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Government delays Renters Reform Bill due to procedural issues, raising concerns over potential dilution of tenant protections.
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https://www.skipton.co.uk/" Skipton has launched a new mortgage specifically for renters who can now buy a house without needing a deposit. Tenants who can evidence affordability and have a strong track record of rental payments can borrow up to 100% of a prop
Thousands of private landlords have started selling their properties ahead of government changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. More than 65,000 rental properties went up for sale in the first three months of the year, 36,460 of which had an EPC rating of
Public information campaigns are needed to raise awareness of the consequences of not turning the heating on as often in rented properties, says the NRLA. When quizzing 2,000 tenants in England and Wales about the impact rising utility bills have had on their household budget, t
A survey of almost 700 landlords, carried out by BVA BDRC for Paragon, reveals that that 67% of landlord respondents had experienced higher than usual tenant demand during the first three months of this year. This, according to Paragon, represents a new all-time high and up from 65% reco
According to the findings of recent research commissioned by infinitSpace, in partnership with The Instant Group, the majority of UK office landlords have not made any concrete plans to improve the energy efficiency ratings of their buildings they do not have any form of sustainability
A West Sussex landlord has been prevented from letting out HMOs after he admitted operating an unlicensed property.
Despite Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s insistence that rents hadn’t increased when standards were raised during previous initiatives, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman has now said there are grounds for “higher market rents”.
A tenant has built up more than £10,000 in rent arrears after the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) refused to accept her landlord’s word that the rent had increased.
Report from digital planning portal suggests public fight-back against HMOs and higher taxes for landlords are beginning to bite.
Radical renting campaigners have written a new book that aims to inspire the end of UK landlords’ “despotic control” over tenants.
The Norfolk seaside town of Great Yarmouth has revealed plans to introduce a five-year selective licensing scheme for rented properties in three key wards.
A landlord who worked as an estate agent assistant has been jailed for stealing more than £167,000 from her employer, it has been reported.
Landlords have been urged to share their experiences of being hit by County Court delays when evicting tenants.
Leaseholders have failed in their attempt to stop freeholders from challenging the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act.
Specialist lender OSB Group has launched Rely, a dedicated buy-to-let lending brand to support landlords.
Average end-of-tenancy charges for students including arrears, cleaning, and damages were significantly lower last year than rest of PRS.
Smart landlords are selling now, making more upfront than years of rent - 85–90% of market value, fast and hassle-free.
Sutton wants to widen its licensing activities to include smaller HMOs, which number nearlyh 1,000 within the borough.
Three key rental sector organisations have joined to warn the Government that its rental reforms are causing significant concerns.
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
Council has hatched plans to start charging Airbnb users for parking and is also considering a ban on full-time Airbnbs in new builds and designating
Paul Shamplina headlined NRLA On Tour London, delivering key insights on legal changes for landlords at a sold-out, sector-shaping event.
A high-profile tax expert has labelled HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime – set to hit landlords next year - as ‘pointless and costly’.
Peterborough Council boasts that its aggressive approach to selective licensing has driven significant improvements in the town’s private rental secto
The Mortgage Works has reduced its 'stress test' rate which is used to assess whether a landlord can afford loan payments.
London’s rental sector is full of opportunity for both landlords and tenants, says Foxtons, which reports an explosion in tenancy applications.
A former estate agent who posed as a landlord to con would-be tenants out of more than £200,000 has been jailed.
Hackney plans to launch selective licensing in 17 of its 21 wards as well as a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.
Landlords currently seeking a five-year fixed rate BTL mortgage on a property with an EPC rating below band C could be turned down before net
Great Yarmouth council has revealed more details of its proposed selective licensing scheme for landlords.
Landlord Action founder also says landlords have been unfairly cast as villains in recent years.
Scottish landlords have urged their government to pause Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) for landlords to help ease the 'housing crisis'.
Just 44% of landlords agree with Southampton Council’s plans to introduce additional licensing.
Bolton Council has agreed tough new rules to control HMO conversions – two years after first coming up with the idea.
This Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has important implications for private landlords when letting their properties
Lawyer David Smith looks at several clauses within the Act which appear to mandate local authorities to bring all errant landlords to book.
New EPC rules in Scotland will worsen the housing crisis and force people to spend longer in emergency homeless accommodation
Big landlords believe tenants are willing to pay more for green features amid a growing recognition that sustainability sells.
