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Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

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Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

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Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

Labour leadership candidate has bad landlords in her sights

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Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

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A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

EXPERT: Missed chances will lead to weaker legislation

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A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

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Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.

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Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

Official data reveals landlord exodus continuing as budget looms

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Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.

Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

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Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

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Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

Asylum leasing deals: The devil is always in the detail

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Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

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Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

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Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

Landlord Exodus: talks to “Abolish landlords” sparks mass Sell-Off

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Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

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MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.

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Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

Renters' Rights Bill gets final Commons date

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MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.

Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

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Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

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Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

Reeves signals broader tax rises ahead of Budget as NI levy on rental profits stays in play

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Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

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Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

Tenant group credits campaign for bill amendment wins

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Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

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More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

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Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

Northern city gives big selective licensing scheme the go-ahead

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More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

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Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

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Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

Over 80 per cent of commercial buildings could be unlettable

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Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

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Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.

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Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

Saying landlords under-taxed 'complete nonsense' says economist

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Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

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An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

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Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

Landlords urged to supervise big insulation projects

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An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

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The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

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John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

John Lewis gets green light for third build-to-rent site

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The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

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Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

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Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

Sector-wide support grows for unfreezing benefits

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Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

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Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

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Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

Labour accused of 'waging war of revenge' against private landlords

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Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

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A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

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Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

Short-let landlords lured into full service as planning rules bite

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A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

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Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

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Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

Exposed: how councils are quietly issuing no-fault evictions

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Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

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A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

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Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

Home-wrecking landlord handed £53K bill

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A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

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A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

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Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

Insulation scheme failings leave thousands with botched homes

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A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

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Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

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Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

Big council hits landlords hard with fines totalling £180,000

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Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

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Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

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Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

Key battlegrounds drawn ahead of bill debate

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Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

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Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

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Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

Major changes to tax and tenancy rules loom for landlords

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Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

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The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

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Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

Council officers appeal for more cash to enforce bill

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The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

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Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

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Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

Young professional landlords defy odds to drive investment

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Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

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Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

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Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

Thousands of landlords at risk because of under-insurance

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Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

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Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

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'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

'Get inside the front door' to maintain standards, landlords urged

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Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

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Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

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Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

Hard-pressed tenants paying less of annual pay on rent

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Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

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Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

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Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

Poor HMO standards fuelled by tenant ignorance and fear

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Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.

Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

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MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

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Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

Tory MP’s links to HMO developer raise concerns for Landlords

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MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.

Rogue landlord guilty of illegal eviction

A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.

Rogue landlord guilty of illegal eviction

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A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.

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Rogue landlord guilty of illegal eviction

Rogue landlord guilty of illegal eviction

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A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.

Judge tells landlords to update tenancy deposit details

A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.

Judge tells landlords to update tenancy deposit details

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A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.

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Judge tells landlords to update tenancy deposit details

Judge tells landlords to update tenancy deposit details

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A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.

Landlords warned 'be vigilant' as fraudsters target private rental sector

Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.

Landlords warned 'be vigilant' as fraudsters target private rental sector

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Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.

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Landlords warned 'be vigilant' as fraudsters target private rental sector

Landlords warned 'be vigilant' as fraudsters target private rental sector

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Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.

The impact of good landlords exiting the rental sector

Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.

The impact of good landlords exiting the rental sector

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Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.

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The impact of good landlords exiting the rental sector

The impact of good landlords exiting the rental sector

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Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.

Number of landlords letting homes continues to tumble

Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.

Number of landlords letting homes continues to tumble

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Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.

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Number of landlords letting homes continues to tumble

Number of landlords letting homes continues to tumble

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Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.

Landlord with 'personal vendetta' told to pay tenants £25K

A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.

Landlord with 'personal vendetta' told to pay tenants £25K

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A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.

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Landlord with 'personal vendetta' told to pay tenants £25K

Landlord with 'personal vendetta' told to pay tenants £25K

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A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.

Conservative to abolish stamp duty but not for landlords

A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals

Conservative to abolish stamp duty but not for landlords

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A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals

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Conservative to abolish stamp duty but not for landlords

Conservative to abolish stamp duty but not for landlords

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A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals

WARNING: 'Don't tax small landlords out of existence'

A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.

WARNING: 'Don't tax small landlords out of existence'

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A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.

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WARNING: 'Don't tax small landlords out of existence'

WARNING: 'Don't tax small landlords out of existence'

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A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.

Welsh property rental yields come out on top

Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.

Welsh property rental yields come out on top

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Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.

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Welsh property rental yields come out on top

Welsh property rental yields come out on top

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Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.

Managing rising costs: How landlords can protect their margins

Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.

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ADVICE: Can you accept a 17-year-old as a tenant?

What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?

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What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?

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ADVICE: Can you accept a 17-year-old as a tenant?

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What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?

Oldham is latest council to restrict HMO growth

Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.

Oldham is latest council to restrict HMO growth

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Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.

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Oldham is latest council to restrict HMO growth

Oldham is latest council to restrict HMO growth

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Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.

Landlords now face bills of up to £20,000 to evict tenants

Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get

Landlords now face bills of up to £20,000 to evict tenants

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Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get

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Landlords now face bills of up to £20,000 to evict tenants

Landlords now face bills of up to £20,000 to evict tenants

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Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get

Renters' Rights Bill hastening landlords' decision to sell up

A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.

Renters' Rights Bill hastening landlords' decision to sell up

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A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.

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Renters' Rights Bill hastening landlords' decision to sell up

Renters' Rights Bill hastening landlords' decision to sell up

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A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.

Scottish tenants overwhelmed by complaints process

Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.

Scottish tenants overwhelmed by complaints process

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Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.

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Scottish tenants overwhelmed by complaints process

Scottish tenants overwhelmed by complaints process

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Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.

Green Party conference votes to force landlords out of private rented sector

The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.

Green Party conference votes to force landlords out of private rented sector

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The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.

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Green Party conference votes to force landlords out of private rented sector

Green Party conference votes to force landlords out of private rented sector

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The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.

Why older renters are increasingly central to the private rental sector

Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.

Why older renters are increasingly central to the private rental sector

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Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.

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Why older renters are increasingly central to the private rental sector

Why older renters are increasingly central to the private rental sector

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Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.

Peers ramp up efforts to approve pet deposits

Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.

Peers ramp up efforts to approve pet deposits

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Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.

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Peers ramp up efforts to approve pet deposits

Peers ramp up efforts to approve pet deposits

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Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.

Law firms brace for rise in mouldy home legal claims

Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.

Law firms brace for rise in mouldy home legal claims

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Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.

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Law firms brace for rise in mouldy home legal claims

Law firms brace for rise in mouldy home legal claims

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Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.

Landlords caught in crossfire of Universal Credit rejections

Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.

Landlords caught in crossfire of Universal Credit rejections

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Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.

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Landlords caught in crossfire of Universal Credit rejections

Landlords caught in crossfire of Universal Credit rejections

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Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.

Minister reveals huge changes to property sales process

As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an

Minister reveals huge changes to property sales process

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As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an

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Minister reveals huge changes to property sales process

Minister reveals huge changes to property sales process

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As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an

One investor’s journey, from city flats to commercial conversions

This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions

One investor’s journey, from city flats to commercial conversions

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This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions

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One investor’s journey, from city flats to commercial conversions

One investor’s journey, from city flats to commercial conversions

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This is an inspiring story that tracks a Leeds private investor's journey from city lets to commercial conversions

Failing HMO lands Essex property firms with big fines

Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.

Failing HMO lands Essex property firms with big fines

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Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.

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Failing HMO lands Essex property firms with big fines

Failing HMO lands Essex property firms with big fines

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Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.

How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into high profit machines

Turn loss-making portfolios into high-profit machines by selling poor performers, releasing equity, and reinvesting for better returns.

How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into high profit machines

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Turn loss-making portfolios into high-profit machines by selling poor performers, releasing equity, and reinvesting for better returns.

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How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into high profit machines

How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into high profit machines

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A fair deal for landlords would mean a better deal for tenants

Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.

A fair deal for landlords would mean a better deal for tenants

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Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.

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A fair deal for landlords would mean a better deal for tenants

A fair deal for landlords would mean a better deal for tenants

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Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.

City council reveals big expansion in landlord licensing

HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.

City council reveals big expansion in landlord licensing

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HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.

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City council reveals big expansion in landlord licensing

City council reveals big expansion in landlord licensing

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HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.

Call for low-cost landlord loans to boost EPC upgrades

The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.

Call for low-cost landlord loans to boost EPC upgrades

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The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.

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Call for low-cost landlord loans to boost EPC upgrades

Call for low-cost landlord loans to boost EPC upgrades

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The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.

Landlords 'best at managing tenants' reveals poll

Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re

Landlords 'best at managing tenants' reveals poll

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Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re

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Landlords 'best at managing tenants' reveals poll

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Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re

Reeves urged to end tax speculation or risk more landlords quitting

Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.

Reeves urged to end tax speculation or risk more landlords quitting

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Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.

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Reeves urged to end tax speculation or risk more landlords quitting

Reeves urged to end tax speculation or risk more landlords quitting

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Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.

Most landlords catching out secret subletters

More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.

Most landlords catching out secret subletters

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More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.

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Most landlords catching out secret subletters

Most landlords catching out secret subletters

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More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.

Landlords will quit if forced to fund energy efficiency work

A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.

Landlords will quit if forced to fund energy efficiency work

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A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.

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Landlords will quit if forced to fund energy efficiency work

Landlords will quit if forced to fund energy efficiency work

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A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.

What is a Section 25 Notice?

Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.

What is a Section 25 Notice?

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Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.

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What is a Section 25 Notice?

What is a Section 25 Notice?

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Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.

Tenant demand helps boost BTL rental yields

Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.

Tenant demand helps boost BTL rental yields

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Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.

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Tenant demand helps boost BTL rental yields

Tenant demand helps boost BTL rental yields

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Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.

Outdoor advertising sold as solution to landlords' squeezed margins

Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.

Outdoor advertising sold as solution to landlords' squeezed margins

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Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.

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Outdoor advertising sold as solution to landlords' squeezed margins

Outdoor advertising sold as solution to landlords' squeezed margins

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Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.

Scotland approves housing reforms in bid to ease homelessness

The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.

Scotland approves housing reforms in bid to ease homelessness

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The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.

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Scotland approves housing reforms in bid to ease homelessness

Scotland approves housing reforms in bid to ease homelessness

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The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.

TV pair hand out DIY advice using AI to help tenants

Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.

TV pair hand out DIY advice using AI to help tenants

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Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.

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TV pair hand out DIY advice using AI to help tenants

TV pair hand out DIY advice using AI to help tenants

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Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.

Landlords warned to watch for shorter notice periods under Bill

A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.

Landlords warned to watch for shorter notice periods under Bill

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A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.

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Landlords warned to watch for shorter notice periods under Bill

Landlords warned to watch for shorter notice periods under Bill

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A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.

Landlords urged to join fight against property title scams

Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.

Landlords urged to join fight against property title scams

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Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.

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Landlords urged to join fight against property title scams

Landlords urged to join fight against property title scams

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Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.

Build-to-rent 'vital' for country's housebuilding mission

The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.

Build-to-rent 'vital' for country's housebuilding mission

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The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.

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Build-to-rent 'vital' for country's housebuilding mission

Build-to-rent 'vital' for country's housebuilding mission

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The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.

Licensing error lands stressed landlord £17K fine

An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.

Licensing error lands stressed landlord £17K fine

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An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.

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Licensing error lands stressed landlord £17K fine

Licensing error lands stressed landlord £17K fine

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An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.

COMMENT: Inflation, rents and the rent-control trap

Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?

COMMENT: Inflation, rents and the rent-control trap

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Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?

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COMMENT: Inflation, rents and the rent-control trap

COMMENT: Inflation, rents and the rent-control trap

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Affordability for some UK tenants is stretched to the limit, but is rent control the answer?

London rents fall as landlords face pressure ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new

London rents fall as landlords face pressure ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

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London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new

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London rents fall as landlords face pressure ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

London rents fall as landlords face pressure ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

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London rents fall as supply rises and demand cools ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Landlords urged to reassess rent strategies and prepare for new

Urgent tax reform needed to avert Welsh rental shortage

Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.

Urgent tax reform needed to avert Welsh rental shortage

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Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.

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Urgent tax reform needed to avert Welsh rental shortage

Urgent tax reform needed to avert Welsh rental shortage

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Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.

Rigid EPC timescales in Scotland risk shrinking PRS

Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.

Rigid EPC timescales in Scotland risk shrinking PRS

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Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.

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Rigid EPC timescales in Scotland risk shrinking PRS

Rigid EPC timescales in Scotland risk shrinking PRS

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Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.

City on track to license smaller HMOs in new year

Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.

City on track to license smaller HMOs in new year

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Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.

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City on track to license smaller HMOs in new year

City on track to license smaller HMOs in new year

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Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.

More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.

More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

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Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.

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More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

More older tenants choose a return on deposit cash

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Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.

Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.

Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

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Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.

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Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

Landlords paying more after admitting tax slip-ups

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Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.

Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.

Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

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Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.

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Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

Council plans to hit landlords with TWO new licensing schemes

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Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.

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What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?

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What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?

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What should landlords and tenants do when mail arrives addressed to previous tenants?

Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.

Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

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A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.

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Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

Education needed as deposit protection at five-year low

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A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.

Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.

Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

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Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.

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Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

Student housing in Scotland to dodge rent controls

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Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.

Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.

Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

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Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.

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Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

Big rise in landlord buy-to-let borrowing for improvements

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Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.

Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.

Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

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Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.

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Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

Green light for yet another North West licensing scheme

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Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.

Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.

Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

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A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.

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Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

Confident landlords gamble on rates taking a dip

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A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.

AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.

AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

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A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.

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AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

AI tool helps landlords make sound and speedy investments

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A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.

Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.

Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

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Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.

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Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

Commercial landlords funded to help revive town centres

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Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.

Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.

Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

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Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.

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Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

Landlords urged to avoid evictions by using free advice service

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Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.

Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.

Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

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Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.

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Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

Essex council to hit landlords with selective licensing in new year

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Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Falling house prices, slower rent growth, and rising costs are driving landlords to sell. Now could be the best time to exit before the market weakens

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

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Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

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Falling house prices, slower rent growth, and rising costs are driving landlords to sell. Now could be the best time to exit before the market weakens

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

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Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

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Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

Condensation and mould: why landlords can’t afford to ignore Awaab’s Law

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Awaab’s law is coming - the full force of the law regarding condensation and mould will affect private landlords

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

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A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

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Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

Landlords warned to resist pressure from 'wily' tenants in arrears

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A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

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Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

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Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

Welsh councils get the go-ahead for new tourism charge

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Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

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mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

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Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

Collaboration lets landlords access online repair platform

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mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

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The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

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LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

LATEST: Bank of England holds base interest rate at 4%

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The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

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The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

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Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

Scotland urged to mirror England's new renter protections

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The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

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House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

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HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

HMO 'stigma' blamed for drastic fall in shared houses

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House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

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The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

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Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

Date announced for next stage of Renters' Rights Bill

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The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

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Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

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Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

Rogue landlord faces ban for renting out grotty home

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Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

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Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

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Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

Rogue agents pay heavy price for flouting payment rules

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Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles

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Polystyrene Ceiling Tiles - is it legal to have these tiles in the kitchen of a rental property?

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

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Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

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Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

Essex town has sights set on selective licensing scheme

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Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.

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City hits smaller HMO landlords with £1,000 licencing bill

City hits smaller HMO landlords with £1,000 licencing bill

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Landlords in Brighton & Hove with small HMOs will have to pay £1,051 from today for an additional licence.

REVEALED: Properties with sitting tenants cost 15% less to buy

REVEALED: Properties with sitting tenants cost 15% less to buy

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Properties with a sitting tenant cost an average of 15% less than those without, and are a whopping 24% cheaper in Scotland, according to new figures.

NRLA rounds on political parties for ignoring LHA rates 'gap'

NRLA rounds on political parties for ignoring LHA rates 'gap'

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Landlord representative body the NRLA has rounded on all the political parties ahead of this week’s General Election for ignoring one of the ‘most important’ issues facing the private rented sector.

Paragon Bank paints optimistic picture for private rented sector

Paragon Bank paints optimistic picture for private rented sector

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The bank puts a positive spin on buy-to-let, despite others regularly asking, “should I give up on buy-to-let?” And Savills reveals a secret market segment that heralds growth.

Heat pumps costing landlords £5,800 each AFTER grant

Heat pumps costing landlords £5,800 each AFTER grant

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Landlords and homeowners are paying an average of £5,787 to buy and fit a heat pump after deducting the £7,500 government grant.

Lawyer says some landlords 'in cahoots' with cannabis growing tenants

Lawyer says some landlords 'in cahoots' with cannabis growing tenants

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More landlords are working together with tenants to commit fraud while running illegal cannabis farms, according to one property lawyer.

Furious investor slams 'anti landlord' Keir Starmer

Furious investor slams 'anti landlord' Keir Starmer

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A furious landlord has criticised Keir Starmer for claiming landlords are ripping off tenants and making a fortune from huge deposits.

Does it still make sense to be a landlord? Or should we be looking to exit?

Does it still make sense to be a landlord? Or should we be looking to exit?

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It’s time to cut to the chase. We’ve all been thinking it: is property becoming more hassle than it’s worth? If you’re questioning your property portfolios, you’re not alone.

Scots Government waters down holiday let regulations

Scots Government waters down holiday let regulations

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All eyes are on Scotland where a scheme to regulate the holiday lets sector has caused a storm after the new licences, which cost between £260 and £520 per property, were introduced.

Leading Tory lobbyist warns Gove over Section 21 evictions

Leading Tory lobbyist warns Gove over Section 21 evictions

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A leading Tory lobbyist and political commentator has called on the government to ditch plans for abolishing Section 21 amid fears that it will only worsen the housing crisis.

60% of renters struggling financially and 11% using food banks

60% of renters struggling financially and 11% using food banks

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New research among tenants reveals a bleak picture as the cost-of-living crisis hits home within the private rented sector.

'Airbnb growth is down to Gove's anti-landlord policies' - claim

'Airbnb growth is down to Gove's anti-landlord policies' - claim

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Leading letting agent Marc von Grundherr (pictured) has labelled the government’s crackdown on short lets “ironic”, given its hard line on buy-to-let landlords.

Two thirds of landlords making leap to Ltd companies

Two thirds of landlords making leap to Ltd companies

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A surprising 65% of landlords are considering or have already become a limited company as thousands seek tax benefits to help their business succeed.

Only big money (not private landlords) can solve rental crisis, claims Savills

Only big money (not private landlords) can solve rental crisis, claims Savills

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The private rented sector is forecast to lose half a million homes during the next decade, leaving a large supply gap that can be filled by the build-to-rent sector, it has been claimed.

Is the UK tax regime unfair on private landlords?

Is the UK tax regime unfair on private landlords?

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Paul Shamplina and guests debate whether the UK tax regime is stacked against landlords in this Propertycast episode.

NW city ignores landlord concerns over bigger licencing scheme

NW city ignores landlord concerns over bigger licencing scheme

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Concerns among Blackpool landlords over the future of the city's selective licensing have been swept aside after councillors approved the hugely enlarged scheme, which must now go to Michael Gove for the final green light.

Big suburban council to extend £950 licencing scheme

Big suburban council to extend £950 licencing scheme

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Barking and Dagenham Council is the latest borough to launch a bid to renew and expand its licencing schemes.

Activists urge ministers to go further with rent controls

Activists urge ministers to go further with rent controls

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Arguments between politicians, landlords, charities and both tenant and trade unions in Scotland about what to do when the country’s ongoing rent cap scheme ends on 31st March deadline have ramped up in the past few days.

MPs slammed for tabling sensible amendements to reform bill

MPs slammed for tabling sensible amendements to reform bill

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Campaigners have accused leading landlord MPs of trying to ‘gut’ the Renters (Reform) Bill as it goes through parliament.

Official probe into rent-to-rent sector launched

Official probe into rent-to-rent sector launched

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The NRLA is questioning whether rent-to-rent’s days are numbered after the government announced it was investigating the sector in a bid to understand its impact on tenants and landlords.

Massive changes to short-lets sector to go ahead

Massive changes to short-lets sector to go ahead

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The Government has revealed changes to planning regulations that will clamp down on short-lets in tourism hotspots such as the Lake District and seaside towns.

Government to rush through changes to housing laws

Government to rush through changes to housing laws

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Housing secretary Michael Gove has announced restrictions on Airbnb style short-term lettings. He also wants to relax rules on permitted development rights for commercial to residential conversions, and he says he will abolish section 21 in this Parliament.

Legionella risk, one aspect of letting that many landlords never think about...

Legionella risk, one aspect of letting that many landlords never think about...

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Landlords (and their agents) have a serious responsibility to undertake actions to protect tenants, visitors and passers-by, by preventing Legionella bacteria from causing a health hazard.

Government slammed as affordable rented home building tanks

Government slammed as affordable rented home building tanks

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A consortium of London housing associations has warned the government that new affordable home-building is grinding to a halt.

Covid's long shadow over rental market 'finally fading'

Covid's long shadow over rental market 'finally fading'

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The Covid years’ extreme effect on the capital’s lettings market appears to be significantly easing – although demand remains abnormally high.

No-fault evictions ban 'an attack on basic property rights'

No-fault evictions ban 'an attack on basic property rights'

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A basic tenet of property rights that landlords should be able to reclaim their property after an agreed period from a tenant is being undermined by Michael Gove’s push to end Section 21 evictions, a leading free market thinktank has claimed.

Government to relax rules on heat pumps, Gove reveals

Government to relax rules on heat pumps, Gove reveals

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The government is considering relaxing heat pump rules in England which manufacturers believe could result in a boost in sales.

Letting agent slams Scotlands' 'nightmare' new repairs rules

Letting agent slams Scotlands' 'nightmare' new repairs rules

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New safety regulations due to impact private landlords in Scotland have been labelled a logistical nightmare by one Edinburgh letting agent.

University launches first ever degree for letting agents

University launches first ever degree for letting agents

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Estate agents might have been deemed more untrustworthy than lawyers and traffic wardens in public polls, but the Royal Agricultural University aims to demonstrate the profession’s value by launching the UK’s first university course in residential estate agency.

It's time to stop blaming private landlords for the rental crisis

It's time to stop blaming private landlords for the rental crisis

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Government ministers, housing campaigners, landlords, letting agents and many of the other actors in the drama that is the private rented sector have been arguing hard about who is to blame for the high rents and lack of supply within the market.

Welsh city reveals 10% hike in HMO licencing fee

Welsh city reveals 10% hike in HMO licencing fee

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Newport City Council is expected to back a 10% rise in HMO fees as part of changes to the authority’s additional licensing scheme.

Landlord mortgage rates slip below 4% for first time in 18 months

Landlord mortgage rates slip below 4% for first time in 18 months

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Paragon Bank is showing some love for landlords on Valentine’s Day by offering its lowest rate on two-year fixes for new customers in more than 18 months.

Legal aid for evictions 'about to collapse entirely' says Law Society

Legal aid for evictions 'about to collapse entirely' says Law Society

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Housing legal aid providers are on the brink of collapse, according to the Law Society of England and Wales, which has urged the government to invest in the service before it’s too late.

It's got a ring to it! Landlords asked to support charity initiative

It's got a ring to it! Landlords asked to support charity initiative

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Landlords, letting agents and other players in the property game are being urged to support Paul Shamplina’s latest charity event which is due to take place on the night of Thursday June 27th.