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The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

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They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

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Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

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A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

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Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

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County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

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Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

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MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

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New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

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A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

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Landlords are being invited to join a deep dive into the Renters’ Rights Bill during a two-day online conference featuring big hitters from the property sector.

Thousands of HMO landlords to face tougher rules in East of England

Thousands of HMO landlords to face tougher rules in East of England

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Norwich Council is overhauling its HMO policy by bringing in higher standards and tougher enforcement action.

Stretched councils 'unable to police landlords' mouldy homes'

Stretched councils 'unable to police landlords' mouldy homes'

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Local authorities are not enforcing private landlords’ legal duty to maintain safe housing, a BBC investigation has found.

High-profile landlord warns Energy Secretary over EPC upgrade plan

High-profile landlord warns Energy Secretary over EPC upgrade plan

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Nottingham benefits landlord Mick Roberts has warned that the government’s push to get rental properties up to an EPC C by 2030 could backfire.

Labour struggling with house building – quantity as well as quality

Labour struggling with house building – quantity as well as quality

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Angela Rayner’s promise to build 1.5 million new homes this Parliament is looking increasingly optimistic

BTL via Ltd company now most popular route

BTL via Ltd company now most popular route

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Seven out of 10 landlords planning to buy a new rental property during the next 12 months will use a limited company structure, it has been claimed.

Landlord to repay tenants £21,000 after failing to license HMO

Landlord to repay tenants £21,000 after failing to license HMO

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Four tenants have won £21,076 from their landlord who failed to explain why she hadn’t licensed her damp and cold HMO.

Rocketing leasehold charges trapping landlords with unsaleable flats

Rocketing leasehold charges trapping landlords with unsaleable flats

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Many landlords are struggling to sell leasehold flats because management charges have reached astronomical levels with many now forking out £2,000 or more a year.

Housing minister reveals plans to digitise property buying and selling

Housing minister reveals plans to digitise property buying and selling

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Landlords buying or selling homes will soon enjoy a smoother and quicker property transaction process after the Government announced that it is to digitise the system.