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A tribunal case has ended with fines imposed on two landlords - Nigel William Harry Hobbs and James Robert Hobbs -...

Almost four in 10 portfolio landlords are continuing to upgrade their properties to EPC C or above, despite proposed regulations being...

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

Another council is looking for landlords with rental properties to match them with prospective tenants who are ready to move in....

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

A council has prosecuted a landlord for letting out two HMOs without a licence and failing to comply with HMO Management...

A think tank based in central London says landlords would not quit the sector if much tougher - and more expensive...

A council which last year staged a pilot project about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the lettings sector is now...

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

The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...

A new additional HMO licensing scheme is about to hit landlords in part of London.  Haringey council claims its initiative aims to...

The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

Uttlesford District Council's annual Landlord Forum, in partnership with the National Residential Landlords Association will take place on Tuesday May 14...

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

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

Green Party activists responsible for rent controls on Scotland have now slammed landlords who claim the number of rented homes is...

A landlord who failed to produce annual gas safety certificates as she ignored warnings from a council, has left court with...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Rightmove is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use next week’s Budget as an opportunity to incentivise landlords to make properties...

Government proposals on limiting short lets "fall a long way short of what's needed and will do nothing to put right...

A council is reminding prospective tenants about the importance of making sure their next shared rental is licensed as a house...

Countryside campaigning charity CPRE has given a warm welcome to Michael Gove’s clampdown on short lets. Last week Housing Secretary Gove announced...

Reversing the tax penalties imposed on buy to let landlords in recent years would reduce the impact of short lets on...

The government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will cost landlords both extra money...

A council has prosecuted a landlord for letting two HMOs without a licence and failing to comply with HMO Management Regulations.Mohammed...

A Labour MP who has campaigned for some years against short let landlords says proposals to crack down on the sector...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s proposals to restrict Airbnb-style short lets do not go far enough, a group of activists has said. Yesterday...

The Conservative leader of a council which claims it has had problems with Airbnbs and short lets has given wholehearted backing...

A council says it’s offering “fundamental training” to private landlords via an online day-long course on March 8. The training covers pre-tenancy...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has this morning announced wholesale changes to planning and regulations surrounding short lets. His proposals include: - planning permission...

Airbnb has given its backing to a proposal from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to introduce a mandatory register of short let...

Landlords selling up because of rising taxes and unaffordable regulations are being advised not to be over ambitious with asking prices.  Tim...

A prominent lettings agency has hit out at the latest changes to safety regulations that private landlords must comply with or...

A council has won an appeal concerning two Civil Penalty Notices imposed on a landlord. The landlords had been issued two fines...

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

A landlord has been fined a total of £10,000 for breaching regulations when renting HMOs to vulnerable residents, as a supported...

The government has overturned its policy to relax HMO regulations on private rental properties used by asylum seekers. The policy had previously been...

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

A landlord who failed to provide a council with information about one of his properties when served notices requiring him to...

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

Newham council in London has won what it calls a landmark case against a convicted rogue landlord. The court has dismissed the...

While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...

The chief executive of Generation Rent has slammed the chair of the NatWest Bank for comments over first time buyers. At the...

New research from a construction professional body shows a large proportion of people would not buy a newly built property due...

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

A lack of Energy Performance Certificate enforcement is putting tenants at risk from high energy costs or cold homes, according to...

Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning landlords of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...

Two-thirds of private landlords in the UK are optimistic about how their property investments will perform in the coming years -...

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

A council has secured a banning order against a landlord, taking effect almost immediately. The order is against Grzegorz Surminski, a landlord...

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

A landlord who used a fake name to evade detection has been hit with £485,000 in fines after illegally renting out...

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

The short-term holiday letting industry has significantly expanded in recent years, but this could all change with the introduction of a...

Landlords will have to include many more specific points about their properties when they list them in future - whether directly...

Residents across part of London are invited to give their thoughts on yet another new rental licensing scheme. This is a new...

Almost four fifths of landlords favour raising the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for private rental properties, a think tank claims. The Social...

A leader of the pro-tenant activist group Acorn has told MPs that “one man bands” are more likely to exploit tenants...

A landlord has been hit with an £11,800 fine for operating an HMO without a licence. Stoke-on-Trent council launched an investigation into...

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

A think tank that describes itself as “centre right” praises the Renters Reform Bill and claims the fear of landlords selling...

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health gas come out in support of a legal challenge to the government’s draft regulations exempting...

A new survey of over 1,000 landlords has revealed that just over half would consider leaving the market due to the...

The Renters Reform Bill could end up with landlords going bankrupt, a housing law specialist is warning. Des Taylor, director of compliance...

An unnamed landlord with a large portfolio of homes has been prosecuted by Portsmouth council for obstructing officers in carrying out...

HMO landlords in Portsmouth are being urged to apply for a new licence before the grace period ends on December 1. Additional...

A council is warning landlords they face penalty notices if their properties fail to comply with recent legislation that seeks to...

A landlord has been found guilty of operating eight unlicensed HMOs and a range of breaches of the HMO Management Regulations. Northampton...

For those looking to take the leap into holiday letting, finding the right property is not only the first step, but...

Thousands of landlords are planning to sell properties. A Simply Business survey of 1,455 UK landlords reveals that a quarter of landlords...

A rogue landlord and his company have been found guilty of failing to licence an HMO and breaches of management regulations. Broadland...

A fire and rescue service is urging tenants to know their rights when it comes to fire safety. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue...

Next weekend sees a crash course event for landlords to bring them up to date with the 160 pieces of legislation...

Research  from Shawbrook shows how many landlords have spent money preparing for EPC changes which are now not going to happen. A...

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

Over the last 15 years, the HMO market has been transformed.  Back in the ‘90s, multi-lets were mainly student housing or cheap...

New directives issued by the government put the emphasis firmly on private landlords to take responsibility for issues of damp and...

Whoever forms the next government must put the private rental sector at the heart of its housing policy. That’s the view of...

Housing associations are urged to urgently check building specifications for the use of Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete or RAAC. RAAC is the...

It’s hardly surprising that the property auction market has seen an increase in activity in recent years, with buyers looking to...

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

A council is warning HMO landlords to apply for a licence ahead of a new regime starting this week. From September 1...

A council is boasting that it’s taking a "really hard line” over HMO regulation. New rules in Blackburn with Darwen prevent family...

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

The lack of available housing stock is creating huge problems throughout the Private Rented Sector, including the supply chain. We all know...

A criminal businessman has been given a London council’s first ever landlord banning order. Property dealer Jaydipkumar Rameshchandra Valand, who lives in...

Landlords are unwittingly exposing their tenants to the serious danger of fire because they opt for the cheaper option when hiring...

Councillors in Warwick look set to decide tomorrow whether to implement an additional licensing scheme for some HMOs.  Following a public consultation...

New laws mean commercial property must now have an energy efficiency rating of at least E before a new lease or...

A survey suggests that landlords want to improve the energy efficiency of their properties as soon as possible - despite a...

Owners of short-term let properties are being urged to apply for a licence under Scotland’s short-term licensing scheme before the October...

The letting agents’ trade body ARLA Propertymark is urging the government to regulate Airbnb and other short let platforms but to...

Legislation requiring all rental properties to have an energy performance certificate  rating of C or above will require upgrades to around...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has pledged to publish “shortly” revised timetables for the implementation of further energy efficiency targets for the...

Illicit HMOs have been targeted in a bid to improve housing standards and make communities safer. North Northamptonshire council joined forces with...

A prominent accountant is warning that the upcoming Renters Reform Bill, when it becomes law, will be used by HMRC to...

The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...

A new Bank of England forecast predicts that average monthly payments on buy to let mortgages will increase by around £275...

A landlord and three property management companies have been fined approaching £80,000 for health and safety failings. Mohammed Ali Abbas Rasool, Cadogan...

A non-for-profit hospitality group wants tighter regulations and restrictions to be imposed on Airbnb properties which affect both the rental market...