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Live-in landlord mocked for seeking 'part-time' tenant

Live-in landlord mocked for seeking 'part-time' tenant

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Social media users have ridiculed a landlord for advertising an expensive room - but asking would-be tenants to stay out until after 8.30pm.

Rising rents fall back from record high

Rising rents fall back from record high

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Average rent in England increased 9.2% to £1,369 in the 12 months to December - slightly down on the previous record-high annual growth.

Pensioner landlords demanded to take over tenant's room

Pensioner landlords demanded to take over tenant's room

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A landlord couple who moved into their tenant’s spare bedroom while she was still living there have been fined.

MPs send amended Renters' Rights Bill to the Lords

MPs send amended Renters' Rights Bill to the Lords

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The Bill has moved another step closer to becoming law, with MPs agreeing amendments that include preventing landlords from taking more than one month’s rent.

January's tax deadline approaches, thoughts turn to this annual task

January's tax deadline approaches, thoughts turn to this annual task

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Keeping on top of your accounts month by month makes the annual self-assessment tax return task easier and makes sure you are in control of your business

The top six misconceptions about limited company buy to let mortgages

The top six misconceptions about limited company buy to let mortgages

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Limited Company buy to let mortgages are increasingly popular, however there are still many myths that need debunking.

Landlords hit with former owners' massive council tax bills

Landlords hit with former owners' massive council tax bills

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Landlords in Kent are inheriting huge council tax bills racked up by the previous owners when buying empty properties.

Portfolio landlords boost share of incorporated properties

Portfolio landlords boost share of incorporated properties

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The proportion of incorporated property held in portfolios of landlords who use limited companies has more than doubled since Q1 2020.

Renters' Rights Bill could exclude scores of private tenants

Renters' Rights Bill could exclude scores of private tenants

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A leading property lawyer warns that removing risk mitigation strategies will make many tenants on lower incomes “unlettable”.

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Utilita Energy Helps Landlords Winterproof Properties in Fight Against Mould and Damp

Utilita Energy Helps Landlords Winterproof Properties in Fight Against Mould and Damp

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Times are hard for tenants and landlords alike and this coming winter is causing a worry for many. Almost a quarter of households are already in energy arrears and 9 out of 10 households are worried about increasing energy bills. With heating being the largest proportion of the average energy bill,

Tenant lifestyle not always to blame for damp, says legal expert

Tenant lifestyle not always to blame for damp, says legal expert

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Landlords should not be so quick to lay the blame on tenants for problems and instead use new tools to tackle issues.

Rental prices continue to climb at near-record rate

Rental prices continue to climb at near-record rate

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Average UK private rents increased by 8.4% in the 12 months to August, down from 8.6% in the 12 months to July.

Portfolio landlords buying more properties through companies

Portfolio landlords buying more properties through companies

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Landlords who use limited company structures are incorporating a much larger proportion of their portfolios to mitigate tax changes.

Generous renters dip deep to help homeless youngsters

Generous renters dip deep to help homeless youngsters

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Kind-hearted mydeposits customers have donated more than £66,000 of interest earned on their deposits to the Centrepoint charity.

New rules on standards as Renters’ Rights Bill published

New rules on standards as Renters’ Rights Bill published

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The Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has been published and could be introduced as soon as spring next year. James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer and founder of the digital compliance platform Safe2 explores what the Bill proposes when it comes to safety and standards in your rental home

Landlords urged to offer more tenant-friendly technology

Landlords urged to offer more tenant-friendly technology

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Nearly three-quarters of UK tenants (73%) who aren’t using digital tools in their rental properties would like to give them a try.

Edinburgh landlords win legal challenge over suspensions

Edinburgh landlords win legal challenge over suspensions

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Short-term let landlords in Edinburgh have won a third successful challenge against the council’s licensing scheme.

Think Digital: Proptech to come under the microscope at NRLA Conference

Think Digital: Proptech to come under the microscope at NRLA Conference

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With one eye on the horizon the NRLA is always looking for ways to streamline the lettings process, making it quicker and easier for landlords and tenants. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2, looks forward to the association’s 2024