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Build more homes? Britain can't afford it, Rachel tells Angela

Build more homes? Britain can't afford it, Rachel tells Angela

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Labouir's promise to build more homes including those for renters is in jeapordy as Rayner and the Chancellor battle it out over money.

'More private landlords will quit and we'll replace them' - says big corporate

'More private landlords will quit and we'll replace them' - says big corporate

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The UK’s biggest private corporate landlord has predicted that rental housing shortages will worsen in the coming years – while it takes the place of smaller landlords.

Westminster green-lights huge selective licensing scheme for landlords

Westminster green-lights huge selective licensing scheme for landlords

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Westminster City Council has given the go-ahead to a huge new selective licensing scheme covering 15 of the London borough’s 18 wards.

EXPERTS: Inflation rise to delay interest rate cut until August

EXPERTS: Inflation rise to delay interest rate cut until August

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Landlords could face higher mortgage rates for longer after inflation jumped by more than expected last month to 3.5%.

OFFICIAL: 24% of landlords looking to sell up this year

OFFICIAL: 24% of landlords looking to sell up this year

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A data gathering exercise by the Government has highlighted new and sometimes surprising facts about the UK’s landlords and their properties, including why a quarter are plannig to sell of properties over the next 12 months.

Making commonhold default tenure will have 'unintended consquences'

Making commonhold default tenure will have 'unintended consquences'

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A leading leasehold expert has warned that commonhold reforms will hit property values and shift costs onto individual flat owners including those belonging to private landlords.

Landlord's electricity meter switch off 'nightmare' highlights big problems

Landlord's electricity meter switch off 'nightmare' highlights big problems

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A Glasgow landlord fears his tenants could be left without heating or hot water after his energy supplier delayed replacing their Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meter.

'This is not 1915' - leading academic warns ministers over new rent controls

'This is not 1915' - leading academic warns ministers over new rent controls

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Duncan McLennan says harking back to previous rent control experiments isn't realistic, and that a 'revolution in home building' is needed instead.

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Have you got houses for sale? We have 30,000 buyers ready right now

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Landlord Sales Agency helps landlords sell quickly, often in under 28 days, at strong prices even with tenants. With market changes coming, now is the time to act.

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The latest lettings legislation for landlords - The Property Cast, Total Landlord Insurance

The latest lettings legislation for landlords - The Property Cast, Total Landlord Insurance

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In this in-depth private rented sector legislation special, Eddie and Paul are joined by David Smith, head of property litigation at JMW Solicitors. The discussion kicks off with the recent landmark Rakusen v Jepsen rent repayment order case, where David represented the NRLA and which, he e

Landlords are rushing to sell as tax bills and refurb costs rise above rent

Landlords are rushing to sell as tax bills and refurb costs rise above rent

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Youve made the decision to sell, and beat the market drop and increased costs. But where do you turn? Estate Agents can get you a high price, but theyll take far too long. Auctions can sell super-fast, but you might be compromising on price. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-t

Awaab's Law 'must be extended to private rented sector', says Generation Rent

Awaab's Law 'must be extended to private rented sector', says Generation Rent

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Generation Rent is calling on the government to extend Awaabs Law to the PRS after its survey found 1,106 private rented homes in England with dangerous levels of damp and mould. A Freedom of Information request by the campaign group found that the 65 councils which reported

'Something must be done about rogue rent-to-rent operators' says industry chief

'Something must be done about rogue rent-to-rent operators' says industry chief

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Eddie Hooker, Chief Executive of insurance company the HFIS Group, has called for action to combat the murky end of the rent-to-rent market. Talking during an video interview with LandlordZONE , Hooker said action was needed to increase transparency w

Landlords warned over using unregulated solicitors to fill in eviction claim forms

Landlords warned over using unregulated solicitors to fill in eviction claim forms

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A tenancy mediator has warned landlords that they or the experts they hire - risk being jailed for contempt of court by not using a regulated solicitor to fill in possession notice claim forms. PRS Mediations Julie Ford (pictured) says that under the L

First rental eviction prompted by tighter EPC rules takes place in Midlands

First rental eviction prompted by tighter EPC rules takes place in Midlands

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An 80-year-old disabled woman is being evicted from her home after more than 60 years because her property wont pass tighter new EPC rules, a case which is believed to be the first of its kind. Thoresby Estate which owns Anne Marshs property in Edwin

BUDGET: Charities call for LHA to be raised to relieve pressure on benefits tenants

BUDGET: Charities call for LHA to be raised to relieve pressure on benefits tenants

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Increasing the Local Housing Allowance would be the quickest way for the government to improve access to affordable homes, say housing charities. According to analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), in 37 local authorities, the gap between market rents for three-bedr

Property manager to pay �25,000 after failing to appeal 'horror electrics' fine

Property manager to pay �25,000 after failing to appeal 'horror electrics' fine

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The director of a property management firm has been fined more than �25,000 after dangerous electrics were discovered at an HMO in Northampton. West Northamptonshire Council issued a warrant in May 2022 after tenants raised concerns about the property in Lutterwor

NE Landlords slam councils' blanket licencing plan as 'waste of time'

NE Landlords slam councils' blanket licencing plan as 'waste of time'

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Landlords in the North East have complained that a rubber stamped selective licencing scheme is a pure waste of time� and that they are fed up being taxed in this way�. The comments concern Middlesborough councils plans to extend its licencing scheme in the ce

Landlord and agent guilty of 'despicable' illegal eviction

Landlord and agent guilty of 'despicable' illegal eviction

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A landlord and his property manager who both evicted a tenant illegally have been found guilty of a ‘despicable act’.

New crackdown begins on dodgy landlords AND tenants

New crackdown begins on dodgy landlords AND tenants

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A new government crackdown kicks in today to ensure criminal tenants and landlords can’t enter into rental agreements.

Will we pay inheritance tax on my property business after April 2026?

Will we pay inheritance tax on my property business after April 2026?

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After UK tax changes due to apply after 6 April 2026, family business owners will have their ownership subject to inheritance tax for the first time

Letting agent's landlord book tops Amazon charts

Letting agent's landlord book tops Amazon charts

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A letting agent has penned a new guide for landlords that has already topped Amazon book charts.

'Don't fall foul of Labour's renting reforms' expert urges landlords

'Don't fall foul of Labour's renting reforms' expert urges landlords

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Legal expert Tessa Sanderson is offering landlords a free webinar covering the risks posed by the Renters' Rights Bill.

TV star to headline online roadshow for NW landlords - this week!

TV star to headline online roadshow for NW landlords - this week!

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Landlords in the North West of England are invited to free roadshow this week during which Paul Shamplina, star of the hit Channel 5 TV show Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords, will be speaking.

Renting reforms to be 'Armageddon' for some landlords, warns expert

Renting reforms to be 'Armageddon' for some landlords, warns expert

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Unprepared landlords face “Armageddon” once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law, one property expert has warned.

MP calls private rented sector 'wild west' as he launches Bill

MP calls private rented sector 'wild west' as he launches Bill

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon face more stringent rental reforms than those in England, if a Private Members’ Bill gains traction.

REPORT: Buy-to-let buying in ten-year decline but NE remains 'capital'

REPORT: Buy-to-let buying in ten-year decline but NE remains 'capital'

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Investment in buy-to-let has been grinding to a halt since extra stamp duty charge, new researsch has revealed.

Landlord platform reveals UK's first AI investing suite

Landlord platform reveals UK's first AI investing suite

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A mortgage and property financing platform has revealed a service that is claimed to be the first in the UK to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to helps investors and landlords choose properties to buy and rent out.

Landlords pay price for cramming students into unsafe HMO

Landlords pay price for cramming students into unsafe HMO

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Two landlord brothers have been fined £20,000 and put on the rogue landlord database after failing to license their overcrowded HMO.

Agents risk tougher penalties for poor customer service

Agents risk tougher penalties for poor customer service

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Letting agents have been warned to heed legal changes that will impact their dealings with tenants and landlords.

Frustrated landlords advised to 'transfer up' for speedier possession

Frustrated landlords advised to 'transfer up' for speedier possession

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Landlords struggling to get their properties back have been urged to consider enforcing their judgments through the High Court.

Banks predict landlord exodus without EPC extension

Banks predict landlord exodus without EPC extension

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UK Finance has warned that mortgaged landlords’ properties won’t reach EPC C until between 2037 and 2043 – way off the expected 2030 target.

LATEST: Bank of England cuts rate by 0.25%

LATEST: Bank of England cuts rate by 0.25%

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The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% from 4.5% in a boost to landlord borrowing.

Landlord wins legal fight over council's poor eviction advice

Landlord wins legal fight over council's poor eviction advice

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Sefton Council has been rapped on the knuckles for wrongly advising a tenant he could stay put, despite knowing it could not prevent an eviction.

Legal Matters: The extent of a landlord’s Duty of Care

Legal Matters: The extent of a landlord’s Duty of Care

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Landlords owe a duty of care to their tenants, in particular to protect them from injuries caused by any defects in the rental property

Rent controls risk stifling Scotland's student property sector

Rent controls risk stifling Scotland's student property sector

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Letting agents have warned that introducing rent controls for purpose-built student accommodation in Scotland will have a “chilling” effect on investment.

Landlords offered hope for faster cladding crisis resolution

Landlords offered hope for faster cladding crisis resolution

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A new coalition in the capital aims to accelerate the removal of unsafe cladding on residential buildings over 11 metres.

Minister insists tenants will have pick of pet insurance policies

Minister insists tenants will have pick of pet insurance policies

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The government has rejected calls to introduce an additional pet damage deposit as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Starmer's migrant housing scheme pushes landlords to jump on a profit-making opportunity

Starmer's migrant housing scheme pushes landlords to jump on a profit-making opportunity

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Starmer’s migrant housing scheme and incoming legislation are pushing landlords to rethink their strategy. With market prices still high, smart landlords are selling underperforming properties now to reinvest later when prices drop. Landlord Sales Agency offers a fast, profitable way to sell and sta

Rent control exemptions could hurt private landlords

Rent control exemptions could hurt private landlords

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Exempting build-to-rent developers from future rent controls in Scotland could result in a two-tier market and an unworkable system.

Half capital's short let owners flout law to boost income

Half capital's short let owners flout law to boost income

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The government has been urged to clamp down on central London’s short let sector after new research found at least half were being rented out unlawfully.

Give landlords more time to improve EPC or risk rental shortages, says bank

Give landlords more time to improve EPC or risk rental shortages, says bank

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A proposed 2030 deadline won’t give landlords time to get their properties to EPC C and could cause them to quit, according to Paragon Bank.

Landlord pays a high price for ignoring HMO rules - £11,000

Landlord pays a high price for ignoring HMO rules - £11,000

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A landlord who failed to license his unsafe and overcrowded HMO has failed in his bid to have a £11,000 fine dismissed.