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OFFICIAL: Landlords now waiting 25 weeks to evict tenants

OFFICIAL: Landlords now waiting 25 weeks to evict tenants

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Landlords are waiting even longer to repossess their properties - up to 25 weeks in the last quarter of 2024.

Students call for TripAdvisor-style reviews for rented student homes

Students call for TripAdvisor-style reviews for rented student homes

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Fed-up students in Bristol have launched a campaign to introduce a TripAdvisor style review system for the city’s accommodation.

OFFICIAL: Tenants blame 'lazy landlords' for poor property repairs

OFFICIAL: Tenants blame 'lazy landlords' for poor property repairs

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Tenants cite lazy landlords as the main reason for repairs and maintenance not being done in their rental homes.

Campaign group reveals plan to bring in rent controls

Campaign group reveals plan to bring in rent controls

News

Rents should emulate energy prices, with a cap used to help people pay a fairer price for bills, says Generation Rent.

'Smaller landlords being hit hardest by new regulations'

'Smaller landlords being hit hardest by new regulations'

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Landlords with small portfolios are being disproportionately impacted by an increasingly regulated PRS, according to Shadow Housing Minister Kevin Hollinrake.

The LandlordZONE Podcast talks to the UK's leading letting agent

The LandlordZONE Podcast talks to the UK's leading letting agent

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We thought it fitting that one of the first people our new The LandlordZONE series talked to should be the current public face of the industry.

Landlords face £15K costs to meet energy targets

Landlords face £15K costs to meet energy targets

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Stringent new energy efficiency rules could see landlords hit with bills totalling tens of thousands of pounds. James Kent explains more.

EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

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The NRLA has urged the government to rethink its “unworkable and unrealistic” energy efficiency plans for the private rented sector.

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

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A holiday property investment company has had its knuckles rapped over a misleading advert in The Times that promised investors whopping returns.

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Minister claims rent controls 'are working' for tenants and landlords

Minister claims rent controls 'are working' for tenants and landlords

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Scotland’s housing minister has defended the country’s policy of rent and eviction controls despite new figures showing rents continuing to rise.

Landlord couple to face jail following HMO tenant's fire death

Landlord couple to face jail following HMO tenant's fire death

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A landlord couple could face jail after admitting a string of offences which led to the death of one of their tenants in a fire.

Social housing ombudsman to deal with private landlords too, says Minister

Social housing ombudsman to deal with private landlords too, says Minister

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Disputes between landlords and their tenants will soon be handled by the social housing ombudsman, it has been confirmed by Government minister Jacob Young.

Tenant abandonment - what is it?

Tenant abandonment - what is it?

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What is Abandonment? Abandonment is when a tenant leaves the property (usually without notifying the landlord or agent) before the tenancy has ended.

Double council tax aims to get owners letting properties

Double council tax aims to get owners letting properties

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Argyll and Bute councillors have approved a plan to charge a double council tax on second homes.

London council bids to continue clampdown on small HMOs

London council bids to continue clampdown on small HMOs

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Haringey Council has urged landlords to share their views on plans for a new additional licensing scheme in the borough.

Rising UK rents forecast to break records

Rising UK rents forecast to break records

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A continued imbalance between supply and demand is set to grow rents by 6% next year, before hitting an affordability ceiling that will limit growth until 2028.

Unlawful extension lands landlord with hefty fine

Unlawful extension lands landlord with hefty fine

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A landlord who illegally rented out a property for years without planning permission has been ordered to pay £93,000.

Landlords warm to tougher energy rules - but need more help

Landlords warm to tougher energy rules - but need more help

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Most private landlords think they should be subject to stricter energy efficiency regulations, according to new research.