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Renting with pets – the rules are changing

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

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Labour have vowed to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets - The Renters’ Rights Bill will give tenants greater pets rights

Landlord groups still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

Landlord groups still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

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Landlord groups continue to have pulling power despite a backdrop of smaller players quitting the market, insists the founder of GB Landlords.

Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms based on this single service

Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms based on this single service

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Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms by helping to ensure tenants will get on with their housemates, a new survey reveals.

Landbay is latest buy-to-let lender to cut rates in wake of Trump’s tariffs

Landbay is latest buy-to-let lender to cut rates in wake of Trump’s tariffs

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Landbay has become the latest buy-to-let lender to reduce rates in the wake of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

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Properties for sale in England and Wales spend just over a month on the market on average, new data reveals.

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

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London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and guaranteed rent provider Elliot Leigh have teamed up to raise standards and improve landlord support across the PRS.

Younger tenants unlike to support great regulation even though it would enhance their rights

Younger tenants unlike to support great regulation even though it would enhance their rights

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Younger renters are less likely to support greater regulation of the sector that would enhance their rights despite widespread anxiety around their housing situation.

Renters’ Rights Bill could be delayed until the autumn as unelected peers' financial interests are revealed

Renters’ Rights Bill could be delayed until the autumn as unelected peers' financial interests are revealed

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Tenant groups voice concerns that a group of peers with ties to the property sector are trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government.

Average asking prices rise to more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, says Rightmove

Average asking prices rise to more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, says Rightmove

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The typical asking price of a property for sale has risen more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, new data reveals.

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Lettings agency fined £66,500 after council discovers 'dirty' HMO

Lettings agency fined £66,500 after council discovers 'dirty' HMO

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The HMO that AM PM Estates managed in Slough was found to be dirty and in a poor state of repair inside and out, including a

Build to rent to take 30% of rental market, says big lettings agency

Build to rent to take 30% of rental market, says big lettings agency

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More landlords are selling up than buying new properties to rent, a new Savills report highlights.

Government U-turns on RTS electricity meter switch off

Government U-turns on RTS electricity meter switch off

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The Government has, following feedback from various property and other industry bodies, delayed the 'big switch off'.

Four 'profit before people' landlords banned for life

Four 'profit before people' landlords banned for life

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In an unusual move, a Midlands local authority has added the four men to the national rogue landlords database.

Tough tenant referencing to be 'crucial' after renting reforms

Tough tenant referencing to be 'crucial' after renting reforms

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Robust tenant referencing will be increasingly important for landlords when the Section 8 process becomes more protracted.

Labour U-turn on pet insurance a 'betrayal' says campaigner

Labour U-turn on pet insurance a 'betrayal' says campaigner

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Labour's bewildering decision to U-turn on requiring tenants to have pet insurance has been slammed.

HMOs up to 50% more valuable than average house price

HMOs up to 50% more valuable than average house price

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New research reveals how higher yields make licensed HMOs much sought after among investors.

Greater Manchester landlords urged to sign up to Andy Burnham’s Charter

Greater Manchester landlords urged to sign up to Andy Burnham’s Charter

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All landlords in Greater Manchester will be expected to sign up for the Charter scheme which is the first of its kind in the UK

South coast city councillors greenlight 'Airbnb' offensive

South coast city councillors greenlight 'Airbnb' offensive

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Brighton & Hove Council has given the go-ahead for a crackdown on short lets in a bid to reclaim homes.

Taking in a Lodger

Taking in a Lodger

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Taking in a LodgerIf you're considering taking a lodger there are some important things to think about first. Most of its common sense, but its a good idea plan carefully and get things right.[list type='3'] <ul <li Taking in Lodgers is a good way to earn extr

Section 8 Notices

Section 8 Notices

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Obtaining Possession Using Section 8 NoticesThis article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property using the Section 8 procedure.Section 8 is a breach of contract court procedure.There are 17 grounds for possession listed in the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 199

Get Notice Dates Right

Get Notice Dates Right

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How do I Ensure Notice Dates are Correct?Landlords and letting agents, at various times during a tenancy, may need to serve legal notices on their tenants.It is vital that not only do you complete and serve the notice in such as way that it is valid, but that you can

Section 21 Notices

Section 21 Notices

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Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as re