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Demand for green rented homes soaring, say big landlords

Demand for green rented homes soaring, say big landlords

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Big landlords believe tenants are willing to pay more for green features amid a growing recognition that sustainability sells.

Shocking rogue landlord given suspended prison sentence

Shocking rogue landlord given suspended prison sentence

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Shocking behaviour by a landlord has prompted withering comments from a judge and a huge fine.

LATEST: Renters' Rights Bill races towards completion in parliament

LATEST: Renters' Rights Bill races towards completion in parliament

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The next stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill has been scheduled for 1st July, raising the prospect that it could become law before parliamentary summer recess.

Lloyds 'the landlord' signs another megadeal to build more rented homes

Lloyds 'the landlord' signs another megadeal to build more rented homes

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Lloyds has taken the next step towards becoming one of the UK’s biggest private landlords.

Rents 'spiralling' as landlords head for exit, says RICS

Rents 'spiralling' as landlords head for exit, says RICS

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The relentless decline in the volume of new landlord listings shows no signs of abating.

Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

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Scottish landlords and agents have a new housing secretary to deal with after incumbent Paul McLennan

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

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The Eastern Landlords Association has condemned comments labelled “unprofessional and disgusting” recorded its annual conference.

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

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Pressure on landlords to provide homes for those who would normally rent within the affordable and social housing sectors will lift soon following today’s Spending Review.

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

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The Irish government has rowed back on its rent control rules in a bid to bring down rents and boost supply.

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Throuple trouble? Modern relationships making HMO compliance tricky, warns top lawyer

Throuple trouble? Modern relationships making HMO compliance tricky, warns top lawyer

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Landlords and agents must make sure they dont come a cropper deciding what constitutes a single household when vetting HMO tenants in an age of polyamorous relationships, warns a top property lawyer. While the legal definition of a household can be explained quickly, re

HMRC claws back �254 MILLION from landlords via Let Property campaign

HMRC claws back �254 MILLION from landlords via Let Property campaign

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Just over a quarter of a billion pounds has been clawed back from landlords since HMRC's Let Property campaign began eight years ago, it has been revealed. The latest figure for the campaign were revealed by Financial Secretary to the Treasury Jesse Norman in response to a writt

UK landlords could reap rich rewards from Afghan crisis

UK landlords could reap rich rewards from Afghan crisis

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With private rentals and holiday homes in high demand, many due to Covid and holiday staycations, some councils are offering landlords some very attractive incentives, dubbed golden hellos� of up to �3,500. Some councils have been offering private landlords and second home

HMO landlord hit hard by Scotland's tough licensing regulations

HMO landlord hit hard by Scotland's tough licensing regulations

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A landlord who was hauled up on minor maintenance issues has been refused an HMO licence by Glasgow City Council. Khurshid Begum told its licensing and regulatory committee that he had sorted all the problems at his property in Grant Street, Hillhead, but councillors would still

Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy-To-Let landlords

Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy-To-Let landlords

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The UK Government has identified that homes across the UK contribute about 1/5 of all carbon emissions from the country. In order for the UK to reach its ambitious carbon neut

Why technology can give your business a big break

Why technology can give your business a big break

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As a landlord, your life is far from idle as you work hard to find new tenants, manage your current ones, do the admin, find reliable tradespeople and much more.<br>Faced with

SNEAK PEEK: Barratt reveals micro flat concept being built in London

SNEAK PEEK: Barratt reveals micro flat concept being built in London

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House building giant Barratt has revealed what it claims to be the future of UK housing a 37 sq metre one-bedroom apartment for sale at �285,000. The 160 initial Smrt homes are within the companys huge Eastman Village development in Harrow, North London where event

A national rogue tenant database would be 'open to abuse' says industry expert

A national rogue tenant database would be 'open to abuse' says industry expert

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A national rogue tenant register to combat the issue of renters trashing properties and leaving landlords out of pocket could be open to abuse, a leading expert has warned. Sean Hooker, head of redress at the https://www.theprs.co.uk/" target="_blank" <strong id="

As the weather warms up, the risk of subsidence rises '� are you covered?

As the weather warms up, the risk of subsidence rises '� are you covered?

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August got off to an unsettled and changeable start this year, with heavy rain and flooding in many parts of the UK. But the long-range weather forecast is now predicting warmer than usual conditions in late August, and potentially even a heat wave, with temperatures set to soar across some