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Letting agent's landlord book tops Amazon charts

Letting agent's landlord book tops Amazon charts

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A letting agent has penned a new guide for landlords that has already topped Amazon book charts.

'Don't fall foul of Labour's renting reforms' expert urges landlords

'Don't fall foul of Labour's renting reforms' expert urges landlords

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Legal expert Tessa Sanderson is offering landlords a free webinar covering the risks posed by the Renters' Rights Bill.

TV star to headline online roadshow for NW landlords - this week!

TV star to headline online roadshow for NW landlords - this week!

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Landlords in the North West of England are invited to free roadshow this week during which Paul Shamplina, star of the hit Channel 5 TV show Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords, will be speaking.

Renting reforms to be 'Armageddon' for some landlords, warns expert

Renting reforms to be 'Armageddon' for some landlords, warns expert

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Unprepared landlords face “Armageddon” once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law, one property expert has warned.

MP calls private rented sector 'wild west' as he launches Bill

MP calls private rented sector 'wild west' as he launches Bill

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Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon face more stringent rental reforms than those in England, if a Private Members’ Bill gains traction.

REPORT: Buy-to-let buying in ten-year decline but NE remains 'capital'

REPORT: Buy-to-let buying in ten-year decline but NE remains 'capital'

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Investment in buy-to-let has been grinding to a halt since extra stamp duty charge, new researsch has revealed.

Landlord platform reveals UK's first AI investing suite

Landlord platform reveals UK's first AI investing suite

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A mortgage and property financing platform has revealed a service that is claimed to be the first in the UK to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to helps investors and landlords choose properties to buy and rent out.

Landlords pay price for cramming students into unsafe HMO

Landlords pay price for cramming students into unsafe HMO

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Two landlord brothers have been fined £20,000 and put on the rogue landlord database after failing to license their overcrowded HMO.

Agents risk tougher penalties for poor customer service

Agents risk tougher penalties for poor customer service

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Letting agents have been warned to heed legal changes that will impact their dealings with tenants and landlords.

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Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

Labour confirms national registration scheme for short lets

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A mandatory short-lets registration scheme and tougher planning laws look set to take effect soon in England.

Seasoned landlord apologises over £19,000 licencing error

Seasoned landlord apologises over £19,000 licencing error

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A landlord firm which tried to argue that its agent was responsible for failing to organise an additional HMO licence has been handed a £19,753 rent repayment order.

Booking.com under fire over 'ghost' and 'scam' properties

Booking.com under fire over 'ghost' and 'scam' properties

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A holiday lets platform used by thousands of landlords to generate income has come under fire over ‘ghost’ properties.

'Labour nightmare for landlords! No rent? Well, you can’t evict or sell now'

'Labour nightmare for landlords! No rent? Well, you can’t evict or sell now'

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There is some uncertainty to what it actually means in practice until the details are written down but could the proposed hardship test mean even if your tenants won’t pay their rent, you will not be able to evict them if that makes them homeless or financially disadvantaged?

Big council takes unusual new role 'policing' all privately rented homes

Big council takes unusual new role 'policing' all privately rented homes

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North Yorkshire Council has adopted a new housing enforcement policy to ensure all private rental properties across the county are up to scratch, the first time this has happened.

Tenant remanded in custody after landlord's death

Tenant remanded in custody after landlord's death

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A tenant accused of murdering her landlord and stabbing his cat to death has been remanded in custody.

NEW: 'Dream home' raffle helps tenants pay their rent

NEW: 'Dream home' raffle helps tenants pay their rent

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A property raffle has just handed out another £500,000 to a lucky winner to buy their dream house.

Council slammed for breaking property licencing scheme rules

Council slammed for breaking property licencing scheme rules

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Hackney Council has been called out for continuing to process additional and selective landlord licence applications five months after both schemes ended.

Will the commercial property market revive soon?

Will the commercial property market revive soon?

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The UK commercial real estate sector has faced significant challenges recently due to changing trends, will recent signs of a turnaround continue?

Increasing number of landlords are selling up ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill, new data suggests

Increasing number of landlords are selling up ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill, new data suggests

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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 still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

Landlord groups still have pulling power despite smaller players quitting the market

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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.

Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms based on this single service

Landlords could charge a premium on HMO rooms based on this 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.

Landbay is latest buy-to-let lender to cut rates in wake of Trump’s tariffs

Landbay is latest buy-to-let lender to cut rates in wake of Trump’s tariffs

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Landbay has become the latest buy-to-let lender to reduce rates in the wake of President Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs.

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

Properties for sale typically spend a month on the market

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Properties for sale in England and Wales spend just over a month on the market on average, new data reveals.

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

Guaranteed Rent provider teams up with accreditation scheme LLAS

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London Landlord Accreditation Scheme (LLAS) and guaranteed rent provider Elliot Leigh have teamed up to raise standards and improve landlord support across the PRS.

Younger tenants unlike to support great regulation even though it would enhance their rights

Younger tenants unlike to support great regulation even though it would enhance their rights

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Younger renters are less likely to support greater regulation of the sector that would enhance their rights despite widespread anxiety around their housing situation.

Renters’ Rights Bill could be delayed until the autumn as unelected peers' financial interests are revealed

Renters’ Rights Bill could be delayed until the autumn as unelected peers' financial interests are revealed

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Tenant groups voice concerns that a group of peers with ties to the property sector are trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government.

Average asking prices rise to more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, says Rightmove

Average asking prices rise to more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, says Rightmove

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The typical asking price of a property for sale has risen more than £5,000 this month to £377,182, new data reveals.

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

Behind every lease, a hidden risk: The rise of subletting scams

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Unauthorized subletting is on the rise, leaving landlords exposed to financial loss and legal issues. Tools like Title Guardian can help monitor properties and alert landlords to suspicious activity. Stay informed and protect your investments.

Will Trump’s tariffs lead to interest rate cuts for borrowers – or will inflation rein them in?

Will Trump’s tariffs lead to interest rate cuts for borrowers – or will inflation rein them in?

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Questions have been raised about whether Trump’s tariffs will be a help or a hindrance to landlords.

Demand for property in Bedford expected to rise following Universal theme park announcement

Demand for property in Bedford expected to rise following Universal theme park announcement

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Rightmove said searches for properties for sale rose sharply on Wednesday following the announcement that a Universal theme park would be built in the area.

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

Typical price of renting a luxury home edges upwards

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The typical price of renting a luxury property edged up marginally at the beginning of this year, new figures suggest.

Converting commercial property to residential use

Converting commercial property to residential use

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Commercial to residential conversions are creating lots of new investment opportunities for landlords / developers

LandlordZONE Podcast talks to resolution expert about successful tenancies

LandlordZONE Podcast talks to resolution expert about successful tenancies

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Being a landlord means you can sometimes find yourself dealing with challenging tenancy issues.

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession rights

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession rights

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A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill would allow landlords to reclaim their properties if they have served notice before the Bill’s enactment but have to pursue a court order after it is implemented.

Landlords are "subsidised" by public money, claims head of tenant activist group

Landlords are "subsidised" by public money, claims head of tenant activist group

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A member of the tenants’ union Acorn has accused landlords of being “subsidised” by public money.

Rental hotspots are revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

Rental hotspots are revealed, with West Sussex leading the way

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The rental hotspots in England have been revealed, with West Sussex leading the way.

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

London room rents drop as tenants opt to live outside the capital, reveals SpareRoom

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Room rents in London have fallen by 1% in the last year and now average £982 per month, as many tenants opt to live outside the capital.

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

Anti-social behaviour affecting tenants and landlords must be tackled, MPs told

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Landlords and councils need to work together on tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting vulnerable tenants, MPs have been told.

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

Rise in number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements, claims solicitor

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Law firms have reported a significant rise in the number of landlords looking to end rent-to-rent agreements with councils or companies who sublet to local authorities.

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

Rental properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour

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Properties with bills included appear to be falling out of favour as cost-of-living rises mean landlords can lose money on them despite the 20% rent premium.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month

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A third of private tenants in Scotland find it hard to pay their rent each month, according to a new poll.

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

Government energy schemes leave people living in houses “unfit for human habitation”

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Government schemes to improve homes by retrofitting wall insulation could become one of the biggest energy efficiency scandals to-date