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Inadequate benefits ‘excluding people from the hous...
A leading industry body has urged the UK government to improve access to housing for people in receipt of benefits in the PRS.
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Fire escape route in 3 storey HMO?
Hello, A tenant has filled a cupboard on a fire escape route with clothing etc… He refuses to move it, claiming poor mental health,
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Average rents hit £1,000 for the first time
Tenants moving into a newly let property are facing average rents outside of London of more than £1,000 for the first time, data reveals.
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An open letter to Polly Neate at Shelter
Below, we publish an open letter from Property118 reader, ‘Dismayed Landlord’.
He details issues about helping his tenants...
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How Property118 Are Helping A Landlord To Resolve A Serio...
Stay tuned for the big reveal – the name of the accountant responsible for this catastrophic situation will be unveiled soon.
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Landlords rushing to sell as mortgage costs soar above te...
Private landlords across the UK have found themselves in hot water, and it’s no surprise that many are rushing to sell their property...
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Could the solution to the housing crisis be our empty homes?
The UK is going through a housing crisis, with landlords leaving the private rented sector in droves and many people unable to find...
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