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LANDLORD: This is how much my BTL flat cost to upgrade from EPC 'D' to a 'C'

LANDLORD: This is how much my BTL flat cost to upgrade from EPC 'D' to a 'C'

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Top ten tips to protect your property in a heatwave

Top ten tips to protect your property in a heatwave

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Whilst were not currently seeing the soaring temperatures seen in Southern Europe right now, it always pays to be prepared when it comes to protecting your property. Our partner,&nbsp;https://www.totallandlordinsurance.co.uk/?utm_source=landlordzone&utm_medium=tli+article&utm_ca

Police forces launch cannabis farms campaign targetting landlords

Police forces launch cannabis farms campaign targetting landlords

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Police forces across four UK counties urge landlords and agents to report signs of cannabis farms in rented properties as part of Operation Scorpion.

Landlord explains shift from residential to commercial estates

Landlord explains shift from residential to commercial estates

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Northern Ireland landlord shifts from residential to commercial property, citing frustration with UK’s heavy tax burden on residential landlords.

Is the rental market still profitable?

Is the rental market still profitable?

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Over recent years, governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords. Add on the current cost-of-living crisis, high mortgage rates, and the Renters (Reform) Bill making its way through Parliament, some landlords are understandably beginning to wonder if it’s

Lack of advice stalling landlords' efforts to make properties greener, says RICS

Lack of advice stalling landlords' efforts to make properties greener, says RICS

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Landlords and industry professionals have been invited to share their thoughts on a new professional standard aimed at helping surveyors provide useful retrofitting advice. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation on its draft <strong id=""

'I'm so sorry' helps landlord avoid prosecution after illegal eviction attempt

'I'm so sorry' helps landlord avoid prosecution after illegal eviction attempt

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A contrite landlord has apologised to the tenant he tried to illegally evict after being rapped on the knuckles by Coventry Council. The landlord sent text messages telling his tenant to leave when they told him the rent would be late. He then visited the property and took the t

Government prepares to implement looming 'eVisa' Right to Rent check changes

Government prepares to implement looming 'eVisa' Right to Rent check changes

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Landlords are to be asked how looming changes to the Right to Rent scheme will affect them, the Government has revealed. In a statement to parliament, Minister for Immigration (and former housing secretary) Robert Jenrick (main picture) said the transition

EXPERT: 'Binning Section 21 won't help as many tenants as campaigners hope'

EXPERT: 'Binning Section 21 won't help as many tenants as campaigners hope'

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Section 21 is the biggest headline grabbing element of the Renters Reform Bill but will be the least effective pieces of the legislation. Thats according to letting agent Kristjan Byfield (main picture), co-founder ofhttps://www.baseps.co.uk/"

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EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

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The NRLA has urged the government to rethink its “unworkable and unrealistic” energy efficiency plans for the private rented sector.

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

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A holiday property investment company has had its knuckles rapped over a misleading advert in The Times that promised investors whopping returns.

Landlords to face longer, harsher licensing schemes, says CIEH

Landlords to face longer, harsher licensing schemes, says CIEH

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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has secured two amendments around tougher licensing rules in the next Renters’ Rights Bill debate.

Rise in number of landlords allowing tenants to redecorate

Rise in number of landlords allowing tenants to redecorate

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Surprising new research has revealed that three quarters of landlords would allow a tenant to redecorate their home, and half of landlords would pay for the costs of completing the work.

Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

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Landlords are being invited to join a deep dive into the Renters’ Rights Bill during a two-day online conference featuring big hitters from the property sector.

Thousands of HMO landlords to face tougher rules in East of England

Thousands of HMO landlords to face tougher rules in East of England

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Norwich Council is overhauling its HMO policy by bringing in higher standards and tougher enforcement action.

Stretched councils 'unable to police landlords' mouldy homes'

Stretched councils 'unable to police landlords' mouldy homes'

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Local authorities are not enforcing private landlords’ legal duty to maintain safe housing, a BBC investigation has found.

High-profile landlord warns Energy Secretary over EPC upgrade plan

High-profile landlord warns Energy Secretary over EPC upgrade plan

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Nottingham benefits landlord Mick Roberts has warned that the government’s push to get rental properties up to an EPC C by 2030 could backfire.

Labour struggling with house building – quantity as well as quality

Labour struggling with house building – quantity as well as quality

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Angela Rayner’s promise to build 1.5 million new homes this Parliament is looking increasingly optimistic

Campaigners call for complete overhaul of tenant deposits system

Campaigners call for complete overhaul of tenant deposits system

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Generation Rent has called for a complete overhaul of the deposit system amid claims that it is failing renters and lining landlords’ pockets.

Yet another council says HMOs 'magnets for crime and bad behaviour'

Yet another council says HMOs 'magnets for crime and bad behaviour'

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One councillor's 'slum' comments have spurred several industry figures to fight back against poor perception of HMOs.

Leading figures slam delays faced by landlords using County Courts to evict

Leading figures slam delays faced by landlords using County Courts to evict

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Law Society chief and evictions expert say reforms are too late, too little and won't reduce evictions case backlog.

Proactive council helps at-risk tenants find homes

Proactive council helps at-risk tenants find homes

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A council-run scheme to help people facing homelessness access private rented homes is proving a success.

Landlords face uncertainty amid evolving rental policies

Landlords face uncertainty amid evolving rental policies

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Total Property sponsored the Landlord Investment Show, highlighting landlord concerns over the government's removal of pet protections in rental laws,

Stop 'destructive' interfering in Scottish PRS says agent

Stop 'destructive' interfering in Scottish PRS says agent

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Scotland’s new Housing Secretary has been warned not to push rent controls over housing growth.

Paul Shamplina wants landlords for knock-out boxing event

Paul Shamplina wants landlords for knock-out boxing event

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Landlords in the North East are being urged to sign up for charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents.

Government throws a bombshell: a ban on upwards-only rent reviews

Government throws a bombshell: a ban on upwards-only rent reviews

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Commercial landlords thought they had escaped the kind of tenant empowering measures being meted out to residential landlords - not so fast

Summer delay announced for rental reforms

Summer delay announced for rental reforms

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The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t receive Royal Assent until after the parliamentary summer break.

Portsmouth landlords throw party to celebrate four decades

Portsmouth landlords throw party to celebrate four decades

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Landlords celebrated 40 years of Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA) with a garden party for old and new members.

Councils will make surprise visits in bid to snare rogue landlords

Councils will make surprise visits in bid to snare rogue landlords

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Local authorities will be able to enter private rented properties without informing landlords in advance.

Discrimination clampdown could trip up unwary landlords

Discrimination clampdown could trip up unwary landlords

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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

“Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

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"Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

Planning reforms haven't worked says leading build-to-rent firms

Planning reforms haven't worked says leading build-to-rent firms

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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

Inventory boss slams Government's 'pet in lets' rules chaos

Inventory boss slams Government's 'pet in lets' rules chaos

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The government risks creating uncertainty and conflict between landlords and tenants unless rules are clarified soon.

Surge in tenants 'staying put' as moving becomes more expensive

Surge in tenants 'staying put' as moving becomes more expensive

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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.

Tory blogger mounts unusual challenge to looming pet rules

Tory blogger mounts unusual challenge to looming pet rules

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Blogger and former Tory politician says new pet acceptance rules legalise trespass by livestock.

Big fine for portfolio landlord who ignored licensing scheme

Big fine for portfolio landlord who ignored licensing scheme

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A rogue landlord has been fined £23,500 for knowingly failing to license one of their properties in Haringey.

Should landlords be worried about the looming EPC upgrade deadline?

Should landlords be worried about the looming EPC upgrade deadline?

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The LandlordZONE podcast sat down with Nationwide's Landlord Lending Chief to talk EPCs and what they mean for landlords.

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord group reveals battle to stop licensing scheme

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord group reveals battle to stop licensing scheme

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Landlords in Scunthorpe have called for judicial reform after their bid to challenge an upcoming selective licensing scheme failed.

Landlords urged to check electrical paperwork or risk fine

Landlords urged to check electrical paperwork or risk fine

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Millions of landlords will have to renew their Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the coming months, warn electrical certification body.

Over 1,000 people sign anti-holiday let petition in hotspot

Over 1,000 people sign anti-holiday let petition in hotspot

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Disgruntled residents in York have backed a petition to clamp down on the number of short-term lets in the city.

'Reckless' letting agent fined over illegally rented properties

'Reckless' letting agent fined over illegally rented properties

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A firm has been handed a £14,000 fine for renting out a dangerously unsafe house to vulnerable tenants.

Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

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A landlord has been lambasted for offering a room to rent with the condition that the tenant must look after two cats.

Letting agents report landlords quitting 'in droves' ahead of reforms

Letting agents report landlords quitting 'in droves' ahead of reforms

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Letting agents across the UK have expressed fears about landlords quitting in their droves ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act.