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Welsh landlords offered ‘hassle-free’ income with government...

The Welsh Government is promoting its ‘Leasing Scheme Wales’ which offers landlords and owners of empty homes the chance to lease their properties to a local council for a guaranteed rental...

Government urged to prevent rent arrears – not let them...

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has been slammed for proposing to increase the amount of rent arrears a tenant can build before landlords can serve notice to repossess a property. The...

Renters’ Rights Bill must not disadvantage landlords –...

With the Second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October), Propertymark is calling on MPs to consider the vital role landlords and letting agents play in the...

Pet charity urges public to support the Renters’ Rights...

A pet charity is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill which will bring in the right for tenants to keep pets – which landlords cannot ‘unreasonably’ refuse.

UK house prices grow for the third month in a row...

House prices in the UK continued their upward trajectory in September, rising by 0.3% compared to the previous month, Halifax reports. This marks the third consecutive month of increases, bringing the...

Consultation on proposed property licensing schemes closes next...

A London council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to have their say on proposed new licensing schemes for private rented properties in its borough. The consultation, which closes on Monday 14...

Industry boss warns Labour’s anti-landlord stance will...

Labour’s anti-landlord stance will hurt tenants, claims an industry boss. Purplebricks’ chief executive, Sam Mitchell, told The Telegraph that Labour’s proposed tax hike rumours have fuelled...

Rugby Borough Council implements powers to control HMOs...

A council will use new powers to curb the spread of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in designated areas. Rugby Borough Council has announced the introduction of these powers, known as Article 4 Directions,

Landlords face a £23.4 billion bill to upgrade PRS homes to...

The scale of the challenge to improve the energy efficiency of private rented sector (PRS) homes is laid bare as landlords face a £23.4 billion bill, Rightmove reveals. It estimates that 2.9 million landlord...

Charities claim Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ evictions fuel rising...

Charities slam new figures from the government which claim Section 21 is one of the leading causes of homelessness. New figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government reveal that...

9:59 AM, 4th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 13

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Renters’ Reform Coalition demands compensation for ‘no-fault’...

The Renters’ Reform Coalition is calling for the government to introduce compensation for tenants who are evicted under the new Renters’ Rights Bill. In a report, the coalition argues that...

Landlords fleeing the PRS as tenant struggles intensify...

Landlords are increasingly exiting the private rented sector (PRS), and tenants are facing rising rents, a new report reveals. The 7th annual Goodlord & Vouch State of the Lettings Industry Report...

0:04 AM, 4th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 4

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Renters’ Rights Bill sparks landlords’ worries over...

Most landlords (75%) are expressing huge concerns about the government’s plans to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill. A survey conducted...

0:02 AM, 4th October 2024, About 3 months ago | 5

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Rental yields continue to rise – but the pace slows...

Rental yields across England and Wales have continued to increase, according to the latest Fleet Mortgages’ rental barometer. However, the pace of growth has slowed, suggesting that the rent rises seen...

Landlords and second homeowners rush to sell – Zoopla...

The UK property market is witnessing a surge in landlord and second-homeowner properties for sale as they race to offload their homes ahead of anticipated tax changes, Zoopla reveals. Its latest house...

Polly Neate steps down as chief executive of Shelter...

Polly Neate has announced her decision to step down as chief executive of housing charity Shelter after more than seven years in the role. Ms Neate will leave the position at the end of March 2025, with...

0:02 AM, 3rd October 2024, About 3 months ago | 49

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EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental...

One leading landlord organisation is warning that older properties without EPC exemptions could see half of the private rented sector’s homes disappearing from the market. In an exclusive interview with...

Nottingham City Council ordered to refund Landlord after Tribunal...

A council has been forced to refund more than £2,800 to a landlord after a Tribunal ruled in his favour. Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords for benefit tenants, accused Nottingham...

9:50 AM, 2nd October 2024, About 3 months ago | 15

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Landlords face £15,000 Capital Gains Tax hike under Labour...

Rumoured changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget could see the average landlord being hit by a £15,000 CGT increase on the average buy to let property, research reveals. Lettings...

Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom...

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a potential storm as landlords reassess their portfolios in response to anticipated tax changes and reforms. Now members of The Guild of Property Professionals...

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