Lettings & Management
Breaking News and opinions affecting Letting Agents and Property Managers operating in the UK Private Rented Sector
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Two storey rooftop developments on blocks – governm...
Hello, There is a government consultation on proposed changes to some permitted development rights – the deadline 9 April. I...
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Lending giant urges support for landlords in the Budget
One of the UK’s largest buy to let lenders, The Mortgage Works (TMW), has called on the government to use the Spring Budget to...
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Rental market heats up in February as rents and demand rise
Last month, landlords saw an increase in rents and demand for rental properties across England, according to Goodlord’s latest...
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Will a guarantor letter be valid if the tenancy agreement...
Hello, Does anyone know if a guarantor letter is still valid, if I renewed the original tenancy agreement with the same tenant? I have...
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Landlord fined for ignoring gas safety rules
A court has fined a landlord almost £1,500 for neglecting her gas safety obligations and ignoring council warnings.
Tracey Robinson,
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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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