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Landlords urged to give views on major changes to Scottish EPCs

Landlords urged to give views on major changes to Scottish EPCs

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Landlords are being urged to give their views on an overhaul of EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) in Scotland including making both residential and commercial landlords a

LATEST: Demand for rental property remains strong as property sales nosedive

LATEST: Demand for rental property remains strong as property sales nosedive

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The latest RICS housing report has revealed a sharp downturn in property sales but in contrast a rental market bolstered by continuing �strong demand', landlords will be r

FREE webinar: Will it become more difficult to evict tenants next year?

FREE webinar: Will it become more difficult to evict tenants next year?

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Many landlords will not have clocked the huge changes coming down the line within the Government's Renters (Reform) Bill due to become law next year - but h

Tenants to get £15,000 after landlord found guilty of "cynical disregard" for rules

Tenants to get £15,000 after landlord found guilty of "cynical disregard" for rules

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Two rogue landlord firms which granted a tenancy in �cynical disregard� of licensing rules, then failed to properly repair ongoing faults, have been handed a hefty fine.</

REPORT: London rental stock shrinks by 41% as landlords quit sector

REPORT: London rental stock shrinks by 41% as landlords quit sector

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London's rental market is contracting dramatically as landlords exist the market, a new joint report by estate agency Savills and the London School of Economics has highligh

Tech firm that helps landlords sell rented homes to sitting tenants secures first funding

Tech firm that helps landlords sell rented homes to sitting tenants secures first funding

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A free service that helps landlords manage their portfolios more profitably but also sell individual properties to sitting tenants through an innovative funding model has secu

NRLA slams Ministers over 'gimmicky' £10,000 fines for Right to Rent breaches

NRLA slams Ministers over 'gimmicky' £10,000 fines for Right to Rent breaches

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Both landlords and letting agents have slammed the Government's proposal to hugely increase fines for property managers who breach existing Right to Rent check laws.

Landlord wins praise for offering 'only locals' affordable property in town

Landlord wins praise for offering 'only locals' affordable property in town

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A landlord in the Kent seaside town of Whitstable has won plaudits after deciding to rent her rental property to local people, it has been reported.

COMMENT: Government has got itself in a muddle over the rental market

COMMENT: Government has got itself in a muddle over the rental market

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Bidding wars, tenant CVs, queues outside properties � these phenomena have become common in the rental market across Britain.� So runs the editorial in this week's Su

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Landlord to pay huge rent repayment order over unlicenced HMO

Landlord to pay huge rent repayment order over unlicenced HMO

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A rogue landlord has been ordered to hand back nearly £34,000 to five tenants after failing to license his mouse-infested HMO.

'Abolishing Section 21 evictions won't stop homelessness'

'Abolishing Section 21 evictions won't stop homelessness'

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Ben Beadle, the Chief Executive of the NRLA, has told LandlordZONE that abolishing Section 21 evictions might sound noble, but it's won't make the private rented sector fairer overnight, as many campaigning groups and Labour MPs often claim.

Commercial property continues to struggle in a market downturn

Commercial property continues to struggle in a market downturn

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The UK commercial property market is in a downturn right now. As with the wider economy, commercial property is subject to economic cycles

Tenant campaigners call for controls on 'upfront payments'

Tenant campaigners call for controls on 'upfront payments'

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Tenants’ union Acorn has urged Labour to curb ‘upfront payments’ for new tenants to one month’s rent in a bid to make rented homes more affordable.

Council launches innovative solution to housing crisis

Council launches innovative solution to housing crisis

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Milton Keynes City Council has come up with an innovative scheme to top up rents for those moving from temporary accommodation into the PRS.

Renting reforms to have 'unintended consequences' warns agent leader

Renting reforms to have 'unintended consequences' warns agent leader

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Propertymark has warned that the Renters’ Rights Bill poses critical unintended consequences unless the government ensures a fair and balanced approach between landlord and tenant rights.

One of UK's largest portfolio landlords fined £97,000

One of UK's largest portfolio landlords fined £97,000

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A landlord with a string of more than 5,000 rental properties across the UK has been fined a whopping £97,000 over the ‘serious and deliberate’ failure to manage a block of flats in Sheffield.

Investment in the private rented sector unlocked

Investment in the private rented sector unlocked

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NRLA trainer Henry Davis explains how his Key to Property Investment course can help you stay ahead of the game.

Renting reforms will cause 'gridlock' in justice system says Badenoch

Renting reforms will cause 'gridlock' in justice system says Badenoch

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The government has been accused of pressing ahead with renter reform measures that will cause gridlock in the justice system, and pit landlords and tenants against each other in protracted litigation.

False Statements By Tenants

False Statements By Tenants

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Ending a residential tenancy on the ground of "false statement by the tenant "The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996 makes provision for the possession of residential properties let under Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies.However

Bed & Breakfast Business

Bed & Breakfast Business

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Running a Successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Guest HouseRunning a successful Bed &amp; Breakfast Business from the comfort of your own home has many advantages and rewards as far as being self employed is concerned:</

Taking in a Lodger

Taking in a Lodger

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Taking in a LodgerIf you're considering taking a lodger there are some important things to think about first. Most of its common sense, but its a good idea plan carefully and get things right.[list type='3'] <ul <li Taking in Lodgers is a good way to earn extr

Section 8 Notices

Section 8 Notices

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Obtaining Possession Using Section 8 NoticesThis article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property using the Section 8 procedure.Section 8 is a breach of contract court procedure.There are 17 grounds for possession listed in the Housing Acts 1988 &amp; 199

Get Notice Dates Right

Get Notice Dates Right

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How do I Ensure Notice Dates are Correct?Landlords and letting agents, at various times during a tenancy, may need to serve legal notices on their tenants.It is vital that not only do you complete and serve the notice in such as way that it is valid, but that you can

Section 21 Notices

Section 21 Notices

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Obtaining Possession - Section 21 Notices: This article explains how to gain possession of your residential rental property in the most efficient way. You may just want your property back for your own use, or to sell, or you may be having problems with the tenant, such as re