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Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

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Tell the politicians whether you agree with their plans to give tenants more rights to have a pet in a rented property.

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord slams council over 'misleading' licencing report

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord slams council over 'misleading' licencing report

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Blackpool Council has been accused of deliberately disguising the results of its selective licensing consultation report to help it push through a new scheme.

Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

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While most tenant campaigning groups have criticised the Renters (Reform) Bill for being too ‘watered down’, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has said it represents in its current form a fair deal for tenants and landlords.

Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

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The Renters Reform Bill will be a failure in its current form unless ministers urgently table amendments that better protect renters, a tenant group has warned.

'Angry' anti-HMO protests spill onto streets in London

'Angry' anti-HMO protests spill onto streets in London

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A crowd of angry residents have clashed with councillors during a protest against burgeoning HMOs within the London borough of Ealing.

Liverpool footballer and landlord accused of poor housing standards

Liverpool footballer and landlord accused of poor housing standards

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Tenants living in Liverpool footballer Cody Gakpo’s flats have complained of disrepair, structural problems and vermin infestations.

Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

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The final list of amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill has been published by parliament ahead of tomorrow’s third reading of the legislation, during which each will be discussed and voted on.

80% of landlords carry out proactive maintenance

80% of landlords carry out proactive maintenance

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Survey reveals 80% of landlords proactively maintain properties to prevent issues, with spring deemed ideal for property health checks.

Are landlords missing a trick that could cost them 30% of the value of their properties?

Are landlords missing a trick that could cost them 30% of the value of their properties?

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Renting reforms will be a damp squib and we 'need a proper reset', say experts

Renting reforms will be a damp squib and we 'need a proper reset', say experts

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Leading property sector figure Kate Faulkner (pictured) has called for a reset of the private rented sector, away from ineffective rules and regulations. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f

NEW: Number of landlords planning to sell up hits RECORD high, new poll finds

NEW: Number of landlords planning to sell up hits RECORD high, new poll finds

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The number of landlords planning to sell their rented properties has reached its highest level ever, according to new research. BVA-BDRC, commissioned by the NRLA, found that during the first three months of this year a third of 700 private landlords in England and Wales that it

Major portal launches national 'rent passport' initiative for tenants and agents

Major portal launches national 'rent passport' initiative for tenants and agents

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One of the UKs big property portals has launched an initiative to enable renters to become rent ready as they hunt for homes. OnTheMarket.com, which is a competitor with Rightmove and Zoopla, has now fully integrated Canopys RentPassport service into its platform.</p

Hit or miss: how will the Renters’ Rights Bill land?

Hit or miss: how will the Renters’ Rights Bill land?

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Will the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill land—or fall flat? Explore landlord reactions and what the new measures could mean.

Plea to support landlords with rental reforms as record numbers plan exodus

Plea to support landlords with rental reforms as record numbers plan exodus

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The https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/hold-up-for-renters-reform-bill-blamed-on-procedural-issues/" Renters Reform Bill will increase pressure on landlords and may force even more to quit the market, warns the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (https://w

Interest rate rise set to hit mortgage payments and rental market

Interest rate rise set to hit mortgage payments and rental market

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The Bank of England has hiked https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/revealed-why-higher-interest-rates-are-making-it-trickier-for-btl-investors/" interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, pushing the base rate to 4.5% and raising fears that this could exacerbate rental pric

Gove shelves plans to scrap leaseholds after Number 10 row

Gove shelves plans to scrap leaseholds after Number 10 row

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has dropped plans to abolish leaseholds in England and Wales after Downing Street officials argued there was not enough time to enact such major reforms. Despite describing it as an outdated feudal system� and pledging to get rid of h

Manchester rolls out next wave of selective licensing schemes

Manchester rolls out next wave of selective licensing schemes

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Five more https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/latest-big-city-to-go-live-with-controversial-selective-licensing-plan/" selective licensing schemes have opened in https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/new-devolution-deal-gives-manchester-more-rogue-landlord-powers/"

Housing charity blasts misleading rent-to-rent claims

Housing charity blasts misleading rent-to-rent claims

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https://www.shelter.org.uk/" Shelter has strenuously denied that it is involved in any https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/rent-to-rent-craze-adding-to-uks-renting-crisis/" rent-to-rent schemes after it was claimed that the charity was either acting as

Scottish Government insists rent controls protect landlords’ property rights

Scottish Government insists rent controls protect landlords’ property rights

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Scottish Government insists rent controls protect landlords’ property rights

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

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Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property, new research has revealed.

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

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Landlords in Northumbria have been urged to check their properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths as the result of a dangerous drug lab.

Average house price drops £1,575 in March, reveals Halifax data

Average house price drops £1,575 in March, reveals Halifax data

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The average house price of a home in Britain fell 0.5%in March -a drop of £1,575 - putting the average property price at £296,699.

Tax changes stem flow of foreign BTL investors

Tax changes stem flow of foreign BTL investors

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Tax changes have stemmed the flow of overseas house hunters seeking a buy-to-let property or second home in the last five years.

LEGAL landmark case: serving notices on your tenants – get it right first time

LEGAL landmark case: serving notices on your tenants – get it right first time

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Denial of receipt of notices is a recurring theme on the landlord-tenant landscape. This landmark case clarifies matters.

Landlords react to renters’ rights bill shockwaves

Landlords react to renters’ rights bill shockwaves

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Landlords react to Renters’ Rights Bill with fears over impact on property investments.

Trickle vents help prevent damp and mould—great for rental properties

Trickle vents help prevent damp and mould—great for rental properties

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An architect explains why houses are damper and says trickle vents are among the best ways to combat damp and mould ahead of Awaab’s Law

Labour MP reiterates calls for a short-lets registration scheme

Labour MP reiterates calls for a short-lets registration scheme

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A Labour MP has reiterated calls in the House of Commons this week for a short-lets registration scheme.

Tenants prefer speedier repairs over more regulations

Tenants prefer speedier repairs over more regulations

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LRG survey finds tenants prioritise faster repairs over new rental regulations.

Rental stock stagnant for nine years, landlord types shift

Rental stock stagnant for nine years, landlord types shift

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UK rental stock stagnant at 5.5M since 2016; small landlords exit, while larger, mortgage-free investors dominate, shifting market dynamics.

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.

Billionaire landlord ordered to repay £263K for unlicensed HMOs

Billionaire landlord ordered to repay £263K for unlicensed HMOs

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A billionaire landlord has been ordered to repay tenants £263,555 for operating two East London buildings as unlicensed HMOs.

House price growth steady despite stamp duty changes

House price growth steady despite stamp duty changes

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House price growth remained steady last month, but is expected to soften in the coming months as the stamp duty holiday comes to an end.

Third of landlords plan to sell in next year, says Landbay

Third of landlords plan to sell in next year, says Landbay

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More than a third of landlords plan to offload some of their rental properties in the next 12 months, according to a new survey.

Avoid repeat of rent restrictions, urges Scottish lawmakers

Avoid repeat of rent restrictions, urges Scottish lawmakers

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Letting agents have urged Scottish lawmakers not to repeat the mistake of restricting rents that has ultimately increased costs for tenants.

Scotland raises £13M/week in property tax revenue

Scotland raises £13M/week in property tax revenue

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Almost £13million a week was raised in property taxes for the Scottish Government, new analysis has revealed.