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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,...

A trade body claims private tenants are ‘suffering’ because lettings agents are not regulated. Propertymark is demanding equal treatment between lettings agents...

Three webinars next week will cover key aspects of deposit disputes between landlords and tenants. They’re organised by the Deposit Protection Service...

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

New research from specialist lender Aldermore shows that 69% of private tenants feel they have a ‘good landlord’.  This bucks the traditional...

Landlords can benefit from a wealth of free training, courtesy of a north of England council. Cumberland council is providing the training...

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

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...

The Government quietly announced population projections towards the end of January that could have major implications for the types of homes...

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

The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration by One Housing Group in its record keeping following the its failure to conduct...

Almost a quarter of London tenants have had to move rental properties more than five times in five years, a tax...

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...

Two new build household names often favoured by landlords buying investment properties have announced a merger. Barratt has reached a £2.5 billion...

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

A council claims “hundreds of residents have been made safer in their homes” thanks to a licencing regime. Sheffield council insists the...

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

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

The Housing Ombudsman - which assesses problems involving social housing landlords - has found severe maladministration in four cases involving Croydon...

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

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

Britain is in the grip of a new mould crisis, a leading property association has warned.  The National Association of Property Buyers...

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

Property investment is a dynamic and diverse field, offering numerous opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. At Mortgage Scout, we...

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

Lost in the noise of the King’s Speech, the general pledge to reform the leasehold system, and the subsequent political turmoil...

Landlords in Reading are being offered the chance to attend a free information event to help them keep up to date...

A new study claims that two thirds of privately rented homes require urgent energy efficiency improvements - and that landlords need...

The leader of Landlord Action has commended the efforts of MP Theresa Villiers for raising issues surrounding court delays which must...

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

MPs have given the Renters Reform Bill its Second Reading - a procedure which means it now continues into the Committee...

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

The government has pledged that section 21 repossessions will not be scrapped until improvements have been made to the way courts...

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

A controversial consultation document about rent controls is proposing that Build To Rent operators be exempt from the caps which may...

The Additional Licensing HMO scheme in the Bath and North East Somerset area ends on New Year’s Eve.  The scheme covers around...

Politicians meeting at party conferences this week are being urged to listen to property professionals before setting policies about the private...

New figures reveal the typical Briton’s lack of knowledge around energy efficiency issues in the home. The research found that only 35...

The government must safeguard the private rented sector and the only way to do that is to lend its support to...

The rise of platforms such as Airbnb has opened up new possibilities to generate extra income by renting out spaces.  From spare...

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

The Housing Ombudsman - who presides over housing associations and other social housing providers - has ordered a chief executive to...

A charity has acknowledged that landlords need help to keep their homes, and in turn continue to provide much-needed homes in...

A year ago, many landlords’ primary concern was what would be included in the Government’s long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill. Today, with...

A third year law student has successfully challenged her landlord over a repair bill.  Obioma Ibe, whose landlord unlawfully tried to claim...

Baron John Bird, co-founder of the Big Issue newspaper sold by the homeless and vulnerably-housed, is suggesting that landlords give tenants...

A landlord has been ordered to pay over £44,000 after a court found him guilty of a serious housing offence. Giuseppe Sutera,...

Private landlords and managing agents are being invited to take part in a new anti-burglary scheme being run by a Labour-controlled...

This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will change the face of lettings forever. Landlords should be following...

A risk management platform claims landlords are amongst those most at risk of fraud. Thirdfort has identified the top eight types of...

Move iQ, the consumer-facing online service operated by TV property guru Phil Spencer, is linking with the Build To Rent trade...

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

Recently the government once again committed to banning 'no-fault' evictions, with the new government housing minister Rachel Maclean promising the ban on...

Hitting the UK’s net zero carbon objective is an immense task, but one that we must strive for. We all have...

Landlords on non-domestic units are being urged to adhere to new regulations for their properties, or face thousands of pounds of fines. With...

The government has indicated that the delayed publication of the latest How To Rent document is to be Friday March 24. The...

With less than one month left until the end of the tax year, many experienced investors will have completed their tax...

The majority of private landlords would consider switching to a letting agency because of the current complexity of buy to let.  A...

Local authorities exist to improve housing stock in their area; however, licensing is not the best way to improve standards across...

Licensing for Airbnbs and similar short lets should be targeted in priority areas only and not the subject of blanket rules. That’s...

It’s the time of year when everyone is rushing to meet the self-assessment deadlines. Unfortunately, experience shows that there will be...

Illegal meter-tampering is putting people’s lives at risk as they resort to increasingly desperate measures to reduce spiralling energy bills, two...

A coalition of landlords and lettings groups has submitted a Petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial...

Social housing, believed by some to be superior to private rental, is under the spotlight as two major landlords are to...

A Good Landlord Charter - described as the first of its kind in the UK - is being created by a...

A poll suggests that 58 per cent of tenants would be less likely to look at a rental property if they...

Tenant activists have turned on the bosses of Shelter - just as the charity wants to maximise income from its annual Christmas...

I think 2022 can be summarised as ‘unsettling’ to say the least. With three prime ministers in less than six months,...

Although the property and mortgage markets have been in a state of flux for the past few months, with rising interest...

Two groups of activists who campaign for rent controls and reform of the private lettings sector have turned on each other. Acorn...

The large majority of players in the lettings industry wants the rental reform programme outlined by the government, an agent claims. Laura...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has made an announcement overnight that “the government will always act to protect tenants.” The claim comes as...

A former lettings agent who has become a sharp critic of landlords has made another attack - this time suggesting that...

The Santander bank says buyers - landlords and owner occupiers alike - are showing more interest in buying energy efficient homes. The...

An online platform is launching to match people with space to let with tenants in need - but no rent will...

Many private landlords lack knowledge, skills and support necessary to provide decent homes for renters, a new study claims. The UK Collaborative...

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

Seven in 10 landlords in the UK still own rental properties with an energy performance certificate rating of D or below,...

Many landlords are already undertaking substantial work on their properties to make them more energy efficient, a new survey shows. The Shawbrook...

A new report by the Santander bank claims a ‘green premium’ based on energy efficiency is emerging in the UK’s property...

The rising cost of living is driving a shift towards energy efficiency improvements in the private rented sector, according to the...

A landlord has been prosecuted for unlawfully evicting and harassing a tenant by, amongst other things, removing the toilet. The landlord also...

The government has outlined how a new ‘portal’ will carry the rogue landlords database and be available to the general public. In...

The Scottish Government’s dramatic immediate introduction of a rent freeze and eviction ban could mark the beginning of the end of the...

Landlords interested in improving energy efficiency in their investment properties can see and hear tips on how to do it at...

Who are you? My name is Jason Harris-Cohen and I am the Managing Director of Open Property Group. What is your company and...

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

Bricks and mortar have become one of the best investment classes over the past year, according to new research. The Stripe Property...

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

An activist group that campaigns against landlords has accused some of discriminating against tenants on the ground of their sexual orientation. Baroness...

A pioneering project is matching private landlords with tenant management skills in a local housing association. Salford council and the Irwell Valley...

Letting agents are relied on to make the letting process easier for landlords and tenants. As a landlord, there is a long...

There’s embarrassment all round for the Labour-run Welsh Government as it reveals a late delay to its much-hyped rental reform. The reform...

Wherever you stand, whether you’re a landlord or tenant, the supply and demand issues impacting the private rented sector are at...

Are you a landlord with an EPC rating of D or below? Newable Finance has launched EPC Finance – a range of...

A new kind of property investor is evolving. They’ve enjoyed the fruits of their labours, creating UK investments in property but...

Here are five top tips worth considering if you’re an aspiring or ambitious property entrepreneur. 1. Take Your Time to Find the...

In this guides and tips piece, Kerry Barber, head of Compliance at Goodlord, and Leanne McCarthy, claims facilitator at Goodlord, discuss why this month's...