Local authorities will be able to enter private rented properties without informing landlords in advance.
Landlords could get caught out by tougher rules around discrimination unless they evidence legitimate reasons.
"Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques
Planning red tape has caused a slowdown in build-to-rent (BTR) schemes that risks undermining investor confidence, according to the new Build to Rent
The government risks creating uncertainty and conflict between landlords and tenants unless rules are clarified soon.
Many tenants are staying put for much longer due to their struggle to find rentals and the prospect of paying higher rents for a new property.
Blogger and former Tory politician says new pet acceptance rules legalise trespass by livestock.
A rogue landlord has been fined £23,500 for knowingly failing to license one of their properties in Haringey.
The LandlordZONE podcast sat down with Nationwide's Landlord Lending Chief to talk EPCs and what they mean for landlords.
The landlord of a property dubbed a house of horrors� has been ordered to pay more than �8,000 by the courts. Barking and Dagenham Council enforcement officers discovered water leaks, broken windows and doors, a lack of fire protection, exposed electrical wiring, and rat a
Introduction</h2>When setting your sights on investing in property in Asia, it can be a bit overwhelming when you look at the number of cities around the world that are available. Many factors go into determining which city is right for you, but we've done our best to lay out some
Buy-to-let mortgage availability is at its highest since last July as the market continues to recover from a mass product drop. There are now 2,400 options in the sector, according to https://moneyfacts.co.uk/" target="_blank" Moneyfacts.co.ukn
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the case of a landlord who tried to evict a tenant in arrears after getting the date wrong on a Section 13 notice. Tenant Victoria Whiteland had lived in her cottage in Llanbydder, Carmarthenshire, since May 1991 but although the rent was due ev
Estate agents have told politicians that Government-backed interest-free loans or grants to cover the cost of looming EPC upgrades are the only way many landlords will be able to fund the work. The comments have been made by industry association Propertymark
Haringey Council has been hauled up for not completing fire and electrical checks at thousands of its properties, despite handing a private landlord �2,500 for the same failing. The https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/london-borough-of-haringey/regulatory-notice
The government should restore tax relief for mortgage interest and extend the deadline for proposed EPC energy improvements if it is to avert a looming rental property crisis. Buy-to-let sales platform Vesta Property has already seen a surge in properties for sale as many privat
Property and construction industry software and data company Zutec aims to improve the quality of buildings data so that people can make better decisions and work more productively. The company provides a full suite of digital solutions, including construction management software for archit
A Luton landlord has been fined for the unusual offence of failing to provide documents relating to safety issues at his property. Sarfraz Yousaf , of New Bedford Road, the director of Poplar Homes Ltd (pictured), was prosecuted by Luton Council after it re
A landlord company has failed in its bid to increase a tenant’s rent by 25% after a First Tier Property Tribunal heard that poor standards would lower the market rent.
The NRLA is hosting free "On Tour" events across England and Wales, offering expert advice on upcoming legislation. The first live Listen Up Landlords podcast will also be recorded to mark the NRLA's fifth anniversary. Details for the annual conference will be announced soon.
More landlords are investing in HMOs as higher mortgage costs prompt them to turn to larger properties with better returns.
A group of disgruntled landlords in Scunthorpe has succeeded in halting its new selective licensing scheme.
A new “crackdown on bad landlords” has been introduced by a London council.
Private tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs than in 2022, according to Savills’ latest research.
The controversial Renters' Rights Bill has moved a step closer to Royal Ascent
Tenancies will “change overnight’ once the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force, Sean Hooker, of the Property Redress Scheme, has warned.
A portfolio landlord has taken on a huge loan to consolidate 22 properties across London and Birmingham.
Landlords must comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Renters’ Rights Bill to avoid unlawful discrimination in tenant selection and property management.
Landlord Action is celebrating 25 years of successfully helping private landlords recover their properties.
A tax expert has urged BTL investors to use or lose their annual capital gains tax (CGT) exemption to avoid being landed with a big tax bill.
The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.5% today amid fears that inflation is still a threat.
Newly qualified nurses can’t afford to rent privately in almost half - 45% - of local authorities in England, according to new analysis from Shelter.
Landlords must not to drag their heels when it comes to improving properties’ energy efficiency rating - or face potential issues with finding tradespeople and working with letting agents, a financial expert has warned.
A growing number of tenants in the build-to-rent (BTR) sector are using deposit alternative products as many opt to invest a lump sum instead of locking it away in a traditional cash scheme.
Benefit claimants must get the Government help they need once its welfare reforms take effect, an industry body has warned.
A reduced supply of luxury rental homes in London is feeding into higher rents, which are now a third higher than before the pandemic, new research has revealed.
Labour MP Tom Hayes has launched a survey to quiz tenants and landlords in his Bournemouth East constituency, in a bid to fix the “broken” rented sector.
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has called for WASPI women to be fairly compensated after one of her constituents was evicted.
‘Rentflation’ has cost young people an extra £1,616 on their rent bill in the past year, according to new data from Barclays.
Almost half of all private renters who receive Local Housing Allowance experience a shortfall between their payment and monthly rent, according to new analysis by the NRLA.
Landlords who fail to address damp and mould problems ahead of Awaab’s Law risk legal action, reputational damage, and significant fines, an air quality monitoring firm has warned.
More companies are registered to hold buy-to-let property than for any other type of business as investors seek to reduce their tax burden, new data reveals.
Landlords still have 'plenty of opportunities’ despite interest rates expected to remain on hold this week, a specialist lender has suggested.
