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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...

Buy-to-let returns continue to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a highly...

The north of England, supported by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has already attracted a lot of investment, helping to drive up...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling for the introduction of a specialist new court to deal solely with housing issues...

If you fail to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply with the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)...

Despite recent tax changes, buy-to-let property remains an attractive investment at a time of low interest rates and volatile stock markets,...

Recent tax changes mean that investing in buy-to-let property will no longer deliver the returns it once did for many landlords,...

Parklane Properties in Leeds is trying to attract more business from buy-to-let landlords by offering 0% management charge for all its...

Stronger enforcement and streamlining of legislation in the private rental sector is urgently required to ensure the abolishment of what is in...

The first disqualification order against a private landlord north of the border has been granted by a court in Fife. The man,...

You may have heard about the welfare reform changes that started in 2013. Many existing benefits are being abolished and replaced...

Whether you are new to the industry and are looking for your first property, or an experienced landlord with an extensive...

The recent conviction of letting agent Thirunga Damayantharan for illegally keeping £15,000 of tenancy deposits has taken the total value of...

A landlord has been fined more than £45,000 after 12 people were found living in slum-like conditions in a four storey...

Local councils are calling on the government to close a legal loophole that allows landlords to get away with converting properties...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is celebrating a decade of custodial deposit protection this week as it marks the 10th...

Buy-to-let investors feel hard done by when it comes to tax, with almost half of all landlords planning to quit the...

Landlords are under mounting pressure which is making them vulnerable to non-compliance in their accounting following a raft of changes, including...

With a growing number of buy-to-let landlords in London now using short-term letting platforms like Airbnb to breach the rules for...

National Landlords Association (NLA) has teamed up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to provide landlords with an easy to use...

The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. These...

Rental price inflation is now running below general inflation as measured by the consumer price index, as a growing number of buy-to-let...

Buy-to-let landlords continue to deliver longer tenancies, providing tenants with the stability that many tenants ‘need and want’, according to the...

A number of landlords putting their property investments - probably their biggest assets - at risk by failing to comply with...

For many people buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock market...

Vida Homeloans has modified its buy-to-let proposition following the introduction of new underwriting standards by the Prudential Regulatory Authority last month. The...

The short-term letting industry, which includes the likes of Airbnb, joined local authorities and community groups at City Hall yesterday to...

Nearly 17% of properties currently available on the private rented sector could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

A series of tax tutorials have been launched for buy-to-let landlords and their professional advisers by Property118 and The Landlords Union. These...

A property management firm has urged Scottish landlords to take electrical safety legislation seriously. Ross and Liddell says that landlords who fail...

A major think-tank wants to see the government help hand back power to tenants, enabling them to improve conditions in the...

Thousands of private landlords in Scotland require greater support to help give tenants a better service, according to housing and homeless charity...

Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...

Nearly one in ten properties currently available on the rental market could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

Aaron Cambden reflects on the Leeds City Council v Broadley Appeal Court ruling, including his tips for landlords.  Landlords are not responsible...

The government has launched an official consultation process on plans to for new banning orders to clampdown on rogue landlords and...

When a landlord switched off his tenants’ electricity, leaving them without heating, hot water, lighting or cooking facilities, in a bid...

Almost half of buy-to-let landlords say they would dump their letting agent if their profits started to drop, fresh research from...

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has ended a consultation on ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and residential property...

Recovering rental arrears from non-paying tenants is one of a landlord’s biggest challenges. But while no-one actually enjoys chasing money, it...

There is growing concern that thousands of buy-to-let landlords could face fines and possibly even prosecution for failing to sign up...

Landlords in Wales who have not yet signed up to Rent Smart Wales, but have started the application process will not...

Ian Shipley provides an insight into how you can prepare for the new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to come...

Landlords in Wales who have not yet signed up to Rent Smart Wales, designed to drive up the quality of rented...

Landlords have welcomed an Appeal Court ruling that buy-to-let landlords are not responsible for paying the council tax on a property...

A Twitter debate on Section 21 notices will take place today from midday to help property professionals, including landlords, properly understand...

Landlords and letting agents are being invited to attend a free drop-in event taking place next month that will provide information about...

There has been a sharp decline in the volume of claims made by private sector landlords to repossess a property over...

Deciding to let your property because you cannot sell it is not an easy option and should not be undertaken lightly,...

With less than two weeks until the new registration and licensing system in Wales, Rent Smart Wales, becomes a mandatory requirement, thousands...

Last week’s High Court ruling that only parliament could start the process of leaving the EU is likely delay the triggering...

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let shows very few signs of slowing, despite the increase in...

A landlord has been issued with a conditional discharge by Sheffield Magistrates Court after failing to license two rental properties that...

A large share of buy-to-let landlords trying to evict tenants are being delayed in doing so by defective Section 21 and...

Private landlords and letting agents are failing to get to grips with several legislative changes in the private rented sector, it...

Landlords represented by Cherie Blair have failed in their legal battle against planned government tax relief changes for buy-to-let homes set...

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) wants to see more ‘support and information’ offered to landlords to help ensure that they properly...

Average rents paid by private tenants increased by 2.3% in the 12 months to August 2016, as demand for rental housing...

Tenancy deposit disputes are at their highest level since records began in 2007, new figures from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)...

Unfortunately for private landlords looking to regain possession of their rental home, private tenants are often advised by local councils and...

There is growing concern that thousands of landlords in Wales have not yet signed up for Rent Smart Wales, designed to...

Buy-to-let activity surged in August despite the various economic and political challenges that the sector has faced recently, fresh research shows. Despite the...

A Nottingham landlord has been ordered to pay £29,000 in fines after a rental property was found to be in what...

Cleaning costs and damage to fixtures and fittings are the primary reasons why deposit money is withheld when a student tenant...

A local authority has opted not to introduce a new landlord licensing scheme, an investigation by London Property Licensing has revealed. Wandsworth...

No fewer than seven landlords have been fined thousands of pounds for renting out unlicensed properties in Blackburn as part of...

An increasing number of landlords are attempting to evade their legal responsibilities when it comes to renting out property by advertising...

The National Landlord Association (NLA) has issued a report insisting that late additions to the Finance Bill at Committee Stage regarding...

Around a third of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to pay for energy efficiency improvements in...

The Homelessness Reduction Bill, which was published by the Communities and Local Government Select Committee last week, has received backing from...

If you are a landlord in England, Wales or Northern Ireland then you will know all about those fees your tenants...

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has called for the government to abolish stamp duty to create a more “buoyant and...

The government will not force landlords of leasehold properties to belong to a redress scheme, despite growing pressure from conveyancers pushing...

More than half of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to live in cold and draughty rental...

Ceredigion County Council completed its one month long RentSmart Wales Roadshow yesterday at an event in Lampeter, South West Wales, designed...

Last week, a landmark case in Scotland highlighted the need for deposit protection, after a letting agent in North Ayrshire became...

A landlord has been fined £20,000 after a raid revealed that 28 tenants were residing in “unsafe” cramped conditions in a...

Forbes Solicitors has set up a new team dedicated to helping private landlords with a wide range of legal issues.  From drafting...

A landlord from Telford charged prospective tenants for credit checks that he failed to carry out, a court was told. Darren Stevens...

Wakefield Council is clamping down on landlords that do not have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors fitted in the homes that...

Councillors in Redbridge have agreed to move forward with proposals to introduce a selective registration scheme for landlords across 14 wards...

Plans to stop letting agents charging tenants for an inventory check could see costs passed on to landlords, warns the Association...

The owner of a house in Whitethorn Way, Oxford, let to tenants as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), has been...

So, Britain voted out of the European Union. What are the implications for UK landlords, from the immigration laws point of...

The government and local councils are not doing enough to clampdown on rogue landlords, according to a new report. A survey of...

The average rent paid by private tenants in Scotland hit a record high of £549 per month in May, compared with...

Landlords in parts of Manchester may soon have to apply for a licence to let their properties as part of a...

Landlords are being urged to regularly check their carbon monoxide alarms or risk being fined up to £5,000, after a new...

Daniel Hill, managing director of Multi-Let UK, explains how you could build and manage a profitable HMO portfolio. Recent research fromMortgages...

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed an appeal in which it was argued that, where private sector residential landlords seek to evict...

The mayor of London’s pledge to publically name ‘bad’ landlords who have been convicted of housing-related offences is supported by the...

Ever mounting issues such as regulation, rent arrears, handling tenant complaints, immigration checks, tax and inland revenue are causing many landlords...

There has been a sharp rise in the volume of agents that have signed up to The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme’s...

A bespoke management service is being rolled out to support landlords and investors running HMO, or multi-let portfolios. The service provided by...

Buy-to-let landlords can now carry out Right to Rent checks securely in a simple cloud based environment online following the introduction...

Private landlord Pierce Mullally has been ordered to repay more than £3,000 for operating in Burnley without a proper licence. He admitted...

A man who illegally sub-let his council home in Sheffield and then evicted his tenant using force has been prosecuted in...

With tenant demand continuing to rise, the private rented sector (PRS) will remain a “fundamental part” of the UK’s housing market...

A compulsory licence for landlords aimed at improving Liverpool's private rented housing has been panned by a local landlord in the...

Many part-time landlords across the UK are putting their tenants’ lives at risk and could face hefty fines for breaking basic...

A growing number of landlords are attempting to shirk their legal responsibilies of renting out property by advertising it as a holiday...