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EPC rules will force scores of tenants to move out

EPC rules will force scores of tenants to move out

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Nearly a quarter of tenants face being moved out of their homes when landlords start energy efficiency improvements.

Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

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Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a last-minute amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill.

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

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Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

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Death by a thousand National Insurance contributions - the fate of retailers since the October 2024 budget which imposed higher employment costs

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

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A high-profile landlord has called the property licensing system ‘clunky’ and in need of simplification.

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

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A sceptical landlord has become a ‘guinea pig’ and spent considerable sums on making her Victorian four-bedroom rental property 'Let Zero'.

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

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Preston in Lancashire has become the latest city to launch plans to introduce selective licensing within its borders.

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

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Latest scheme to launch is one of 26 launched so far - making 2025 a 'record breaking year' for HMO and selective licensing.

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

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Greater Manchester has revealed a big increase in rogue landlord fines as part of its tough crackdown on the private rental sector.

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LATEST: Housing minister changes mind on renting reforms - in landlords' favour

LATEST: Housing minister changes mind on renting reforms - in landlords' favour

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The Government has been moved to reassure Tory MPs that its Renters (Reform) Bill will not damage the private rented sector following the leaking of a letter by housing minister Jacob Young.

Prince William signs up landlords across UK to tackle homelessness

Prince William signs up landlords across UK to tackle homelessness

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The Prince of Wales is working with private landlords to help prevent and reduce homelessness in the UK, it has been revealed.

Bill to make evictions harder and limit rent rises 'wrong' say landlords

Bill to make evictions harder and limit rent rises 'wrong' say landlords

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The Scottish coalition Government has finally revealed its plans for the private rented sector including permanent rent controls, new rights to keep pets, decorate rented homes and stronger protection against eviction.

Landlord tells tenants: 'no old people, no overnight visitors, no drinking'

Landlord tells tenants: 'no old people, no overnight visitors, no drinking'

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A man has been dubbed “the world’s strictest landlord” for telling would-be tenants that they can’t have anyone staying the night have a drink.

HMO firm to pay £30,000 after blocking fire exit with.... shipping container

HMO firm to pay £30,000 after blocking fire exit with.... shipping container

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A housing management company has been fined £30,000 after an escape route at its HMO was found to be padlocked shut and blocked by a large shipping container.

MPs launch probe into why home buying and selling is so stressful

MPs launch probe into why home buying and selling is so stressful

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The government has launched a cross-party inquiry into how the experience of buying and selling homes could be improved in England.

Birmingham landlords trial 'UK first' tech to help them comply with licencing

Birmingham landlords trial 'UK first' tech to help them comply with licencing

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A group of landlords in Birmingham are spearheading an innovative trial of new technology designed to help them comply with local licencing and other regulatory requirements.

Peers label Gove's leasehold reforms 'unambitious' and 'disappointing'

Peers label Gove's leasehold reforms 'unambitious' and 'disappointing'

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Peers debating the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill were almost unanimous in their belief that it doesn’t go far enough to protect leaseholders.

Lancashire town green lights HMO planning crackdown

Lancashire town green lights HMO planning crackdown

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Burnley Council is set to get tougher on landlords converting the town’s properties into HMOs.

NRLA backs Labour's plan to stop bidding wars for rental homes

NRLA backs Labour's plan to stop bidding wars for rental homes

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The NRLA has backed Labour’s proposal to stop landlords and letting agents enabling ‘bidding wars’ by requiring them to advertise a proposed rent based on market rates, with bids above that figure prohibited.

Landlord to repay tenants £21,500 after Tribunal probe

Landlord to repay tenants £21,500 after Tribunal probe

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Four tenants will share a £21,515 rent repayment order after they took their landlord to court for repeatedly failing to licence his HMO.

JUDGE: Landlords cannot charge tenants who leave early for 'losses'

JUDGE: Landlords cannot charge tenants who leave early for 'losses'

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A landlord has been ordered to pay two former tenants £2,252 after a judge ruled that his letting agent agreement contravened the Tenant Fees Act.

Tenants want rent controls and more rights, new poll reveals

Tenants want rent controls and more rights, new poll reveals

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Private renters want the next government to control the pace of rent rises, build more homes and increase their rights and protections.

Section 21 evictions ban will not be 'immediate' Rayner interview reveals

Section 21 evictions ban will not be 'immediate' Rayner interview reveals

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Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has admitted her promise to ban Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions immediately after a General Election win isn’t quite what it seems.

TOM's Ultimate Guide for landlords, whose tenants can't pay the rent

TOM's Ultimate Guide for landlords, whose tenants can't pay the rent

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More than half of landlords have reported having lost some rental income due to their tenants struggling to afford the rent

'Rent rises must be allowed in Scotland or supply will dwindle more'

'Rent rises must be allowed in Scotland or supply will dwindle more'

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A leading Scots letting agent has warned that unless the Scottish government amends its rent control plans to allow for future increases, the level of investment in the country’s PRS will continue to slide.

Elderly landlord to pay £23,000 after tenant's complaint

Elderly landlord to pay £23,000 after tenant's complaint

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A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay more than £23,000 after letting out a dilapidated and dangerous house to a family in Camber.

'Labour's plan to devolve power will see rent controls by back door'

'Labour's plan to devolve power will see rent controls by back door'

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Labour could introduce rent controls via the back door by devolving power to regional and city mayors, a property expert warns.

UK's largest renting trade bodies warn political parties

UK's largest renting trade bodies warn political parties

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Two of the UK’s biggest trade organisation representing the private rental sector have revealed their concerns over the big political parties’ electoral promises to crack down against landlords.

Major housebuilder switches to renting, not selling homes

Major housebuilder switches to renting, not selling homes

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Housebuilder Berkeley has announced its ambition to become a big player in the build-to-rent market amid sluggish demand from buyers.

Rent controls do not work and never will, expert warns Labour

Rent controls do not work and never will, expert warns Labour

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Rent controls are a potential bombshell in Labour’s manifesto that could have unintended consequences, according to one property expert.

8 essential things for prospective landlords to consider before purchasing a buy-to-let

8 essential things for prospective landlords to consider before purchasing a buy-to-let

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It's essential to ensure that property is the right investment vehicle for you and to choose a property and type of let that aligns with your financial objectives.

Three steps to auction finance success

Three steps to auction finance success

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Three essential steps to secure auction finance successfully—navigate bidding, funding, and acquisition with confidence.

NEW: Labour launches broadside against bad landlords and 'vested interests'

NEW: Labour launches broadside against bad landlords and 'vested interests'

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Labour has launched a broadside against bad landlords as it adds more flesh to its manifesto bone in a bid to win the ‘renter vote’.

Scots and English Labour disagree publicly over rent controls

Scots and English Labour disagree publicly over rent controls

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Scottish Labour have promised that their new MPs will push for rent controls, despite the national party coming out against them.

INSIGHT: Will lower inflation see mortgage rates drop for landlords?

INSIGHT: Will lower inflation see mortgage rates drop for landlords?

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Landlords will have to wait a few more months for any real mortgage rate relief, despite today’s fall in inflation to 2%, experts tell LandlordZONE

After disastrous rent controls, SNP goes quiet on landlords

After disastrous rent controls, SNP goes quiet on landlords

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The SNP has published its manifesto in the run-up to next month’s general election – but renters and landlords barely get a look in.

'Rookie landlords now more at risk from selective licencing'

'Rookie landlords now more at risk from selective licencing'

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A leading law firm has warned that newbie landlords are at risk of ‘significant consequences’ because many are unaware that selective licencing is spreading rapidly across most urban areas of the UK.

OUT OF TOUCH? Minister claims landlords 'support rent controls'

OUT OF TOUCH? Minister claims landlords 'support rent controls'

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Scotland’s new housing minister Paul McLennan has surprised landlords by controversially claiming that the country’s private rented sector supports rent controls.

Labour casts doubt on Tory's CGT exemption scheme for landlords

Labour casts doubt on Tory's CGT exemption scheme for landlords

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Labour has cast doubt on the Conservatives’ proposal for a two-year temporary capital gains tax break for landlords who sell to their existing tenants

New report says EPCs 'riddled with inaccuracies'

New report says EPCs 'riddled with inaccuracies'

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A snapshot investigation by Which? has revealed that property owners are being given Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) riddled with inaccuracie.

Political parties largely misunderstand the business rates issues

Political parties largely misunderstand the business rates issues

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The three main parties manifestos' proposals fail to instil confidence in Colliers business rates expert, John Webber.

17% of deposits 'don't cover rent arrears or damage by tenants'

17% of deposits 'don't cover rent arrears or damage by tenants'

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Cash deposits increasingly don’t cover landlords’ claims for rent arrears or damage, according to a new study.

55% of tenants support rent controls says Generation Rent

55% of tenants support rent controls says Generation Rent

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More than half of private renters (55%) reckon a new government should introduce rent controls.