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Renters Reform Bill debate pushed back but still on track for June

Renters Reform Bill debate pushed back but still on track for June

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The Renters Reform Bill is on track to get Royal Assent next June, says the NRLA – despite the possibility of a snap May general election.

PRS can grab a share of new insulation fund to save on fuel bills

PRS can grab a share of new insulation fund to save on fuel bills

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Landlords and tenants could be in line for some extra funding towards energy efficient improvements following the launch of the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Fast-growing Scottish rents top UK chart despite cap extension

Fast-growing Scottish rents top UK chart despite cap extension

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Landlords in Scotland hampered by rent controls have managed to drive annual rent growth faster than anywhere else in the UK.

Minister says 'no' to more challenging goals for landlord green home upgrades

Minister says 'no' to more challenging goals for landlord green home upgrades

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Peers have rejected calls to set government targets for making properties more

London rent crisis as thousands of landlords seek to sell

London rent crisis as thousands of landlords seek to sell

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Rising mortgage rates and regulatory changes lead thousands of London landlords to sell, intensifying the city's rental housing crisis.

Extra funding on offer to make PRS more accessible for disabled tenants

Extra funding on offer to make PRS more accessible for disabled tenants

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Landlords and tenants are being encouraged to apply for new funding to help older and disabled people make adaptations in their homes so they can continue to live independently.

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to 'keep their operations going'

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to 'keep their operations going'

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Months of economic turmoil has pushed the average landlord's <a href="https://newsarchive.landlordzone.co.uk/news/mortgage-rises-give-company-purchases-more-appeal/">mortgag

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to ‘keep their operations going’

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to ‘keep their operations going’

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Months of economic turmoil has pushed the average landlord’s mortgage debt up 19% to £558,423 in the last 12 months.

Uncertainty around Renters Reform Bill prompts landlords to call it a day

Uncertainty around Renters Reform Bill prompts landlords to call it a day

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andlords are feeling gloomy about the future, with those selling up blaming economic pressures, the Renters Reform Bill and upcoming EPC rules

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Letting agent sentenced after stealing landlord cash

Letting agent sentenced after stealing landlord cash

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A letting agent who swindled £128,000 from her employer to fund an affair with her personal trainer was rumbled after landlords complained they had not received their rent.

NRLA and Shelter chiefs lock horns over reform bill

NRLA and Shelter chiefs lock horns over reform bill

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NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle has called for pragmatism and unity in response to Shelter’s new anti-landlord campaign.

London landlord to pay largest rent repayment order so far this year

London landlord to pay largest rent repayment order so far this year

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A landlord in London has been landed with one of the largest rent repayment orders so far this year after failing to licence their HMO property in Tottenham.

Setting up the utilities at your commercial properties

Setting up the utilities at your commercial properties

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Utilities Supplies: Many commercial landlords let their tenants decide on their utility providers with their own meters, telephone lines, and networks. When youre in control and recharge these products as a service charge, then its up to you to get the best deals. Jaso

Big landlord: 'Allowing competitive bidding is understandable'

Big landlord: 'Allowing competitive bidding is understandable'

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Nottingham benefits landlord Mick Roberts has robustly defended those landlords who get involved in a bidding war during an interview on 5 Live’s breakfast show.

New service protects landlords against property fraud

New service protects landlords against property fraud

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An online service has been launched that helps protect landlords from property fraud.

What Documents do I need when letting a property?

What Documents do I need when letting a property?

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Lettings Document Checklist: When setting up a new Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) it has always been important to pay attention to the paperwork, which provides vital evidence should there be a dispute during or after the tenancy.But since the Deregulation Act 2015, with me

Minister claims courts 'will be ready for eviction changes'

Minister claims courts 'will be ready for eviction changes'

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The government has reassured landlords that it is forging ahead with plans for court reform in readiness for abolishing section 21.

Periodic tenancies 'pose huge risks for landlords' warns expert

Periodic tenancies 'pose huge risks for landlords' warns expert

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Government plans to abolish assured shorthold tenancies and replace them with periodic lets could put landlords’ properties at risk, according to inspection specialists NoLettingGo.

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.

Student rents may surge due to renters’ rights bill

Student rents may surge due to renters’ rights bill

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Landlords warn that the Renters' Rights Bill could drive student rents higher.

Landlords could face CGT hike if economy dips, IFS warns

Landlords could face CGT hike if economy dips, IFS warns

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Landlords could face a hike in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if the economy dips before the Autumn Budget, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

The Making Tax Digital net is closing on landlords

The Making Tax Digital net is closing on landlords

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Making Tax Digital rules expand—what landlords need to know before mandatory compliance arrives.

With the RRB on the horizon, is it better to manage your rental yourself or hire an agent?

With the RRB on the horizon, is it better to manage your rental yourself or hire an agent?

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A letting agent ensures compliance with the Renters' Rights Bill and simplifies property management.

Choice of BTL mortgage deals hits record high

Choice of BTL mortgage deals hits record high

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Landlords searching for a new deal will find the choice of buy-to-let mortgages has hit a record high, with 3,860 products available.

Spring statement fails to address rental crisis, NRLA says

Spring statement fails to address rental crisis, NRLA says

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NRLA says Spring Statement failed to address the escalating UK rental crisis.

Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole”

Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole”

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Landlords are profiting by selling before the Renters' Rights Bill, then reinvesting in post-Bill bargains.

Landlords are being brought "into line” - but more needs to be done to tackle PRS pressures, suggests Labour MP

Landlords are being brought "into line” - but more needs to be done to tackle PRS pressures, suggests Labour MP

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The Government has started to “bring landlords into line”, but more needs to be done to tackle the pressures in the private rented sector, a Labour MP has suggested.

One in five tenants borrow money for their deposit

One in five tenants borrow money for their deposit

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One in five renters has borrowed money that needs to be paid back for their five-week cash deposit, putting them in a precarious financial position before moving in.

Landlords struggling with “needlessly complex” HMO licence renewal applications are selling up

Landlords struggling with “needlessly complex” HMO licence renewal applications are selling up

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Landlords struggling with “needlessly complex” HMO licence renewal applications are fed up and selling up, according to Portsmouth & District Landlords Association (PDPLA).

Search for Landlord of the Year begins

Search for Landlord of the Year begins

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The search is on for Landlord of the Year as part of this year’s LIS (Landlord Investment Show) Awards.

Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

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Landlords will have to use the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment system, the Chancellor has confirmed.

Spring statement misses opportunity for landlords

Spring statement misses opportunity for landlords

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The Spring Statement proved a missed opportunity for landlords and stamp duty, it has been suggested.