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Campaign group reveals plan to bring in rent controls

Campaign group reveals plan to bring in rent controls

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Rents should emulate energy prices, with a cap used to help people pay a fairer price for bills, says Generation Rent.

'Smaller landlords being hit hardest by new regulations'

'Smaller landlords being hit hardest by new regulations'

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Landlords with small portfolios are being disproportionately impacted by an increasingly regulated PRS, according to Shadow Housing Minister Kevin Hollinrake.

The LandlordZONE Podcast talks to the UK's leading letting agent

The LandlordZONE Podcast talks to the UK's leading letting agent

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We thought it fitting that one of the first people our new The LandlordZONE series talked to should be the current public face of the industry.

Landlords face £15K costs to meet energy targets

Landlords face £15K costs to meet energy targets

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Stringent new energy efficiency rules could see landlords hit with bills totalling tens of thousands of pounds. James Kent explains more.

EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

EPC upgrade policy is 'unworkable and unrealistic' NRLA tells Labour

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The NRLA has urged the government to rethink its “unworkable and unrealistic” energy efficiency plans for the private rented sector.

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

Property investment firm cautioned over 'unclear' newspaper advert

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A holiday property investment company has had its knuckles rapped over a misleading advert in The Times that promised investors whopping returns.

Landlords to face longer, harsher licensing schemes, says CIEH

Landlords to face longer, harsher licensing schemes, says CIEH

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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has secured two amendments around tougher licensing rules in the next Renters’ Rights Bill debate.

Rise in number of landlords allowing tenants to redecorate

Rise in number of landlords allowing tenants to redecorate

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Surprising new research has revealed that three quarters of landlords would allow a tenant to redecorate their home, and half of landlords would pay for the costs of completing the work.

Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

Housing law expert to host 'deep dive' into Labour's reforms

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Landlords are being invited to join a deep dive into the Renters’ Rights Bill during a two-day online conference featuring big hitters from the property sector.

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Rising number of tenants forced to leave Scottish private rental sector

Rising number of tenants forced to leave Scottish private rental sector

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The number of households becoming https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/new-minister-reveals-millions-more-to-fund-prs-support-schemes-for-homeless/" homeless from private rented tenancies in Scotland is now higher than it was pre-pandemic, according to new government data.

Private rented sector is not 'broken' as campaigners claim, says new report

Private rented sector is not 'broken' as campaigners claim, says new report

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Ministers and campaigners who claim that tenants are trapped in a 'broken' private renters sector are wrong, a new independent report commissioned by the NRLA has claimed, highlighting how three quarters of tenants think their rent fair or excellent value for mo

Podcast: Should landlords invest or divest?

Podcast: Should landlords invest or divest?

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In the latest episode of The Property Cast , now available to https://www.totallandlordinsurance.co.uk/knowledge-centre/investing-in-buy-to-let-2023?utm_source=landlordzone&utm_medium=investment+podcast+article&utm_campaign=landlordzone+january+2023" <st

Peterborough expands selective licensing after success of pilot

Peterborough expands selective licensing after success of pilot

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Peterborough's new selective licensing scheme requires landlords in designated areas to obtain a £908 licence, aiming to improve housing standards.

Capital gains for landlords as tenants flock back to London

Capital gains for landlords as tenants flock back to London

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Landlords with properties in central https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/rent-rises-hit-20-in-london-last-year-reports-leading-lettings-agency/" London saw the highest levels of tenant demand across England and Wales in the last quarter of 2022. After falling

NEW: Gove sets sights on scrapping leasehold ownership

NEW: Gove sets sights on scrapping leasehold ownership

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has promised to scrap most leaseholds in England this year. The government will make it much easier for leaseholders in flats to take over their buildings and bring them into common ownership, avoiding high management fees and ground rents. <p

Labour pledges big review of private rented sector

Labour pledges big review of private rented sector

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Labour's Lisa Nandy pledges a comprehensive review of the private rented sector, aiming to empower tenants and introduce a new Renters' Charter.

EXCLUSIVE: Tom's Tips for landlords during 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Tom's Tips for landlords during 2023

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2023 is going to be a challenging year for landlords, so here are a few pointers from experienced landlord, Tom Entwistle, a residential and commercial landlord since the 1970s and founder of LandlordZONE . To read more analysis on what legal and financial

Investing in buy to let 2023 - The Property Cast, Total Landlord Insurance

Investing in buy to let 2023 - The Property Cast, Total Landlord Insurance

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In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla. Drawing on Zooplas latest data and Richards expertise, the trio explore the most important trends in the housing market, sharing their predictions for buy to let in 2023 a

Legal expert reveals when each part of renting reforms to go live

Legal expert reveals when each part of renting reforms to go live

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Lawyer David Smith casts an expert eye over the legislation and divines when its different parts will become law.

Landlords urged to sign Stamp Duty reform petition

Landlords urged to sign Stamp Duty reform petition

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Leading organisations including Phil Spencer back the campaign, which seeks to give landlords more time to pay their Stamp Duty.

HFIS pays tribute to industry leader Mike Morgan

HFIS pays tribute to industry leader Mike Morgan

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HFIS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mike Morgan, a key figure at Property Redress and Client Money Protect

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

Encourage, not DISCOURAGE landlords from investing, urges leader

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Comments follow new research that reveals rise in tenants being evicted as their landlords prepare to sell up.

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

The UK discrimination laws and the Renters' Rights Bill 

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What Landlords need to know now! Protection from discrimination to be a key component of the new Act

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

Midlands landlord first in UK to voluntarily withdraw from renting homes

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Aunberin Saddique is the first landlord in the UK to make the undertaking under the Digital Marketing, Competition and Consumer Act 2024.

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

Pressure grows for landlord database to 'go much further'

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New Economics Foundation says Private Rented Sector Database must be a major tool to fund and direct enforcement.

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

Eight years on from tradgedy, Grenfell Tower to be taken down

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The government has vowed to carefully dismantle Grenfell Tower behind its white outer wrapping to “respect the unique circumstances of the tragedy".

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

Lets party? Lads' mag founder turns his hand to landlord advice

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Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

Landlord fined for fly tipping fridges on his own land

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A landlord has been fined for failing to clear a huge pile of fridges from the front garden of his empty rental property.

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

You could save thousands with these simple maintenance tasks!

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Regular property inspections and maintenance help landlords prevent costly repairs. Budget 1% of property value yearly and follow seasonal checklists

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

Rich landlords? Most earn just £17,600 a year reveal official figures

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Private landlords are earning an average of £17,665 a year – although profits are much slimmer, according to the latest figures.

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

Being 'amateur' no defence against rent repayment order, judge tells landlord

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The expensive dangers for 'amateur' landlords who don't realise their regulatory responsibilities have been revealed during a Tribunal hearing.

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

'It will be a lively debate' promises Shamplina ahead renting reform webinar

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Property investors are invited to sign up for a unique property investor network event next month examining the Renters' Rights Bill.

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

Council to seek more powers to 'hold rogue landlords to account'

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Hillingdon Council has agreed to consider additional licensing after residents raised concerns about growing problems in the London borough.

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

Reform-run Midlands council to 'go further' on HMO regulation

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West Northamptonshire Council has proposed a new forum to prepare its HMO landlords for likely new rules as the council reviews its approach this kind

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

Stop landlords 'cashing in' on EPC upgrade grants, urges Labour MP

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A Labour MP has urged the government to stop landlords from 'cashing in' on retrofit grants.

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

The conundrum landlords face - providing for EV charging points

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They are “plugged out”; why tenants are struggling to charge their electric vehicles

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

NEW: Student accommodation now most popular investment among landlords

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Universities are a key driver of BTL activity and lending as more landlords choose to invest in areas with large student populations.

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

Tenant hospitalised 'indefinitely' after admitting landlord's murder

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A former tenant who murdered her landlord and stabbed his cat to death has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

Rogue gas-fitter jailed over dangerous work at property

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Antony Clifton, 52, was sentenced to 46 weeks in custody after he carried out the work while falsely claiming to be a member of the Gas Safe Register

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

Big Northern council takes another step towards HMO restrictions

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County Durham hopes to restrict HMO conversions across the county amid fears that rising numbers are impacting communities.

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy–to–lets

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Landlord Sales Agency turned tough landlord sales around fast. Five tricky properties sold in under 28 days.

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

MPs call for 'ban' on landlords demanding guarantors

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MPs are continuing to push the government to prevent landlords from making guarantor requests.

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

BTR 'not more expensive than private landlord properties' - CLAIM

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New figures have busted the myth that build-to-rent (BTR) homes are pricier than the PRS for many tenants.