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Rising rents won't stop landlords from feeling the pinch

Rising rents won't stop landlords from feeling the pinch

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Many landlords will find themselves materially worse off by 2026, despite

COMMENT: Will Labour come round to loving landlords?

COMMENT: Will Labour come round to loving landlords?

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With Labour's predilection for bashing landlords (though the current Conservative Government needs no encouragement on that), you would expect a Labour government to double

Watch out for 'secret' compliance fee clauses in agency contracts, landlords told

Watch out for 'secret' compliance fee clauses in agency contracts, landlords told

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A leading housing lawyer has questioned the use of property regulation compliance fees which appear to absolve letting agents of their responsibilities to ensure a landlord's

LATEST: Big council reveals £20m plan to buy rented homes off exiting landlords

LATEST: Big council reveals £20m plan to buy rented homes off exiting landlords

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Newham Council has approved a radical new plan to buy up properties where tenants have been threatened with eviction because their landlord no longer wants to let the property

Government issues damp and mould warning within new landlord guidance

Government issues damp and mould warning within new landlord guidance

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Private landlords are to be held accountable for damp and mould in their homes including unlimited fines for those who flout the rules, new guidance from the Government has ma

Minister says landlords will evict tenants who get 'green grants' to upgrade homes

Minister says landlords will evict tenants who get 'green grants' to upgrade homes

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The government has promised to focus on promoting grants to make PRS homes more energy efficient and ensure that tenants won't be penalised for demanding green improvements.

Mortgage rate rises to see huge surge in limited company landlords - claim

Mortgage rate rises to see huge surge in limited company landlords - claim

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Three-quarters of landlords who plan to buy a new rental property in the next year will use a

Climate change will hugely increase demand for greener short lets, says expert

Climate change will hugely increase demand for greener short lets, says expert

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A leading energy efficiency consultant has called for a transformation in the way landlords operate short-let holiday accommodation, saying this housing sector needs to reduce

Scottish leader reveals rent controls plan

Scottish leader reveals rent controls plan

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The Scottish Government has pledged to introduce long-term rent controls and measures to enhance tenants’ rights and protections.

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First dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

First dates live for new NRLA Renters’ Rights course

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The NRLA is launching a new course, which will guide landlords through the new legislation.

Early signs of a turnaround in commercial property demand

Early signs of a turnaround in commercial property demand

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Commercial property has been hit hard over the Covid period. Rightmove, with its copious amounts of data, has identified something of a turnaround

Landlord and former estate agent becomes shadow housing secretary

Landlord and former estate agent becomes shadow housing secretary

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A former estate agent who founded one of the UK’s largest property firms has been named by Kemi Badenoch as shadow housing secretary.

Government reveals intiative to build 3,000 rented homes

Government reveals intiative to build 3,000 rented homes

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The Government is to become a significant provider of affordable private sector rental homes with plans to build some 3,000 units under a new name, Habiko.

Landlord pays a high price after forgetting to chase up licence

Landlord pays a high price after forgetting to chase up licence

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A landlord who forgot to chase up a licencing application for her rented property in London has paid a heavy price for her mistake after being ordered to return rent totalling £11,245 to her tenants.

Property licencing schemes should last for ten years, MPs are told

Property licencing schemes should last for ten years, MPs are told

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Comment has been made the Chartered Institue of Health Officers, which says such schemes should be the key tool for improving PRS home quality.

No change to CGT - but four landlords say 'we’re out!'

No change to CGT - but four landlords say 'we’re out!'

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Despite the overall good news, many landlords have remained in brace position and have reached out to exit the market and sell their buy-to-lets.

Stamp duty increase 'will reduce investment in private rented sector'

Stamp duty increase 'will reduce investment in private rented sector'

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Property auctioneers gave revealed its concerns about the Chancellor’s decision to raise Stamp Duty for those who purchase buy-to-let properties.

Prince William to 'upgrade estate' featuring mouldy rental homes

Prince William to 'upgrade estate' featuring mouldy rental homes

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Prince William has promised to upgrade the private rental properties he rents out via the Duchy of Cornwall after reports over the weekend.