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UK records highest commercial property rent collections since 2019

UK records highest commercial property rent collections since 2019

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The UK has recorded the highest 21-day commercial property rent collection rates since the start of the pandemic

Is your area included? 2024 sees record 25 licencing schemes begin

Is your area included? 2024 sees record 25 licencing schemes begin

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2024 looks set to become a record-breaking year for landlord licensing, with 25 new schemes and consultations launched so far across the UK.

'Grotesque' tenant who illegally sub-let is jailed

'Grotesque' tenant who illegally sub-let is jailed

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A tenant who claimed she had cancer and masqueraded as a private landlord to swindle would-be tenants out of rental deposits, has been jailed.

Join the wonderful world of the landlord webinar

Join the wonderful world of the landlord webinar

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NRLA training takes many forms, with in-person, eLearning and eClassroom courses all popular. But what of the webinar? With tens of thousands of landlords signing up - and even the housing minister getting on board - Kitty Ellison, NRLA Head of Training explains more.

BREAKING: Leaked Labour report proposes 'rent caps' for England

BREAKING: Leaked Labour report proposes 'rent caps' for England

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A leaked report commissioned by the Labour party into the private rented sector has recommended that rents be capped in England if the party gains power.

Landlords welcome "great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

Landlords welcome "great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

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Landlords welcome “great news” as clever selling strategies see an increase in profits

Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

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Some landlords will be able to continue serving Section 21 notices under the Renters Reform Bill, says one property expert.

Letting agents who ripped off landlords brought to justice

Letting agents who ripped off landlords brought to justice

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A pair who traded fraudulently and defrauded victims out of at least £24,000 through letting and rental scams have been sentenced.

Landlords warned over evictions paperwork ahead of landmark judgement

Landlords warned over evictions paperwork ahead of landmark judgement

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Landlords have been urged to ensure their tenants sign when receiving any important documents ahead of a key court ruling.

Only half of councils bother to collect rogue landlord fines

Only half of councils bother to collect rogue landlord fines

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Less than half the fines levied against rogue landlords have been collected by local authorities, according to new figures.

Jersey landlords fume at licence scheme 'fudge'

Jersey landlords fume at licence scheme 'fudge'

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The Jersey Landlords’ Association has slammed the “disorderly” roll-out of the Island's new property licence scheme.

Victory for landlord leaseholders in landmark case

Victory for landlord leaseholders in landmark case

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Grey GR has been ordered to fix serious building safety issues at Stevenage’s Vista Tower following a long-running dispute.

Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

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The government has promised to clarify guidance outlining that tenants can soon request to keep more than one pet.

Landlords have longer to wait for mortgage rate cuts

Landlords have longer to wait for mortgage rate cuts

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The Bank of England has left UK interest rates on hold at 5.25% for the sixth time in a row, delaying any reduction in mortgage rates.

Lancashire borough bids to bring back licensing and raise standards

Lancashire borough bids to bring back licensing and raise standards

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Blackburn with Darwen Council is consulting on a new selective licensing scheme on the edge of its town centre.

Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour party after years of pushing tenant-friendly policies and decrying rogue landlords.

Landlords in Scotland 'feel like pariahs' amid political rhetoric

Landlords in Scotland 'feel like pariahs' amid political rhetoric

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Red tape and hostility from Holyrood has caused some landlords to defer investments or take properties off the rental market.

Cuckoos: not just a springtime problem but a year-round threat

Cuckoos: not just a springtime problem but a year-round threat

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Landlords should be on the lookout for the growing threat of cuckooing, which can jeopardise both their property and tenant safety.

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Minister slams gas boiler suppliers over price rises

Minister slams gas boiler suppliers over price rises

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The government has urged the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to review the boiler supply market amid fears that a lack of competition is leading to higher prices.

Evictions expert calls for national 'rogue tenant' database

Evictions expert calls for national 'rogue tenant' database

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Evictions expert Paul Shamplina has called for a rogue tenant database to be established, pointing out that bad letting agents and landlords face being named and shamed via official schemes, but tenants do not.

Protestors slam 'landlord lobby' outside Gove's London home

Protestors slam 'landlord lobby' outside Gove's London home

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Rental reform campaigners have staged a protest outside Michael Gove’s official residence in central London, calling on the housing secretary to implement his promised Section 21 evictions ban.

Campaigners blame Section 21 evictions for homelessness rise

Campaigners blame Section 21 evictions for homelessness rise

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More than 84,000 households have been put at risk of homelessness due to no-fault evictions since 2019, renting campaigners have claimed.

Landlords: we’ll sell your buy-to-let properties, fast, for the best price

Landlords: we’ll sell your buy-to-let properties, fast, for the best price

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As we enter April it’s been a mixed bag for landlords, with many “nervous" landlords looking to sell amidst a growing apprehension of market conditions and general elections.

Tycoon urges ALL rental homes to be inspected regularly

Tycoon urges ALL rental homes to be inspected regularly

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A leading businessman has entered the political fray with a book in which he lays out his ideas on how to solve the housing crisis including planning and rental market reform.

HMO landlord to pay £26,000 after adding storey to house

HMO landlord to pay £26,000 after adding storey to house

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An HMO landlord who added another storey on his property to squeeze in more tenants has been ordered to pay £26,535 for breaching numerous safety rules.

More landlords turn to 'safer' HMOs as economy remains tough

More landlords turn to 'safer' HMOs as economy remains tough

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HMOs are becoming more popular among landlords as many turn to them as a ‘surer bet’ than other types of rental property in a time of economic uncertainty, it has been claimed.

Housing crisis tops voters' list of key issues to solve

Housing crisis tops voters' list of key issues to solve

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Voters say the ongoing housing crisis tops the list of key priorities that need to be addressed by the current and incoming government, according to renters in a SpareRoom poll.

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

Tenants dig deep to raise funds for major homelessness charity

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mydeposits’ Total Property platform has raised a staggering £300,000 for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint since its launch last May.

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

Extraordinary revival in buy-to-let borrowing revealed

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New official buy-to-let lending figures have revealed an extraordinary revival in the landlord market.

Council chief slams landlords who 'take advantage of low housing supply'

Council chief slams landlords who 'take advantage of low housing supply'

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Comments are made after landlords in the city is ordered to pay £10,000 after ignoring HMO licensing conditions for a property.

Landlord who joked about evading licensing must pay tenants £17,500

Landlord who joked about evading licensing must pay tenants £17,500

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A landlord who asked his tenants to only shower once a week and limit cooking to light meals has been landed with a £17,574 Rent Repayment Order.

New shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has landlord track record

New shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has landlord track record

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The private rented sector now has a new champion for their sector in the form of James Cleverly, who has been appointed shadow secretary for housing.

Labour warned renting reforms will do 'more harm than good'

Labour warned renting reforms will do 'more harm than good'

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Comments made by Conservative housing spokesperson in Lords as Renters' Rights Bill nears becoming law.

Landlords win latest round in long-running licensing battle

Landlords win latest round in long-running licensing battle

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Luton Council is to face yet another legal challenge in its attempt to introduce a long-delayed selective licensing scheme.

Landlord slams council for 'unfair' approach to licensing fees

Landlord slams council for 'unfair' approach to licensing fees

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Benefits landlord Mick Roberts has slammed Nottingham Council for its inflexible stance on licensing fees for homes he’s trying to sell.

Councils to get “snap inspection” powers to check your property

Councils to get “snap inspection” powers to check your property

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The government is to hand councils the power to carry out secret inspections on private rental properties

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.