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National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

A prominent lettings sector expert is blaming the media for anti-landlord sentiment and a rise in tenancy disputes. Gina Peters, Head of...

A council is looking to work with more private landlords to help reduce homelessness. Over the past few years Shropshire council has...

The launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice is “a really good start” says the National Farmers Union. The...

An influential Labour website says a raft of proposed reforms for the private rental sector will be unveiled next month -...

Law firm Bishop & Sewell is hosting a webinar to give leaseholders information and advice about the Right to Manage, a...

A controversial wealth management company claims that almost two thirds of private tenants have suffered a deterioration in their mental and...

A fire and rescue service has successfully prosecuted a landlord for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...

The tax reliefs enjoyed by landlords running Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) were cut by the Chancellor this month. Some say the...

Slowing inflation may - just may - lead the way for reduced interest rates. The headline inflation rate is now just 3.4%,...

Lots and lots, is the short answer. I think the more you know, the more you're armed with information and knowledge,...

A string of debt advice charities want Housing Secretary Michael Gove to go well beyond merely banning Section 21 in a...

We are thrilled to report that the first National Landlord Investment Show of 2024 in London on March 6 was a...

A council is launching an innovative scheme whereby good landlords get long licences - and poor ones get short licences. Gloucester council...

New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies.  Nearly eight out of ten landlords opt...

Neath Port Talbot council plans to host a free event, providing what it calls “support and funding advice for landlords.” The Private...

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating...

A landlord has quit the private rental sector after a battle with his council over why his properties were put into...

A controversial proposal for a £300m tax grab on landlords appears to closely follow a policy suggestion put forward by activists...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is demanding the government finally abolish Section 21 eviction powers - and claims over 30,000 households in...

The Budget on Wednesday will contain a £300m tax raid on the private rental sector according to a report this morning...

Like a parent whose kids expected half term in Disneyland, Jeremy Hunt is spending the week managing expectations – and crushing...

The buy to let mortgage sector has seen fixed rates fall to their lowest point since September 2022, according to analysis...

Rental sector and property industry views are split over the controversial idea of allowing first time buyers to put down a...

A council is asking landlords to sign a document declaring they are letting safe and compliant properties. Dorset council has launched the...

Another council has set up an advice session for private rental landlords in the area. This even will take place at Neath...

Tenants faced with eviction must have legal aid, the Law Society of England and Wales claims. Recently published statistics from the Ministry...

Two new forums to forge closer bonds between council and landlords in North Yorkshire are to take place in the coming...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...

Private landlords and letting agents are being offered free advice and information at a networking event hosted by Cumberland council.  Property owners...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

The landlord of a flat has been ordered to pay a total of £3,287 for failing to carry out repairs.  Carlo Ykhlef,...

The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland is reminding landlords who registered or renewed with the Landlord Registration Scheme during January,...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 for its first show of the 2024 calendar. Now in...

The Building Research Establishment - which undertakes research, advice, training, testing, certification and standards-setting for the housing sector - is calling...

The chartered surveyor team at Stokemont is giving advice on potential pitfalls in new build homes.  This is from RICS-accredited valuer Bradley...

New additional and selective licensing schemes are to be considered by the controversial Bristol city council. The council’s Labour Mayor - Marvin...

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry...

A prominent lettings agency is advising landlords to fit out homes in prime locations to the same high specification as if...

The National Residential Landlords Association has teamed up with a provider of so-called ‘smart property protection technology’. This means that landlords can...

‘Save the tenancy – don’t serve notice.’ That’s the message to landlords from a west country council. Landlords and tenants are being...

If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...

A council is warning landlords of HMOs that they must meet all of their legal responsibilities ahead of a crackdown on...

HSBC bank is working with Shelter on housing campaigns. A statement from the charity says: “With support from partners including HSBC UK,...

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced a free Buy To Let event targeted at aspiring property investors and landlords. The event will...

The identify of the service running the upcoming Private Rental Sector Ombudsman scheme has been thrown into doubt once more. The Renters...

New research published by Lloyds Banking Group during Energy Saving Week has revealed the lack of confidence and skills gaps landlords...

The yo-yo economic news is now casting doubt on whether the Bank of England will cut base rate as quickly as...

Landlords increasingly struggle with tenants who pay rent late or default, a mortgage lender is claiming.  Research from Molo suggests landlords are...

A rental sector insurance firm has hit back at claims made about Section 21 by the charity Citizens Advice. A spokesperson for...

With 3.5 million UK adults planning major home improvements in 2024, an energy expert has shared seven adjustments that can properties more sustainable.  The...

HM Treasury has opened its representations portal, meaning landlords - and anyone else - can submit their ideas for the next...

Renters and landlords of properties without gas central heating can now get energy saving green measures installed free of charge or...

Awareness of green mortgages is dipping among buyers, according to new research. Almost two thirds of mortgage advisers say their clients have...

A spokesperson for the Citizens Advice charity has claimed at a public meeting that private landlords serve Section 21 notices on...

There are now fewer than 35 days until self employed workers - including many landlords - will need to submit their...

Online rental platform Lettingaproperty is telling landlords to take a strategic approach to property management in 2024, to help tnavigate legislative...

Rightmove has revealed its forecast for 2024 - and has looked back on the past 12 months. This year, 2023, ends with...

A local authority is hosting a free event for local landlords which will give them insights into latest developments in the...

Pipes aren’t normally the first thing that spring to mind when we think of wrapping up for winter, but with an...

The government has launched a public consultation on a radical new UK home energy rating system to replace the long-standing Standard...

Private tenants are being encouraged by a local council to report damp and mould issues to their landlords. Shropshire council says private...

The chief executive of campaigning charity Shelter is blaming “skyrocketing rents” for a crisis of homelessness. As part of an appeal for...

Rightmove has revealed its forecast for 2024 - but just as it has done this, it’s revealed asking prices have dropped...

Newcastle council is seeking new members of its Landlord Accreditation Scheme, which it claims recognises and rewards “reputable landlords who offer...

As we all now know, the Government has acknowledged that the ban on Section 21 eviction notices cannot not come into...

The asking price of homes coming to the market this month is down 1.7 per cent on October according to Rightmove.  The...

A council is running a pilot project to manage litter issues associated with HMOs. All homes in parts of Coventry were given...

An Airbnb survey first reported last week on Landlord Today has exploded into a national newspaper controversy. Airbnb claims that almost 80...

A new personal guarantee insurance protection service has been launched for professional landlords - triggered by a surge  in incorporation. Purbeck Personal...

Claims on social media by a leader of the Renters Reform Coalition - who is also a contributor to a Labour-supporting website...

Landlords need greater support from mortgage advisers in order to navigate the best course through the current economic climate. That’s according to...

More details have emerged of what appears to be a stay of execution for Section 21 eviction powers in the short term. The...

Next month Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, will be one of the experts at an Agent...

It’s peak repairs season according to an analysis of one million tenant requests over recent years. The analysis, by Fixflo, says repair...

A local authority’s teach-in for private tenants this weekend is to be addressed by a group which is known for its...

A group of 30 charities and non-profit organisations, led by campaigners at Shelter, have urged the government to get a move...

The National Residential Landlords’ Association’s annual conference next week is a sell out with all 800 or so tickets sold to...

Landlords grappling with tax returns have been given some advice - file them sooner, rather than later. Data analysed by business consultancy...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director   What is Southernbrook Lettings and...

The National Residential Landlords Association has suspended its link with Less Tax 4 Landlords. This follows publicity surrounding Less Tax 4 Landlords...

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities says a new How To Rent guide will be issued today, October 2. Private...

A Labour council claims to have a pioneering scheme to get refunds from law breaking landlords. Local media in York say the...

Landlords keen to bag a bargain will be interested to know that over a third of homes now on sale have...

The property industry in recent years has been tough to work in.  Clearly the challenges we faced with the pandemic, lockdown and...

Rental sector organisations have been given an indication by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that a new How...

Landlords and managing agents operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

The National Residential Landlords Association has launched a new partnership with electrical and telecoms retailer Currys Business.  It means that member landlords...

The National Residential Landlords Association is moving into PropTech by providing a platform for safety compliance and one for managing aspects...

Landlords are being advised to be on their guard and not be duped by social media messages urging them to flout...

Scores of portfolio landlords are incorporating their property portfolio as limited companies, which could save hundreds of thousands of pounds on...

In the ever-evolving landscape of rental property management, UK landlords are facing significant changes. Most recently these changes include new energy...

A council is appealing to landlords to work with the local authority and the Probation Service to help ex-offenders fit accommodation...

The National Residential Landlords Association is backing a call for financial help for landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their...

There’s been a large increase in the number of complaints registered with The Property Ombudsman - with lettings agents in the...

The new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service kicks in tomorrow - it offers early legal advice, free of charge, to anyone...

A council in the south east of England says it is “exploring the possibility” of introducing a huge landlord licensing scheme. Councillors...

A prominent westcountry agency is hosting a free event for landlords and investors later this month. Webbers is holding the afternoon session...