Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
Alphaletz is designed to be a simple, cost-effective solution to these problems. Their mission is to free you from the burden of spreadsheets and paperwork, so you can free up time and keep an eye on your profits.
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Established in 1860 to care for abandoned animals, Battersea aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. In 2023, we helped 2,529 dogs and 2,450 cats across our three centres. Our work means we see day-to-day the many animal welfare issues facing dogs, cats and the people who care for them.
Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.
The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges.
Hinckley and Bosworth Council plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction across more of the borough, months after deciding to bring in restrictions.
A PRS expert has reassured anxious landlords there is still time to serve the mandatory information sheet by 31st May.
Licensing offences now account for more than half of the £24.1 million in fines handed to landlords and letting agents in London.
Andy Burnham’s housing agenda sparks debate over tougher landlord regulation as his national Labour profile grows.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the expected impact from the abolition of Section 21 has yet to show up in government data.
While there is no tangible evidence that commonhold will lead to lower upkeep costs, that’s not to say that this won’t happen in the future.
An HMO landlord has been found guilty of a string of offences relating to three properties with rodent and cockroach infestations.
1 May 2026 represents a sea change in the PRS in England; new laws, new rules and regulations bring challenges many landlords have not faced before
Nottingham councillor Faith Gakanje-Ajala has been told to pay more than £10,000 for failing to license an HMO.
Section 21's last stand was those notices served in the run-up to the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) in England - are they valid?
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for councils to be given stronger powers to take over rogue landlords' homes.
Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government as part of a top team reshuffle.
The NRLA has taken over responsibility of the Lettings Industry Council under a new partnership.
Average UK monthly private rents increased by 3.5% to £1,381 in the 12 months to April, according to the latest ONS figures.
Stamp duty and council tax should be scrapped and replaced with a new proportional property tax, according to a new report.
The Build to Rent Alliance has launched a code of practice in a bid to position the BTR sector as the “rental destination of choice”.
Professional landlords are largely undeterred by regulatory changes, says Handelsbanken, with 93% expecting their portfolio value to rise in 2026.
A rogue landlord who rented out an unheated outhouse to a couple with a four-month-old baby has been banned from the PRS.
The NRLA is expanding beyond its traditional landlord base by offering a new service to build-to-rent operators, investors and funders.
Nearly half of UK landlords (49%) would be unlikely to rent their property to smokers, compared with 39% who say the same for vapers.
The share of homes bought by landlords has climbed to its highest level since 2016, driven by rising landlord-to-landlord sales.
Add a Middle East war, souring mortgage costs and a political crisis at home. What does all this mean for the rental market?
Landlords in Telford and Wrekin will have to fork out £1,522 for a licence when the council’s new additional scheme launches in August.
Build-to-rent developments will suffer if the government U-turns on rent controls, according to Real Estate:UK.
A legal expert has warned that the era of advisory letters is over as councils have started to move straight to formal enforcement.
Wales landlords must update contracts by June 2026 as new law bans discrimination against tenants with children or on benefits.
Unhappy tenants typically don’t bother complaining because they're unwilling to stir up trouble, think it’s too much hassle or fear retaliation.
Almost half of landlords plan to increase rents due to planned tax hikes next year.
New proposal suggests charging National Insurance on rental profits and introducing rent caps to help tenants while protecting landlords.
Landlords and tenants face new notice rules after 1 May 2026. Here’s what counts as valid notice under periodic tenancies.
Company Directors face tighter requirements - this article explains what the new tax return rules mean for you
A lettings agent and property developer has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently obtaining two loans.
Manchester has taken top spot for the second year running as the best city in the UK for landlords to invest in.
Two landlords have been handed big fines for failing to improve hazards in their rental properties.
A new platform aims to help tenants build a comprehensive pet profile so landlords and agents can review their pet’s history.
Nearly four in ten landlords plan to refinance during the next year, according to research from Pegasus Insight.
A landlord claimed he didn’t know his property was being let as an HMO – despite occasionally sleeping there.
Landlords who want to challenge a civil penalty imposed by their local council will have to fork out £200, plus a hearing fee of £300.
A think tank has called for the government to stabilise rents, with annual increases limited by a ‘double lock’ to either inflation or wage growth.
New deputy Hackney mayor Dylan Law says private landlords shouldn’t make a profit and could reduce rents by thousands of pounds.
EPC “C” by 2030 – landlords, how do you plan to meet this new high standard?
The SNP has managed to retain control in Holyrood while Plaid Cymru looks set to be the biggest party in the Senedd followed by Reform UK.
Landlords and second-home buyers now generate most Stamp Duty revenue in over half of England’s councils.
Reform UK’s big gains across England in the local elections could herald more councils taking a harder line on HMOs.
Landlords’ expectations for their lettings business have fallen to the lowest level since Q2 2023, according to new research.
May 2026 marks a new era for landlords: adapt to rental reforms, prioritise compliance and navigate change.
Landlords in County Durham and Liverpool will be encouraged to share their views on selective licensing schemes.
A landlord has been told to pay his former tenant £12,555 after he locked her out of his rental property when the ceiling collapsed.
Data reveals 80% of recorded rent appeals were taking more than 10 weeks to decide before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Section 21 ban pushes all evictions to courts, causing delays, rising case backlogs and uncertainty for landlords using Section 8 claims.
The NRLA has warned that new periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 could make it harder for landlords to start green improvements.
A veteran landlord has just bought a 40‑property rental portfolio in the West Midlands at auction.
Allowing councils to charge double council tax on second homes has encouraged more owners to reclassify them as holiday lets and pay less tax.
Landlords in the north of England and the Midlands are more likely to recoup their initial investment in energy saving improvements.
Thousands of landlords have not engaged with guidance around the new information sheet, with weeks to go before the deadline.
A landlord who appealed against a housing penalty has had his fine increased to £10,500 at tribunal.
Transferring family wealth - what every landlord should know before HMRC gets there first…
The boss of big corporate landlord Grainger says having fewer small landlords will make it easier for renters to find a home.
Landlord groups and property experts have warned that ignorance and uncertainty surround new rental reforms.
The biggest changes to private renting in England for 40 years take effect today under the Renters’ Rights Act.
With a sluggish economy and a soft commercial property market with rising interest rates, the consequences may not be what the government intended?
Tenant swaps will become more common under the Renters’ Rights Act, bringing new challenges and potential risks, warns mydeposits.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has admitted the government won’t be able to abolish the leasehold system until after this Parliament.
Renters' Rights Act: The key changes to be aware of and the steps every landlord need to take.
The Bank has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as it grapples with rising inflation and a weakening economy.
Reform UK MPs have called for tougher legislation around HMOs amid concerns of anti-social behaviour in their constituencies.
Property education is under growing scrutiny as concerns rise over transparency, consistency, and investor protection in an unregulated sector.
A landlord couple who were handed a huge fine for putting their tenants in danger have had an appeal partially upheld.
A legal expert has warned that landlords could still wait months for a rent rise to take effect – regardless of a potential rent freeze.
Landlords in Loughborough have won changes to Charnwood Council’s selective licensing scheme following a legal challenge.
Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina will share frontline experience and practical advice at an upcoming information evening.
The government is reported to be considering a major U-turn on rent controls in a bid to ease the cost of living for voters.
Landlords could be made to let tenants install plug-in solar panels which are due to go on sale this summer.
Slough Council plans to introduce new selective and additional licensing schemes amid concerns over significant hazards in rental properties.
A landlord who visited her unlicensed HMO unannounced and entered tenants’ bedrooms has been told to pay them back £16,685.
Landlord wins compensation after letting agent failed to protect tenant deposit, exposing how “administrative errors” can trigger serious legal breach
Councils are relying on landlords as a safety net in housing crisis, worsening evictions, costs, and conflict for all sides.
Or do you know you have an HMO and don’t know the rules? You need to be aware of your obligations now...
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has reassured responsible landlords that they have nothing to fear from upcoming rental reforms.
The government has vowed to crack down on poor-quality supported housing by introducing a national licensing scheme.
A rogue landlord who bombarded her tenant with threatening messages has been given a suspended prison sentence.
The government has pledged that scores of tenants won’t have to start paying stamp duty due to changes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Scottish landlords have urged the country’s next government to come up with a dedicated PRS strategy.
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has been handed an eviction notice from his landlord, who is selling his rental property.
Could the Renters’ Rights Act introduce rent control, capped rents by another name?
Landlords are illegally advertising for ‘Muslim only’ tenants across London and the south-east, an investigation by The Telegraph has found.
A licensing expert has warned that landlords may not be aware of six selective licensing schemes due to launch over the summer in Harrow.
The government has clarified important changes to s13 notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect.
HMO management platform COHO has created new assured tenancy agreement templates ahead of the Renters' Rights Act.
Letting agents who illegally evicted a tenant from an unsafe and unlicensed HMO must pay a £23,000 Rent Repayment Order.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs could soon face tougher planning restrictions.
Possession instructions jumped 60% year-on-year last month at Landlord Action, with enquiries up 75%, the highest spike on record.
A landlord has been found guilty of allowing seven of his properties to be used to grow cannabis.
Thousands of tenants marched through central London at the weekend to demand the introduction of rent controls.
Well-Intentioned, badly timed and the people it’s meant to help may be the first to suffer – that’s the claim of a recent media article
Small landlords could suffer the same fate as village pubs after the smoking ban, with big operators taking over the sector.
A landlord who was vindictive towards her tenants has been found guilty of using violence to secure entry, unlawful eviction and harassment.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he wants to see rent controls imposed on all private rented homes.
Mortgage troubles spark surge in portfolio landlords selling up—explore what’s driving the exodus and what it means for the rental sector.
Government officials have reassured private landlords that judges will be able to consider a wider range of behaviours before using their judicial discretion in ASB eviction cases. Giving evidence to the Levelling Up Housing and Communities Committee into
Almost 250,000 BTL landlords face refinancing losses as borrowing rates near 7%, says Daily Telegraph.
The Governments Renters Reform Bill is unlikely to make progress through parliament until much later this year, housing minister Rachel Maclean has admitted. Maclean was unable to confirm when the bill would get a second reading during a Q&A with MPs from the Levelling Up
A team of independent fact checkers and campaigners has debunked Labours claims that most renters live in homes bought with a buy-to-let mortgage. Deputy leader Angela Rayner made the assertion last week, but charity Full Fact says the claim is technically incorrect, as it ho
A letting agency-owning landlord has been fined more than £17,000 for renting out one small room in an HMO to a family of five. Ruhul Shamsuddin and his company Lordsons Estates were found guilty of 23 housing offences relating to a
The Bank of England has warned that landlords with mortgages are under increasing strain from higher interest payments and other structural factors, all of which are likely to put pressure on their incomes�. The commentary is within the banks latest https:
Landlords arrears are growing at a faster rate than homeowners, according to new research that suggests fewer investors are being shielded from economic headwinds. https://www.octanecapital.co.uk/" Octane Capital found that buy-to-let arrears of more tha
Five tenants have shared a whopping �29,000 Rent Repayment Order after their landlord failed to licence its HMO. East London-based https://www.facebook.com/weletroomsuk/" We Let Rooms Ltd did not defend itself at a First Tier Property T
Leading private rented sector expert, Total Property, has launched an innovative new platform for its mydeposits custodial scheme members this week.
Landlords in and around Bristol are invited to join TV star Paul Shamplina this Thursday, 30th May for an educational seminar run by leading estate agency Andrews.
More than 40% of landlords are still undecided about who to vote for in the upcoming general election, while nearly half have concerns over a potential change in government.
Michal Gove will leave the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities having seen his Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill make it onto the statute book.
A rogue landlord who let his tenant sleep in a bike store and rented out a crumbling property has been banned from letting houses in England for three years.
A letting agent investigated by the BBC following complaints about the management of a student HMO in Salford has lost his appeal against expulsion from his industry’s trade association.
An increase in licensing schemes pushed the number of HMO licences issued in England up to a record-breaking 27,177 last year.
The Renters (Reform) Bill has been abandoned and must now go back to the drawing board after years of uncertainty and political wrangling.
Eight in 10 landlords are reporting strong levels of tenant demand, Paragon Bank research has revealed.
The Renters (Reform) Bill is almost dead in the water following the announcement of a 4th July general election which probably won’t leave time for it to become law before Parliament is dissolved next Thursday.
The threat of rent control still lingers, despite Labour claiming the party policy goes against it, landlords still leaving...
The Welsh Government should reinforce existing legislation, remove barriers to building more adequate homes and improve how it collects data instead of bringing rent controls into the housing debate, according to Propertymark.
New North East mayor Kim McGuinness has vowed to seize properties from irresponsible landlords as part of her plan to stand up for renters.
Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme mean tenants granted pre-settled status can continue to prove their right to rent easily while landlords will be better able to check their immigration status.
Landlords are likely to be targeted heavily by political parties as new research shows most remain undecided following Rishi Sunak’s decision to go for a July 4th General Election.
Gateshead plans to include a third of its private rented properties in a selective licencing scheme that also aims to improve tenants’ wellbeing and prompt landlords to boost energy efficiency.
A cross-party group of peers has attacked the government for sidestepping its proposals to clamp down on rogue letting agents.
Landlords are less worried by the Government’s looming Renters (Reform) Bill and more concerned about the financial squeeze they face including tenants who don’t pay their rent, a new poll reveals.
At least 163,000 privately rented properties disappeared from the market between 2019 and the end of 2023 as the number of landlords selling up outstripped purchases.
Serving a Section 21 notice - you need to be meticulous in your preparation, making sure you have complied faultlessly with all the regulations
A big lettings agency has questioned why the government is set on pursuing the end to fixed term tenancies, while ignoring the needs of landlords and tenants.
A Labour-commissioned review of the private rented sector has called for a new renters’ charter to strengthen tenants’ rights and a mandatory National Landlords Register to help enforce compliance.
Three London landlords are to pay over £45,000 in rent back to their tenants following separate Tribunal decisions, highlighting the increasing risks of Rent Repayment Orders as renters become more aware of the huge sums that are often involved.
The London Borough of Lambeth is to launch a £923 per property selective licencing scheme in four wards this September after a lengthy consultation period that began in December last year.
A landlord who raised a rental property's EPC from a band F to an A has urged others to make energy efficiency improvements that benefit both their property and their tenants.
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