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Landlords eye portfolio growth in 2024
Nearly four in 10 (38%) landlords are keen to add more properties to their portfolio in the next year, while two in 10 (20%) are planning...
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Housing benefit gap leaves one million renters struggling
One million private renters who depend on Universal Credit are unable to cover their rent with the housing benefit they receive, the...
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Chancellor targets holiday lets in £300m tax crackdown
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a £300 million tax crackdown on second-home owners who rent out their properties to...
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The landlord vote – who gets it?
Hi, as a landlord with over 20 years of experience in this business, I realise that we are not all made from the same cloth and we...
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Is my letting agent breaching contract by partial rent pa...
Hi, I would like to know if my letting agent is in breach of contract. This is the third time my letting agent has only paid half...
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Mayor of London condemns government inaction as no-fault ...
More than 30,000 renting households in London have faced a no-fault eviction claim since the government pledged to abolish them in...
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Council seeks views on extending selective licensing for ...
Landlords and residents are to be consulted on whether selective licensing schemes in six areas in one town should be extended.
Burnley...
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