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Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

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Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a last-minute amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill.

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

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The National Landlord Investment Show’s free Summer Spectacular on July 9th in London offers UK landlords and property professionals essential expert-

Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

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Death by a thousand National Insurance contributions - the fate of retailers since the October 2024 budget which imposed higher employment costs

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

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A high-profile landlord has called the property licensing system ‘clunky’ and in need of simplification.

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

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A sceptical landlord has become a ‘guinea pig’ and spent considerable sums on making her Victorian four-bedroom rental property 'Let Zero'.

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

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Preston in Lancashire has become the latest city to launch plans to introduce selective licensing within its borders.

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

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Latest scheme to launch is one of 26 launched so far - making 2025 a 'record breaking year' for HMO and selective licensing.

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

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Greater Manchester has revealed a big increase in rogue landlord fines as part of its tough crackdown on the private rental sector.

New 'rent controls minister' stumbles on first outing

New 'rent controls minister' stumbles on first outing

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Newly-minted housing minister in Scotland unable to recall key statistics from her department during TV interview.

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‘Crumbling eviction courts must be fixed before renting reforms go live’

‘Crumbling eviction courts must be fixed before renting reforms go live’

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The National Residential Landlords Association has warned the Government that the crumbling courts system for evictions will undermine its hoped-for reforms of the private renting sector unless they are reformed.

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring tenants' calls to fix boiler

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring tenants' calls to fix boiler

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A landlord who ignored his tenants' pleas to fix their boiler during sub-zero temperatures has been ordered to pay out nearly �10,000 in fines and compensation.

Ministers have ‘needlessly spooked’ landlords with renting reform plans

Ministers have ‘needlessly spooked’ landlords with renting reform plans

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A leading buy-to-let mortgage broker has said the Government has ‘needlessly spooked’ landlords with its rhetoric designed to ‘curry favour with tenants’.

Big London council to begin regulation for over 8,500 HMO properties

Big London council to begin regulation for over 8,500 HMO properties

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Wandsworth Council is to launch a consultation into borough-wide additional licensing and a selective licensing scheme in three of its wards.

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring tenants’ calls to fix boiler

Landlord fined £10,000 after ignoring tenants’ calls to fix boiler

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A landlord who ignored his tenants’ pleas to fix their boiler during sub-zero temperatures has been ordered to pay out nearly £10,000 in fines and compensation.

Properties with EPCs under a Band C ‘already harder to sell to other landlords’

Properties with EPCs under a Band C ‘already harder to sell to other landlords’

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Rental properties with an EPC certificate below a band C are becoming more difficult to sell to other landlords, new research has suggested.

Rents still rising fast in London as up to 38 tenants chase each property

Rents still rising fast in London as up to 38 tenants chase each property

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Latest rental market data from London reveals a private rental sector still on fire as rents rise by 11% year-on-year, says agency Foxtons.

Damp, mould and condensation – YOU are to be held responsible

Damp, mould and condensation – YOU are to be held responsible

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The latest government guidance places the responsibility for damp, mould and condensation firmly in the lap of the landlord, whatever the cause!

Join the debate and experts at the next National Landlords Investment Show

Join the debate and experts at the next National Landlords Investment Show

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LandlordZONE readers are invited to join a gathering of like minds being organised by the National Landlords Investment Show in Elstree, Hertfordshire on 27th September 2023.

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