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An “exodus among landlords" could be triggered by the Renters’ Rights Bill, reducing the supply of affordable housing

An “exodus among landlords" could be triggered by the Renters’ Rights Bill, reducing the supply of affordable housing

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The Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger an exodus among landlords, reducing the supply of affordable housing, industry leaders have warned.

The areas of the market where landlords can find the best yields are revealed

The areas of the market where landlords can find the best yields are revealed

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Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields, it has been suggested

Renters’ Rights Bill must work for landlords and tenants, warn experts - as Bill reaches committee stage in the House of Lords

Renters’ Rights Bill must work for landlords and tenants, warn experts - as Bill reaches committee stage in the House of Lords

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The Renters’ Rights Bill must be workable for all landlords and tenants, experts have warned, as it reaches committee stage in the House of Lords today.

Cost of renting and buying is the same due to fall in mortgage rates

Cost of renting and buying is the same due to fall in mortgage rates

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The cost of renting and buying is the same due to small falls in mortgage rates, according to Hamptons.

Average rental prices in London drop, but rise across the whole of Britain

Average rental prices in London drop, but rise across the whole of Britain

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Rents in London have dropped compared to a year ago, while Britain as a whole has seen values rise.

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

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There’s an issue with the safe disposal of Vapes - disposal in normal household bins has been identified as a fire risk

Landlord fined £43K for renting rodent-infested flats and blaming tenants for disrepair

Landlord fined £43K for renting rodent-infested flats and blaming tenants for disrepair

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A landlord has been fined more than £43,000 for renting unsafe and rodent-infested flats - but blamed tenants for the disrepair.

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

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Growing numbers of landlords are moving into commercial property amid fears that the residential market is too challenging.

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

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Sefton Council has threatened to get tough on private landlords if they don’t help tenants keep their rubbish under control.

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Fewer luxury homes to rent in London feeds into higher rents

Fewer luxury homes to rent in London feeds into higher rents

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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.

Rogue landlords come under attack from Labour MP Tom Hayes

Rogue landlords come under attack from Labour MP Tom Hayes

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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.

WASPI women need to be fairly compensated after constituent was evicted, says MP

WASPI women need to be fairly compensated after constituent was evicted, says MP

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Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has called for WASPI women to be fairly compensated after one of her constituents was evicted.

‘Rentflation’ costs young people an extra £1,616, says Barclays

‘Rentflation’ costs young people an extra £1,616, says Barclays

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‘Rentflation’ has cost young people an extra £1,616 on their rent bill in the past year, according to new data from Barclays.

Tenants on benefits will be pushed into poverty, warns NRLA

Tenants on benefits will be pushed into poverty, warns NRLA

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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

Landlords who fail to address damp and mould problems ahead of Awaab’s Law risk legal action

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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

More companies are registered to hold buy-to-let property than for any other type of business

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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 have "plenty of opportunities" despite interest rates expected to remain at 4.5%

Landlords have "plenty of opportunities" despite interest rates expected to remain at 4.5%

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Landlords still have 'plenty of opportunities’ despite interest rates expected to remain on hold this week, a specialist lender has suggested.

Number of tenants being asked for a guarantor could increase due to Renters’ Rights Bill, warns Generation Rent

Number of tenants being asked for a guarantor could increase due to Renters’ Rights Bill, warns Generation Rent

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The Renters’ Rights Bill could lead to an increase in the number of tenants being asked to provide a guarantor and to further discrimination, charities and campaign groups have warned

Property groups call for more homes, not rent controls

Property groups call for more homes, not rent controls

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Property groups have called on the Scottish government to focus on building homes rather than rent controls in a bid to address the country’s housing crisis.

Labour to spend £20m helping tenants fight evictions

Labour to spend £20m helping tenants fight evictions

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Civil legal aid fees for eviction cases and immigration are to receive a £20 million boost, marking the first increase since 1996.

Looming open-ended tenancies to have 'unintended consequences for tenants'

Looming open-ended tenancies to have 'unintended consequences for tenants'

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The Government should further consider its plans to mandate open-ended tenancies as a legal requirement, as set out in the Renters’ Rights Bill going through parliament.

New tech enables landlords to make money from solar

New tech enables landlords to make money from solar

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A new tech launch allows landlords to generate and sell electricity from rooftop solar panels either to their tenants or back to the grid without going through the main meter.

Landlords: Get Your Properties Sold Fast and Cash in the Bank before the New Year!

Landlords: Get Your Properties Sold Fast and Cash in the Bank before the New Year!

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Thousands of landlords are feeling the pinch as rising costs, talk of rent caps, and upcoming EPC regulations add pressure to an already challenging rental market.

Allowing tenants to rent out homes via Airbnb 'a huge risk'

Allowing tenants to rent out homes via Airbnb 'a huge risk'

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A leading letting agent has warned that a new Airbnb initiative allowing tenants to rent out their homes could put landlords at risk.

How to future-proof your rental business

How to future-proof your rental business

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Buy-to-let is a long-term investment, often requiring 15+ years to maximise returns. To ensure success over time, landlords should take these key steps to protect their rental business.

Right to Rent: Minister to fix 'broken' e-Visa system ahead of deadline

Right to Rent: Minister to fix 'broken' e-Visa system ahead of deadline

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The Government has promised to fix significant glitches that have been reported within its e-VISAs system, which is used by landlords and letting agents to verify the Right to Rent status of prospective tenants.

'More lodgers are best solution to UK's housing crisis'

'More lodgers are best solution to UK's housing crisis'

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Lodgers’ rental costs could revert to 2017 levels if just 1% of the UK’s 26 million spare rooms were rented, according to flat sharing site SpareRoom.

Government gives Northern city green light to begin selective licencing

Government gives Northern city green light to begin selective licencing

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Blackpool council has received the go-ahead to start selective licencing in eight inner wards despite worries among some landlords about the consultation process that preceded the decision.

Pets charities call for stronger rights for tenants with dogs and cats

Pets charities call for stronger rights for tenants with dogs and cats

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Scotland’s animal welfare organisations have called on MSPs to support stronger protections for pet owners in the private and social rental sectors ahead of a crucial debate in Holyrood.

Property redress marks 10 years with new brand

Property redress marks 10 years with new brand

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Property Redress, one of the UK’s leading independent redress providers for the property industry, is celebrating a decade of significant growth, with more than 20,000 member offices.

‘60-minute Makeover’ - checklist to winterproof properties

‘60-minute Makeover’ - checklist to winterproof properties

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Small, proactive steps can make a big difference, keeping tenants comfortable and protecting buildings from problematic mould and damp.

Bank data shows landlords were purchasing more commercial properties

Bank data shows landlords were purchasing more commercial properties

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There are optimistic signs, says Shawbrook Bank. Their data on the commercial property market shows a rebound

Accidental landlords 'a dying breed' warns mortgage expert

Accidental landlords 'a dying breed' warns mortgage expert

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Accidental landlords are a dying breed, according to one mortgage expert, who blames government policy for their eventual demise.

Labour to outlaw 'rent in advance' requests by landlords

Labour to outlaw 'rent in advance' requests by landlords

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The Government is to make it unlawful for landlords and agents to ask prospective tenants for large sums of rent in advance, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed.

Lawyer questions Labour's 'fanciful' cost estimates for reforms

Lawyer questions Labour's 'fanciful' cost estimates for reforms

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A leading property lawyer has poured scorn on government estimates that the Renters’ Rights Bill will cost landlords £12 per rented property each year.

Holiday let landlords to collect new tourism levy AND register properties

Holiday let landlords to collect new tourism levy AND register properties

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Landlords with holiday let properties in Wales will soon have to register their properties and collect a £1.25 per person, per night fee from clients.

Big Midlands council green lights more HMO licencing

Big Midlands council green lights more HMO licencing

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West Northamptonshire Council has given the go-ahead for an extended additional licensing scheme in Northampton.

Big London council moves to stamp out bidding wars

Big London council moves to stamp out bidding wars

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A big council in London has called on letting agents to stop pitting tenants against one other in “exploitative” bidding wars within the borough.

Landlords ARE 'working people' says housing minister

Landlords ARE 'working people' says housing minister

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Keir Starmer got into hot water recently after saying landlords did not ‘work’ for their income, but Scotland’s housing minister has taken a very different approach.

Airbnb encourages tenants to sublet their homes

Airbnb encourages tenants to sublet their homes

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Airbnb has teamed up with global landlord Greystar to allow tenants in three London apartment blocks to rent out their homes.

Full details of landlord fines and prosecutions (or lack of them) revealed

Full details of landlord fines and prosecutions (or lack of them) revealed

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More than 100 local councils in England and Wales have not prosecuted any rogue landlords in the last five years despite getting thousands of complaints.

Farmers and farm tenants “up in arms” over budget measures

Farmers and farm tenants “up in arms” over budget measures

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Ever since the government announced its new inheritance tax rules, there has been intense debate about how many people will be affected

NRLA and minister lock horns over ongoing eviction court delays

NRLA and minister lock horns over ongoing eviction court delays

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The NRLA has insisted that its evidence around the Renters’ Rights Bill was not “alarmist” nor due to “fundamental opposition” to proposed changes as claimed by housing minister Matthew Pennycook.