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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.

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Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

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A landlord has been lambasted for offering a room to rent with the condition that the tenant must look after two cats.

Letting agents report landlords quitting 'in droves' ahead of reforms

Letting agents report landlords quitting 'in droves' ahead of reforms

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Letting agents across the UK have expressed fears about landlords quitting in their droves ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act.

CLAIM: 'Insurance is only way to solve the pets-in-lets problem'

CLAIM: 'Insurance is only way to solve the pets-in-lets problem'

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A pet campaigner has warned that it will be a travesty if the government fails to overturn a House of Lords decision to reject plans for pet insurance

Landlord warns new red tape will reduce rental supply

Landlord warns new red tape will reduce rental supply

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Landlords in Guernsey have warned that new minimum standards brought in this week to make rental homes safer will spark a PRS exodus.

Adding value to your property is the key to investment success 

Adding value to your property is the key to investment success 

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One tried and trusted way to maximise profit is to buy undervalued property, you can then compound the gain by adding value

REPORT: Landlord exodus already impacting market

REPORT: Landlord exodus already impacting market

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Scores of landlords leaving the sector are exacerbating a significant lack of rental properties

Former housing watchdog chief says build-to-rent 'the future'

Former housing watchdog chief says build-to-rent 'the future'

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Long-standing MP Clive Betts is banging the drum for build-to-rent (BTR) through a taskforce that aims to boost the number of properties in the sector

Council leader says HMOs 'change the character of neighbourhoods'

Council leader says HMOs 'change the character of neighbourhoods'

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Warrington leader makes comments as council launches plan to rein-in HMO numbers within town.

Solicitor highlights 'holes' in Labour's renting reforms

Solicitor highlights 'holes' in Labour's renting reforms

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Bethen Abraham highlights two areas of the Renters' Rights Bill that have yet to be clarified by Ministers.