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LandlordZONE Podcast interviews resolution expert on successful tenancies

LandlordZONE Podcast interviews resolution expert on successful tenancies

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Being a landlord means you can sometimes find yourself dealing with challenging tenancy issues.

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments to protect possession rights

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments to protect possession rights

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Renters’ Rights Bill amendments aim to protect landlords’ possession rights

Tenant activist leader claims landlords are "subsidised" by public funds

Tenant activist leader claims landlords are "subsidised" by public funds

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A member of the tenants’ union Acorn has accused landlords of being “subsidised” by public money.

Rental hotspots revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

Rental hotspots revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

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The rental hotspots in England have been revealed, with West Sussex leading the way.

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

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Room rents in London have fallen by 1% in the last year and now average £982 per month, as many tenants opt to live outside the capital.

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

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Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

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Law firms have reported a significant rise in the number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements with councils or companies who sublet to local authorities.

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

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Properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour as cost-of-living rises mean landlords can lose money on them despite the 20% rent premium.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

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A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month, according to a new poll.

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Heat pumps still 'too expensive' warns national spending watchdog

Heat pumps still 'too expensive' warns national spending watchdog

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Heat pump sales continue to be hampered by high costs, lown awareness and a lack of long-term financial support, the government’s spending watchdog has warned.

90% of landlords reject Scottish rent control plans, official poll reveals

90% of landlords reject Scottish rent control plans, official poll reveals

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Vast majority of landlords have flatly rejected future widespread rent control across Scotland, in a new Holyrood survey.

Landlord fined after tenant harrassment revealed in court

Landlord fined after tenant harrassment revealed in court

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A landlord has been ordered to pay £2,500 in fines, compensation and costs after he admitted harassing two of his tenants.

Will landlord MPs stymie the Rental (reform) Bill?

Will landlord MPs stymie the Rental (reform) Bill?

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Momentum appears to be growing to torpedo the controversial legislation as evidence emerges that the Bill is ‘close to collapse’ in Parliament.

Should a good rent payment record count towards a mortgage application

Should a good rent payment record count towards a mortgage application

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It used to be the case that renting was a temporary phase in a young persons life. It gave flexibility until their career settled down to a fixed employer and a fixed location. But todays property prices mitigate against this pattern. Many people are locked into renting fa

Generation Rent calls for big landlord regulation push in Wales

Generation Rent calls for big landlord regulation push in Wales

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Generation Rent has urged the Welsh government to introduce an ombudsman for the PRS along with more grounds for rent repayment orders (RROs) in order to improve tenants’ lives.

80% of landlords say banning Section 21 evictions 'a mistake'

80% of landlords say banning Section 21 evictions 'a mistake'

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The vast majority of landlords and letting agents view the Government’s plans to abolish Section 21 evictions as a mistake, a new report has revealed.

Hunt's Spring Budget hid 'stealth' tax grab on landlords via CGT rules

Hunt's Spring Budget hid 'stealth' tax grab on landlords via CGT rules

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Jeremy Hunt’s recent Spring Budget hid a ‘steal tax’ on landlords seeking to sell properties after April 1st, it has been claimed.

Time ticking away for Bill prompts fresh concerns

Time ticking away for Bill prompts fresh concerns

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Fears are growing that the government is going soft on its commitment to the Renters Reform Bill.

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

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Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

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What Landlords need to know now! Protection from discrimination to be a key component of the new Act

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

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New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

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The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

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Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

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A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

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Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

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Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

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The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

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Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

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Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

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West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

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A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

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They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

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Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

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A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

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Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

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County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

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Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

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MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

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New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

Many lettings agents 'unprepared for renting reforms'

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A surprising number of lettings agents are in the dark about the reforms set to transform the sector under the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

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mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

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New official buy-to-let lending figures have revealed an extraordinary revival in the landlord market.