

A member of the tenants’ union Acorn has accused landlords of being “subsidised” by public money.
The rental hotspots in England have been revealed, with West Sussex leading the way.
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.
Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.
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.
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, according to a new poll.
Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date
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.
German landlords have plenty in common with their British counterparts but must also contend with even longer legal battles, according to one young couple whove had to evict problem tenants. Sascha and Angelika Rothe live in southern Germany where an eviction action can take
Landlords should challenge tenants about their bad habits which lead to condensation mould or risk resulting health problems and higher maintenance bills, it has been claimed. One large-scale portfolio landlord with properties nationwide - known as the Secret Landlord - says tha
Now is the time to buy rental properties. If youre a new landlord, an investor, or a landlord looking to expand their portfolio, these next two years may be crucial for you to earn the highest return on investment. It might seem contradictory following the downsizing of many
A new property platform aims to take the strain from HMO landlords dealing with multiple tenant enquiries and help them to prevent voids. Intense competition in the market means operators can spend up to three hours a day responding to prospective tenants, sifting through hundre
Landlord bashing isnt a new sport. Its been around since as long as anyone remembers and truthfully, no matter how sacred the PRS becomes, its always going to be a thing. Tenants defaulting on arrears will always look at an eviction notice with a level of intended cruel
After 13 or so years of Conservative rule the Conservative promise of a stable home owning democracy has failed to materialise. They have got themselves into a bind over housing. Potential home buyers find it impossible to afford a deposit as well as pay interest rates that are
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA ) wants to hear from landlords who have let property on a rent-to-rent basis so it can contribute to a high-profile case at the Supreme Court. It believes the outcome of the upcoming Rakusen v Jepsen appe
A letting agency boss in the West Midlands has been jailed for two years and four months after ripping off landlords and tenants who used his firm. Bhavander Singh Sanghera , of Jesson Road, Walsall ran EBS Properties Ltd trading as Martin & Co Wolverha
The government has confirmed it is still deliberating whether to bring in property agency qualifications and minimum standards in the sector, almost four years after the Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) published its recommendations. RoPAs report outlined proposals back i
Minister explains why pet damage insurance will not be mandated, and says current deposit of five weeks 'enough'.
A gang of cannabis farm operators, drug dealers and people smugglers have been jailed.
Wigan council says rise in number of smaller HMOs within its borders means new powers to scrutinise new applications are needed.
The practice of property flipping to make a profit is under serious threat from both higher tax and lower house price rises.
Awaab’s Law: What it means for private landlords and the future of property standards
The Renters' Rights Bill now looks more likely to be passed before the summer recess.
HMO landlords face paying out £1,570 for a licence when Camden Council renews its additional scheme in December.
A new body will help decide rents in a bid to prevent over-loading the tribunal service with rent disputes.
A landlord has been found guilty of illegally letting two ‘party flats’ after neighbours complained about excessive noise.
Lobbying group says tenant Bridget Chapman's experiences of a sudden rent rise is proof controls are needed.
The Government has increased its support for tenants who face eviction as its looming reforms bring in greater rights for private
A landlord who thought he could ignore council warnings over his property has been fined £10,000.
Labour has revealed more details of the new minimum standards private landlords will have to meet.
AdvoCATS has launched initiative after Labour decided inexplicably not to allow landlords to require tenants to take out pet insurance.
Lord Hacking tells housing minister Government is 'plain wrong' in its insistence on banning fixed-term tenancies.
Government reveals it is about to consult on a new Decent Homes Standard that will apply to private as well as social landlords.
Housing minister says asking students to commit before Christmas to a tenancy the next year is unfair.
The LandlordZONE podcast invites one of the agents who has been leading the charge to temper Ministers' reforming zeal.
The bill is designed to afford tenants more protections, but could it lead to them being ‘forced out’ of their homes?
The HMO that AM PM Estates managed in Slough was found to be dirty and in a poor state of repair inside and out, including a
More landlords are selling up than buying new properties to rent, a new Savills report highlights.
The Government has, following feedback from various property and other industry bodies, delayed the 'big switch off'.
In an unusual move, a Midlands local authority has added the four men to the national rogue landlords database.
Robust tenant referencing will be increasingly important for landlords when the Section 8 process becomes more protracted.