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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

Experts urge fair Renters’ Rights Bill as it reaches Lords committee

Experts urge fair Renters’ Rights Bill as it reaches Lords committee

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Experts urge a fair and balanced Renters’ Rights Bill that protects both landlords and tenants as it reaches the committee stage in the House of Lords

Mortgage rate fall brings renting and buying costs in line

Mortgage rate fall brings renting and buying costs in line

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The cost of renting and buying is the same due to small falls in mortgage rates, according to Hamptons.

Rental prices dip in London but climb across Britain

Rental prices dip in London but climb across Britain

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Rents in London have dropped compared to a year ago, while Britain as a whole has seen values rise.

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

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There’s an issue with the safe disposal of Vapes - disposal in normal household bins has been identified as a fire risk

Landlord fined £43k for renting rodent-infested flats

Landlord fined £43k for renting rodent-infested flats

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A landlord has been fined more than £43,000 for renting unsafe and rodent-infested flats - but blamed tenants for the disrepair.

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

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Growing numbers of landlords are moving into commercial property amid fears that the residential market is too challenging.

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

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Sefton Council has threatened to get tough on private landlords if they don’t help tenants keep their rubbish under control.

Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

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Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.

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PM causes a storm by claiming landlords don't 'work' for their income

PM causes a storm by claiming landlords don't 'work' for their income

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The Prime Minister’s comments about what constitutes “working people” has reignited landlords’ fears that they may be at risk of a tax raid.

COMMENT: The housebuilders' wish list ahead of the Autumn Budget

COMMENT: The housebuilders' wish list ahead of the Autumn Budget

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Ahead of one of the most anticipated Budgets in a generation, given the government’s doom-laden hints, here’s some budget wishes from Britain’s builders.

Council inspectors call for property licencing expansion

Council inspectors call for property licencing expansion

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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has called for more flexible and longer licensing schemes in its evidence to MPs scrutinising the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Leading landlords call for dedicated 'student tenancy contract'

Leading landlords call for dedicated 'student tenancy contract'

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A new student shorthold tenancy (SST) would address student renters’ unique needs, ensuring fairness and safety while providing flexibility around academic schedules, according to iHowz landlord association.

Tenants should withhold rent if repairs not completed, says campaign group

Tenants should withhold rent if repairs not completed, says campaign group

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Acorn has urged MPs to let tenants withhold their rent if landlords fail to repair serious repair including damp and mould.

How not to get bitten by tenants with pets

How not to get bitten by tenants with pets

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How can we ensure that by welcoming furry visitors into our rental properties, we don’t get bitten asks Victoria Valentine.

Taxes, red tape and the onslaught of landlords: it’s time to get out

Taxes, red tape and the onslaught of landlords: it’s time to get out

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This week The Telegraph hit the nail on the head when it reported that landlord profits had collapsed in the past decade following an onslaught of taxes and red tape.

Housing review calls for a new housing strategy

Housing review calls for a new housing strategy

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A new inquiry led by Dame Kate Baker CBE has investigated the crisis in the housing market after a 20 year gap since her last housing study

NRLA partially backs reform proposals for Welsh landlords

NRLA partially backs reform proposals for Welsh landlords

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The NRLA has backed many of the measures within a new report from a Welsh parliamentary committee which recommends big changes for the country's private rented sector.