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Banning Section 21 evictions will be 'catastrophe' say 75% of landlords

Banning Section 21 evictions will be 'catastrophe' say 75% of landlords

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The majority of landlords (75%) are very concerned about plans to abolish no-fault evictions, labelling it “a catastrophe”.

More must be done to stop rogue tenants, says exiting landlord

More must be done to stop rogue tenants, says exiting landlord

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A fed-up landlord wants the government to legislate for more stringent referencing after being hit by rent dodging and criminal tenants.

Compliance – can you afford to get it wrong?

Compliance – can you afford to get it wrong?

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Landlords and agents could face fines of up to £40,000 for breaching new rules set to be introduced as part of the Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill.

Landlord wins battle with council over leasehold survey costs

Landlord wins battle with council over leasehold survey costs

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Nottingham Council has been told to hand back more than £2,800 to landlord Mick Roberts after a court ruled it had overcharged for lease extension surveys.

Shelter boss and architect of Section 21 ban to stand down

Shelter boss and architect of Section 21 ban to stand down

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Shelter chief executive Polly Neate is to leave the homelessness charity next March after more than seven years.

Could this £15 box help reduce damp and mould in rented homes?

Could this £15 box help reduce damp and mould in rented homes?

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A trade association’s new tech solution aims to help landlords identify and resolve the root causes of damp and mould in rented properties.

Should I think about passing on wealth before the budget?

Should I think about passing on wealth before the budget?

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Will you be passing on your hard-earned wealth to the next generation before the budget, you don't have long

Cut NOT increase red tape for landlords, say mortgage lenders

Cut NOT increase red tape for landlords, say mortgage lenders

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Reducing red tape for landlords would boost the supply of private rental properties, curb rent increases and create better quality housing for tenants, according to lenders’ trade body UK Finance.

Labour's EPC upgrade plans will cost landlords £21.4 billion

Labour's EPC upgrade plans will cost landlords £21.4 billion

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Private landlords face a £21.4 billion bill to bring their properties up to the proposed EPC C rating by 2030.

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Landlords to pay double stamp duty in April

Landlords to pay double stamp duty in April

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Stamp duty bills will almost double from £8,452 to £16,190 in April, an increase likely to spark higher rental costs as landlords attempt to recoup costs.

Sadiq 'rent controls' Khan knighted in New Year's Honours

Sadiq 'rent controls' Khan knighted in New Year's Honours

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One of the most ardent political supporters of rent controls in England has been made a knight within the 2025 New Year honours list.

Councils use Generation Rent to highlight unaffordable rents

Councils use Generation Rent to highlight unaffordable rents

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Three quarters of Suffolk renters have struggled to find an affordable home in the last six months, while half had a rent increase – an average of £58 – according to new research.

Midlands council slams 'horrendous' local private rented sector

Midlands council slams 'horrendous' local private rented sector

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Peterborough Council’s selective licensing scheme has uncovered some “horrendous” living conditions since its launch last March.

Landlord who ignored licensing for second time given huge fine

Landlord who ignored licensing for second time given huge fine

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A rogue landlord has been fined for a second time this year for failing to license his portfolio of houses.

PM's own rental house will soon fail EPC rules

PM's own rental house will soon fail EPC rules

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing an EPC upgrade bill of up to £28,000 for the property he rents out in North London.

Merry Christmas and a Happy News Year to all our readers

Merry Christmas and a Happy News Year to all our readers

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The past 12 months have been a momentous time for private landlords as tax changes and looming new regulations have been unveiled by politicians of various hues.

'What's the point of good landlords if rogues aren't policed?'

'What's the point of good landlords if rogues aren't policed?'

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Councils are sending the wrong message to law-abiding landlords by failing to investigate those who can’t provide a valid EPC certificate.

Northern landlord fined £38,000 over multiple HMO offences

Northern landlord fined £38,000 over multiple HMO offences

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A landlord in Liverpool has been prosecuted by its city council for 23 offences under national HMO management regulations.