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Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

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Southampton's former Lord Mayor has made controversial comments about some of city's landlords.

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

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With the impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 evictions are now on borrowed time

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

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Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner.

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

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Sticky back plastic tiles have been singled out as the biggest scourge faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy.

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

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Three quarter of property investors have not welcomed the Government's planning reforms, saying they won't get Britain building.

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

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Landlords in Scotland are encouraged by the new Housing Secretary’s willingness to collaborate but remain concerned abou rent controls.

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

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Housing secretary has resigned from her three roles, admitting her actions didn't meet the highest standards given her senior position in Government.

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

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Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

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Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

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The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

BLOG: Labour thinks landlord income is 'unearned' and must be taxed harder - why?

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LandlordZONE's Nigel Lewis looks at Labour's odd obsession with landlording 'not being real work'.

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

REVEALED: How much more HMO operators earn than other landlords

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Landlords who operate HMOs collect rents almost twice as much as those who operate ‘family homes’, new research shows.

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

Date set for Renters' Right Bill final stage next week

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is now almost certain to become law before the political parties break for the party conference season.

COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

COMMENT: HMRC Spot Checks on Landlords – be prepared for a “Fishing Expedition”

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HMRC spot checks – “fishing expeditions” – what they mean for you and how to be prepared

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

Big pet charity warns Ministers off rental property pet deposits

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Battersea Cats and Dogs Home has warned Labour not to allow landlords to demand that tenants take out pet deposits.

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

BLOG: 'Small landlords are under siege and it won't end well'

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The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades and not for the better says leading broker.

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

Big NW council brings in unusual 'immediate' HMO restrictions

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Halton council, which includes two big towns outside Liverpool, wants to heavily restrict HMO conversions.

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

Two thirds of landlords 'unprepared' for renting reform tsunami

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Only one in six landlords (16%) are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill says new poll.

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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

BUDGET: What can landlords expect from the Chancellor this week?

BUDGET: What can landlords expect from the Chancellor this week?

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Landlords will be looking for more government support to make energy efficiency improvements while hoping for some tax burden relief in the upcoming Budget. With EPC deadlines looming, many want greater incentives to back up the https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-s

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.

Welsh nationalists back rent controls in manifesto

Welsh nationalists back rent controls in manifesto

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Plaid Cymru has come out in favour of rent controls in the PRS as part of its housing strategy in the party’s manifesto.