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Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

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Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.

Renters’ Rights bill “won’t impact landlords’ profits”, insists tenant referencing firm

Renters’ Rights bill “won’t impact landlords’ profits”, insists tenant referencing firm

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The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t impact private landlords’ profits or slow rising rents, according to tenant referencing company FCC Paragon.

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after misleading tenants

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after misleading tenants

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A landlord who hoodwinked her student tenants into paying higher deposits has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs.

Average monthly rents in Britain increase to £1,332, official figures reveal

Average monthly rents in Britain increase to £1,332, official figures reveal

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The average rent in Britain increased by 7.7% to £1,332 in the 12 months to March this year, official figures have revealed.

Inflation fall prompts hopes of an interest rate cut

Inflation fall prompts hopes of an interest rate cut

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A drop in the UK inflation rate has sparked hopes that it could prompt a cut in interest rates next month amid the threat of economic uncertainty.

Rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms, NRLA warns

Rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms, NRLA warns

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The rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms unless the Government backs amendments proposed by peers, the NRLA has warned.

Increasing number of landlords are selling up ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill, new data suggests

Increasing number of landlords are selling up ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill, new data suggests

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An increasing number of properties are being sold by landlords, new databy TwentyEA reveals.

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

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Labour have vowed to make it easier for tenants to rent with pets - The Renters’ Rights Bill will give tenants greater pets rights

Landlord groups still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

Landlord groups still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

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Landlord groups continue to have pulling power despite a backdrop of smaller players quitting the market, insists the founder of GB Landlords.

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Landlords in Scotland urged to give their view on rent controls as part of consultation

Landlords in Scotland urged to give their view on rent controls as part of consultation

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Landlords in Scotland are being asked for their views on rent control exemptions and where rent could be increased above the rent cap.

Why inventories matter more than ever in a post Renters’ Rights Bill world

Why inventories matter more than ever in a post Renters’ Rights Bill world

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Inventories in a post Renters' Rights Bill world, have never mattered more.

More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

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More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, according to new research.

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

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Many wealthy property owners who are fleeing Britain due to this month’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime are opting to rent out rather than sell their homes

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

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Tenant groups have laid into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords.

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

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Landlords have been encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme, with less than a year to go until those earning more than £50,000 need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

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The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

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Despite promises by government & developers, house building progress is slow to affect rent levels

How to make your rental property more sustainable

How to make your rental property more sustainable

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Government launches new consultation to help make your rental property more sustainable

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.

LandlordZONE Reveals Utilita Energy as Official Energy Partner

LandlordZONE Reveals Utilita Energy as Official Energy Partner

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Utilita Energy has stepped up to become LandlordZONEone’s official energy partner, and is on a mission to spend the next 12 months putting landlords on the energy efficiency front foot.

A major risk to life, limb and property - lies hidden in plain sight

A major risk to life, limb and property - lies hidden in plain sight

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Are you aware of the risks that commonly used devices in homes, workplaces, on our dives and garages now pose?

Tenants 'ignorant of renting reforms' says charity

Tenants 'ignorant of renting reforms' says charity

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Most private tenants doubt the Renters Reform Bill will either be implemented or bring about tangible change.

Landlord jailed after fire officers find serious risks at multiple properties

Landlord jailed after fire officers find serious risks at multiple properties

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A landlord in Lancashire has been jailed and must pay a £10,441 fine including costs after a local fire brigade prosecuted her for six breaches of fire safety regulations at her properties in the seaside town of Cleveleys.

'New deal' for tenants including evictions clampdown 'imminent' says Minister

'New deal' for tenants including evictions clampdown 'imminent' says Minister

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The Scottish government has promised that proposals to deliver on its New Deal for Tenants are imminent.

Ditching selective licencing will have 'dire consequences' says think tank

Ditching selective licencing will have 'dire consequences' says think tank

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London’s private rented sector will become a more dangerous place for tenants if rebel MPs convince the government to ditch selective licencing, an influencial independent think tank has warned.

Big landlord group slams Gove over promised eviction court reforms

Big landlord group slams Gove over promised eviction court reforms

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The British Property Federation has voiced concerns about government assurances of court reform progress ahead of scrapping no-fault evictions.

Landlords warned over limited company rules as HMRC letters go out

Landlords warned over limited company rules as HMRC letters go out

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The NRLA has warned landlords who have set up limited companies to run their property portfolios that they will have prove they spend 20 hours a week managing their businesses to get the tax reliefs many hoped they would.

Billionaire London landlord fined and added to 'rogue database'

Billionaire London landlord fined and added to 'rogue database'

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A subsidiary of one of the capital’s biggest landlords has been put on London’s rogue landlords register and fined £67,000 for breaches of HMO licence conditions.

Celebrity landlord protests after losing HMO licences for two properties

Celebrity landlord protests after losing HMO licences for two properties

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A landlord has told councillors he will have to give up two properties after he failed to renew HMO licences before the expiry dates.

INSIGHT: Landlord service that takes unusual approach to hoarders

INSIGHT: Landlord service that takes unusual approach to hoarders

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Holistic Hoarding has prevented 50 evictions in the last four years by working with tenants to address the causes of their mental health condition.

Gove’s ambitious plan to reform leasehold is quietly being sidelined

Gove’s ambitious plan to reform leasehold is quietly being sidelined

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Abolishing leasehold is far from the easy process some of our politicians would have us believe – there are some powerful forces ready to counter the move.

Former housing minister facing questions over rented property

Former housing minister facing questions over rented property

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Former Housing Minister Esther McVey has been claiming tens of thousands of pounds in Parliamentary expenses for renting a London flat, despite her husband owning a property a mile away, it has been claimed.

MPs tell Government to protect landlords from rogue agents

MPs tell Government to protect landlords from rogue agents

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The government has been urged to stop “sitting on its hands” and bring forward changes to protect tenants, leaseholders and landlords from poor practices in the lettings industry.

DIY lettings service for landlords launches with big promise

DIY lettings service for landlords launches with big promise

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A new DIY lettings service for landlords should help Hello Neighbour fulfil its ambition of becoming the biggest letting agent in England, according to co-founder Richard Jenkins.

Council closes HMO after surprise visit reveals nightmare property

Council closes HMO after surprise visit reveals nightmare property

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A landlord who rented out his unlicensed, seven-bedroom HMO to 13 tenants has been ordered to pay £3,000.

Rent rises reflect cost tracking, not profiteering

Rent rises reflect cost tracking, not profiteering

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Landlords' rent increases reflect rising mortgage rates and operational costs, not profiteering, amid a challenging property market.

MPs urge Ministers to 'sort out' Local Housing Allowance rises

MPs urge Ministers to 'sort out' Local Housing Allowance rises

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Landlord and tenant groups have welcomed proposals by MPs on the Work and Pensions Select Committee to introduce an annual ‘uprating guarantee’ to the Local Housing Allowance (LHA).

REFORMS: Many landlords have 'no idea what's about to hit them'

REFORMS: Many landlords have 'no idea what's about to hit them'

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Propertymark poll reveals only 18% of landlords understand the Renters (Reform) Bill; 52% find official guidance insufficient.

Landlord warns: "sell now” as Government urged to further reduce PRS

Landlord warns: "sell now” as Government urged to further reduce PRS

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The Guardian suggests that Government may start to veer towards a “surprisingly simple solution to the UK housing crisis” which could see them squeeze landlords further, blaming them for the current housing crisis affecting home-buyers.