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Falling house prices, slower rent growth, and rising costs are driving landlords to sell. Now could be the best time to exit before the market weakens

21/9/2025

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Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Falling house prices, slower rent growth, and rising costs are driving landlords to sell. Now could be the best time to exit before the market weakens

21/9/2025

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Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

20/9/2025

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Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

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Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

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Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

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Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

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Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

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Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

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Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

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LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

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LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

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Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

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Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

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HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

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HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

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Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

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Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

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Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

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Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

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Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

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Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

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Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

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Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

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More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.

More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.

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More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

More than half of landlords plan to buy new properties

Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.

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Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.

Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.

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Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

Renters' Rights Bill expected to become law next month

The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.

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Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.

Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.

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Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

Tenant in arson revenge attack against landlord is jailed

A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.

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Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.

Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.

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Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

Rents rise more slowly than inflation for nine months' straight

Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.

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Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget

Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget

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Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

Landlords face fresh 8% blow as property selling rates rise ahead of the Autumn Budget

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Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.

Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.

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Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

Labour peer accused of hypocrisy over family's eviction

Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.

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Taxing Landlords more – homes for first-time buyers, or higher rents for tenants?

The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on

Taxing Landlords more – homes for first-time buyers, or higher rents for tenants?

The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on

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Taxing Landlords more – homes for first-time buyers, or higher rents for tenants?

Taxing Landlords more – homes for first-time buyers, or higher rents for tenants?

The long-standing argument that buy-to-let landlords steal homes from first-time buyers runs on

13/9/2025

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Landlords face chaos amid rise in 'stopover tenants'

Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.

Landlords face chaos amid rise in 'stopover tenants'

Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.

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Landlords face chaos amid rise in 'stopover tenants'

Landlords face chaos amid rise in 'stopover tenants'

Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.

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Property Redress proud to headline sponsor Rumble with the Agents, Newcastle

Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!

Property Redress proud to headline sponsor Rumble with the Agents, Newcastle

Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!

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Property Redress proud to headline sponsor Rumble with the Agents, Newcastle

Property Redress is proud to sponsor Rumble with the Agents in Newcastle – a thrilling charity boxing night for the property industry!

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Landlord slams council for 'making mockery' out of licensing

Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.

Landlord slams council for 'making mockery' out of licensing

Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.

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Landlord slams council for 'making mockery' out of licensing

Landlord slams council for 'making mockery' out of licensing

Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.

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Landlord of dangerous HMO forced to pay tenants £24K in rent

A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.

Landlord of dangerous HMO forced to pay tenants £24K in rent

A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.

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Landlord of dangerous HMO forced to pay tenants £24K in rent

Landlord of dangerous HMO forced to pay tenants £24K in rent

A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.

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Do you? Most auction properties now bought on the internet

The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.

Do you? Most auction properties now bought on the internet

The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.

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Do you? Most auction properties now bought on the internet

The vast majority of property investors now buy properties at digital auctions not in-room events.

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Big Northern council calls for national changes to HMO planning rules

Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.

Big Northern council calls for national changes to HMO planning rules

Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.

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Big Northern council calls for national changes to HMO planning rules

Big Northern council calls for national changes to HMO planning rules

Sefton Council is on a mission to make it more difficult for landlords to convert houses into HMOs across the borough.

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MPs should be banned from being landlords, says rebel parliamentarian

Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.

MPs should be banned from being landlords, says rebel parliamentarian

Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.

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MPs should be banned from being landlords, says rebel parliamentarian

MPs should be banned from being landlords, says rebel parliamentarian

Rebel Labour MP Zarah Sultana has called for fellow parliamentarians to be banned from being landlords.

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Number of landlords letting properties plummets

Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.

Number of landlords letting properties plummets

Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.

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Number of landlords letting properties plummets

Number of landlords letting properties plummets

Landlord instructions saw the steepest fall since April 2020 last month, forcing tenants to chase fewer rentals with rising rents.

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'Taxing landlords harder has helped 1.1m first time buyers onto property ladder'

Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.

'Taxing landlords harder has helped 1.1m first time buyers onto property ladder'

Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.

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'Taxing landlords harder has helped 1.1m first time buyers onto property ladder'

'Taxing landlords harder has helped 1.1m first time buyers onto property ladder'

Recent tax hikes on landlords have been good for the housing market by persuading more BTL investors to sell up.

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Grainger’s REIT conversion – what landlords need to know

Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Grainger’s REIT conversion – what landlords need to know

Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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Grainger’s REIT conversion – what landlords need to know

Grainger’s REIT conversion – what landlords need to know

Grainger PLC is the UK’s biggest listed residential landlord - it has just converted into a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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WARNING: Rent increases will soon have to be done officially, not informally

Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.

WARNING: Rent increases will soon have to be done officially, not informally

Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.

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WARNING: Rent increases will soon have to be done officially, not informally

WARNING: Rent increases will soon have to be done officially, not informally

Landlords have been urged not to fall foul of looming rent rise legislation by updating their records and processes.

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Landlords are 'the solution, not the problem' says leading Tory

Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.

Landlords are 'the solution, not the problem' says leading Tory

Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.

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Landlords are 'the solution, not the problem' says leading Tory

Landlords are 'the solution, not the problem' says leading Tory

Scots Conservative Thomas Heald bangs the drum for the private rented sector and rejects rent controls as solution to high rents.

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A tax too far? Why landlords are being pushed to the brink

Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the

A tax too far? Why landlords are being pushed to the brink

Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the

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A tax too far? Why landlords are being pushed to the brink

A tax too far? Why landlords are being pushed to the brink

Landlords face rising taxes, regulations, and costs - prompting many to sell up. Is government policy pushing small landlords out of the

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When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law?

We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.

When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law?

We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.

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When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law?

We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.

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£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.

£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.

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£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.

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Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.

Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.

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Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.

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Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.

Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.

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Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.

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Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.

Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.

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Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.

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Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.

Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.

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Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.

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Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record

Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record

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Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record

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New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.

New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.

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New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.

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Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Southampton's former Lord Mayor has made controversial comments about some of city's landlords.

Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Southampton's former Lord Mayor has made controversial comments about some of city's landlords.

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Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Southampton's former Lord Mayor has made controversial comments about some of city's landlords.

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In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

With the impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 evictions are now on borrowed time

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

With the impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 evictions are now on borrowed time

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In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

With the impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 evictions are now on borrowed time

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New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner.

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner.

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New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner.

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TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

Sticky back plastic tiles have been singled out as the biggest scourge faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy.

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

Sticky back plastic tiles have been singled out as the biggest scourge faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy.

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TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

Sticky back plastic tiles have been singled out as the biggest scourge faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy.

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Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Three quarter of property investors have not welcomed the Government's planning reforms, saying they won't get Britain building.

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Three quarter of property investors have not welcomed the Government's planning reforms, saying they won't get Britain building.

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Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Three quarter of property investors have not welcomed the Government's planning reforms, saying they won't get Britain building.

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Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Landlords in Scotland are encouraged by the new Housing Secretary’s willingness to collaborate but remain concerned abou rent controls.

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Landlords in Scotland are encouraged by the new Housing Secretary’s willingness to collaborate but remain concerned abou rent controls.

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Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Landlords in Scotland are encouraged by the new Housing Secretary’s willingness to collaborate but remain concerned abou rent controls.

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BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

Housing secretary has resigned from her three roles, admitting her actions didn't meet the highest standards given her senior position in Government.

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

Housing secretary has resigned from her three roles, admitting her actions didn't meet the highest standards given her senior position in Government.

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BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

Housing secretary has resigned from her three roles, admitting her actions didn't meet the highest standards given her senior position in Government.

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DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

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DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

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More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

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More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

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Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

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Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

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BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

LandlordZONE's Nigel Lewis looks at Labour's odd obsession with landlording 'not being real work'.

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

LandlordZONE's Nigel Lewis looks at Labour's odd obsession with landlording 'not being real work'.

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BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

LandlordZONE's Nigel Lewis looks at Labour's odd obsession with landlording 'not being real work'.

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REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

Landlords who operate HMOs collect rents almost twice as much as those who operate ‘family homes’, new research shows.

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

Landlords who operate HMOs collect rents almost twice as much as those who operate ‘family homes’, new research shows.

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REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

Landlords who operate HMOs collect rents almost twice as much as those who operate ‘family homes’, new research shows.

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Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now almost certain to become law before the political parties break for the party conference season.

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now almost certain to become law before the political parties break for the party conference season.

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Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now almost certain to become law before the political parties break for the party conference season.

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COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

HMRC spot checks – “fishing expeditions” – what they mean for you and how to be prepared

COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

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COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

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Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has warned Labour not to allow landlords to demand that tenants take out pet deposits.

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has warned Labour not to allow landlords to demand that tenants take out pet deposits.

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Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has warned Labour not to allow landlords to demand that tenants take out pet deposits.

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BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades and not for the better says leading broker.

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades and not for the better says leading broker.

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BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades and not for the better says leading broker.

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Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Halton council, which includes two big towns outside Liverpool, wants to heavily restrict HMO conversions.

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Halton council, which includes two big towns outside Liverpool, wants to heavily restrict HMO conversions.

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Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Halton council, which includes two big towns outside Liverpool, wants to heavily restrict HMO conversions.

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Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Only one in six landlords (16%) are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill says new poll.

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Only one in six landlords (16%) are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill says new poll.

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Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Only one in six landlords (16%) are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill says new poll.

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Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

The true extent of extra cost faced by landlords by the Chancellor's NI plans are revealed.

Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

The true extent of extra cost faced by landlords by the Chancellor's NI plans are revealed.

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Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

Labour's NI taxation plan for landlords to cost £722 per property

The true extent of extra cost faced by landlords by the Chancellor's NI plans are revealed.

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'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

Fergus and Judith Wilson say their reputation isn't justified, and argue that they are good landlords.

'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

Fergus and Judith Wilson say their reputation isn't justified, and argue that they are good landlords.

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'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

'Ensuring tenants can pay their rent isn't controversial'

Fergus and Judith Wilson say their reputation isn't justified, and argue that they are good landlords.

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Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

Private tenants already been warned that rents will rise by £15 a month to pay for new scheme.

Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

Private tenants already been warned that rents will rise by £15 a month to pay for new scheme.

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Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

Council faces backlash over selective licensing scheme renewal

Private tenants already been warned that rents will rise by £15 a month to pay for new scheme.

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Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

Pet campaigners have written to Angela Rayner in a last-ditch attempt to reinstate landlords’ ability to require pet damage insurance in the Renters’

Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

Pet campaigners have written to Angela Rayner in a last-ditch attempt to reinstate landlords’ ability to require pet damage insurance in the Renters’

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Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

Angela Rayner urged by nearly 50 organisations to U-turn on pet damage insurance

Pet campaigners have written to Angela Rayner in a last-ditch attempt to reinstate landlords’ ability to require pet damage insurance in the Renters’

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Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

Essex borough of Basildon reveals huge crackdown on landlords who run unlicensed HMOs.

Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

Essex borough of Basildon reveals huge crackdown on landlords who run unlicensed HMOs.

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Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

Council leader attacks 'hard-nosed' landlords over illegal HMOs

Essex borough of Basildon reveals huge crackdown on landlords who run unlicensed HMOs.

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Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

Direction of travel: all the regulatory changes to the private rented sector (PRS) say, it’s go bigger or get out

Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

Direction of travel: all the regulatory changes to the private rented sector (PRS) say, it’s go bigger or get out

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Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

Small-Scale Build-to-Rent, a hidden gem opportunity for SME landlords

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How have Labour changed the lettings market in one year?

Labour’s first year: Renters' rights up, reforms underway, pace lags promises.

How have Labour changed the lettings market in one year?

Labour’s first year: Renters' rights up, reforms underway, pace lags promises.

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How have Labour changed the lettings market in one year?

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New report reveals shocking facts about UK's rogue landlords

A major investigation into rogue landlords within he private rented sector has made some shocking claims.

New report reveals shocking facts about UK's rogue landlords

A major investigation into rogue landlords within he private rented sector has made some shocking claims.

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New report reveals shocking facts about UK's rogue landlords

New report reveals shocking facts about UK's rogue landlords

A major investigation into rogue landlords within he private rented sector has made some shocking claims.

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BLOG: 'Renters' Rights Bill will change everything for landlords and tenants'

Landlord and tenant dispute specialist explores some of the key issues that the looming Renters' Rights Bill will throw up.

BLOG: 'Renters' Rights Bill will change everything for landlords and tenants'

Landlord and tenant dispute specialist explores some of the key issues that the looming Renters' Rights Bill will throw up.

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BLOG: 'Renters' Rights Bill will change everything for landlords and tenants'

BLOG: 'Renters' Rights Bill will change everything for landlords and tenants'

Landlord and tenant dispute specialist explores some of the key issues that the looming Renters' Rights Bill will throw up.

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Labour's NI tax raid 'to hit millions of pensions'

Landlords have claimed that HM Treasury plans to charge National Insurance (NI) on rents is a raid on millions of people’s pension

Labour's NI tax raid 'to hit millions of pensions'

Landlords have claimed that HM Treasury plans to charge National Insurance (NI) on rents is a raid on millions of people’s pension

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Labour's NI tax raid 'to hit millions of pensions'

Labour's NI tax raid 'to hit millions of pensions'

Landlords have claimed that HM Treasury plans to charge National Insurance (NI) on rents is a raid on millions of people’s pension

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BLOG: 'Any NI raid on rents will hit HMO landlords hardest'

COHO founder Vann Vogstad says HMO landlords will shoulder a particularly large share of any NI levy on rental income.

BLOG: 'Any NI raid on rents will hit HMO landlords hardest'

COHO founder Vann Vogstad says HMO landlords will shoulder a particularly large share of any NI levy on rental income.

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BLOG: 'Any NI raid on rents will hit HMO landlords hardest'

BLOG: 'Any NI raid on rents will hit HMO landlords hardest'

COHO founder Vann Vogstad says HMO landlords will shoulder a particularly large share of any NI levy on rental income.

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Westminster to renew £1,540 licensing scheme for smaller HMOs

London’s Westminster Council has revealed plans to renew its additional HMO licensing scheme covering many of the borough’s streets.

Westminster to renew £1,540 licensing scheme for smaller HMOs

London’s Westminster Council has revealed plans to renew its additional HMO licensing scheme covering many of the borough’s streets.

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Westminster to renew £1,540 licensing scheme for smaller HMOs

Westminster to renew £1,540 licensing scheme for smaller HMOs

London’s Westminster Council has revealed plans to renew its additional HMO licensing scheme covering many of the borough’s streets.

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Plan for landlords to pay NI on rental income revealed

Landlords face paying national insurance on their rental income if plans leaked by HM Treasury this morning make it into the Autumn budget.

Plan for landlords to pay NI on rental income revealed

Landlords face paying national insurance on their rental income if plans leaked by HM Treasury this morning make it into the Autumn budget.

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Plan for landlords to pay NI on rental income revealed

Plan for landlords to pay NI on rental income revealed

Landlords face paying national insurance on their rental income if plans leaked by HM Treasury this morning make it into the Autumn budget.

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Businesses in England face double whammy as business rates are reviewed in 2026

There will be an “unavoidable double hit” to property taxation next year when the business rates review combines with rising inflation

Businesses in England face double whammy as business rates are reviewed in 2026

There will be an “unavoidable double hit” to property taxation next year when the business rates review combines with rising inflation

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Businesses in England face double whammy as business rates are reviewed in 2026

Businesses in England face double whammy as business rates are reviewed in 2026

There will be an “unavoidable double hit” to property taxation next year when the business rates review combines with rising inflation

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South of England council latest to clamp down on smaller HMOs

Spelthorne council to the south of Heathrow Airport has changed it mind on HMO 'threat' following complaints.

South of England council latest to clamp down on smaller HMOs

Spelthorne council to the south of Heathrow Airport has changed it mind on HMO 'threat' following complaints.

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South of England council latest to clamp down on smaller HMOs

South of England council latest to clamp down on smaller HMOs

Spelthorne council to the south of Heathrow Airport has changed it mind on HMO 'threat' following complaints.

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Council becomes first in UK to take over a landlord's homes after licensing failures

A landlord in London is the first in the UK to have their properties taken over ‘long-term’ by a council.

Council becomes first in UK to take over a landlord's homes after licensing failures

A landlord in London is the first in the UK to have their properties taken over ‘long-term’ by a council.

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Council becomes first in UK to take over a landlord's homes after licensing failures

Council becomes first in UK to take over a landlord's homes after licensing failures

A landlord in London is the first in the UK to have their properties taken over ‘long-term’ by a council.

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Labour's plans to abolish fixed term tenancies 'will destroy student lets'

The Government has been warned that its refusal to give student landlords an exemption from plans to scrap fixed-term tenancies will see the universit

Labour's plans to abolish fixed term tenancies 'will destroy student lets'

The Government has been warned that its refusal to give student landlords an exemption from plans to scrap fixed-term tenancies will see the universit

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Labour's plans to abolish fixed term tenancies 'will destroy student lets'

Labour's plans to abolish fixed term tenancies 'will destroy student lets'

The Government has been warned that its refusal to give student landlords an exemption from plans to scrap fixed-term tenancies will see the universit

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SHOCKING 70% of tenants unaware of Renters' Rights Bill

Report shows reforms will have little impact on sector if tenants are largely unaware of their new rights.

SHOCKING 70% of tenants unaware of Renters' Rights Bill

Report shows reforms will have little impact on sector if tenants are largely unaware of their new rights.

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SHOCKING 70% of tenants unaware of Renters' Rights Bill

SHOCKING 70% of tenants unaware of Renters' Rights Bill

Report shows reforms will have little impact on sector if tenants are largely unaware of their new rights.

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New partnership to reduce the stress of moving home for tenants

A new partnership enables landlords' tenants to move into their home more easily, it has been announced.

New partnership to reduce the stress of moving home for tenants

A new partnership enables landlords' tenants to move into their home more easily, it has been announced.

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New partnership to reduce the stress of moving home for tenants

New partnership to reduce the stress of moving home for tenants

A new partnership enables landlords' tenants to move into their home more easily, it has been announced.

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Plan launched in Scotland to bring in rent caps 'immediately'

MSP Maggie Chapman wants an immediate introduction of rent caps to prevent 'brutal' rent rises by 'rogue landlords'.

Plan launched in Scotland to bring in rent caps 'immediately'

MSP Maggie Chapman wants an immediate introduction of rent caps to prevent 'brutal' rent rises by 'rogue landlords'.

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Plan launched in Scotland to bring in rent caps 'immediately'

Plan launched in Scotland to bring in rent caps 'immediately'

MSP Maggie Chapman wants an immediate introduction of rent caps to prevent 'brutal' rent rises by 'rogue landlords'.

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Lodgers Limits - taking in a lodger - is there any limit to the number of rooms?

Lodgers Limits - Is there any limit to the number of rooms I can rent out to lodgers, and are there any other implications?

Lodgers Limits - taking in a lodger - is there any limit to the number of rooms?

Lodgers Limits - Is there any limit to the number of rooms I can rent out to lodgers, and are there any other implications?

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Lodgers Limits - taking in a lodger - is there any limit to the number of rooms?

Lodgers Limits - Is there any limit to the number of rooms I can rent out to lodgers, and are there any other implications?

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Big property firm advises landlords to adopt 'pet clauses' in rental contracts

John D Wood says landlords must adapt ahead of changes within the Renters' Rights Bill.

Big property firm advises landlords to adopt 'pet clauses' in rental contracts

John D Wood says landlords must adapt ahead of changes within the Renters' Rights Bill.

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Big property firm advises landlords to adopt 'pet clauses' in rental contracts

Big property firm advises landlords to adopt 'pet clauses' in rental contracts

John D Wood says landlords must adapt ahead of changes within the Renters' Rights Bill.

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Midlands city has fined landlords £450,000 since licensing began

Birmingham's council says that while 40,000 landlords have licensed their properties since July 2023, too many have not.

Midlands city has fined landlords £450,000 since licensing began

Birmingham's council says that while 40,000 landlords have licensed their properties since July 2023, too many have not.

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Midlands city has fined landlords £450,000 since licensing began

Midlands city has fined landlords £450,000 since licensing began

Birmingham's council says that while 40,000 landlords have licensed their properties since July 2023, too many have not.

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Council starts crackdown on unlicensed HMOs with surprise inspections

Enforcement officers in Harlow are scouring the borough for unlicensed HMOs and unsafe properties.

Council starts crackdown on unlicensed HMOs with surprise inspections

Enforcement officers in Harlow are scouring the borough for unlicensed HMOs and unsafe properties.

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Council starts crackdown on unlicensed HMOs with surprise inspections

Enforcement officers in Harlow are scouring the borough for unlicensed HMOs and unsafe properties.