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UPDATED - Commercial landlords face heavy fines

UPDATED - Commercial landlords face heavy fines

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The UK government has committed to its targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050. As part of this initiative the Government is looking to reduce emissions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial and residential property.

'Widespread fear' among landlords over EPC upgrade costs

'Widespread fear' among landlords over EPC upgrade costs

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One quarter of private landlords plan to sell their properties needing energy upgrades due to the government’s ambition for the sector to reach EPC targets by 2030.

UK's biggest trade union backs MORE renting reforms

UK's biggest trade union backs MORE renting reforms

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The UK’s largest union wants Labour to go further with its plans to reform the PRS and has labelled the Renters’ Rights Bill as only the ‘first step’.

Most former rental properties not bought by first time buyers

Most former rental properties not bought by first time buyers

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Data from a leading estate agency shows just 35% of former rental homes go to those entering the owner-occupier market.

Fears rise over Scotland's rent control plans as investment declines

Fears rise over Scotland's rent control plans as investment declines

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A property leader has warned that Scotland's upcoming Housing Bill must not hamper much-needed investment in the rental sector.

Tenant campaigners push for Labour to go 'much further'

Tenant campaigners push for Labour to go 'much further'

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Tenants’ union Acorn is pushing Labour to introduce tougher rent caps or face undermining work to reform renters’ rights.

Landlord to pay huge rent repayment order over unlicenced HMO

Landlord to pay huge rent repayment order over unlicenced HMO

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A rogue landlord has been ordered to hand back nearly £34,000 to five tenants after failing to license his mouse-infested HMO.

'Abolishing Section 21 evictions won't stop homelessness'

'Abolishing Section 21 evictions won't stop homelessness'

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Ben Beadle, the Chief Executive of the NRLA, has told LandlordZONE that abolishing Section 21 evictions might sound noble, but it's won't make the private rented sector fairer overnight, as many campaigning groups and Labour MPs often claim.

Commercial property continues to struggle in a market downturn

Commercial property continues to struggle in a market downturn

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The UK commercial property market is in a downturn right now. As with the wider economy, commercial property is subject to economic cycles

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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.

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

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Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date

Landlords encouraged to sell before July to beat the drop and double their portfolios by 2026

Landlords encouraged to sell before July to beat the drop and double their portfolios by 2026

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Landlords are advised to sell lower-performing properties before the Renters' Rights Bill takes effect this summer, as it will bring stricter regulations and increased costs. Selling now could help maximize profits and allow reinvestment in discounted properties, growing portfolios by 2026.

One in ten parents discriminated against during their rental property search

One in ten parents discriminated against during their rental property search

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One in ten parents who rent their home claim to have been discriminated against during their property search because they have children.

Can landlords benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs?

Can landlords benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs?

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Landlords searching for buy-to-let mortgages could benefit from President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, which have sparked a drop in mortgage rates.

Number of build-to-rent homes increases 173% in five years

Number of build-to-rent homes increases 173% in five years

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The number of build-to-rent (BTR) homes in the UK has jumped by 173% in the past five years as investment in the sector hit a record high in 2024.

Rent controls will help to protect landlords’ property rights, insists Scottish Government

Rent controls will help to protect landlords’ property rights, insists Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government has insisted that rent controls will help protect landlords’ property rights and support investment while protecting tenants facing cost-of-living pressures and rising energy prices.

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property

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Almost half of landlords prefer to buy a doer-upper property, new research has revealed.

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

Landlords urged to check properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths

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Landlords in Northumbria have been urged to check their properties regularly for cannabis farms following two deaths as the result of a dangerous drug lab.

Warning: Landlords will race to beat Section 21 ban

Warning: Landlords will race to beat Section 21 ban

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A “tsunami of landlords” will put in Section 21 notices before the ban is implemented, predicts Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina.

Landlords face biggest reform with Section 21 ban

Landlords face biggest reform with Section 21 ban

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Landlords are bracing themselves for the impact of a ban on Section 21 after the government published its Renters’ Rights Bill.

Rental listings see big uplift after recent rate cut

Rental listings see big uplift after recent rate cut

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The first base rate cut since 2020 has boosted rental stock levels across major British cities, according to new research.

Landlords' views sought on updating house sale process

Landlords' views sought on updating house sale process

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Landlords are being asked to share their experiences of conveyancing to help strengthen the case for digital property packs.

Ministers debate even tougher rules for holiday let owners

Ministers debate even tougher rules for holiday let owners

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The government is considering a further crackdown on short-term lets in a bid to free up more homes for local people.

Cut corners on inventories at your peril, landlords warned

Cut corners on inventories at your peril, landlords warned

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Landlords and letting agents aren’t carrying out inventory inspections on nearly a third of tenancies, leaving themselves open to disputes.

Landlord tax burden puts the squeeze on maintenance budgets

Landlord tax burden puts the squeeze on maintenance budgets

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Landlords have been warned that cutting maintenance budgets could jeopardise their ability to rent out properties and puts renters at risk.

Court throws out rent-to-rent ruling against superior landlord

Court throws out rent-to-rent ruling against superior landlord

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A landlord has successfully overturned a rent repayment order after he argued he wasn’t responsible for an unlicensed HMO.

Condensation and mould – how can I deal with this knotty problem?

Condensation and mould – how can I deal with this knotty problem?

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It’s that time of year again. The first signs of the UK’s autumn cold arrives as we see more cooling rain and wind, and a noticeable drop in temperature

Landlords: Avoid £30k penalties with safety compliance

Landlords: Avoid £30k penalties with safety compliance

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A Hastings landlord is counting the cost after failing to provide their local authority with an essential safety certificate – a timely reminder to make sure you’re up-to-date with all your safety certificates.

Renting campaigners call for Labour to go further with reforms

Renting campaigners call for Labour to go further with reforms

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The Renters’ Reform Coalition has called for more radical renter reforms including longer eviction notice periods, longer protected periods free from eviction when a tenancy starts and limits on rent increases during a tenancy.

CGT hike 'to be final nail in rental sector's coffin' claims expert

CGT hike 'to be final nail in rental sector's coffin' claims expert

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A Capital Gains Tax rate change could be the final nail in the PRS coffin as investors ditch bricks and mortar, according to one big financial analyst.

Big landlords tell Labour "it's time to work with us to solve crisis"

Big landlords tell Labour "it's time to work with us to solve crisis"

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A portfolio landlord group has urged the government to voice support for the sector and work with it on finding a solution to the country’s housing crisis.

Hoarding under the spotlight in new NRLA courses

Hoarding under the spotlight in new NRLA courses

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Hoarding is an issue for an estimated six per cent of the population so at some point, many landlords will house a tenant that is affected.

Council slammed after 'quietly' rolling out more landlord licensing

Council slammed after 'quietly' rolling out more landlord licensing

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Waltham Forest has been slammed for failing to adequately publicise details of its new additional licensing scheme.

Minister backs PRS support amid landlord backlash on rent controls

Minister backs PRS support amid landlord backlash on rent controls

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Landlord groups are hoping Scotland’s First Minister has softened his hard-line stance on impending rent controls amid promises to boost the PRS.

Wales to reform contentious HMO council tax banding system

Wales to reform contentious HMO council tax banding system

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The Welsh government looks set to follow England’s lead by launching a consultation into how HMOs are valued and banded for council tax purposes.

Landlords leaving rental market amid tax and cost pressures

Landlords leaving rental market amid tax and cost pressures

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Rightmove reports 18% of homes for sale were previously rentals, up from 8% in 2010, as landlords exit amid rising taxes and costs.

There’s never been a better time to convert commercial buildings to residential

There’s never been a better time to convert commercial buildings to residential

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Architect Matthew Robinson argues that there’s never been a better time to convert commercial buildings to residential use...

TECH: New app gives tenants ability score landlords' properties

TECH: New app gives tenants ability score landlords' properties

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A new app aims to help prospective tenants decide whether a rental property ticks all the right boxes.

Councils urged to follow Merton's lead and repossess landlord homes

Councils urged to follow Merton's lead and repossess landlord homes

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A councillor has called for more local authorities to follow Merton’s lead and strip rogue landlords of their properties.

Renters' campaigners push for 'under-fire' landlord MP to resign

Renters' campaigners push for 'under-fire' landlord MP to resign

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Calls are growing for the Labour MP who was shamed for renting out mouldy and unlicensed flats to step down.

NRLA wins 'gold' for staff dedication to supporting private landlords

NRLA wins 'gold' for staff dedication to supporting private landlords

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The NRLA has won Gold status from the Investors in People (IIL) scheme following a wide-ranging accreditation process that scrutinised its commitment to deliver a positive work environment for the organisation’s staff.

London council U-turns over 'onerous conditions' for new licensing scheme

London council U-turns over 'onerous conditions' for new licensing scheme

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Lambeth has ignored landlord protests to launch its selective licencing scheme but backtracked on many onerous conditions.

Huge new selective licensing scheme goes live on South Coast

Huge new selective licensing scheme goes live on South Coast

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Brighton & Hove City Council has set its controversial new selective licensing scheme live, which now covers 17 of its 23 wards.