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Deposits scheme removes fee to make renting cheaper

Deposits scheme removes fee to make renting cheaper

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Tenants using Jersey’s tenancy deposit scheme will no longer have to pay a protection fee from next month.

Beware: Self-employed sex workers targeting rentals

Beware: Self-employed sex workers targeting rentals

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Alert: self-employed sex workers using rented homes is rising—learn the risks and how landlords can act.

Banned landlord takes on critics, claiming tenants 'love him'

Banned landlord takes on critics, claiming tenants 'love him'

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A slum landlord who received the longest ever banning order has insisted that his tenants love him.

'Labour must help landlords if they want to solve housing crisis'

'Labour must help landlords if they want to solve housing crisis'

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The NRLA has told the Labour party leadership to follow its own MPs advice and encourage landlords to provide more privately rented properties if it wants to solve the housing crisis.

Tory MP denies harrassing tenant over unpaid rent

Tory MP denies harrassing tenant over unpaid rent

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A Tory MP has been accused of intimidating a tenant he is trying to evict from his farm.

Green Party leader says landlords 'lining their pockets'

Green Party leader says landlords 'lining their pockets'

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The Green party has promised to introduce rent controls and force landlords to make energy efficient improvements.

Tenancy deposit disputes on the rise as cost of living crisis bites

Tenancy deposit disputes on the rise as cost of living crisis bites

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Complaints involving disputed tenancy deposits have been rising after TDS, which operates three deposit schemes in the UK, recorded a 20% increase over the past 12 months.

UPDATED: Tenancy surrender and mitigating losses

UPDATED: Tenancy surrender and mitigating losses

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Commercial and Residential: Can a landlord insist his tenant pays rent until the end of the tenancy term when the tenant abandons the property

UPDATED: Lease agreements for commercial property explained

UPDATED: Lease agreements for commercial property explained

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Commercial Leases: When leasing a commercial property, its important to know where your responsibilities as a landlord

Millions awarded to 'safer renting' scheme for landlords, tenants and letting agents

Millions awarded to 'safer renting' scheme for landlords, tenants and letting agents

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Councils in Suffolk are embarking on an unusually collaborative approach that’s set to improve the county’s PRS homes and is understood to be the first to go ahead with such a scheme.

Famous village votes to ban holiday lets and second homes‍

Famous village votes to ban holiday lets and second homes‍

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Locals in a Norfolk seaside village have voted to ban people from buying second homes in a bid to help locals find affordable properties.

HMRC warns landlords over 'hybrid' tax avoidance scheme

HMRC warns landlords over 'hybrid' tax avoidance scheme

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A tax avoidance scheme being marketed to private landlords ‘will not work’ and could lead those who take them paying more tax in the long run, HMRC has warned.

TOM'S GUIDE: Doing risk assessments

TOM'S GUIDE: Doing risk assessments

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A fire risk assessment is a mandatory requirement for HMOs and some commercial landlords

Landlords to see '6.5% rise in rental income this year'

Landlords to see '6.5% rise in rental income this year'

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Rental prices will continue to increase during the next three months, predicts agent Knight Frank which has revised its growth forecasts for 2023 to 6.5%, with a further 5% expected in 2024.

Landlord chief says Tory rented sector policies a 'failure'

Landlord chief says Tory rented sector policies a 'failure'

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The gloves are off among landlords after NRLA chief Ben Beadle today said figures showing 25 tenants chasing each available rental property are proof Tory policies have been a ‘failure’.

Scottish consultation on renting reforms 'unfair and too narrow'

Scottish consultation on renting reforms 'unfair and too narrow'

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The Scottish government’s PRS reform consultation does not give landlords and agents the ability to get their views across, according to the boss of automated rental payment firm PayProp UK.

EXCLUSIVE: Big city reveals plans to expand selective licencing

EXCLUSIVE: Big city reveals plans to expand selective licencing

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Manchester landlords look set to face more selective licencing after the council revealed it was recruiting a project manager to research new licensing areas.

Rogue landlord handed maximum £30,000 fine

Rogue landlord handed maximum £30,000 fine

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A rogue landlord has been handed the maximum £30,000 fine after 17 people were found living in a four-bedroom house which posed a fire risk to its vulnerable tenants.

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NEW: Official 'How to Rent' guide out next Monday, confirms Government

NEW: Official 'How to Rent' guide out next Monday, confirms Government

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The government has confirmed that the latest How to Rent guide will go live on Monday, 2nd October, including details on the new Housing Loss Prevention Service.

New landlords: are you properly prepared for letting a property for the first time?

New landlords: are you properly prepared for letting a property for the first time?

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Letting for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Here is a summary of the key points you should look out for...

UPDATED: The importance of the residential property Inventory

UPDATED: The importance of the residential property Inventory

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Ever since the launch of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme in April 2007, the lettings industry has recognised the importance of a professional standard inventory if deposit damage claims by landlords or their agents are to succeed.

80% of landlords ‘were ready for EPC changes’ scrapped by Rishi Sunak this week

80% of landlords ‘were ready for EPC changes’ scrapped by Rishi Sunak this week

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Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap tougher EPC rules for rented properties may spark anger among some landlords following new research that four in five of them had already made preparations to meet the former minimum ‘Band C’ requirement.

Short-let landlords in London ‘must be regulated and taxed more’ says Westminster

Short-let landlords in London ‘must be regulated and taxed more’ says Westminster

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Westminster City Council has repeated its calls for a compulsory registration scheme for short-term lets, a tax on overnight stays and powers to issue penalties to unregistered hosts, saying Airbnb is now causing an ‘enforcement nightmare’.

Offering sex for rent should be ‘specific offence’ say tenant campaigners

Offering sex for rent should be ‘specific offence’ say tenant campaigners

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The government is being urged to bring in a dedicated ‘sex for rent’ law to protect tenants after it promised to clamp down on predatory adverts.

Higher rents caused by more landlords than usual quitting says Bank of England

Higher rents caused by more landlords than usual quitting says Bank of England

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The Bank of England has blamed higher rents on more landlords than usual quitting the private rental market within its detailed quarterly report on the economy.

REVEALED: What the boiler replacement scheme change means for landlords

REVEALED: What the boiler replacement scheme change means for landlords

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Landlords have more of an incentive to make green improvements following PM Rishi Sunak’s announcement that they can now claim £7,500 for a heat pump installation.

Offering sex for rent should be 'specific offence' say tenant campaigners

Offering sex for rent should be 'specific offence' say tenant campaigners

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The government is being urged to bring in a dedicated �sex for rent' law to protect tenants after it promised to clamp down on predatory adverts.

Landlords accused of trying to 'sabotage' rent control plans

Landlords accused of trying to 'sabotage' rent control plans

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Tenants in Scotland have been told to fight back against private landlords by urging MSPs to keep their commitment to robust rent controls.

Campaigners call for complete overhaul of tenant deposits system

Campaigners call for complete overhaul of tenant deposits system

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Generation Rent has called for a complete overhaul of the deposit system amid claims that it is failing renters and lining landlords’ pockets.

Yet another council says HMOs 'magnets for crime and bad behaviour'

Yet another council says HMOs 'magnets for crime and bad behaviour'

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One councillor's 'slum' comments have spurred several industry figures to fight back against poor perception of HMOs.

Leading figures slam delays faced by landlords using County Courts to evict

Leading figures slam delays faced by landlords using County Courts to evict

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Law Society chief and evictions expert say reforms are too late, too little and won't reduce evictions case backlog.

Proactive council helps at-risk tenants find homes

Proactive council helps at-risk tenants find homes

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A council-run scheme to help people facing homelessness access private rented homes is proving a success.

Landlords face uncertainty amid evolving rental policies

Landlords face uncertainty amid evolving rental policies

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Total Property sponsored the Landlord Investment Show, highlighting landlord concerns over the government's removal of pet protections in rental laws,

Stop 'destructive' interfering in Scottish PRS says agent

Stop 'destructive' interfering in Scottish PRS says agent

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Scotland’s new Housing Secretary has been warned not to push rent controls over housing growth.

Paul Shamplina wants landlords for knock-out boxing event

Paul Shamplina wants landlords for knock-out boxing event

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Landlords in the North East are being urged to sign up for charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents.

Government throws a bombshell: a ban on upwards-only rent reviews

Government throws a bombshell: a ban on upwards-only rent reviews

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Commercial landlords thought they had escaped the kind of tenant empowering measures being meted out to residential landlords - not so fast

Summer delay announced for rental reforms

Summer delay announced for rental reforms

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The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t receive Royal Assent until after the parliamentary summer break.

Portsmouth landlords throw party to celebrate four decades

Portsmouth landlords throw party to celebrate four decades

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Landlords celebrated 40 years of Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA) with a garden party for old and new members.

Councils will make surprise visits in bid to snare rogue landlords

Councils will make surprise visits in bid to snare rogue landlords

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Local authorities will be able to enter private rented properties without informing landlords in advance.

Discrimination clampdown could trip up unwary landlords

Discrimination clampdown could trip up unwary landlords

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Landlords could get caught out by tougher rules around discrimination unless they evidence legitimate reasons.

“Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

“Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

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"Landlord Whales”: the Super–Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

Planning reforms haven't worked says leading build-to-rent firms

Planning reforms haven't worked says leading build-to-rent firms

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Planning red tape has caused a slowdown in build-to-rent (BTR) schemes that risks undermining investor confidence, according to the new Build to Rent

Inventory boss slams Government's 'pet in lets' rules chaos

Inventory boss slams Government's 'pet in lets' rules chaos

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The government risks creating uncertainty and conflict between landlords and tenants unless rules are clarified soon.

Surge in tenants 'staying put' as moving becomes more expensive

Surge in tenants 'staying put' as moving becomes more expensive

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Many tenants are staying put for much longer due to their struggle to find rentals and the prospect of paying higher rents for a new property.

Tory blogger mounts unusual challenge to looming pet rules

Tory blogger mounts unusual challenge to looming pet rules

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Blogger and former Tory politician says new pet acceptance rules legalise trespass by livestock.

Big fine for portfolio landlord who ignored licensing scheme

Big fine for portfolio landlord who ignored licensing scheme

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A rogue landlord has been fined £23,500 for knowingly failing to license one of their properties in Haringey.

Should landlords be worried about the looming EPC upgrade deadline?

Should landlords be worried about the looming EPC upgrade deadline?

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The LandlordZONE podcast sat down with Nationwide's Landlord Lending Chief to talk EPCs and what they mean for landlords.

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord group reveals battle to stop licensing scheme

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord group reveals battle to stop licensing scheme

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Landlords in Scunthorpe have called for judicial reform after their bid to challenge an upcoming selective licensing scheme failed.

Landlords urged to check electrical paperwork or risk fine

Landlords urged to check electrical paperwork or risk fine

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Millions of landlords will have to renew their Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the coming months, warn electrical certification body.

Over 1,000 people sign anti-holiday let petition in hotspot

Over 1,000 people sign anti-holiday let petition in hotspot

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Disgruntled residents in York have backed a petition to clamp down on the number of short-term lets in the city.

'Reckless' letting agent fined over illegally rented properties

'Reckless' letting agent fined over illegally rented properties

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A firm has been handed a £14,000 fine for renting out a dangerously unsafe house to vulnerable tenants.

Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

Fur flies as social media vilifies landlord over cat sitting request

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A landlord has been lambasted for offering a room to rent with the condition that the tenant must look after two cats.