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Britain’s holiday rental market is preparing for a busy year ahead, as many travellers are expected to opt for staycations over...

Landlords with leasehold properties should be able to enjoy reduced costs and red tape when they wish to extend their leases,...

A Labour MP is demanding action against unscrupulous predator landlords who demand sex from tenants in lieu of rent. The Daily Mail...

A landlord leader has hit out at a council’s selective licensing scheme, suggesting it is “bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake” and nothing...

An estate agency that bucks the industry trend by selling only tenanted properties to landlords says it’s had a record year. Portfolio,...

A leading officer in a Labour council which has in the past taken landlords to court says this process is so...

A warning has been issued that a bid to curb private rental sector rents in Scotland could well backfire with more...

When 2020 began one of the biggest issues most landlords faced was the ending of tax relief introduced over four years...

The Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg, says the government has sympathy for the plight of many landlords during...

Tell us about Airthings, why it was established, the products and what problem they were coming to solve? Airthings was established in...

There may be new and stricter legal requirements on the way for private landlords with regards to carbon monoxide alarm installation...

A legal challenge has been started to the government’s current ‘ban’ on bailiff-enforced evictions in the private rental sector. High profile property...

The government has confirmed its long-standing intention to scrap Section 21 eviction powers which currently sit with landlords - but the appropriate...

The growth in the number of landlords and property investors in the UK has been astonishing over the last three decades....

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

A new study of over 2,000 landlords reveals that only a quarter of them instruct agents to fully manage their investment properties...

There’s a new editor of Landlord Today - Graham Norwood, currently editor of sister publications Letting Agent Today and Estate Agent...

As has been broadcast widely in the news the government has been going to extraordinary lengths to enforce their message that...

Buy-to-let landlords in England could learn a thing or two from the Scottish market as the eviction deadline approaches, according to...

Electrical Safety First is calling for the introduction of mandatory electrical safety checks as part of the Scottish government’s plan to...

Buy-to-let landlords must now provide tenants with at least six months’ notice period prior to seeking possession through the courts in...

A new Tenant Hardship Loan Fund to help renters cope with housing costs during the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched north...

Buy-to-let landlords must now provide tenants with at least six months’ notice period prior to seeking possession through the courts in...

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

The government has made a grave mistake extending the evictions ban in England and Wales by four weeks, it has been...

The London Renters Union (RLU) will hold a day of action next week demanding that the government acts to protect renters,...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

With a number of property investors looking to take advantage of Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday by expanding their portfolios, NICEIC...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland have been left with little alternative but to serve 350 eviction notices since the beginning of lockdown,...

Potential reforms to the leasehold system could lead to a sharp rise in the number of freeholders looking to sell their...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has appointed a new legal counsel.  Housing lawyer and former Residential Landlords Association (RLA) policy director...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...

Three years after the Grenfell fire, 257 tower blocks in Britain, housing about 56,000 people, are still to be made safe,...

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty has swept the globe and has cause a number of markets and industries...

The government has provided clarification on deposit cap requirements following the end of the transition period on 31 May. For tenancies in...

The government’s decision to extend the ban on evictions in England and Wales by a further two months has left victims...

The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) has produced fresh guidance designed to help landlords and the electrical industry...

The Law Society England and Wales has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the ban on landlords evicting renters until 23...

Buy-to-let landlords have been concerned by additional legislation in recent years in Scotland but strong demand from tenants continues.  The relatively limited...

The government’s decision to extend the ban on landlords evicting renters will help to ensure that no-one will be evicted from...

With a number of tenants suffering financial hardship due to coronavirus, Wandsworth Council is among a number of councils in the...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devasting impact on the short-term let industry, with nearly all those short-letting their property seeing the...

Labour is calling on the government to unveil new measures to protect renters beyond June after the Bank of England warned...

Who are you? Neil Newstead What does it say on your business card? Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, sounds pretty important, but...

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has updated its Tenant Fees Matrix, initially introduced in 2019, with a view to simplifying the most...

ARLA Propertymark chief executive, David Cox, will co-host Goodlord’s second webinar tomorrow, as part of its series of sessions designed to...

Goodlord will host a series of webinars designed to support landlords and letting agents navigate the existing coronavirus crisis, starting with a...

The controversial Right to Rent scheme, which requires landlords in England to check the immigration status of their tenants, often leads...

The government is under mounting pressure to consider doing more to protect tenants from the threat of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic,...

From this month, HMRC has enacted legislation requiring UK residents to submit capital gains tax (CGT) returns, as well as pay any...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association’s (STAA) is lobbying the government for an emergency support package to help the short-term rental...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has launched an FAQ web page for landlords, letting agents and tenants to provide help and...

A high number of buy-to-let landlords are concerned about the impact of the Coronavirus, but The Guild of Letting and Management...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has published updated guidance to the tenancy deposit protection (TDP) legislation in England and Wales. The information...

The London Renters Union (LRU) has released a template letter for renters to send to their landlords if they are struggling...

The chancellor’s promise of a three-month mortgage payment holiday to customers affected by coronavirus has been extended to buy-to-let borrowers whose...

A number of property firms and landlord organisations have welcomed government action to support landlords and tenants affected by coronavirus. Private tenants...

The government’s decision to bring forward emergency legislation to protect private renters from eviction has been warmly welcomed by ARLA Propertymark.  Many...

With buy-to-let landlords across the country being pushed out of the market by increasing costs and legislation, and new investors deterred...

If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...

Rental demand reached a record high of 88 prospective tenants per letting agency branch in January, up 57% from an average...

An unscrupulous landlord who illegally rented out properties in Fife has been sentenced to two years in prison after failing to...

The former owner of an estate agency in Ipswich which went bust owing landlords and tenants just over £28,000 after being...

A good buyer’s agent can save you money, provide you with expert advice, and secure you a great property. But how...

A letting agent who failed to safeguard £28,000 worth of tenants’ deposits and rent destined for landlords has been handed a...

An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new...

Letting agents are being urged to do more to protect buy-to-let landlords by preparing now for the government’s plans to scrap Section...

After yet another year dominated by Brexit uncertainty, political instability, tax, and regulatory changes, most buy-to-let landlords will be looking for...

Rents look set to rise across much of the UK next year owed in part to a further increase in the...

The Queen has announced the new government's priorities for its coming term, and it includes a proposal to abolish Section 21...

The housing plans being put forward by Boris Johnson have been described by the National Landlords Association (NLA) as “ruinous” and...

A buy-to-let landlord who was originally fined £31,499 by Coventry City Council for breaches of the Housing Act 2004 has had...

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

More than five months on from the introduction of the tenant fees ban, a number of landlords and agents are still...

With the festive season fast approaching, it is completely natural for everyone to start winding down a bit at this time...

A rogue landlord who repeatedly rented out a substandard property in Yeadon, West Yorkshire, has been fined more than £25,000. Jack Collins,...

Communicating with tenants can be a tricky business. The appropriate method and style of communication is usually determined by the relationship between...

House sharing has becoming increasingly popular as more (and older) people opt to live with housemates over ownership or renting alone....

A buy-to-let landlord in Lincolnshire been ordered to pay just over £1,200 following a breach of HMO licensing rules.  Nicholas Moyses allowed...

The government crackdown on the buy-to-let sector has seen landlord regulations increase by a third since the Conservative party came into...

A new 10-point manifesto designed to drive forward leasehold reform has been published by a prominent leasehold reform campaigner, following the...

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

Following on from the success of recent training events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, designed to help landlords better manage tenancy deposits...

A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments - probably their biggest assets - by failing to comply with basic...

With 543 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Glasgow postcode area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland,...

Standards in the private rented sector have improved as buy-to-let landlords respond to legislation aimed at improving living conditions for tenants,...

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to abolish Section 21 repossessions in the private rented sector if they come to power at...

Howsy has issued a stark warning over the health of the UK’s private rented sector as tax and regulation changes continue...

ARLA Propertymark is urging the government to continue taking action to clampdown on unscrupulous agents in the letting industry.  A significant number...

With new figures showing that almost half of letting agents do not comply with the law, London Trading Standards (LTS) has...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has proposed that tenants should be permitted to transfer a deposit between landlords when moving property.  The...

It is now illegal for tenants to be charged by landlords or letting agents in Wales in order to set up or...

On Sunday 1st September 2019, the Renting Homes (fees etc) (Wales) Act will come into force in Wales. The Act means that...

With just a few days until the Welsh tenant fee ban is introduced, landlords in Wales are being urged to adapt...

The number of tenants experiencing rent rises hit the highest level on record in July, according to ARLA Propertymark’s latest PRS...

The Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, banning landlords and letting agents from charging fees to tenants, will come into...

Who are you? We are Winkworth Hendon, a franchised office with a very good reputation in our local area, we pride ourselves...

The Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, banning landlords and agents from charging fees to tenants, will come into effect...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have been applauded for renting responsibly after SafeDeposits Scotland researched rates of landlords failing to...

What is your business?    Bonds Estate Agents, the modern hybrid agent bridging the gap between the traditional high street agent and online...

The letting industry needs to do more to reduce moving stress for tenants and landlords by increasing awareness of some of...

A landlord has been penalised for operating an unlicensed house in multiple occupancy  (HMO) in south London. Fouad Ahmad, from Streatham, pleaded...

Buy-to-let landlords should be aware that Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inventory reports are not needed to comply with...

A buy-to-let landlord has been ordered to pay £14,500 for illegally renting out an overcrowded House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without...

Letting and managing agents in England face the prospect of having to abide by a new regulatory framework, in accordance with...

Private landlords will have a major say in a court case considering the future of the government’s Right to Rent scheme. The...

Boilers can be expensive to repair, but they can be even more costly to replace. To help ensure that you keep...

Buy-to-let landlords, property investors and second home owners are being urged to beware of a ‘dramatic change’ to the existing capital...

The two candidates for Conservative leader are being urged to make a public commitment to abolishing the controversial Right to Rent...

The tenant fee ban is new to most of the UK, but has been in place in Scotland since 2012. Advocates...

A rogue landlord has been fined £55,000 and ordered to pay court costs of £2,989.67 as well as a victim surcharge...

Earlier this month the Tenant Fee Ban was introduced, after much fanfare from the Government. However, it is not the only...

With less than a year until new legislation surrounding energy performance certificates (EPCs) is introduced in Scotland, buy-to-let landlords north of...

The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...

Six months on from the introduction of licencing that regulates Homes for Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and awareness of the new laws...

Manchester City Council will hold a couple of HMO drop-in events over the next few days for private landlords and letting...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is trying to help buy-to-let investors prepare for the ban on tenant fees by introducing a...

Housing charity Shelter has launched a £600,000 fund in Greater Manchester today with a view to finding real-life solutions to the...

With more than 170 pieces of landlord legislation in place, property experts, Paul Shamplina and Kate Faulkner, have once again joined...

We all know that investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property is a huge responsibility, but for those of you who are...

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

The government’s proposal to scrap Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act is likely to deter many people from investing in...

The number of tenants experiencing rent increases dropped slightly in March thanks partly to a sharp rise in the number of...

A number of property investment specialists plan to join forces this week to host an advisory seminar designed to highlight the...

Abolishing Section 21 without making Section 8 fully “fit for purpose” will have dire consequences on our housing supply. This week, the...

The housing minister James Brokenshire’s announcement yesterday that there will be a consultation period on the ability of landlords to remove...

Who are you? Sunil Sharma, Director at Regal Estates. Who are Regal Estates? We are an established independent lettings and management company based in...

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

Following the changes introduced in England and Wales last year, an important piece of legislation is coming into force in Scotland...

Fresh guidance for local authorities to crackdown on rogue landlords has been unveiled by housing minister Heather Wheeler. Local authorities across the...

A growing number of renters in the capital are looking for longer-term tenancies as home ownership becomes increasingly out of reach...

The number of tenants experiencing rent increases in February rose to the highest figure since August, as supply of new property...

Property expert and entrepreneur Gill Fielding has been investing in property for several decades; long before the term ‘property investor’ was...

The controversial Right to Rent scheme, which requires landlords in England to check the immigration status of their tenants, has been...

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published a report calling for wide ranging reforms to the leasehold system in...

A new series of Academy events across the country designed to educate landlords and letting agents on the ins and outs...

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is due to publish its report into Leasehold Reform today, which is designed to...

Buy-to-let landlords believe that today’s Spring Statement provides the chancellor Philip Hammond with an opportunity to bolster activity in the buy-to-let...

New enforcement rules covering living conditions in private rented housing in Hull look set to be introduced after Humber Landlords Association...

The Home Office has announced that it plans to reassess its Right to Rent scheme that requires landlords in England to...

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

Buy-to-let landlords in London are being encouraged by property management firms to break strict short-term letting laws in the capital, an...

Landlords are being urged to seek guidance to ensure that they are clear on the ‘bombardment’ of regulatory changes that could...

Buy-to-let investors should be ‘extremely wary’ of buying property in an area affected by selective licensing rules because many local authorities...

The increasing tax burden on landlords is likely to result in increased rents, according to research from the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders...

Following the passing of Karen Buck’s Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 into law, it is important that landlords are aware...

There was a significant increase in the number of landlords exiting the rental market in December 2018 as rents increased for...

The government’s ban on tenant fees is good for business and will strengthen the relationship between landlords and tenants, according to...

Buy-to-let landlords looking to invest in Croydon or stay on top of industry best practice are invited to attend a free...

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan is developing rent control proposals as part of his 2020 re-election bid in the hope...

Ever since Margaret Thatcher declared her belief in a ‘property-owning democracy’ and introduced Right to Buy in 1980, the UK was...

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

The introduction of a ban on fees charged by landlords and letting agents look set to finally come into force on...

A growing number of local authorities are using selective licensing to introduce penalties for buy-to-let landlords that go well beyond the...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

As landlords increasingly feel the squeeze, with their reduction in yields principally due to increased regulation and tax changes, they are questioning...

It’s been a busy year in terms of legislation in the Scottish lettings industry. The introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy...

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill will soon become law after passing its third reading at the House of Lords...

There was a further rise in the number of landlords exiting the buy-to-let market, new data shows. Belvoir’s Q3 Rental Index, compiled...

Tenants are on the verge of being handed fresh powers to take action against rogue landlords thanks to the Homes (Fitness...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has warned that growing speculation the mayor of London Sadiq Khan is considering introducing rent controls...

There has been a notable increase in the number of renters turning to lettings agents to find a new property, research...

A 50% council tax increase could be on the way for owners of empty properties across many parts of the country...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

The new regulations introduced last month to bring mandatory licensing to all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) was designed to better...

The private rented sector is a challenging landscape to negotiate, with tax changes and ever-changing regulation meaning that landlords now, more...

Trading standards will almost certainly need help from consumers to help police the ban on letting fees, according to PayProp. As part...

The Minister for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance, Justin Tomlinson, will address the Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) Future Renting Wales conference...

The launch yesterday of a consultation by the government on establishing a new housing court has been welcomed by the Residential...

Buy-to-let landlords in Reading are invited to attend a free Landlord Information Evening being held at Reading’s Civic Offices in Bridge...

This week’s announcement that landlords will need to pay the first £3,500 to make improvements to their properties to ensure they...

Tenants look set to be given more powers to take action against rogue landlords renting out properties “unfit for human habitation”,...

The government’s attempts to clampdown on rogue landlords have been branded ‘weak and pathetic’, partly due to the vast and complex...

Several ideas have been floated as potential proposals in this month’s Budget, including financial incentives for those offering longer tenancies. But...

Recent changes in legislation, as part of government policy to encourage first-time buyers and owner-occupier purchases, have led to a tax...

More than half - 53% - of tenants in this country do not understand their rights and new regulations brought in...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has scooped the ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ for the second consecutive year at the Insurance Choice...

Changes to mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing come into force in England today, requiring properties with five or more...

Labour’s plans to scrap legislation permitting private landlords to evict tenants without reason has been slammed by a leading letting agency...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland are being reminded that new rules have been introduced which affect the way letting agencies are able...

Labour plans to abolish legislation permitting private landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason. Section 21 notices, which have been in...

Standards in the private rented sector have got better as buy-to-let landlords respond to a flurry of legislation aimed at improving...

A high number of private tenants do not know how to claim their deposit back, a new survey has revealed. Research by...

The government is once again being urged to introduce fresh legislation to outlaw the ‘despicable’ practice of sex-for-rent deals. Speaking in the...

Citylets has adopted blockchain technology to help track and store rental data in Scotland.   The Scottish property rental portal has teamed...

The Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) next Future Renting Conference takes places in London tomorrow. The one-day conference, which will be held at...

As a landlord, it goes without saying that you must keep the property you provide your tenants with safe and free...

Landlords and tenants across Scotland will be consulted over plans to impose rent restrictions north of the border. Scottish Labour wants to...

A buy-to-let landlord has been found guilty of aggressive practices, failing to protect a tenancy deposit and operating an unlicensed House...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) remains hopeful that independent inventory reporting will become a compulsory requirement. The AIIC, the UK’s...

Tickets are now on sale for the Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) next Future Renting Conference in London. The one-day conference, which will...

Amid the headline-grabbing political manoeuvring over Brexit, a policy proposal which could have serious ramifications for thousands of private landlords –...

Buy-to-let landlords who operate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Cheshire East will face new licensing fees after the local council...

Small scale buy-to-let investors and accidental landlords face more upheaval under the government’s plan to introduce mandatory minimum three-year tenancies, according...

A rogue landlord letting a cold, damp property with a lack of hot water and heating has been ordered to pay...

The government has been urged to introduce new legislation to outlaw the “scandalous” and “immoral” practice of sex for rent deals. Liz...

Tickets have been released for the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) next Future Renting conference in London. The one-day conference, which will be...

Overseas family holidays are a relatively recent concept in the UK. They came about as a result of air travel becoming...

As a private landlord you have a crucial role in providing a much needed housing option for people and so why...

The government has launched new online information designed to help renters and landlords know their rights. The rental guides, published by the...

There has been a rise in the number of buy-to-let landlords selling up and quitting the private rented sector, according to...

The government’s decision to review how selective licensing is used across the private rental sector in order to find out how well...

The tenancy security deposits that tenants leave with landlords or their letting agents should be capped at a maximum of three...

As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing legislation, which provide tenants with certain basic rights. From keeping your property...

A buy-to-let landlord has been reprimanded for housing too many people in a rented property in Peterborough Raashid Alyas, of Mayors Walk...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

Industry experts have joined forces to launch a campaign urging policy makers to create legislation on appliance testing in rental properties. It...

The number private landlords selling their buy-to-let properties reached a record high in April due to a raft of recent tax...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is receiving an unprecedented number of calls from private landlords seeking last-minute advice on how to...

From tomorrow a new law will make the consequences of failing to protect personal data for companies and others far more serious. The...

MakeUrMove is warning that a significant number of buy-to-let landlords are thinking about quitting the private rented sector due to problem tenants...

The government’s Tenant Fees Bill now introduced to the Commons is a ‘missed opportunity’ to make quicker and more lasting improvements in...

A buy-to-let landlord in North West London has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 for licensing breaches in connection with...

A number of buy-to-let landlords who failed to provide tenants with a copy of a ‘How to Rent’ guide – a...

For landlords, it is not always easy to guess what prospective tenants are looking for when getting a vacant property ‘rental...

Local authorities should be given the power to confiscate properties from landlords who break the law, according to a committee of...

New buy-to-let regulations are making it harder for landlords to keep up to speed with complex compliance responsibilities, as the government...

Private landlords provide an increasingly vital source of affordable and flexible accommodation for many people and the government should do more...

The number of English landlords renting out properties in Scotland has quadrupled since 2012, thanks to cheaper property prices north of...

ARLA Propertymark has slammed the new database of rogue landlords and letting agents, which will come into effect from tomorrow, as...

EastEnders has been praised by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) for a recent storyline tackling tenancy deposit issues faced by some...

Councils will be handed tough new powers to punish rogue landlords up to £30,000. Under the new legislation, being introduced in October,...

Buy-to-let landlords will have an opportunity to gain free advice on legislation and tax at a free event being held in...

Councils are being urged to do more to crack down on rogue landlords who are leaving thousands of tenants living in...

There is still a worrying lack of awareness regarding new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) being introduced next month, according to...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is seeking property professionals to be its local representatives across the country. The trade body has described...

Deposit protection scheme, TDS, has announced 20 new dates for its ‘Academy’ training events running over the next year across England...

A growing number of private landlords are planning to exit the buy-to-let market, prompting fears that rents will rise sharply as the...

The Treasury should focus on easing the housing crisis by thinking more ‘creatively’ and using taxation to ‘encourage and support’ buy-to-let...

Less than one in five landlords in England can legally issue section 21 notices in England, according to Cover4LetProperty.co.uk. The landlord insurance...

Over recent months, the government and leading housing charities have put increasing pressure on landlords to improve the quality of rental...

The introduction of the EU-wide General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a little over three months away, and the legislation will...

A plan to introduce a new selective licensing scheme in Telford has been scrapped by Telford & Wrekin Council after more...

The buy-to-let property market is currently experiencing a wave of reforms, with the government looking to alter the way in which...

Rental price growth north of the border continued to outstrip the rest of the UK with an annual rise of 1.7%...

We have seen a significant amount of publicity recently surrounding the sale of leasehold houses and the imposition of significant ground...

As a landlord you will undoubtedly be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that includes...

With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are introduced in April 2018, Mike Feely of...

A leading letting agent has warned that new measures to protect tenants do not go far enough. The government announced earlier this...

A landlord in Luton has been handed the largest fine the town has ever seen for breaches of the law regarding...

News that a growing number of buy-to-let landlords are likely to exit the private rented sector or reduce the size of...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has expressed its support for new legislation that will help ensure rented homes are safe and...

A controversial buy-to-let landlord who last year banned ‘coloured people’ from renting any of his properties because ‘they make them smell...

A Private Members’ Bill put forward by Labour MP, Karen Buck, which offers tenants the legal right to take action against...

Tenants will be given the right to take legal action against landlords who offer properties that are not ‘fit for human...

But-to-let landlords have shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of the onslaught on their livelihoods, following justifiable concerns about...

A high number of landlords plan to scale back buy-to-let investments over the next 12 months, according to a new study....

Undoubtedly, 2017 was another tough year for landlords. With so many legislative changes in the last 18 months (wear and tear...

It has been confirmed that a database of rogue landlords and letting agents as well as new banning orders will be...

But-to-let landlords are adapting to ongoing restrictions to tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest, with almost half of all landlords having...

A new form of Scottish private residential tenancy will be introduced tomorrow. The new private residential tenancy (PRT) will replace the existing...

Rental price growth north of the border continued to outstrip the rest of the UK with an annual rise of 2.5%...

InventoryBase has announced that it is supporting the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) in their bid for mandatory inventories for...

First introduced in November 2015, The Welsh government’s Rent Smart Wales (RSW) scheme was designed to drive up standards in the...

It is a statutory duty for letting agents to fully publicise the fees they charge to landlords and tenants, and yet...

Buy-to-let landlords across the UK should be responsible for the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, according to a new report. Under...

Hefty fines could soon be issued to rogue landlords in Bradford without being taken to court, under plans due to be...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike, and because...

As the letting fees ban looms ahead, it is clear that however it plays out we are seeing more and more...

A new petition has been launched calling for independent inventory reporting to become a compulsory requirement. The petition, which has been created...

A landlord has been given a 12-month community service order with a rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days after being convicted...

The findings of the BBC investigation into ID fraud linked to Right to Rent checks will come as no surprise to...

There are now only six months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are implemented – a sweeping change due...

The Welsh government is currently seeking views on proposed regulations, made under section 94 of the act, for determining if a...

New rules to help crack down on rogue landlords in York could soon come into force. City of York Council is considering...

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) will continue to offer buy-to-let landlords across the country special training on tenancy deposit schemes, as...

The Conservative Party’s pledge to give tenants greater rights as part of a regulatory shake-up of the private rented sector has...

It is currently a challenging time for letting agents, following a raft of changes introduced by the government prompting concern that...

Richard Leonard, the Scottish Labour leadership candidate backed by supporters of Jeremy Corbyn, has called for ‘stringent’ rent controls to be...

Landlords across the East Midlands are being invited to attend a free event offering mortgage, tax and new legislation advice. The event,...

With a high number of laws affecting buy-to-let landlords and changing frequently, it is now more important than ever to keep...

With more sales and letting agent branches than ever before now signed up to redress schemes, partly because it has been...

Buy-to-let landlords seeking fire safety guidance following the Grenfell Tower tragedy can now gain access to an online fire safety course...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

A significant number of private landlords are planning to increase rents to help cope with changes to the way they are...

In an attempt to improve standards in the private rented sector, a London-based letting agent is calling on buy-to-let landlords to adopt...

As the buy-to-let industry has grown, so too have the many rules and regulations involved with letting a property. Keeping up with...

The government’s decision to introduce a number of measures to curb the growth of private landlords has prompted concern that the buy-to-let...

Q: What is No Agent?   No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...

Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors continue to be drawn to the buy-to-let market as the returns...

We all know that investing in buy-to-let property is a potentially great way to supplement our income, and so it is...

Many buy-to-let landlords will undoubtedly commend former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith for slamming anti-buy-to-let legislation introduced by the former chancellor...

An MP’s bid to make homes in the rented sector ‘fit for human habitation’ has received support from the Residential Landlords...

Demand for good quality rental homes continues to rise across all regions in Scotland, according to property consultancy Galbraith. With the PRS...

A number of landlords are unwittingly issuing incorrect Section 21 notices, resulting in thousands of pounds being wasted on aborted possession...

Steve Wood, Wales and West chairman of the Council of the Certificated Enforcement Agents Association, offers a guide to the 'Right...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

Leeds Building Society has added to its buy-to-let range by launching a new buy-to-let five-year tracker with no early redemption charges. The...