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Warning: Are landlords being encouraged to sell too early?

Warning: Are landlords being encouraged to sell too early?

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By now you’ve probably heard of Landlord Sales Agency, and our articles that suggest the market is in favour of landlords selling.

Official 'local rents' tool launched for landlords

Official 'local rents' tool launched for landlords

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The Government has launched a service that enables landlords to see the rents being charged by other landlords in their area.

Number of 'home alone' renters drops by 8%, new data reveals

Number of 'home alone' renters drops by 8%, new data reveals

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The number of people renting homes by themselves has reduced significantly over the past three years as the cost-of-living crisis has hit many renters’ pockets, new research reveals.

Leaseholder-owning landlords urged to fill in form or face big bills

Leaseholder-owning landlords urged to fill in form or face big bills

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Landlords who own leasehold apartments in tower blocks are being urged to complete an official questionnaire or face being excluded from the protections afforded by the Building Safety Act (BSA).

NE of England landlord community goes national

NE of England landlord community goes national

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A community of landlords launched in the North of England six years ago has revealed that it is now going national after being given a new name.

All rise! Court eviction fees paid by landlords to increase by 10%

All rise! Court eviction fees paid by landlords to increase by 10%

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Landlords taking tenants to court to repossess properties face a significant hike in the fees they are charged by the courts to process their cases, it has been revealed.

BREAKING: New report questions role of property licencing

BREAKING: New report questions role of property licencing

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A rental property compliance service has pitched into the debate over whether the nation’s landlord licencing schemes are fair or, given the looming Renters (Reform) Bill proposals, needed.

Mortgage rates 'on their way down' claim experts

Mortgage rates 'on their way down' claim experts

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There is a growing consensus that mortgage interest rates will soon be heading south as house sales show signs of gaining momentum.

Landlord accused of barring gay renters from viewings

Landlord accused of barring gay renters from viewings

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A would-be student tenant has accused a landlord of making homophobic rules before agreeing to a house viewing.

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How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into slick, high profit machines again

How to turn non-profitable headache portfolios into slick, high profit machines again

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Landlord Sales Agency has been touted as the UK’s best company for landlords to go to who are looking to increase the profits of their property portfolios.

Reeves dodges ruling out CGT increases for landlords

Reeves dodges ruling out CGT increases for landlords

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out increasing capital gains tax for landlords selling their rental properties during interview with a US business TV channel.

London's high rents causing big problems for recruiters

London's high rents causing big problems for recruiters

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A business consultancy has warned that London’s high rents mean many companies in the capital are struggling to recruit staff as younger jobseekers look for employment elsewhere in order to access lower-cost homes.

Protesters strike again as cash-strapped council disposes of properties

Protesters strike again as cash-strapped council disposes of properties

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Cash strapped Somerset Council has County Hall vandalised for fourth time...

Landlord faces 'ban' after licensing lapse in Wales

Landlord faces 'ban' after licensing lapse in Wales

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A landlord in Wales faces is to pay £5,088 in fines and surcharges after operating three properties in Swansea without a licence and has also been effectively banned from the sector.

LandlordZONE reveals one-day NRLA takeover

LandlordZONE reveals one-day NRLA takeover

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We’re pleased to announce that on August 7th, for one day only, the NRLA will be hosting a sponsored takeover here on LandlordZONE!

OFFICAL: Number of properties bought by landlords drops by 14%

OFFICAL: Number of properties bought by landlords drops by 14%

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The number of buy-to-let properties bought by landlords during the past 12 months has dropped by 14%, official HMRC figures reveal

Record number of selective licencing schemes and landlord fines revealed

Record number of selective licencing schemes and landlord fines revealed

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New research has revealed that the number of selective licencing schemes in the UK has increased by nearly 10% over the past two years, with landlords paying on average £700 for a five-year licence.

OpenRent landlord listings to be removed from Rightmove

OpenRent landlord listings to be removed from Rightmove

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Landlords who use OpenRent to find tenants will no longer have access to Rightmove when advertising their properties, it has been announced.

'Let only' agent wins appeal against licensing fine

'Let only' agent wins appeal against licensing fine

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A letting agent who was fined for letting a room in an unlicensed HMO has won his appeal.

Landlords' relief at new rent in advance rule

Landlords' relief at new rent in advance rule

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Landlords with existing tenancy agreements which have rent payable in advance can continue collecting it until the tenancy ends.

Tenants' dismay at likely rental reform delay

Tenants' dismay at likely rental reform delay

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is being held up and isn’t expected to become law until at least the autumn, according to reports.

EPC rules will force scores of tenants to move out

EPC rules will force scores of tenants to move out

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Nearly a quarter of tenants face being moved out of their homes when landlords start energy efficiency improvements.

Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

Landlords 'betrayed' by government U-turn over pets

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Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a last-minute amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill.

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

UK Landlords urged to prepare for change at National Landlord Investment Show summer spectacular

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The National Landlord Investment Show’s free Summer Spectacular on July 9th in London offers UK landlords and property professionals essential expert-

Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

Another surge in shop closures comes due to mounting pressures on retail

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Death by a thousand National Insurance contributions - the fate of retailers since the October 2024 budget which imposed higher employment costs

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

Property licensing system needs big overhaul says leading landlord

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A high-profile landlord has called the property licensing system ‘clunky’ and in need of simplification.

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

Sceptical landlord joins pioneering green rental homes scheme

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A sceptical landlord has become a ‘guinea pig’ and spent considerable sums on making her Victorian four-bedroom rental property 'Let Zero'.

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

Northern city launches plan to begin selective licensing

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Preston in Lancashire has become the latest city to launch plans to introduce selective licensing within its borders.

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

2025 record year for new licensing schemes as latest council launches plans

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Latest scheme to launch is one of 26 launched so far - making 2025 a 'record breaking year' for HMO and selective licensing.

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

Big city mayor fines landlords £1.5 million in two years

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Greater Manchester has revealed a big increase in rogue landlord fines as part of its tough crackdown on the private rental sector.

New 'rent controls minister' stumbles on first outing

New 'rent controls minister' stumbles on first outing

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Newly-minted housing minister in Scotland unable to recall key statistics from her department during TV interview.

Landlord to pay £15,000 after second prosecution over same property

Landlord to pay £15,000 after second prosecution over same property

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A landlord who has ignored efforts by a city council to improve his run-down property has been fined heavily.

National Lottery gives green campaigners £1.25m to 'educate landlords'

National Lottery gives green campaigners £1.25m to 'educate landlords'

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Students Organising for Sustainability says it will use the money to improve student accommodation across the UK.

Evicting benefits tenants 'to get harder when renting reforms go live'

Evicting benefits tenants 'to get harder when renting reforms go live'

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The opaque Universal Credit rental payments will cause landlords even more headaches when the Renters' Rights Bill goes live.

Oz landlord to repay UK tenants £16,224 despite 'grey area' claim

Oz landlord to repay UK tenants £16,224 despite 'grey area' claim

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A landlord not resident in the UK must now pay a big rent repayment order after failing to license her property on time.

How to sustainably build a solid rental portfolio

How to sustainably build a solid rental portfolio

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Thinking of growing a buy-to-let portfolio? Start smart, reinvest profits, diversify, stay compliant, and think long-term for lasting success and inco

Liverpool councillor: landlords have been “absolutely battered” in recent years

Liverpool councillor: landlords have been “absolutely battered” in recent years

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While tenant numbers are steadily growing, the number of private rented properties has been shrinking

New specialised BTL mortgage broker revealed for landlords

New specialised BTL mortgage broker revealed for landlords

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Specialist lender OSB Group has launched Rely, a dedicated buy-to-let lending brand to support landlords.

Students cause less damage than other tenants, shock figures reveal

Students cause less damage than other tenants, shock figures reveal

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Average end-of-tenancy charges for students including arrears, cleaning, and damages were significantly lower last year than rest of PRS.

“I’m richer now selling my houses than I was renting them” – Landlords rush to get out

“I’m richer now selling my houses than I was renting them” – Landlords rush to get out

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Smart landlords are selling now, making more upfront than years of rent - 85–90% of market value, fast and hassle-free.

Big suburban London council reveals HMO licensing expansion

Big suburban London council reveals HMO licensing expansion

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Sutton wants to widen its licensing activities to include smaller HMOs, which number nearlyh 1,000 within the borough.

Landlords have 'good reason to be concerned with renting reforms'

Landlords have 'good reason to be concerned with renting reforms'

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Three key rental sector organisations have joined to warn the Government that its rental reforms are causing significant concerns.

BLOG: Landlords face higher bills as EPC assessments get tougher

BLOG: Landlords face higher bills as EPC assessments get tougher

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Changes to EPC assessments mean higher energy assessment costs for landlord, that's on top of what it will cost many landlords to upgrade properties