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Official and updated ‘How to Rent’ guide published

Official and updated ‘How to Rent’ guide published

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The government has published its latest and legally required How to Rent guide with details on the new Housing Loss Prevention Service.

TV star says pay-as-you-go energy tenants must be urged to fit smart meters

TV star says pay-as-you-go energy tenants must be urged to fit smart meters

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TV star Paul Shamplina has called on landlords to urge tenants using pay-as-you-go (PAYG) energy services to fit smart meters.

'Landlords aren’t abandoning buy-to-let'

'Landlords aren’t abandoning buy-to-let'

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High interest rates not forcing landlords to leave the private rented sector as some have claimed says Tom Entwistle

LibDems reveal landlord crackdown in 'manifesto'

LibDems reveal landlord crackdown in 'manifesto'

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The Liberal Democrats have vowed to address the power imbalance between tenants and landlords by introducing national licensing and standards, longer tenancies, rent smoothing and empowered councils.

Tenant bags £5,000 after reporting landlord' failures

Tenant bags £5,000 after reporting landlord' failures

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An elderly landlord’s long-standing failure to carry out roof repairs has resulted in a £5,000 win for his long-standing tenant.

Banned landlord faces jail after renting caravan

Banned landlord faces jail after renting caravan

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A rogue landlord faces a possible jail sentence for harassment and failing to comply with a banning order.

Tory's Green campaigner slams Rishi over EPC U-turn

Tory's Green campaigner slams Rishi over EPC U-turn

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A key member of the recently disbanded Energy Efficiency Taskforce has expressed regret that it failed to launch any effective ideas.

'78% of landlords are at risk from rising mortgage rates'

'78% of landlords are at risk from rising mortgage rates'

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As the Bank of England’s base rate continues to ride high at 5.25% it has been revealed that a much higher proportion of landlords own properties via mortgages than was previously thought.

Landlords 'must be given more tax relief to invest in property'

Landlords 'must be given more tax relief to invest in property'

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Estate agent chain Winkworth has waded into the debate on how to fix the broken property market by calling for an end to infighting around housing delivery and the reinstatement of landlords’ mortgage interest relief.

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More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

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More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, according to new research.

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

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Many wealthy property owners who are fleeing Britain due to this month’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime are opting to rent out rather than sell their homes

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

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Tenant groups have laid into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords.

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

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Landlords have been encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme, with less than a year to go until those earning more than £50,000 need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

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The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

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Despite promises by government & developers, house building progress is slow to affect rent levels

How to make your rental property more sustainable

How to make your rental property more sustainable

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Government launches new consultation to help make your rental property more sustainable

Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger landlord exodus

Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger landlord exodus

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The Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger an exodus among landlords, reducing the supply of affordable housing, industry leaders have warned.

Best rental yield areas revealed for landlords

Best rental yield areas revealed for landlords

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Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields, it has been suggested