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Flawed possession grounds will cut student housing supply, NRLA warns

Flawed possession grounds will cut student housing supply, NRLA warns

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A flawed grounds for possession will reduce the supply of student housing, the NRLA has warned.

Landlords hit with £30K bills after cannabis gangs took over homes

Landlords hit with £30K bills after cannabis gangs took over homes

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Landlords were left with bills of up to £30,000 after cannabis gangs took over their properties and left them unliveable.

More firms seek office space now than at any time before the pandemic

More firms seek office space now than at any time before the pandemic

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More firms are looking to rent office space than at any time since before the pandemic, new Rightmove research has found.

Judge criticises First-tier Tribunal in a hearing over a dispute about services charges at London block of flats

Judge criticises First-tier Tribunal in a hearing over a dispute about services charges at London block of flats

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A judge has given a First Tier Property Tribunal a ticking off for unfair conduct during a hearing over a dispute about leaseholder service charges.

The importance of increasing the availability of pet friendly homes

The importance of increasing the availability of pet friendly homes

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Battersea is taking a stand to ensure tenants have the right to keep their pets while renting.

HMO market valued at £78billion and generates annual rental income of £6.3billion

HMO market valued at £78billion and generates annual rental income of £6.3billion

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he HMO market has been valued at £78billion and generates annual rental income of £6.3billion.

New YouTube channel for landlords promises it “won’t sugar-coat the industry’s realities”

New YouTube channel for landlords promises it “won’t sugar-coat the industry’s realities”

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Landlords looking for some no-nonsense straight talking about property can tune into Paul Shamplina’s new YouTube channel.

Landlords in Scotland urged to give their view on rent controls as part of consultation

Landlords in Scotland urged to give their view on rent controls as part of consultation

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Landlords in Scotland are being asked for their views on rent control exemptions and where rent could be increased above the rent cap.

Why inventories matter more than ever in a post Renters’ Rights Bill world

Why inventories matter more than ever in a post Renters’ Rights Bill world

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Inventories in a post Renters' Rights Bill world, have never mattered more.

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Landlord avoids £29K rent repayment order after tribunal ruling

Landlord avoids £29K rent repayment order after tribunal ruling

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A landlord has avoided a £29,000 rent repayment order after a First Tier Property Tribunal ruled that he had been the victim of administrative failings by Southwark Council.

Renters' Rights Bill to be discussed by expert panel at National Landlord Investment Show

Renters' Rights Bill to be discussed by expert panel at National Landlord Investment Show

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The huge changes that the Renters' Rights Bill will introduce for private landlords will be addressed by a panel of top experts at this year’s National Landlord Investment Show.

Tenants likely to go for every target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect, warns solicitor

Tenants likely to go for every target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect, warns solicitor

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Tenants are likely to go after every plausible target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect later this year, a solicitor has warned.

Number of new tenancies agreed increases, Propertymark reveals

Number of new tenancies agreed increases, Propertymark reveals

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The average number of new tenancies agreed per lettings agent branch climbed to around eight in the first month of this year, a new report has revealed

Rogue landlords face revised penalties of up to £30,000 per offence, Haringey Council warns

Rogue landlords face revised penalties of up to £30,000 per offence, Haringey Council warns

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Haringey Council has introduced tougher fines for errant landlords in a bid to raise housing standards across the London borough.

Shrinking pool of rental homes continues to drive up rents, reports RICS

Shrinking pool of rental homes continues to drive up rents, reports RICS

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A shrinking pool of rental properties continued to drive up rents last month, despite reduced demand from tenants

Rental homes that aren’t up to scratch are under increased threat

Rental homes that aren’t up to scratch are under increased threat

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Private landlords whose properties aren’t up to scratch face a significant increase in pressure and threat when the Decent Home Standard kicks in.

Tenants urged by housing minister to challenge unfair rents

Tenants urged by housing minister to challenge unfair rents

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Tenants are being urged by the housing minister to challenge unfair rent increases.

Parents as landlords strain family relationships

Parents as landlords strain family relationships

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The ‘parent landlord’ phenomenon has caused increasing numbers of adult children to put a strain on family life, a new survey finds.

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