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Bank of England warns landlords face 'impossible position' as rates rise

Bank of England warns landlords face 'impossible position' as rates rise

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The Bank of England has warned that landlords with mortgages are under increasing strain from higher interest payments and other structural factors, all of which are likely to put pressure on their incomes�. The commentary is within the banks latest https:

Landlord mortgage arrears outstrip home owners' as costs squeeze profitability

Landlord mortgage arrears outstrip home owners' as costs squeeze profitability

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Landlords arrears are growing at a faster rate than homeowners, according to new research that suggests fewer investors are being shielded from economic headwinds. https://www.octanecapital.co.uk/" Octane Capital found that buy-to-let arrears of more tha

Kerching! Five tenants pocket �29,000 after landlord fails to licence HMO

Kerching! Five tenants pocket �29,000 after landlord fails to licence HMO

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Five tenants have shared a whopping �29,000 Rent Repayment Order after their landlord failed to licence its HMO. East London-based https://www.facebook.com/weletroomsuk/" We Let Rooms Ltd did not defend itself at a First Tier Property T

Demand for student housing soars as landlords exit sector

Demand for student housing soars as landlords exit sector

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Corporate student housing giant expands as private HMO landlords exit, amid growing demand for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).

Beadle slams claim that landlords will 'game new eviction rules'

Beadle slams claim that landlords will 'game new eviction rules'

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Landlord leader Ben Beadle has given Shelter a run for its money during a parliamentary committee evidence session on the Renters (Reform) Bill. Beadle, who is chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, wondered out loud during the meeting whether campaig

ANALYSIS: How it's a taxing time for landlords...

ANALYSIS: How it's a taxing time for landlords...

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Changes in tax rules for buy-to-let landlords have definitely made the business of letting property more challenging, particularly with those who have taken on big mortgages to buy their rental properties. The removal of mortgage interest relief (Section 24 of the Finance Act) a

'This is why landlords must approach guaranteed rent schemes with caution'

'This is why landlords must approach guaranteed rent schemes with caution'

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An Essex landlord has learned the hard way that unpicking rent-to-rent or guaranteed rent agreements can be a lot more difficult than many might believe. In a case handled by the Resolution Department Lead Suzy Hershman (main picture) and her team at

Agency boss to pay £8,000 after terrifying tenant tactics

Agency boss to pay £8,000 after terrifying tenant tactics

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London letting agent fined £8,000 for misleading tenants and using intimidation tactics; company dissolved.

Landlords write open letter calling out Government's 'attack on property sector'

Landlords write open letter calling out Government's 'attack on property sector'

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Jerseys private landlords have urged lawmakers to rethink radical plans to shake up the sector which they fear will exacerbate the housing crisis. The Jersey Landlords Association (https://www.jla.je/" JLA ) has

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Avoid discrimination laws pitfalls in property rentals

Avoid discrimination laws pitfalls in property rentals

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Landlords must comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Renters’ Rights Bill to avoid unlawful discrimination in tenant selection and property management.

Landlord Action celebrates 25 years of helping private landlords recover their properties

Landlord Action celebrates 25 years of helping private landlords recover their properties

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Landlord Action is celebrating 25 years of successfully helping private landlords recover their properties.

Tax expert explains how to avoid being landed with a big BTL tax bill

Tax expert explains how to avoid being landed with a big BTL tax bill

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A tax expert has urged BTL investors to use or lose their annual capital gains tax (CGT) exemption to avoid being landed with a big tax bill.

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.5% amid inflation concerns

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.5% amid inflation concerns

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The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.5% today amid fears that inflation is still a threat.

Newly qualified nurses struggle to afford to rent privately, Shelter claims

Newly qualified nurses struggle to afford to rent privately, Shelter claims

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Newly qualified nurses can’t afford to rent privately in almost half - 45% - of local authorities in England, according to new analysis from Shelter.

Landlords must not drag their heals over EPC ratings, warns bank director

Landlords must not drag their heals over EPC ratings, warns bank director

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Landlords must not to drag their heels when it comes to improving properties’ energy efficiency rating - or face potential issues with finding tradespeople and working with letting agents, a financial expert has warned.

More tenants are using alternative deposit schemes, new data reveals

More tenants are using alternative deposit schemes, new data reveals

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A growing number of tenants in the build-to-rent (BTR) sector are using deposit alternative products as many opt to invest a lump sum instead of locking it away in a traditional cash scheme.

Tenants who are on benefits must get the Government support they need, says Propertymark

Tenants who are on benefits must get the Government support they need, says Propertymark

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Benefit claimants must get the Government help they need once its welfare reforms take effect, an industry body has warned.

Fewer luxury homes to rent in London feeds into higher rents

Fewer luxury homes to rent in London feeds into higher rents

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A reduced supply of luxury rental homes in London is feeding into higher rents, which are now a third higher than before the pandemic, new research has revealed.