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Building a successful buy-to-let business: who do you need?

Building a successful buy-to-let business: who do you need?

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Building a successful buy-to-let business requires a strong team of advisors to manage finances, legalities, and property management effectively.

Embrace landlords instead of attacking them, leader urges politicians

Embrace landlords instead of attacking them, leader urges politicians

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A leading private rented sector figure has called on both the Scottish and English governments to embrace landlords as part of the solution to problem within both countries housing markets.

NRLA to train social housing providers

NRLA to train social housing providers

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Our award-winning Training Academy is set to expand its offer this summer, launching bespoke training courses for social housing providers.

Leading lettings portal warns rent controls will be 'disastrous'

Leading lettings portal warns rent controls will be 'disastrous'

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One of the largest letting agencies in Scotland has warned within a new report that the SNP’s continued efforts to introduce tougher rent controls will have a ‘disastrous’ impact on an already struggling private rented sector.

Surrey council does U-turn on restrictions for smaller HMOs

Surrey council does U-turn on restrictions for smaller HMOs

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A council in Surrey is getting reading to restrict landlords seeking to convert houses into small HMOs next year.

BOOMING: London luxe rentals that cost £25,000 a week

BOOMING: London luxe rentals that cost £25,000 a week

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London’s super-luxe landlords have seen a big boom in £25,000-a-week rentals as taxation fears have prompted the wealthy to rent rather than buy.

NEW: Labour now has more landlord MPs than Tories

NEW: Labour now has more landlord MPs than Tories

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Three of the top five landlords in parliament are now Labour MPs, including the biggest landlord, new MP Jas Athwal.

Property dealer to pay £700,000 after court case

Property dealer to pay £700,000 after court case

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A property dealer who was involved in dealings with a controversial property investment company, Home Reit, has been ordered by a court to pay £700,000 to an intermediary.

Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

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A mandatory short-lets registration scheme and tougher planning laws look set to take effect soon in England.

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Sharp decline in UK commercial property investment

Sharp decline in UK commercial property investment

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The amount of money flowing into UK commercial property fell across all sectors, particularly industrial, but also offices and retail, thats according to market analysis carried out by debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance. And office values - secondary in partic

Reform and rate rises force investors to play the long game

Reform and rate rises force investors to play the long game

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Landlords who are relatively heavily leveraged and achieving gross yields much below 5% could be better off reducing their mortgage balance than purchasing another property, according to new market analysis. Hamptons annual overview of the rental market explains that higher i

Leading landlord tells TV star about challenging financial climate for PRS

Leading landlord tells TV star about challenging financial climate for PRS

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Property commentator Vanessa Warwick has admitted that she is one of the many landlords impacted by rising interest rates. Speaking to Phil Spencer on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVVD6yVZlcc" Move iQs Property Podcast , the co-founder of PropertyTribes s

Landlord pays price for fire safety breach at failing HMO

Landlord pays price for fire safety breach at failing HMO

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A landlord has been ordered to pay out more than �10,000 for breaching safety regulations at his large HMO. Amonbir Mander had turned the London Hotel in Stroud into an https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/legal-expert-warns-over-move-to-exclude-asylum-seeker-hmos-from-

Cash boost for mortgages platform helping tenants buy their own homes

Cash boost for mortgages platform helping tenants buy their own homes

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Wayhome has raised �8 million

REVEALED: Name of landlord facing �115,000 fine for unlicensed HMOs

REVEALED: Name of landlord facing �115,000 fine for unlicensed HMOs

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A rogue landlord has been fined a whopping �115,181 for operating four poorly run and unlicensed HMOs. West Northamptonshire Councils private sector housing team inspected the four properties, including one at 93 St Michaels Road, Northampton (pictured), in March 2020 under

Landlords who evict illegally should be banned from sector, says Citizens Advice

Landlords who evict illegally should be banned from sector, says Citizens Advice

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Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for a ban on landlords who evict tenants illegally as part of a strategy to clean up the private rented sector. Landlords can only be included on Scotlands landlord register if they pass a councils fit and proper person test an

BREAKING: New draft law reveals how 'occupation contracts' will work in Wales

BREAKING: New draft law reveals how 'occupation contracts' will work in Wales

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The Welsh Government has published the draft legislation that will change the terms of converted contracts and any renewals that replace them within the private rented sector. This is the mechanism that will replace ASTs in Wales and replace them with occupation contracts,

BIG READ: Tom's top tips for investing in buy to let

BIG READ: Tom's top tips for investing in buy to let

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Is buy to let still a good investment? In this article, Tom Entwistle, a residential and commercial landlord since the 1970s and founder of LandlordZONE , draws on his experience to weigh up whether now is a good time to invest. Is there ever a good time to

Landlord sell-off increasing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Landlord sell-off increasing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

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An increasing number of properties are being sold by landlords, new databy TwentyEA reveals.

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

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Labour have vowed to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets - The Renters’ Rights Bill will give tenants greater pets rights

Landlord groups retain influence despite smaller players quitting

Landlord groups retain influence despite smaller players quitting

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Landlord groups continue to have pulling power despite a backdrop of smaller players quitting the market, insists the founder of GB Landlords.

HMO landlords may add premium for single service

HMO landlords may add premium for single service

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Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms by helping to ensure tenants will get on with their housemates, a new survey reveals.

Buy-to-let rates cut by Landbay amid tariff impact

Buy-to-let rates cut by Landbay amid tariff impact

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Landbay has become the latest buy-to-let lender to reduce rates in the wake of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

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Properties for sale in England and Wales spend just over a month on the market on average, new data reveals.

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

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LLAS and rent provider Elliot Leigh have teamed up to raise standards and strengthen landlord support in the private rented sector.

Younger tenants resist regulation, even if it strengthens their rights.

Younger tenants resist regulation, even if it strengthens their rights.

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Despite the potential to strengthen their rights, younger tenants are often reluctant to support greater regulation in the private rental sector.

Renters’ Rights Bill may be delayed as peers’ financial ties surface.

Renters’ Rights Bill may be delayed as peers’ financial ties surface.

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Tenant groups raise concerns that peers with property interests are working to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and push for concessions from the Govern

Asking prices rise by over £5,000 to £377,182 this month, says Rightmove

Asking prices rise by over £5,000 to £377,182 this month, says Rightmove

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Rightmove reports that average asking prices have increased by over £5,000 this month, bringing the typical UK listing to £377,182.

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

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Unauthorized subletting is on the rise, leaving landlords exposed to financial loss and legal issues. Tools like Title Guardian can help monitor properties and alert landlords to suspicious activity. Stay informed and protect your investments.

Will Trump’s tariffs cause rate cuts for borrowers or keep inflation high?

Will Trump’s tariffs cause rate cuts for borrowers or keep inflation high?

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Questions have been raised about whether Trump’s tariffs will be a help or a hindrance to landlords.

Property demand in Bedford set to rise after Universal theme park announcement

Property demand in Bedford set to rise after Universal theme park announcement

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Property demand in Bedford set to rise after Universal theme park announcement

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

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The typical price of renting a luxury property edged up marginally at the beginning of this year, new figures suggest.

Converting commercial property to residential use

Converting commercial property to residential use

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Commercial to residential conversions are creating lots of new investment opportunities for landlords / developers

LandlordZONE Podcast interviews resolution expert on successful tenancies

LandlordZONE Podcast interviews resolution expert on successful tenancies

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Being a landlord means you can sometimes find yourself dealing with challenging tenancy issues.

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments to protect possession rights

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments to protect possession rights

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Renters’ Rights Bill amendments aim to protect landlords’ possession rights

Tenant activist leader claims landlords are "subsidised" by public funds

Tenant activist leader claims landlords are "subsidised" by public funds

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A member of the tenants’ union Acorn has accused landlords of being “subsidised” by public money.

Rental hotspots revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

Rental hotspots revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

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The rental hotspots in England have been revealed, with West Sussex leading the way.

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

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Room rents in London have fallen by 1% in the last year and now average £982 per month, as many tenants opt to live outside the capital.

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

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Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

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Law firms have reported a significant rise in the number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements with councils or companies who sublet to local authorities.

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

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Properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour as cost-of-living rises mean landlords can lose money on them despite the 20% rent premium.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

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A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month, according to a new poll.

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

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Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date