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Almost four in 10 portfolio landlords are continuing to upgrade their properties to EPC C or above, despite proposed regulations being...
17 April 2024
From: Breaking News
Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...
16 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
Another council is looking for landlords with rental properties to match them with prospective tenants who are ready to move in....
15 April 2024
From: Breaking News
A prominent lettings sector expert is blaming the media for anti-landlord sentiment and a rise in tenancy disputes. Gina Peters, Head of...
12 April 2024
From: Breaking News
A trade body claims private tenants are ‘suffering’ because lettings agents are not regulated. Propertymark is demanding equal treatment between lettings agents...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
Landlords and renters’ activists are at either end of the spectrum reacting to a controversial report on the private rental sector. Yesterday...
09 April 2024
From: Breaking News
In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...
06 April 2024
From: The Big Issues
Tenant referencing provider Canopy has released data from a rental affordability index, which claims most tenants are at the very limit...
06 April 2024
From: Tax & Finance
A council has prosecuted a landlord for letting out two HMOs without a licence and failing to comply with HMO Management...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
A think tank based in central London says landlords would not quit the sector if much tougher - and more expensive...
04 April 2024
From: Breaking News
A council which last year staged a pilot project about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the lettings sector is now...
03 April 2024
From: Breaking News
The controversial proposal for permanent rent controls in Scotland, published just ahead of the Easter holiday, doesn’t go far enough for...
02 April 2024
From: Breaking News
Co-living developments are a type of purpose-built rental housing, under the same principle as Build To Rent (BTR) but offering smaller size...
30 March 2024
From: The Big Issues
The Scottish Government’s Housing Bill allows SNP and Green politicians to create rent control areas, triggered by local authorities, and this...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A fire and rescue service has successfully prosecuted a landlord for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...
27 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A consultation on how to develop a more dynamic energy price cap has been launched by the regulator, Ofgem. The regulator claims...
27 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...
23 March 2024
From: The Big Issues
A new additional HMO licensing scheme is about to hit landlords in part of London. Haringey council claims its initiative aims to...
20 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...
15 March 2024
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The Housing Ombudsman has revealed figures showing huge increases in the numbers of complaints from tenants on social housing. The Ombudsman says...
13 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Uttlesford District Council's annual Landlord Forum, in partnership with the National Residential Landlords Association will take place on Tuesday May 14...
13 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A council is launching an innovative scheme whereby good landlords get long licences - and poor ones get short licences. Gloucester council...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies. Nearly eight out of ten landlords opt...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating...
09 March 2024
From: Agent Advice
Agents’ trade body Propertymark has called for equal parity between short-term lets and the private rented sector to ensure they meet...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...
08 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Green Party activists responsible for rent controls on Scotland have now slammed landlords who claim the number of rented homes is...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
A landlord who failed to produce annual gas safety certificates as she ignored warnings from a council, has left court with...
06 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...
01 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
A prominent lawyer has stepped up her criticisms of Housing Secretary Michael Gove and his attacks on buy to let and...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Rightmove is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use next week’s Budget as an opportunity to incentivise landlords to make properties...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Government proposals on limiting short lets "fall a long way short of what's needed and will do nothing to put right...
28 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A council is reminding prospective tenants about the importance of making sure their next shared rental is licensed as a house...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Countryside campaigning charity CPRE has given a warm welcome to Michael Gove’s clampdown on short lets. Last week Housing Secretary Gove announced...
26 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Reversing the tax penalties imposed on buy to let landlords in recent years would reduce the impact of short lets on...
23 February 2024
From: Breaking News
The government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will cost landlords both extra money...
22 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A council has prosecuted a landlord for letting two HMOs without a licence and failing to comply with HMO Management Regulations.Mohammed...
21 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A Labour MP who has campaigned for some years against short let landlords says proposals to crack down on the sector...
21 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s proposals to restrict Airbnb-style short lets do not go far enough, a group of activists has said. Yesterday...
20 February 2024
From: Breaking News
The Conservative leader of a council which claims it has had problems with Airbnbs and short lets has given wholehearted backing...
20 February 2024
From: Breaking News
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...
20 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has this morning announced wholesale changes to planning and regulations surrounding short lets. His proposals include: - planning permission...
19 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Airbnb has given its backing to a proposal from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to introduce a mandatory register of short let...
19 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Landlords selling up because of rising taxes and unaffordable regulations are being advised not to be over ambitious with asking prices. Tim...
19 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A prominent lettings agency has hit out at the latest changes to safety regulations that private landlords must comply with or...
15 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A council has won an appeal concerning two Civil Penalty Notices imposed on a landlord. The landlords had been issued two fines...
14 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...
10 February 2024
From: Agent Advice
A landlord has been fined a total of £10,000 for breaching regulations when renting HMOs to vulnerable residents, as a supported...
09 February 2024
From: Breaking News
The government has overturned its policy to relax HMO regulations on private rental properties used by asylum seekers. The policy had previously been...
08 February 2024
From: Breaking News
The Building Research Establishment - which undertakes research, advice, training, testing, certification and standards-setting for the housing sector - is calling...
05 February 2024
From: Breaking News
A landlord who failed to provide a council with information about one of his properties when served notices requiring him to...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...
27 January 2024
From: Agent Advice
Amendments to the Renters Reform Bill, designed to give landlords more protection, have won the backing of a prominent industry figure. Neil Cobbold,...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
The identify of the service running the upcoming Private Rental Sector Ombudsman scheme has been thrown into doubt once more. The Renters...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Newham council in London has won what it calls a landmark case against a convicted rogue landlord. The court has dismissed the...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...
12 January 2024
From: Breaking News
The chief executive of Generation Rent has slammed the chair of the NatWest Bank for comments over first time buyers. At the...
08 January 2024
From: Breaking News
New research from a construction professional body shows a large proportion of people would not buy a newly built property due...
30 December 2023
From: Top tips & guides
Many landlords say they’re set to expand investments in 2024 despite facing up to 80 per cent higher costs in the...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Online rental platform Lettingaproperty is telling landlords to take a strategic approach to property management in 2024, to help tnavigate legislative...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
According to a London property management company, the profile of renters in prime London is varying hugely. Glenfield Property Management says that...
28 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A local authority is calling for emergency legislation to help it and other councils stop the spread of Airbnbs and other...
27 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A lack of Energy Performance Certificate enforcement is putting tenants at risk from high energy costs or cold homes, according to...
23 December 2023
From: The Big Issues
Repairs and maintenance supplier Fixflo is warning landlords of a surge in demand for Electrical Installation Condition Reports in the short...
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Two-thirds of private landlords in the UK are optimistic about how their property investments will perform in the coming years -...
20 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A local authority is introducing charges for the issuing of Improvement Notices to landlords - and has chosen to announce it...
18 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A local authority is hosting a free event for local landlords which will give them insights into latest developments in the...
18 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A council has secured a banning order against a landlord, taking effect almost immediately. The order is against Grzegorz Surminski, a landlord...
15 December 2023
From: Breaking News
The government has launched a public consultation on a radical new UK home energy rating system to replace the long-standing Standard...
14 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A council has prosecuted a private landlord who let out an uninhabitable outbuilding in Kings Langley. Deborah King of Kings Langley was...
12 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A landlord who used a fake name to evade detection has been hit with £485,000 in fines after illegally renting out...
11 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Plans for leasehold reform face a major early stumbling block as analysis shows plans to retrospectively introduce a cap on ground...
08 December 2023
From: Breaking News
A respected financial body is warning that landlords face rising costs of up to 80 per cent in the next two...
08 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Property investment is a dynamic and diverse field, offering numerous opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. At Mortgage Scout, we...
02 December 2023
From: Agent Advice
The short-term holiday letting industry has significantly expanded in recent years, but this could all change with the introduction of a...
02 December 2023
From: Legislation & Compliance
Landlords will have to include many more specific points about their properties when they list them in future - whether directly...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Residents across part of London are invited to give their thoughts on yet another new rental licensing scheme. This is a new...
30 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Almost four fifths of landlords favour raising the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for private rental properties, a think tank claims. The Social...
27 November 2023
From: Breaking News
A leader of the pro-tenant activist group Acorn has told MPs that “one man bands” are more likely to exploit tenants...
22 November 2023
From: Breaking News
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...
21 November 2023
From: Breaking News
When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gets to his feet on Wednesday to deliver his Autumn Statement, he should consider offering support to...
18 November 2023
From: Tax & Finance
An Airbnb survey first reported last week on Landlord Today has exploded into a national newspaper controversy. Airbnb claims that almost 80...
07 November 2023
From: Breaking News
A council has prosecuted a private landlord who rented out an uninhabitable outbuilding in Kings Langley. Deborah King was initially fined £4,000...
07 November 2023
From: Breaking News
A new survey suggests that over three fifths of landlords say private renting is becoming less attractive as an investment option. The...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
A think tank that describes itself as “centre right” praises the Renters Reform Bill and claims the fear of landlords selling...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Two new forums for landlords and others serving the private rental sector are being held this month. The North Yorkshire council initiative...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health gas come out in support of a legal challenge to the government’s draft regulations exempting...
02 November 2023
From: Breaking News
A housing analyst says student rent increases should be capped in the same way as social housing rents are. Rory Hughes, writing...
31 October 2023
From: Breaking News
A new survey of over 1,000 landlords has revealed that just over half would consider leaving the market due to the...
28 October 2023
From: Legislation & Compliance
The Renters Reform Bill could end up with landlords going bankrupt, a housing law specialist is warning. Des Taylor, director of compliance...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
An unnamed landlord with a large portfolio of homes has been prosecuted by Portsmouth council for obstructing officers in carrying out...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
HMO landlords in Portsmouth are being urged to apply for a new licence before the grace period ends on December 1. Additional...
24 October 2023
From: Breaking News
A council is warning landlords they face penalty notices if their properties fail to comply with recent legislation that seeks to...
23 October 2023
From: Breaking News
A landlord has been found guilty of operating eight unlicensed HMOs and a range of breaches of the HMO Management Regulations. Northampton...
23 October 2023
From: Breaking News
For those looking to take the leap into holiday letting, finding the right property is not only the first step, but...
21 October 2023
From: Agent Advice
Thousands of landlords are planning to sell properties. A Simply Business survey of 1,455 UK landlords reveals that a quarter of landlords...
12 October 2023
From: Breaking News
This is back-to-school season and for the majority of university students who choose to move away from their family home during...