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Up to 50% of southern England landlords looking to sell up

Up to 50% of southern England landlords looking to sell up

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One in five landlords hit by rising costs are considering selling up, with a stark divide between those with properties in the north and south of the country.

Minister claims rent controls 'are working' for tenants and landlords

Minister claims rent controls 'are working' for tenants and landlords

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Scotland’s housing minister has defended the country’s policy of rent and eviction controls despite new figures showing rents continuing to rise.

Landlord couple to face jail following HMO tenant's fire death

Landlord couple to face jail following HMO tenant's fire death

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A landlord couple could face jail after admitting a string of offences which led to the death of one of their tenants in a fire.

Social housing ombudsman to deal with private landlords too, says Minister

Social housing ombudsman to deal with private landlords too, says Minister

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Disputes between landlords and their tenants will soon be handled by the social housing ombudsman, it has been confirmed by Government minister Jacob Young.

Tenant abandonment - what is it?

Tenant abandonment - what is it?

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What is Abandonment? Abandonment is when a tenant leaves the property (usually without notifying the landlord or agent) before the tenancy has ended.

Double council tax aims to get owners letting properties

Double council tax aims to get owners letting properties

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Argyll and Bute councillors have approved a plan to charge a double council tax on second homes.

London council bids to continue clampdown on small HMOs

London council bids to continue clampdown on small HMOs

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Haringey Council has urged landlords to share their views on plans for a new additional licensing scheme in the borough.

Rising UK rents forecast to break records

Rising UK rents forecast to break records

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A continued imbalance between supply and demand is set to grow rents by 6% next year, before hitting an affordability ceiling that will limit growth until 2028.

Unlawful extension lands landlord with hefty fine

Unlawful extension lands landlord with hefty fine

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A landlord who illegally rented out a property for years without planning permission has been ordered to pay £93,000.

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“I’m richer now selling my houses than I was renting them” – Landlords rush to get out

“I’m richer now selling my houses than I was renting them” – Landlords rush to get out

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Smart landlords are selling now, making more upfront than years of rent - 85–90% of market value, fast and hassle-free.

Big suburban London council reveals HMO licensing expansion

Big suburban London council reveals HMO licensing expansion

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Sutton wants to widen its licensing activities to include smaller HMOs, which number nearlyh 1,000 within the borough.

Landlords have 'good reason to be concerned with renting reforms'

Landlords have 'good reason to be concerned with renting reforms'

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Three key rental sector organisations have joined to warn the Government that its rental reforms are causing significant concerns.

BLOG: Landlords face higher bills as EPC assessments get tougher

BLOG: Landlords face higher bills as EPC assessments get tougher

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Changes to EPC assessments mean higher energy assessment costs for landlord, that's on top of what it will cost many landlords to upgrade properties

Big seaside city reveals radical plans to restrict holiday lets

Big seaside city reveals radical plans to restrict holiday lets

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Council has hatched plans to start charging Airbnb users for parking and is also considering a ban on full-time Airbnbs in new builds and designating

Landlords brace for reform at sold-out NRLA gathering in London

Landlords brace for reform at sold-out NRLA gathering in London

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Paul Shamplina headlined NRLA On Tour London, delivering key insights on legal changes for landlords at a sold-out, sector-shaping event.

Leading tax expert slams looming Making Tax Digital changes for landlords

Leading tax expert slams looming Making Tax Digital changes for landlords

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A high-profile tax expert has labelled HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime – set to hit landlords next year - as ‘pointless and costly’.

£6 million licensing scheme reveals property inspections blitz

£6 million licensing scheme reveals property inspections blitz

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Peterborough Council boasts that its aggressive approach to selective licensing has driven significant improvements in the town’s private rental secto

Major BTL lender relaxes rental 'stress test' rules to help landlords

Major BTL lender relaxes rental 'stress test' rules to help landlords

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The Mortgage Works has reduced its 'stress test' rate which is used to assess whether a landlord can afford loan payments.