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REVEALED: Shocking extent of reforms hitting landlords next year

REVEALED: Shocking extent of reforms hitting landlords next year

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The Government has revealed more details about its much-awaited and somewhat feared Renters’ Rights Bill that had its initial reading in parliament earlier this month.

7 tips to minimise your risk of being a victim of cyber-crime

7 tips to minimise your risk of being a victim of cyber-crime

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Estate agency Leaders offers landlords some advice on how to stop being ripped off by fraudsters online.

Government funds 'damp detecting kits' for private tenants

Government funds 'damp detecting kits' for private tenants

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Private tenants in Norfolk are being handed data loggers to record humidity levels in a bid to encourage simple lifestyle changes.

Big midlands town clamps down on HMOs with new restrictions

Big midlands town clamps down on HMOs with new restrictions

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Landlords in Rugby will need permission to convert any home into an HMO next year after the council voted to introduce an Article 4 direction.

Holiday let landlords to add 'UK first' tourism tax to rentals

Holiday let landlords to add 'UK first' tourism tax to rentals

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Short let and holiday lets landlords in Edinburgh could soon have to charge guests a visitor levy under the first scheme of its kind in the UK.

Landlord loses appeal over big rent repayment order

Landlord loses appeal over big rent repayment order

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A landlord has lost his legal battle to challenge a £12,600 rent repayment order after he tried to illegally evict two former tenants.

Landlords: 7 things you must do to survive the Renters’ Rights Bill onslaught

Landlords: 7 things you must do to survive the Renters’ Rights Bill onslaught

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Here are 6 things you must do to survive the Renters’ Rights Bill onslaught...

'Looming tenancy reforms will make rent-to-rent agreements much riskier'

'Looming tenancy reforms will make rent-to-rent agreements much riskier'

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Rent-to-rent agreements will carry even greater risk when Labour’s assured shorthold tenancies come into force with the Renters’ Rights Bill, explains a top property lawyer.

Labour's bidding wars ban 'noble but misplaced' says NRLA

Labour's bidding wars ban 'noble but misplaced' says NRLA

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NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle believes the impending ban on bidding wars could mean landlords will simply charge higher asking rents.

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Midlands landlord to pay £20,000 after ignoring improvement notice

Midlands landlord to pay £20,000 after ignoring improvement notice

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A landlord in Telford is to pay a huge fine after his local council took him to court over a substandard property he rented out within the town.

Landlords caught up in latest cladding remediation problems

Landlords caught up in latest cladding remediation problems

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A Lib Dem MP has highlighted what he describes as an unfolding EWS1 form scandal after a fire safety consultant was sanctioned for unprofessional conduct.

How will landlords handle risky tenants when 'rent in advance' is banned?

How will landlords handle risky tenants when 'rent in advance' is banned?

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One of the seismic changes for landlords and letting agents this year will be when the Renters’ Rights Bill bans taking rent in advance.

Big London borough to renew HMO licensing and raise fees

Big London borough to renew HMO licensing and raise fees

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Camden Council wants to renew its additional licensing scheme with a potential £82 hike in fees.

NE town reveals plans to start selective licensing for landlords

NE town reveals plans to start selective licensing for landlords

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Landlords in Grimbsy are being asked for their views on a new selective licensing scheme for parts of the East Marsh ward.

NEW: Research reveals key reason for political action on 'unfair' PRS

NEW: Research reveals key reason for political action on 'unfair' PRS

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Over two thirds of private renters in the UK believe it is ‘too easy’ for landlords to take advantage of tenants, much higher than the global average of 59%.

Uswitch has produced the latest ‘Mouldy Nation Report’

Uswitch has produced the latest ‘Mouldy Nation Report’

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The energy specialist, comparison website operator Uswitch, has released its latest “Mouldy Nation Report”

TV presenter warns landlords over Ofgem's eletricity meter 'cliff face'

TV presenter warns landlords over Ofgem's eletricity meter 'cliff face'

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Landlords have been warned to swap their Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters at rental properties by 30th June or face possible legal action.

Is Scotland getting ready for its own EPC minimum for landlords?

Is Scotland getting ready for its own EPC minimum for landlords?

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The Scottish Government is to upgrade its Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) system.