Landlord News
Landlord News from Property118 comprises breaking news and readers question affecting UK Private Landlords and Letting Agents
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Landlords urged to be wary over council ‘safer rent...
Landlords need to be cautious over the growing numbers of council-promoted ‘Safer Renting’ schemes, one legal expert warns.
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Chancellor outlines Labour’s housing vision and hints at ...
The Chancellor has unveiled mandatory housebuilding targets and hinted at Labour’s upcoming plans for the private rented sector.
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The Challenge of Pets in Rental Properties
Landlords have long struggled with tenants wanting to keep pets in rental properties.
For landlords, pets pose an unpredictable risk...
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Starmergeddon: Election Twists and Economic Trends
“I hope you realise that every day is a fresh start for you. Every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.”...
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How to recover rent arrears?
Hi everyone, please can I get some advice on how to proceed.
Tenants have an outstanding balance of around £3000 in rent arrears.
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Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour’s Housing Min...
Matthew Pennycook is Labour’s new housing minister, following Angela Rayner’s appointment as Housing Secretary and deputy...
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Prospective tenants struggle as reference failures rise a...
Propertymark members report many prospective tenants are failing reference checks as many are worried about a Labour government. ...
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