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'Saddened' landlord to sell half her portfolio as reforms loom

'Saddened' landlord to sell half her portfolio as reforms loom

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A landlord has revealed how increasing risk and a “lack of joy” has prompted her to start offloading half her portfolio ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

'Careless' portfolio landlord to pay back tenants £10,000

'Careless' portfolio landlord to pay back tenants £10,000

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A “lackadaisical” landlord who rented out an unlicensed and cockroach-infested HMO has been told to pay £10,834 back to three tenants.

Council to ban repeat rogue landlord from renting homes

Council to ban repeat rogue landlord from renting homes

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Peterborough Council is considering banning a rogue landlord who was handed a fine for housing a family in an uninhabitable property for a second time.

'Terrified' landlady tells parliament about her rent reform fears

'Terrified' landlady tells parliament about her rent reform fears

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A “terrified” landlord has urged the government to reconsider large parts of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Wales now has 1,107 fewer landlords, official data reveals

Wales now has 1,107 fewer landlords, official data reveals

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The Welsh private rental sector has lost a worrying 1,107 landlords in the last five years, coinciding with tougher rules around evictions and new tenancy agreements.

Huge landlord gathering revealed in London next month

Huge landlord gathering revealed in London next month

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One of the largest gatherings of landlords under one roof is due to take place on 19th March in London.

Kent landlord to pay £30k fine over unlicenced house

Kent landlord to pay £30k fine over unlicenced house

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After pursuing a £30,000 fine against one landord, his local council has vowed to go for other non-complilant BTL operators.

ADVICE: What to consider before expanding your portfolio

ADVICE: What to consider before expanding your portfolio

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Our experts help landlords looking to expand to plan ahead on several fronts including legislation, financing, tax, insurance and the fast-changing rental market.

Landlords urged to document inspections after failed evictions

Landlords urged to document inspections after failed evictions

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Landlords have been urged to make sure they document inspections after a tenant managed to avoid eviction by blaming the lack of a recorded carbon monoxide detector.

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Landlords told to fix mouldy homes within 24 hours 

Landlords told to fix mouldy homes within 24 hours 

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Michael Gove says that under Awaab’s Law, social housing landlords must deal with condensation issues without delay.

What is in store for landlords in 2024?

What is in store for landlords in 2024?

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Get ready for an intriguing year ahead in 2024, particularly if you're a hands-on landlord, as several forthcoming announcements are poised to reshape the landscape of property management.

Court agrees a vital new 'green lease' clause

Court agrees a vital new 'green lease' clause

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The importance of keeping commercial lease clauses up-to-date with changes in new legislation, in particular there's one clause that should be inserted into every commercial lease to take account of the new energy efficiency rules. Under the Landlord

Tribunal rules tenant at fault for safety check breach

Tribunal rules tenant at fault for safety check breach

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A landlord who was unable to conduct an electrical safety check due to his hoarding tenant has had a £3,500 fine quashed.

Commercial landlords to get more EPC breathing space

Commercial landlords to get more EPC breathing space

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The government has confirmed that commercial landlords won’t have to meet a proposed 2025 deadline to raise their properties to an EPC band C.

Tech tie-up helps tenants report rent payments

Tech tie-up helps tenants report rent payments

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CreditLadder has teamed up with Digital ID Connect so app users can report rental payments into credit reference agencies.

Rent fall 'no breakthrough' in challenging market

Rent fall 'no breakthrough' in challenging market

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Monthly rental costs fell by 0.9% across the UK during December and by 2.2% in Greater London - one of the biggest drops seen in 2023.

No law on cards for private landlords to tackle mould

No law on cards for private landlords to tackle mould

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The government has rejected calls for private landlords to be given similar deadlines to the social housing sector for dealing with damp and mould.

New year brings change in top jobs at NRLA

New year brings change in top jobs at NRLA

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The NRLA has made two top-level appointments to bolster its service at the start of a crucial year.