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When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law?

When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law?

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We explore what happens next to the Renters’ Rights’ Bill following Monday's debate in parliament.

£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

£955 licensing scheme goes ahead after landlord court failure

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A heavily contested selective licensing scheme is to go ahead in Scunthorpe after landlords lost their High Court battle to stop it.

Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

Repeat rogue landlord faces renting ban

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Tariq Mahmood Khan faces the ultimate sanction after being convicted for failing to comply with a prohibition order - again.

Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

Landlords to house 'million more pets' when reforms go live

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More than one million extra renters might get a pet when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, according to new research.

Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

Institutional shake-up: how the PRS REIT sale impacts UK landlords

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PRS REIT enters £631.6M sale, highlighting growing institutional interest and potential shifts in the UK rental market.

Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

Renters' Rights Bill to become law without major changes, says minister

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Renters' Rights Bill is to get Royal Assent very soon unmolested by any major amendments, last night's Parliamenatry debate revealed.

Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

Another £1,000+ licensing scheme launches, this time in Essex

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Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record

New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

New housing secretary 'no friend of landlords' speeches reveal

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New housing secretary's critical views of landlords revealed by previous speeches and voting record in parliament.

Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

Some landlords 'proud of their slum properties' claims politician

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Southampton's former Lord Mayor has made controversial comments about some of city's landlords.

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

In the dying days of Section 21 – don’t get tripped up

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With the impending implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, Section 21 evictions are now on borrowed time

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

New housing secretary appointed following Rayner tax debacle

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Landlords have a new housing secretary after Steve Reed was confirmed in the role following the resignation of Angela Rayner.

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

TikTok craze ruining end-of-tenancy deposit returns

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Sticky back plastic tiles have been singled out as the biggest scourge faced by landlords at the end of a tenancy.

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

Most property investors give Labour planning reforms thumbs down

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Three quarter of property investors have not welcomed the Government's planning reforms, saying they won't get Britain building.

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

Scots landlords meet new housing minister over rent control worries

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Landlords in Scotland are encouraged by the new Housing Secretary’s willingness to collaborate but remain concerned abou rent controls.

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

BREAKING: Angela Rayner resigns as Housing Secretary

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Housing secretary has resigned from her three roles, admitting her actions didn't meet the highest standards given her senior position in Government.

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

DO YOU? Most landlords now happy to let tenants decorate

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Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

More tenants reporting maintenance and repair issues

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Leaks, alarms and boiler breakdowns are the most common problems facing tenants and property managers, according to new research.

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

Is Angela Rayner about to lose her job overseeing landlords?

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The chance of Angela Rayner losing her job overseeing the housing market are growing following new revelations.

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City to fine landlords up to �5,000 for failing to attain EPC E rating for properties

City to fine landlords up to �5,000 for failing to attain EPC E rating for properties

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Nottingham landlords could face a �5,000 fine if their property doesnt have an EPC E rating as the city council bids to crack down on cold homes. The authority has agreed to adopt financial penalties under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property in Engla

Navigating soaring energy bills and the cost of living crisis - Property podcast - Total Landlord Insurance

Navigating soaring energy bills and the cost of living crisis - Property podcast - Total Landlord Insurance

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In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul welcome energy expert and Head of Tenancy Services at Goodlord, Rik Smith. Drawing on his in-depth knowledge of the residential energy market, Rik cuts through the jargon to explain what is happening in the energy market at la

Legislation: What do landlords and agents need to know?

Legislation: What do landlords and agents need to know?

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In this episode of The Property Cast, we discuss how landlords and agents can stay on top of their legal obligations. Landlords now have to meet 168 rules and regulations to let a property legally, but what are the latest legislative updates that landlords and agents need to kno

Decarbonising the rented sector - what do landlords need to know?

Decarbonising the rented sector - what do landlords need to know?

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The Property Cast returns for 2022 and our first episode discusses what the Governments strategy is to achieve decarbonization of the private rented sector? What is the NRLA doing to support landlords? And what do landlords need to know? Eddie and Paul are joined by CEO of th

House prices soared 14% in the last 12 months, how far will they fall?

House prices soared 14% in the last 12 months, how far will they fall?

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With inflation now into double figures, with all the financial shenanigans over the mini budget, the 10 year risk free bond yield at around 5 percent, its sending mortgages rates above 6 per cent, so how low will house prices go? It seems inevitable prices will fall, but by h

Prominent landlord tells BBC how his mortgage payments now outstrip rental income

Prominent landlord tells BBC how his mortgage payments now outstrip rental income

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A prominent landlord in the North East has told the BBCs Newsnight programme that unless variable mortgage rates reduce he will have to start handing the keys back to the ten or so properties within his portfolio. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" da

Landlord slammed for 'telling truth' about evictions on Good Morning Britain

Landlord slammed for 'telling truth' about evictions on Good Morning Britain

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Outspoken landlord Tina Knight has incurred the wrath of social media users by outlining the sectors eviction headaches on Good Morning Britain. She told presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley that tenants have too much power and described some landlords

Greggs wins high-profile High Court Covid insurance case

Greggs wins high-profile High Court Covid insurance case

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The Newcastle headquartered firm Greggs has won an initial High Court ruling in a �150m Covid related case against the insurance company, Zurich. Greggs claim was over its business interruption insurance with Zurich in which the firm claims it is due monetary compensation fo

Sadiq Khan reveals more details of London 'rent freeze' on BBC

Sadiq Khan reveals more details of London 'rent freeze' on BBC

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London mayor Sadiq Khan says families would save about �3,000 during the next two years if he was given the power to freeze rents in the capital. We are asking government to give us the powers to have rent controls,� he toldhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0

'Landlords aren’t abandoning buy-to-let'

'Landlords aren’t abandoning buy-to-let'

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High interest rates not forcing landlords to leave the private rented sector as some have claimed says Tom Entwistle

LibDems reveal landlord crackdown in 'manifesto'

LibDems reveal landlord crackdown in 'manifesto'

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The Liberal Democrats have vowed to address the power imbalance between tenants and landlords by introducing national licensing and standards, longer tenancies, rent smoothing and empowered councils.

Tenant bags £5,000 after reporting landlord' failures

Tenant bags £5,000 after reporting landlord' failures

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An elderly landlord’s long-standing failure to carry out roof repairs has resulted in a £5,000 win for his long-standing tenant.

Banned landlord faces jail after renting caravan

Banned landlord faces jail after renting caravan

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A rogue landlord faces a possible jail sentence for harassment and failing to comply with a banning order.

Tory's Green campaigner slams Rishi over EPC U-turn

Tory's Green campaigner slams Rishi over EPC U-turn

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A key member of the recently disbanded Energy Efficiency Taskforce has expressed regret that it failed to launch any effective ideas.

'78% of landlords are at risk from rising mortgage rates'

'78% of landlords are at risk from rising mortgage rates'

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As the Bank of England’s base rate continues to ride high at 5.25% it has been revealed that a much higher proportion of landlords own properties via mortgages than was previously thought.

Landlords 'must be given more tax relief to invest in property'

Landlords 'must be given more tax relief to invest in property'

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Estate agent chain Winkworth has waded into the debate on how to fix the broken property market by calling for an end to infighting around housing delivery and the reinstatement of landlords’ mortgage interest relief.

Landlord fined £5,000 after locking out tenant during illegal eviction

Landlord fined £5,000 after locking out tenant during illegal eviction

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A landlord has been ordered to pay £5,312 for unlawfully evicting his tenant, leaving the renter with nowhere to stay and without access to his belongings and medication.

Confusion reigns among tenants over smart meters at rented homes

Confusion reigns among tenants over smart meters at rented homes

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Nearly a quarter (23%) of people without a smart meter say it’s because - incorrectly - they live in a rental property that can't have one installed.

Tory savages housing minister over 'havoc' caused by rent controls

Tory savages housing minister over 'havoc' caused by rent controls

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Scotland’s minister for tenant’s rights is oblivious to the havoc he’s wreaking in the PRS and the harm being caused to tenants, says Tory MSP.

Nearly half of renters struggling to pay monthly rent says Which?

Nearly half of renters struggling to pay monthly rent says Which?

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New research from the consumer campaign group paints a grim picture of renters facing tough financial conditions as they struggle to pay the rent.

Rishi’s Green U-turn slated by Welsh housing minister in Senedd

Rishi’s Green U-turn slated by Welsh housing minister in Senedd

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Welsh Housing Minister Julie James has warned that Rishi Sunak’s green U-turn means many tenants will continue to rent draughty, inefficient homes and face high energy bills for years to come.

Tougher EPC rules were always going to be scrapped, says expert

Tougher EPC rules were always going to be scrapped, says expert

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A lack of public money to back landlords keen to upgrade their properties islikely to have been a major factor behind Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap changesto minimum energy standards, an expert has claimed.

Tricky tradespeople, red tape and fraud driving landlords into agents’ arms

Tricky tradespeople, red tape and fraud driving landlords into agents’ arms

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Increasing regulation of the private rented sector, the pain of finding tradespeople to do property repairs and increasing fraud are pushing more landlords into the arms of letting agents, it has been revealed.

Mayor and Trading Standards urge tenants to report rogue landlords via new tool

Mayor and Trading Standards urge tenants to report rogue landlords via new tool

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London renters can flag up breaches of the Tenant Fees Act to Trading Standards by using a new reporting tool.

CONFERENCE: Tories prioritise housing, but no mention of landlords

CONFERENCE: Tories prioritise housing, but no mention of landlords

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The Conservatives have put housing high on the agenda at their upcoming party conference, with at least 30 fringe meetings scheduled to discuss the topic.

Homeowners snapping up homes sold by landlords ‘key reason for higher rents’

Homeowners snapping up homes sold by landlords ‘key reason for higher rents’

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Homeowners are buying the vast majority of rental properties being offloaded by landlords, reducing local rented supply.

Prime Mininster has ‘betrayed landlords’ by ditching EPC upgrade scheme rules

Prime Mininster has ‘betrayed landlords’ by ditching EPC upgrade scheme rules

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Many landlords have spent thousands of pounds on energy efficient upgrades in readiness to meet regulations that have now been ditched by Rishi Sunak.

Landlords offered higher rents by new ground-breaking ‘rent to buy’ service

Landlords offered higher rents by new ground-breaking ‘rent to buy’ service

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A ground-breaking ‘rent to buy’ service that helps tenants get on the property ladder has been expanded to include private landlords.

Eviction courts to close this week as strike action by security guards goes ahead

Eviction courts to close this week as strike action by security guards goes ahead

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More evidence of trouble within the courts system and in particular for landlords seeking to evict tenants via possessin hearings has emerged, LandlordZONE can report.

NEW: Official 'How to Rent' guide out next Monday, confirms Government

NEW: Official 'How to Rent' guide out next Monday, confirms Government

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The government has confirmed that the latest How to Rent&nbsp;guide will go live on Monday, 2nd October, including details on the new Housing Loss Prevention Service.

New landlords: are you properly prepared for letting a property for the first time?

New landlords: are you properly prepared for letting a property for the first time?

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Letting for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Here is a summary of the key points you should look out for...

UPDATED: The importance of the residential property Inventory

UPDATED: The importance of the residential property Inventory

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Ever since the launch of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme in April 2007, the lettings industry has recognised the importance of a professional standard inventory if deposit damage claims by landlords or their agents are to succeed.

80% of landlords ‘were ready for EPC changes’ scrapped by Rishi Sunak this week

80% of landlords ‘were ready for EPC changes’ scrapped by Rishi Sunak this week

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Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap tougher EPC rules for rented properties may spark anger among some landlords following new research that four in five of them had already made preparations to meet the former minimum ‘Band C’ requirement.

Short-let landlords in London ‘must be regulated and taxed more’ says Westminster

Short-let landlords in London ‘must be regulated and taxed more’ says Westminster

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Westminster City Council has repeated its calls for a compulsory registration scheme for short-term lets, a tax on overnight stays and powers to issue penalties to unregistered hosts, saying Airbnb is now causing an ‘enforcement nightmare’.