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Council cracks down on illegal HMOs with surprise inspections

Council cracks down on illegal HMOs with surprise inspections

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Two unlicensed HMOs have been discovered during unannounced inspections by a council in the North, which says more 'surprise visits' are on the cards. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" data-rt-align=""><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63bef2f3c3

BREAKING: Landlords tell housing minister face-to-face that sector needs support

BREAKING: Landlords tell housing minister face-to-face that sector needs support

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Landlords in Wales have called for the countrys government to make more effort to encourage private investment in the sector during a face-to-face meeting with housing minister Julie James. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has asked her government to exem

Less that 20% of PRS homes within LHA rates reveals shocking research

Less that 20% of PRS homes within LHA rates reveals shocking research

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Fewer than one in five private rental properties in England were within the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates last year, according to new joint research by the Chartered Institute of Housing and Shelter . The groups say the average

Leading property figure calls for 'tenancy register' in England and Wales

Leading property figure calls for 'tenancy register' in England and Wales

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The government has missed a trick by not introducing a tenancy register instead of an anti-landlord landlord register, one property consultant has claimed. Blackbird Real Estate founder https://www.richard-berridge.co.uk/" target="_blank" Richa

EXCLUSIVE: Conveyancer reports big drop in landlords buying BTL properties

EXCLUSIVE: Conveyancer reports big drop in landlords buying BTL properties

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The number of BTL investors buying properties has plummeted in the last six months while long-term landlords are selling up, according to one large conveyancing firm. Basildon-based https://pcslegal.co.uk/" PCS Legal

Business ratepayers will have to report any changes, and annually, under new bill...

Business ratepayers will have to report any changes, and annually, under new bill...

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The Non-Domestic Rating Bill going through Parliament (House of Lords) will require business ratepayers to report any changes and also report annually to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). These changes to the operation of business rates will apply to all organisations responsib

BLOG: Why abolishing Section 21 isn't all bad news for landlords

BLOG: Why abolishing Section 21 isn't all bad news for landlords

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Yesterday I spoke to a room of 200 anxious landlords.&nbsp;The uncertainly surrounding the Renters (Reform) Bill really has whipped the housing market into a frenzy with landlords serving notices, selling up and exiting the sector in their droves.&nbsp; The mere thought of Sect

TURMOIL: NatWest reveals rate rises for fixed-rate landlord mortgages

TURMOIL: NatWest reveals rate rises for fixed-rate landlord mortgages

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��Lender NatWest has been called out by commentators after it announced significant increases to its landlord mortgages. The bank, which is till 38% Government owned, announced late yesterday that it was increasing the interest rates it charges on a range of home loans, includ

Report reveals unstoppable march of BTR into private rented sector

Report reveals unstoppable march of BTR into private rented sector

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Report finds London has 38,600 Build‑to‑Rent homes plus 34,100 more in pipeline, transforming the capital’s rental market.

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Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

Scottish leader reveals new housing secretary after McLennan steps down

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Scottish landlords and agents have a new housing secretary to deal with after incumbent Paul McLennan

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

Battle of words over 'disgusting' comments during landlord conference

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The Eastern Landlords Association has condemned comments labelled “unprofessional and disgusting” recorded its annual conference.

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

Chancellor reveals £39 billion to build more affordable homes to rent

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Pressure on landlords to provide homes for those who would normally rent within the affordable and social housing sectors will lift soon following today’s Spending Review.

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

Irish government rows back on failed rent controls

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The Irish government has rowed back on its rent control rules in a bid to bring down rents and boost supply.

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

Landlord to pay £20,000 after converting house illegally

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A Dagenham landlord has been fined more than £20,000 after repeatedly ignoring a planning enforcement notice.

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

Weaker tenant demand cools off rental market, says Zoopla

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Weaker demand and growing affordability pressures have pushed rental growth to a four-year low.

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

'Fixed term contracts will soon be illegal - are you ready?'

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Landlords are facing one of the private rented sector biggest changes in years when it ends fixed-term tenancy agreements.

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

Rogue estate agents pay heavy price for ignoring redress scheme

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Nearly 50 estate agencies were expelled from the Property Redress scheme during a six month period last year, the organisation has revealed

Law Commission rules out major change to security of tenure rules for commercial leases

Law Commission rules out major change to security of tenure rules for commercial leases

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The Law Commission has published an interim report on its initial conclusions about security of tenure for business leases

Big London council reveals carrots and sticks for landlords

Big London council reveals carrots and sticks for landlords

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Hackney Council has promised landlords financial support to stay in the PRS while beefing up licensing and getting tough on short-term lets.

Record number of landlords taking courses, says NRLA

Record number of landlords taking courses, says NRLA

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Rising levels of national and local regulation across the UK have persuaded some 10.500 landlords to sign up for NRLA training, whether it’s technical safety knowledge, or how to deal with an anti-social tenant

Chancellor's tax grab set to make housing crisis worse - claim

Chancellor's tax grab set to make housing crisis worse - claim

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Abolishing Multiple Dwellings Relief will intensify problems of chronic undersupply in the property market, according to one tax expert.

Landlords reprieved from new empty homes crackdown

Landlords reprieved from new empty homes crackdown

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Landlords who are preparing a property to let or waiting to find a tenant will get a reprieve from empty homes council tax premiums.

Landlords begin returning to market in London

Landlords begin returning to market in London

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Landlords appear to be returning to the capital, with new instructions in February up 19% year-on-year, according to London agent Foxtons.

NE Landlords gets new look in push across UK

NE Landlords gets new look in push across UK

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North East Landlords has rebranded as GB Landlords as it expands its reach into the capital ahead of its first London event.

Tenant challenges highlighted in new ad response

Tenant challenges highlighted in new ad response

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I received 84 private messages in 24 hours to one advert for my property in the northeast - it's a stark indication of how demand is outstripping supply.

He's started so he'll finish! Tech expert is landlord whizz

He's started so he'll finish! Tech expert is landlord whizz

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A young landlord from London has won the first heat of Paul Shamplina’s Mastermind-style competition at the National Landlord Investment show.

One budget, one great shock to the furnished holiday let fraternity!

One budget, one great shock to the furnished holiday let fraternity!

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Owning a furnished holiday let (FHL) or second home in the country has long been the dream for many people - has the Government just ended that dream?.

Lincolnshire town to force 1,500 rented homes into licencing

Lincolnshire town to force 1,500 rented homes into licencing

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North Lincolnshire Council plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme in Scunthorpe to improve housing standards and protect communities from rogue landlords and anti-social tenants.

Historic town declares expensive war on poorly-run HMO properties

Historic town declares expensive war on poorly-run HMO properties

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Landlords in Gloucester face a council crackdown if they fail to properly look after their properties.

Chancellor makes unusual landlord tax promise on TV

Chancellor makes unusual landlord tax promise on TV

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has promised to pay the previous top rate of capital gains tax (CGT) when he sells his seven rental properties.

Tories' renting reforms are 'on the brink of collapse' - claim

Tories' renting reforms are 'on the brink of collapse' - claim

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The Tories’ flagship rental housing sector reforms are on the ‘brink of collapse’, it has been claimed.

PICTURES: House that led to £39,000 fine for rogue landlord

PICTURES: House that led to £39,000 fine for rogue landlord

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An infamous rogue landlord has been ordered to pay £39,000 for renting out a dangerous, rodent-infested HMO.

BUDGET: Full details of holiday lets changes explained

BUDGET: Full details of holiday lets changes explained

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Holiday let owners are bracing themselves for the impact of an end to the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime.

Landlord duo to pay £600,000 after four-year enforcement battle

Landlord duo to pay £600,000 after four-year enforcement battle

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Two landlords have been ordered to pay a whopping £597,000 bill following a long-running legal battle with Camden Council.

Safe as houses

Safe as houses

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It is now six months since the National Residential Landlords Association acquired property compliance platform Safe2. James Kent, the association’s Chief Innovation Officer, and Safe2 founder, explains more about the service – and what the future holds when it comes to energy efficiency.

Treasury says it wants 'landlords to quit sector'

Treasury says it wants 'landlords to quit sector'

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The Government wants more private landlords to sell their properties and exit the market, commentary within Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Statement briefing document has revealed.

Generation Rent calls for holiday lets to be licenced

Generation Rent calls for holiday lets to be licenced

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Generation Rent has called for even stronger action to be taken against holiday lets which it says have been “making life a misery” for renters in the UK’s most popular tourist destinations.

Could American “mega-landlords” buying portfolios be the lifeline British landlords need to get out?

Could American “mega-landlords” buying portfolios be the lifeline British landlords need to get out?

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As the UK government struggles to help landlords facing tough financial situations, landlords have rallied together to help themselves.

BREAKING: Chancellor reveals bombshell budget for landlords

BREAKING: Chancellor reveals bombshell budget for landlords

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Landlords received a surprise hand-out from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt when he cut the higher rate of Capital Gains Tax from 28% to 24% in today's Spring statement.

Shadow chancellor backs selective licencing expansion

Shadow chancellor backs selective licencing expansion

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Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed the expansion of a selective licencing scheme within her local constituency.

The compulsory registration of leases with the Land Registry

The compulsory registration of leases with the Land Registry

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Since October 2003 tenants have been obliged, as a tenant of a commercial or residential leasehold property, to formally register the lease with the Land Registry

2.8m bookings in three months! Official data reveals hottest holiday let areas

2.8m bookings in three months! Official data reveals hottest holiday let areas

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Short-let property owners in Cornwall, Edinburgh and Westminster had the most bookings in the UK last summer.

Smaller landlords 'need protection from rogues too' says Trading Standards

Smaller landlords 'need protection from rogues too' says Trading Standards

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Smaller landlords need as much protection as tenants, a Lords committee inquiry into the regulation of property agents has been told.