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Landlords need time to adjust to renters’ rights bill

Landlords need time to adjust to renters’ rights bill

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Landlords must be given time to adjust to changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Bill.

Rent hike restrictions lead to tenant challenges

Rent hike restrictions lead to tenant challenges

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Temporary restrictions on rent increases in the Scottish private rented sector have led to a more than eightfold increase in renters challenging rent hikes.

NI landlords face hefty fines over new electricity laws

NI landlords face hefty fines over new electricity laws

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Landlords in Northern Ireland face large fines if they don’t comply with electrical safety rules introduced this week.

Trickle vents combat damp in rental properties

Trickle vents combat damp in rental properties

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Tom Entwistle reflects on the Spring Statement which he says was not so much an emergency budget, more an update on the state of the economy with a few tweaks.

Boost in BTL data reflects activity of larger wealthier landlords

Boost in BTL data reflects activity of larger wealthier landlords

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BTL data surge reveals wealthier, larger landlords expanding portfolios amid market recovery.

Average rents in England rise for the third month in a row to £1,213 in March

Average rents in England rise for the third month in a row to £1,213 in March

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The average price of a rental property in England rose for the third month in a row to £1,213 in March, it has been revealed.

London properties offered at historic discounts

London properties offered at historic discounts

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Investors can snap up prime central London properties at historic discounts equivalent to those seen in the early 1990s, according to new research by Savills.

Half of renters lack contents insurance, Monzo claims

Half of renters lack contents insurance, Monzo claims

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Half of private renters either don’t have contents insurance or don’t know what it is, leaving them financially vulnerable to theft, damage, or loss.

Only 2.5% of rented homes affordable for benefit tenants

Only 2.5% of rented homes affordable for benefit tenants

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Only 2.5 % of rented homes in England are affordable for tenants on housing benefit, reveals housing crisis report.

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TV star to lead debate on 'dramatic' changes due in Renters Reform Bill

TV star to lead debate on 'dramatic' changes due in Renters Reform Bill

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Readers concerned by the looming Renters Reform Bill should make their way to the National Landlord Investment Show on 14th March were Paul Shamplina will be leading a debate on its radical measures. Panellists on the stage with him will i

Tenants with pets should pay higher rent to cover costs, says big agency

Tenants with pets should pay higher rent to cover costs, says big agency

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Landlords should consider charging tenants with pets more rent to cover possible extra costs as well as conducting more frequent routine property visits, according to leading letting agency Johns & Co. The London firm advises that potential expenses could include an addition

Staggering inaccuracies in EPCs undermine net zero efforts

Staggering inaccuracies in EPCs undermine net zero efforts

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The Government puts its faith in EPC ratings to measure property energy usage in order to drive up energy efficiency in properties towards its energy targets, but can owners have the same faith? Are EPCs as they stand robust enough? Do they give valid and reliable ratings when t

1000s of 'mortgage prisoner' landlords still need help, says Martin Lewis

1000s of 'mortgage prisoner' landlords still need help, says Martin Lewis

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Mortgage prisoners - many of them landlords - should be offered free financial advice and interest-free equity loans from the government to prevent them from losing their properties, a new study suggests. About 195,000 households are still trapped in expensive variable-rate mort

WARNING: Rent reforms 'could reverse RRO court judgement' for landlords

WARNING: Rent reforms 'could reverse RRO court judgement' for landlords

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Superior landlords could find themselves hit by Rent Repayment Orders if the government decides to amend the upcoming Renters Reform Bill. Property lawyer at https://www.jmw.co.uk/" JMW , David Smith (main picture), says that despite the

This company will sell your tenanted properties fast - in just 28 days so you can exit your portfolio

This company will sell your tenanted properties fast - in just 28 days so you can exit your portfolio

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We've all seen the news, with changes in regulations and tax and interest rate rises, landlords have been flocking to sell their property portfolios. But with so many properties, all full with tenants, some of them with problems, low rents or even rent skipping, how can you get out fast?

HMO leaders unite to tackle rising energy costs

HMO leaders unite to tackle rising energy costs

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40 HMO operators convene at COHO's ManorMinds to discuss rising energy costs, exploring tech solutions and tenant education to manage bills.

Link landlord EPC costs to rents instead of �10k cap' politicians told

Link landlord EPC costs to rents instead of �10k cap' politicians told

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Landlords financial contribution to upgrading properties in Wales should be linked to average market rents in any given area, suggests the NRLA . Under its proposals, landlords would need to contribute a minimum of �5,000, while those renting properties

Big guide: How to spot a terrible tenant before signing

Big guide: How to spot a terrible tenant before signing

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Expert tips from landlord Richard Jackson on how to spot problematic tenants before signing, helping landlords avoid future rental issues.