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Single-Family Housing market attracts attention amid surge in demand

Single-Family Housing market attracts attention amid surge in demand

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Investors are targeting the Single-Family Housing (SFH) market as the booming sector aims to help fill the PRS shortfall.

Landlord fails in bid to increase tenant’s rent, tribunal rules

Landlord fails in bid to increase tenant’s rent, tribunal rules

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A landlord company has failed in its bid to increase a tenant’s rent by 25% after a First Tier Property Tribunal heard that poor standards would lower the market rent.

NRLA on the road: New events programme to bring the association to you

NRLA on the road: New events programme to bring the association to you

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The NRLA is hosting free "On Tour" events across England and Wales, offering expert advice on upcoming legislation. The first live Listen Up Landlords podcast will also be recorded to mark the NRLA's fifth anniversary. Details for the annual conference will be announced soon.

Landlords turn to HMOs as higher mortgage costs steer them towards larger properties for better returns

Landlords turn to HMOs as higher mortgage costs steer them towards larger properties for better returns

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More landlords are investing in HMOs as higher mortgage costs prompt them to turn to larger properties with better returns.

Landlords' legal action halts licensing scheme

Landlords' legal action halts licensing scheme

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A group of disgruntled landlords in Scunthorpe has succeeded in halting its new selective licensing scheme.

New “crackdown on bad landlords” launched by London council

New “crackdown on bad landlords” launched by London council

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A new “crackdown on bad landlords” has been introduced by a London council.

Tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs, says Savills

Tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs, says Savills

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Private tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs than in 2022, according to Savills’ latest research.

The Renters' Rights Bill moves a step closer to Royal Ascent

The Renters' Rights Bill moves a step closer to Royal Ascent

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The controversial Renters' Rights Bill has moved a step closer to Royal Ascent

Tenancies will “change overnight’ once Renters’ Rights Bill comes in

Tenancies will “change overnight’ once Renters’ Rights Bill comes in

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Tenancies will “change overnight’ once the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force, Sean Hooker, of the Property Redress Scheme, has warned.

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Welsh tax grab plans could hammer PRS investment

Welsh tax grab plans could hammer PRS investment

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The Welsh government has been warned it risks reducing the supply of student accommodation if changes to tax reliefs are introduced.

Higher costs curb new student home building

Higher costs curb new student home building

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Fewer than 17,500 purpose-built student beds are expected to be added in the coming academic year, representing only 0.6% growth.

Labour’s Renters' Rights Bill to abolish section 21 in 2025

Labour’s Renters' Rights Bill to abolish section 21 in 2025

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The new Labour government won’t wait to improve the court system before abolishing Section 21, predicts a top property lawyer.

SHOCK: Official survey reveals 19% of tenant deposits not protected

SHOCK: Official survey reveals 19% of tenant deposits not protected

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Nearly 200,000 private renters haven’t had their deposits protected under an authorised scheme, according to new government data.

Banning leasehold flat sales 'will cause problems' warn experts

Banning leasehold flat sales 'will cause problems' warn experts

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Property experts have warned that Labour’s promise to finish the job of ending the “feudal” leasehold system could complicate leaseholders’ situation.

Big lender changes mortgage T&Cs to allow Airbnb lets during void periods

Big lender changes mortgage T&Cs to allow Airbnb lets during void periods

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A major high street lender has changed the terms and conditions of its mortgages to enable landlords to rent their properties out on short-term and holiday let sites such as Airbnb and Booking.com during void periods.

Council plan: Move students from HMOs to PBSA

Council plan: Move students from HMOs to PBSA

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A Midlands council is on an unusual mission to get more students living in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) instead of traditional HMOs.

LATEST: King's Speech reveals Labour's new Renters' Rights Bill

LATEST: King's Speech reveals Labour's new Renters' Rights Bill

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This morning’s King’s Speech to a packed House of Lords has revealed Labour’s radical plans for landlords, letting agents and tenants.

Landlords 'getting younger' latest research reveals

Landlords 'getting younger' latest research reveals

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Keen thirty-something investors have helped to lower the average age of private landlords by four years over the last decade.

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after misleading tenants

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after 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 increase to £1,332, official figures reveal

Average monthly rents in Britain increase to £1,332, official figures reveal

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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 risks being saddled with unworkable reforms, NRLA warns

Rental sector risks being saddled with unworkable reforms, NRLA warns

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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.

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.