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Renters’ Rights bill “won’t affect landlords’ profits,” says tenant referencing firm

Renters’ Rights bill “won’t affect landlords’ profits,” says tenant referencing firm

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

Landlord fined £11K for misleading tenants

Landlord fined £11K for misleading tenants

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

Average monthly rents in Britain rise to £1,332, official data shows

Average monthly rents in Britain rise to £1,332, official data shows

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

Inflation fall prompts hopes of an interest rate cut

Inflation fall prompts hopes of an interest rate cut

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

Rental sector at risk of unworkable reforms, says NRLA

Rental sector at risk of unworkable reforms, says NRLA

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

Landlord sell-off increasing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Landlord sell-off increasing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

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

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

Renting with pets – the rules are changing

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

Landlord groups retain influence despite smaller players quitting

Landlord groups retain influence despite smaller players quitting

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

HMO landlords may add premium for single service

HMO landlords may add premium for single service

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Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms by helping to ensure tenants will get on with their housemates, a new survey reveals.

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Older tenants face less financial security in retirement than owners

Older tenants face less financial security in retirement than owners

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Older renters are heading for a bleak retirement with significantly less financial security than their homeowning peers.

Flawed possession grounds will cut student housing supply, NRLA warns

Flawed possession grounds will cut student housing supply, NRLA warns

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A flawed grounds for possession will reduce the supply of student housing, the NRLA has warned.

Landlords hit with £30K bills after cannabis gangs took over homes

Landlords hit with £30K bills after cannabis gangs took over homes

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Landlords were left with bills of up to £30,000 after cannabis gangs took over their properties and left them unliveable.

More firms seek office space now than at any time before the pandemic

More firms seek office space now than at any time before the pandemic

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More firms are looking to rent office space than at any time since before the pandemic, new Rightmove research has found.

Tribunal rebuked in London service charges case

Tribunal rebuked in London service charges case

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A judge has given a First Tier Property Tribunal a ticking off for unfair conduct during a hearing over a dispute about leaseholder service charges.

The importance of increasing the availability of pet friendly homes

The importance of increasing the availability of pet friendly homes

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Battersea is taking a stand to ensure tenants have the right to keep their pets while renting.

HMO sector valued at £78bn with £6.3bn annual rental income

HMO sector valued at £78bn with £6.3bn annual rental income

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he HMO market has been valued at £78billion and generates annual rental income of £6.3billion.

New landlord channel promises raw take on the industry

New landlord channel promises raw take on the industry

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Landlords looking for some no-nonsense straight talking about property can tune into Paul Shamplina’s new YouTube channel.

Landlords in Scotland urged to share views on rent controls

Landlords in Scotland urged to share views on rent controls

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

Landlord reveals highly unusual route into BTL investment

Landlord reveals highly unusual route into BTL investment

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A landlord in Somerset has revealed his highly unusual path to becoming a buy-to-let investor.

Are you? 144,000 landlords facing higher mortgage costs in 2024

Are you? 144,000 landlords facing higher mortgage costs in 2024

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More than 144,000 private landlords coming to the end of five-year fixed deals face re-mortgaging at starkly higher rates in 2024.

Landlord pins rising rents on new selective licencing fees

Landlord pins rising rents on new selective licencing fees

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Nottingham benefits landlord Mick Roberts has blamed the city’s licensing schemes for rising rents and homelessness.

Manchester reveals £86,000 landlord fines as it seeks more licencing

Manchester reveals £86,000 landlord fines as it seeks more licencing

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Manchester Council has revealed penalties of more than £86,000 handed to landlords under previous selective licensing schemes to justify expanding it to nine more areas.

Landlord wins key legal case over 'unworkable' prohibition orders

Landlord wins key legal case over 'unworkable' prohibition orders

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A landlord has won an unusual Tribunal victory after their local council tried to prevent a property being rented out because, it alleged, its spiral staircase was too dangerous for workmen over 60 years old to use.

Leading landlord receives MBE in New Year Honours List

Leading landlord receives MBE in New Year Honours List

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A leading landlord has received an OBE within the New Year Honours List along with one other property figure.

Hundreds of landlords duped into illegal tax avoidance schemes

Hundreds of landlords duped into illegal tax avoidance schemes

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As much as £100 million in tax avoidance could have disappeared before taxation expert Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates (TPA) “blew the whistle” on the schemes

Student landlords facing 'horrendous' situation over reforms

Student landlords facing 'horrendous' situation over reforms

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The Tory Government’s assault on the student accommodation sector will see the number of private landlords operating within it halve by 2033, it has been claimed.

Higher costs and eviction reform worrying hard-pressed landlords

Higher costs and eviction reform worrying hard-pressed landlords

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Landlords are becoming increasingly worried about both rising costs and the Government’s plans to scrap ‘no fault’ Section 21 evictions next year, it has been claimed.

Shelter refutes claim it has 'become too big'

Shelter refutes claim it has 'become too big'

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Shelter has told a BBC TV show that the organisation has not become too big.

Merry Xmas - here's a bit of festive landlord poetry fun!

Merry Xmas - here's a bit of festive landlord poetry fun!

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A very Merry Christmas to all our readers from the LandlordZONE editorial team.

The war on landlords: are these “bogeymen” to blame for the housing crisis?

The war on landlords: are these “bogeymen” to blame for the housing crisis?

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Are landlords to blame for our housing crisis, or are they on the receiving end of a very raw deal?

Scottish minister ploughs on with EPC rules plan for landlords

Scottish minister ploughs on with EPC rules plan for landlords

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Scottish ministers have defended proposals to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector by 2028.

Ballooning rents 'entirely the Government's fault', says leading figure

Ballooning rents 'entirely the Government's fault', says leading figure

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A leading figure in the property world has pinned the blame for the UK’s rocketing rent rises on the Government, claiming that it’s absurd to accuse landlords and letting agents of profiteering from huge demand.

Big energy firm reveals move into rented property sector

Big energy firm reveals move into rented property sector

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Octopus Energy is launching its first private rental properties in the new year, kitted out with solar panels, heat pumps, and home storage batteries, where tenants are guaranteed to pay no energy bills for a minimum of five years.

City reveals official go-ahead for £908 landlord licencing scheme

City reveals official go-ahead for £908 landlord licencing scheme

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The government has given Peterborough Council the green light for its new selective licensing scheme, covering 40% of the city’s private rental properties.

Three more lenders commit to helping 'in limbo' leaseholders

Three more lenders commit to helping 'in limbo' leaseholders

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Landlords who are unable to sell apartments because the block they are in continue to suffer from post-Grenfell fire safety issues have been given some additional Xmas cheer.

Pressure grows to scrap licencing when landlord portal goes live

Pressure grows to scrap licencing when landlord portal goes live

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has strongly hinted that selective licensing schemes will not be needed when the government’s new property portal is launched.

Landlord to lose £643,000 leasehold flat after listing on Airbnb

Landlord to lose £643,000 leasehold flat after listing on Airbnb

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A landlord looks set to lose his leasehold flat after being caught renting it out on Airbnb by his freeholder.

Majority of landlords expect higher mortgage payments in 2024

Majority of landlords expect higher mortgage payments in 2024

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Almost two-thirds of private landlords expect to see their mortgage payments increase over the next 12 months, leading to higher rents.

Government pumps £1.5 billion more into Boiler Replacement Scheme

Government pumps £1.5 billion more into Boiler Replacement Scheme

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The government has promised an extra £1.5 billion for its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which landlords can access to fund heat pump installations.

County court delays for landlords and agents 'unacceptable'

County court delays for landlords and agents 'unacceptable'

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Propertymark has pressed the Government once more to establish a dedicated housing court to take the pressure of PRS disputes from the county courts and speed up the possession process.

UPDATED: Tom's top tips for condensation and mould

UPDATED: Tom's top tips for condensation and mould

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Tom Entwistle, a residential and commercial landlord since the 1970s and founder of LandlordZONE, offers a landlords perspective on a topical issue. In this article, Tom shares his insights into damp, mould and condensation in rental properties.

Landlord under investigation over ban breaches

Landlord under investigation over ban breaches

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A banned Bristol landlord is under investigation after at least nine of her properties appeared on Airbnb.

BREAKING: Landlords given suspended sentences over Covid loan fraud

BREAKING: Landlords given suspended sentences over Covid loan fraud

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Two landlords have been handed suspended jail sentences for abusing a Covid Bounce Back Loan then dissolving their company to avoid paying it back.