a tenancy register instead of an anti-landlord landlord register, one property consultant has claimed. Blackbird Real Estate founder https://www.richard-berridge.co.uk/" target="_blank" Richa
The number of BTL investors buying properties has plummeted in the last six months while long-term landlords are selling up, according to one large conveyancing firm. Basildon-based https://pcslegal.co.uk/" PCS Legal
The Non-Domestic Rating Bill going through Parliament (House of Lords) will require business ratepayers to report any changes and also report annually to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). These changes to the operation of business rates will apply to all organisations responsib
Yesterday I spoke to a room of 200 anxious landlords. The uncertainly surrounding the Renters (Reform) Bill really has whipped the housing market into a frenzy with landlords serving notices, selling up and exiting the sector in their droves. The mere thought of Sect
Report finds London has 38,600 Build‑to‑Rent homes plus 34,100 more in pipeline, transforming the capital’s rental market.
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