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London police get lessons in protecting tenants' rights

London police get lessons in protecting tenants' rights

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The Met Police has issued new guidance for frontline officers around <a href="https://newsarchive.landlordzone.co.uk/news/illegal-evictions-increasing-dramatically-says-leadin

MARKET: Are 'resident clubs' an answer to our rental housing shortage?

MARKET: Are 'resident clubs' an answer to our rental housing shortage?

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Renters looking to live in the capital can sign up for a new alternative renting concept that blurs the lines between traditional hotels,&nbsp;serviced apartments and private

Will serviced office companies survive?

Will serviced office companies survive?

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Serviced offices one would surmise, offer the ideal solution in a post-Covid world. Mainstream office investments are struggling in a world where a good proportion of most com

Official probe into 'zero deposit' schemes to see if they're unfair to landlords

Official probe into 'zero deposit' schemes to see if they're unfair to landlords

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<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-update-on-work-in-housing-sector">The Competition and Markets Authority</a> (CMA) is to dig deeper into zero deposit schemes an

UK Property Market Summary and Predictions for 2023

UK Property Market Summary and Predictions for 2023

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The UK property market has undoubtedly seen a tumultuous period since the end of 2022.Fluctuating statistics, record-breaking demand, falling supply, and concerning economic projections have left many investors scratching their heads and wondering:

Landlords are now selling at a record rate despite house price falls

Landlords are now selling at a record rate despite house price falls

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In an almost unanimous decision, landlords are throwing in the towel, opting to take the cash and sell their property portfolios. It seems that the gravy train for buy-to-lets

Political battles intensify over spread of noisy student HMOs in NI

Political battles intensify over spread of noisy student HMOs in NI

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Northern Ireland officials have refused to get tougher on HMO landlords despite pleas from Belfast councillors that parts of the city are becoming over-run and affected by ant

Rental deposit alternatives catching on as interest rates and rents rise - claim

Rental deposit alternatives catching on as interest rates and rents rise - claim

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Growing numbers of tenants are turning to deposit alternative products as inflation, high rents and interest rate rises make it more attractive to hold on to their money to sp

Letting agencies warned over 'illegal and outrageous' deposit deductions

Letting agencies warned over 'illegal and outrageous' deposit deductions

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A shocked landlord has revealed on social media that their letting agency illegally deducted its �tenant finding' fee from the tenancy deposits of the renters involved.</p

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Number of new licensing schemes lined up has surpassed last year’s total

Number of new licensing schemes lined up has surpassed last year’s total

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The number of licensing schemes lined up to launch this year has already surpassed last year’s total, as councils continue to put the financial squeeze on landlords.

Landlord avoids £29K rent repayment order after tribunal ruling

Landlord avoids £29K rent repayment order after tribunal ruling

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A landlord has avoided a £29,000 rent repayment order after a First Tier Property Tribunal ruled that he had been the victim of administrative failings by Southwark Council.

Renters' Rights Bill to be discussed by expert panel at National Landlord Investment Show

Renters' Rights Bill to be discussed by expert panel at National Landlord Investment Show

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The huge changes that the Renters' Rights Bill will introduce for private landlords will be addressed by a panel of top experts at this year’s National Landlord Investment Show.

Tenants likely to go for every target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect, warns solicitor

Tenants likely to go for every target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect, warns solicitor

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Tenants are likely to go after every plausible target when tougher rent repayment orders take effect later this year, a solicitor has warned.

Number of new tenancies agreed increases, Propertymark reveals

Number of new tenancies agreed increases, Propertymark reveals

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The average number of new tenancies agreed per lettings agent branch climbed to around eight in the first month of this year, a new report has revealed

Rogue landlords face revised penalties of up to £30,000 per offence, Haringey Council warns

Rogue landlords face revised penalties of up to £30,000 per offence, Haringey Council warns

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Haringey Council has introduced tougher fines for errant landlords in a bid to raise housing standards across the London borough.

Shrinking pool of rental homes continues to drive up rents, reports RICS

Shrinking pool of rental homes continues to drive up rents, reports RICS

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A shrinking pool of rental properties continued to drive up rents last month, despite reduced demand from tenants

Rental homes that aren’t up to scratch are under increased threat

Rental homes that aren’t up to scratch are under increased threat

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Private landlords whose properties aren’t up to scratch face a significant increase in pressure and threat when the Decent Home Standard kicks in.

Tenants urged by housing minister to challenge unfair rents

Tenants urged by housing minister to challenge unfair rents

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Tenants are being urged by the housing minister to challenge unfair rent increases.