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Half of landlords thinks pets and eviction reforms 'bad idea'

Half of landlords thinks pets and eviction reforms 'bad idea'

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New research among landlords reveals that although a majority are adopting a ‘wait and see’ approach to the Government’s looming renting reforms, it’s the changes to pets rules and evictions that are troubling them the most.

NRLA backs platform that helps landlords move to limited company status

NRLA backs platform that helps landlords move to limited company status

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Private landlords considering a move to limited company ownership of their rented properties are being urged by the NRLA to use its latest partner service.

Landlord fined £8,471 over hazardous HMO wiring

Landlord fined £8,471 over hazardous HMO wiring

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Landlord fined £8,471 for renting unsafe HMO with dangerous wiring, no fire safety, and serious structural issues.

Fake tenancies at heart of Bulgarian's gang's £53m scam

Fake tenancies at heart of Bulgarian's gang's £53m scam

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Five fraudsters who stole £53.9 million in a huge benefits scam used false tenancy agreements to help them make claims.

Councils lobby Ministers not to scrap selective licencing schemes

Councils lobby Ministers not to scrap selective licencing schemes

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The Local Government Association (LGA) has urged Minister to ignore rebel MPs’ calls for selective licencing to be replaced by the looming Landlord Portal.

TWO new reports reveal weakening supply of rented property

TWO new reports reveal weakening supply of rented property

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The number of landlords instructing agents to rent properties has declined for a second quarter in a row, fuelling ongoing worries that the Government’s ‘anti-buy-to-let’ mood music is disrupting the market.

'Ignorance of law no excuse' as landlord repays tenants £10,500

'Ignorance of law no excuse' as landlord repays tenants £10,500

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A landlord who blamed her agent and tenants for not telling her about a selective licensing scheme has been hit with a £10,572 rent repayment order.

Tax shock for furnished holiday let owners – how to react while there’s still time

Tax shock for furnished holiday let owners – how to react while there’s still time

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If you are involved with Furnished Holiday Lets you are probably be aware by now that there are far reaching tax changes coming - what to do about them?

Record fines for London landlords push total to £10 million

Record fines for London landlords push total to £10 million

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Total fines for London’s rogue landlords and agents have topped £10 million since the rogue landlord database launched in 2017.

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HMO landlord hit hard by Scotland's tough licensing regulations

HMO landlord hit hard by Scotland's tough licensing regulations

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A landlord who was hauled up on minor maintenance issues has been refused an HMO licence by Glasgow City Council. Khurshid Begum told its licensing and regulatory committee that he had sorted all the problems at his property in Grant Street, Hillhead, but councillors would still

Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy-To-Let landlords

Explained: Major upcoming EPC Regulation changes for Buy-To-Let landlords

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The UK Government has identified that homes across the UK contribute about 1/5 of all carbon emissions from the country. In order for the UK to reach its ambitious carbon neut

Why technology can give your business a big break

Why technology can give your business a big break

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As a landlord, your life is far from idle as you work hard to find new tenants, manage your current ones, do the admin, find reliable tradespeople and much more.<br>Faced with

SNEAK PEEK: Barratt reveals micro flat concept being built in London

SNEAK PEEK: Barratt reveals micro flat concept being built in London

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House building giant Barratt has revealed what it claims to be the future of UK housing a 37 sq metre one-bedroom apartment for sale at �285,000. The 160 initial Smrt homes are within the companys huge Eastman Village development in Harrow, North London where event

A national rogue tenant database would be 'open to abuse' says industry expert

A national rogue tenant database would be 'open to abuse' says industry expert

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A national rogue tenant register to combat the issue of renters trashing properties and leaving landlords out of pocket could be open to abuse, a leading expert has warned. Sean Hooker, head of redress at the https://www.theprs.co.uk/" target="_blank" <strong id="

As the weather warms up, the risk of subsidence rises '� are you covered?

As the weather warms up, the risk of subsidence rises '� are you covered?

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August got off to an unsettled and changeable start this year, with heavy rain and flooding in many parts of the UK. But the long-range weather forecast is now predicting warmer than usual conditions in late August, and potentially even a heat wave, with temperatures set to soar across some

Summer retainer fees charged to students by landlords are 'unlawful'

Summer retainer fees charged to students by landlords are 'unlawful'

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Rent Smart Wales is challenging letting agents and landlords over the widespread practice of charging student tenants summer retainer fees which it claims are unlawful under Welsh legislation. It says a retainer is an additional fee which is unlawful under the Renting Home

What is the difference: Lease, Licence or Tenancy-at-Will?

What is the difference: Lease, Licence or Tenancy-at-Will?

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Owners (landlords) of commercial (business) premises and sometimes residential premises want to let to a tenant on a short term basis, but are fearful of creating a long-term arrangement such that the tenant cannot be removed if the landlord wants it.Basically, there are three ways to do that whi

As the regulations mount up, should landlords self-manage or not?

As the regulations mount up, should landlords self-manage or not?

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When it comes to owning a buy-to� let property, the decision as to whether to use an agent or not is a big one. It is estimated that more than half of landlords self-manage their rental properties, believing it to be the best way to maintain control over who lives there and how

New shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has landlord track record

New shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has landlord track record

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The private rented sector now has a new champion for their sector in the form of James Cleverly, who has been appointed shadow secretary for housing.

Labour warned renting reforms will do 'more harm than good'

Labour warned renting reforms will do 'more harm than good'

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Comments made by Conservative housing spokesperson in Lords as Renters' Rights Bill nears becoming law.

Landlords win latest round in long-running licensing battle

Landlords win latest round in long-running licensing battle

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Luton Council is to face yet another legal challenge in its attempt to introduce a long-delayed selective licensing scheme.

Landlord slams council for 'unfair' approach to licensing fees

Landlord slams council for 'unfair' approach to licensing fees

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Benefits landlord Mick Roberts has slammed Nottingham Council for its inflexible stance on licensing fees for homes he’s trying to sell.

Councils to get “snap inspection” powers to check your property

Councils to get “snap inspection” powers to check your property

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The government is to hand councils the power to carry out secret inspections on private rental properties

Landlords accused of trying to 'sabotage' rent control plans

Landlords accused of trying to 'sabotage' rent control plans

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Tenants in Scotland have been told to fight back against private landlords by urging MSPs to keep their commitment to robust rent controls.

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.