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Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

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New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

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The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

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Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

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A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.

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Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

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Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

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The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

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Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.

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BOOMING: London luxe rentals that cost £25,000 a week

BOOMING: London luxe rentals that cost £25,000 a week

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London’s super-luxe landlords have seen a big boom in £25,000-a-week rentals as taxation fears have prompted the wealthy to rent rather than buy.

NEW: Labour now has more landlord MPs than Tories

NEW: Labour now has more landlord MPs than Tories

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Three of the top five landlords in parliament are now Labour MPs, including the biggest landlord, new MP Jas Athwal.

Property dealer to pay £700,000 after court case

Property dealer to pay £700,000 after court case

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A property dealer who was involved in dealings with a controversial property investment company, Home Reit, has been ordered by a court to pay £700,000 to an intermediary.

Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

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A mandatory short-lets registration scheme and tougher planning laws look set to take effect soon in England.

Seasoned landlord apologises over £19,000 licencing error

Seasoned landlord apologises over £19,000 licencing error

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A landlord firm which tried to argue that its agent was responsible for failing to organise an additional HMO licence has been handed a £19,753 rent repayment order.

Booking.com under fire over 'ghost' and 'scam' properties

Booking.com under fire over 'ghost' and 'scam' properties

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A holiday lets platform used by thousands of landlords to generate income has come under fire over ‘ghost’ properties.

'Labour nightmare for landlords! No rent? Well, you can’t evict or sell now'

'Labour nightmare for landlords! No rent? Well, you can’t evict or sell now'

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There is some uncertainty to what it actually means in practice until the details are written down but could the proposed hardship test mean even if your tenants won’t pay their rent, you will not be able to evict them if that makes them homeless or financially disadvantaged?

Big council takes unusual new role 'policing' all privately rented homes

Big council takes unusual new role 'policing' all privately rented homes

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North Yorkshire Council has adopted a new housing enforcement policy to ensure all private rental properties across the county are up to scratch, the first time this has happened.

Tenant remanded in custody after landlord's death

Tenant remanded in custody after landlord's death

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A tenant accused of murdering her landlord and stabbing his cat to death has been remanded in custody.