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The National Union of Students claims the government has “folded to landlord’s lobbying” and watering down the Renters Reform Bill so...

A website is being prepared to assist private renters know where to turn if their landlord or lettings agent fail to...

A new version of research first released in May 2023 once again lashes some MPs for being landlords. 38 Degrees - an...

In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...

The substantial majority of tenants are completely unaware of the Renters reform Bill, despite high profile PR campaigns about it from...

Members of the union UNISON who participate in round-table discussions with activist group Generation Rents are to receive gift vouchers for...

Airbnb has released new figures showing that the typical host landlord makes a modest £5,500 a year by sharing their space...

Generation Rent has yet again come out for rent control over the private sector - and wants it to be an...

Two thirds of landlords say the demand for private rented housing is continuing to increase, according to new research commissioned by...

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

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

One might immediately answer 'no' to this question, but does the HMO property industry possess adequate understanding of this delicate subject...

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

Two thirds of private renters have experienced a problem with the quality or condition of their property in the past six...

Landlords, being key players in the housing sector, can make a significant impact by fostering a greener mindset among their tenants....

As the Renters Reform Bill heads towards the House of Lords, a free webinar is targeting landlords operating in the student...

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

According to a London property management company, the profile of renters in prime London is varying hugely.  Glenfield Property Management says that...

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

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

A new rental website which claims to list “all available homes for young people in one place” has raised well over...

A rent guarantor service says the recent Second Reading of the Renters Reform Bill has intensified scrutiny on the challenges faced...

A housing analyst says student rent increases should be capped in the same way as social housing rents are. Rory Hughes, writing...

This is back-to-school season and for the majority of university students who choose to move away from their family home during...

A body called the Landlord Leaders Community - and appearing at first sight a little like a new trade group - is...

The National Residential Landlords Association is meeting with the Department of Education to consider how, if at all, private landlords can...

Authoritative new research suggests that there’s been a 91,000 rise in student numbers to 2.3m - yet in major student cities...

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

When choosing a buy-to-let property, there are many elements that need to be balanced in order to get the biggest return...

With the ever-changing landscape of the lettings industry and legislation, being a landlord can be a minefield. So many individuals view...

A Conservative-leaning think tank and campaigning charity Shelter have released a book of essays on renting and housing. A statement from Bright...

Proposed government reforms of the private rented sector threaten to make it harder for students to enter higher education, according to...

Energy Performance Certificates must change to properly support reaching net zero, tackling fuel poverty and improving buildings, according to an energy...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has poured cold water on the prospect of any tax cuts in the near future -...

Government plans to reform the private rented sector risk making it more difficult for students to enter higher education. That’s the warning...

As much as 75 per cent of purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) for the next educational year has already been taken...

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill did not even warrant a mention in a key speech yesterday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak...

The government has announced that it’s going to work on a new second homes policy with one particular council - if...

A new property licensing scheme that claims to provide “safer, well managed housing for renters” has now come into force in...

A former lettings agent who’s turned poacher is now claiming students are faced with what he calls “rip-off renting”. Ajay Jagota, who...

The Private Rental Sector is undeniably in need of some assistance, as recent changes to legislation and global events have put...

The country’s main student body is calling on the government to implement a cap on student rents. The National Union of Students...

The new Chancellor in the beleaguered Liz Truss government is former health and foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt - a buy to...

Paragon Bank has revealed the locations where landlords letting to students can achieve the strongest yields - and they are typically...

Landlords have been warned they risk fixed penalty notices and the loss of HMO licences if students leave rubbish in public...

Prominent buy to let service the Mortgage Advice Bureau has announced a new partnership that should allow landlords to arm themselves...

Unintended consequences. Let’s face it, they happen across lots of different areas of our lives. We start out with the best...

Landlords are being invited to join the advisory council of the country’s largest lettings redress scheme. The Property Redress Scheme covers more...

Greg Clark is the new Housing Secretary, with responsibilities including steering the Renters' Reform Bill through parliament. He is part of a...

The Baroness leading the Generation Rent campaign group is accusing many landlords of failing to sell - despite having said they...

A collection of rental experts in a body called The Lettings Industry Council have called for the creation of a Landlord...

The National Landlord Investment Show is back in London next week with a pledge that it will be the most spectacular...

In recent days we have heard Michael Gove trumpet his plans to ‘level up’ the UK.  We knew that he would be...

A local council is inviting landlords within its boundaries to take up funding from a £49,057 pot it has to improve...

A council in a largely-rural area of Suffolk is the latest to have won additional funding to push landlords into making...

A free service has been launched by the Nationwide to help landlords manage properties and get through the maze of laws and...

Post-Covid economic recovery in the UK is being channeled towards regional cities, says a leading investment expert.  Martha Peyton, managing director and...

Rebecca Long Bailey, a left wing MP sacked in controversial circumstances by party leader Sir Kier Starmer, has spoken up for...

The Department for Education has announced that its to make available an additional £15 million in hardship funding to support those students...

Areas boasting Russell Group universities - considered the best in the UK - have the highest rents but disappointing yields.  Returns from a...

A charity warns today that 150,000 private renters are at risk of eviction when restrictions are lifted because of mounting Covid-related...

Demand for student accommodation is greater than ever, a specialist online platform suggests. This is despite high supply of new purpose built...

It’s Census day on March 21 and for the first time it’s an all-digital affair. The National Residential Landlords Association is urging...

A website claims an average £1,621 has been ‘wasted’ by each student on accommodation they haven't used this academic year -...

A not-for-profit educational charity that acts as a lettings agency has praised private landlords for contributing to a rent discount scheme. Sulets...

An influential all-party committee of MPs and members of the House of Lords is calling for a new council tax fund...

Public funds are to be used to assist students in Northern Ireland cover rent this year as they cope with remote...

The National Landlord Investment Show is preparing three online events this month and next as it creates virtual versions of its respected...

As the UK went into lockdown, most people were either furloughed or forced to work from home where they can, and...

The UK economy is losing £2.7bn a day in absolute terms due to the existing lockdown, a new report has revealed.  According to UK Powerhouse...

The first ever Property Hub Live event will take place in north London next month.  The show, to be held at Tottenham...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...

How do you potentially balance property buying and management with a full-time job? What strategies have you developed to build wealth...

Brexit, climate change and the environment, and education are the top three issues for tenants as they prepare to cast their...

Just when we thought we might have finally made some credible progress on Brexit, it looks as though looming uncertainty will...

There has been a significant increase in letting market activity in East Hampshire, according to Zoopla. The property portal reports that East...

Thousands of graduates across the UK will move to London this month in the hope of embarking on a successful career, despite...

There is no such thing as 'no-fault' eviction under Section 21, according to evictions specialist Paul Shamplina. The founder of Landlord Action insists...

These days, housing probably ranks right up with the NHS and education as a political battleground and over recent years, politicians...

Touchstone Education is planning to expand with the launch of online additions to its nationwide courses in property investment strategies. The property...

With some analysts predicting that buy-to-let landlords are about to flood the market with properties for sale, investors are being urged...

Almost one in three renters have no intention of ever acquiring their own property, mainly because they are happy living in...

Parents with children at university may be considering whether it is worth buying them a property while they continue their education,...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  My name is Daniel and I’m a director at...

As many of you already know, the ban on tenant fees will come into force on 1 June 2019, and the...

Buy-to-let landlords will need to pay £1,200 for a licence to rent their properties in Bristol as part of the local...

Landlords in Scotland are being offered an opportunity to attend new tenancy deposit adjudication workshops designed to offer training in tenancy...

Who are you?  Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...

A buy-to-let landlord in Doncaster has been ordered to pay more than £5,000 in fines and costs following a successful prosecution...

Cooperation has been identified as key to improving standards in the private rented sector (PRS), according to a report by Kate Faulkner,...

A no-deal Brexit could trigger a deep and damaging recession with worse consequences for the UK economy than the 2008 financial...

With research showing that around 61% of privately rented flats in Scotland currently have common areas like stairways and roofs in...

A new app has been launched to support landlords and ensure that they understand the complex landscape of residential property legislation,...

It is common knowledge (and common sense) that university towns and cities are full of people who are natural renters. This...

It’s now three years since the then Conservative Chancellor George Osborne introduced a series of measures aimed, principally, at cooling the...

HMO properties look very good on paper. Why charge a single rent when you can charge four or five lots of...

Draconian tax changes applying to buy-to-let investors will leave many private landlords with little alternative but to evict tenants and sell...

Tenant deposit protection scheme, TDS, will be hosting a half-day workshop in London in February, designed to give landlords and property...

The views and opinions of British and international students regarding their accommodation choices across the UK have been unveiled in the...

Plymouth has been identified as the top location for landlords looking to invest in purpose-built student accommodation in the UK by...