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REVEALED: Is it worth upgrading rental properties to meet new EPC rules?

REVEALED: Is it worth upgrading rental properties to meet new EPC rules?

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Landlords updating their properties to meet imminent Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) changes could make more in lifetime energy savings than they pay out for green improv

AGENT: Landlords 'must support local communities and provide for social tenants'

AGENT: Landlords 'must support local communities and provide for social tenants'

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A leading property management firm has called on private landlords to support the social tenant sector following yesterday's report from London Councils tha

Bristol reveals big expansion in landlord property licencing across city

Bristol reveals big expansion in landlord property licencing across city

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All Bristol landlords could soon have to licence small HMOs, while those in the Bishopston and Ashley Down, Cotham, and Easton wards are bracing themselves for a proposed sele

Landlords leave temporary accommodation market as private rents soar

Landlords leave temporary accommodation market as private rents soar

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An unintended consequence of the Government's crackdown on the private rented sector has been revealed as councils across London report more landlords withdrawing from the t

Gove to speak at landlord conference - but will he reveal all about his reforms?

Gove to speak at landlord conference - but will he reveal all about his reforms?

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Landlords hope housing secretary Michael Gove will update them on the Renters Reform Bill when he takes top billing at the NRLA's national conference later

Focussing on Build to Rent and sidelining landlords 'wrong' experts tell Govt

Focussing on Build to Rent and sidelining landlords 'wrong' experts tell Govt

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A raft of mortgage brokers and financial experts have criticised the Government's focus on the build-to-rent (BTR) sector and its policies which sezek to side-line traditional

London police get lessons in protecting tenants' rights

London police get lessons in protecting tenants' rights

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The Met Police has issued new guidance for frontline officers around <a href="https://newsarchive.landlordzone.co.uk/news/illegal-evictions-increasing-dramatically-says-leadin

MARKET: Are 'resident clubs' an answer to our rental housing shortage?

MARKET: Are 'resident clubs' an answer to our rental housing shortage?

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Renters looking to live in the capital can sign up for a new alternative renting concept that blurs the lines between traditional hotels,&nbsp;serviced apartments and private

Will serviced office companies survive?

Will serviced office companies survive?

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Serviced offices one would surmise, offer the ideal solution in a post-Covid world. Mainstream office investments are struggling in a world where a good proportion of most com

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Landlord reveals highly unusual route into BTL investment

Landlord reveals highly unusual route into BTL investment

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A landlord in Somerset has revealed his highly unusual path to becoming a buy-to-let investor.

Are you? 144,000 landlords facing higher mortgage costs in 2024

Are you? 144,000 landlords facing higher mortgage costs in 2024

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More than 144,000 private landlords coming to the end of five-year fixed deals face re-mortgaging at starkly higher rates in 2024.

Landlord pins rising rents on new selective licencing fees

Landlord pins rising rents on new selective licencing fees

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Nottingham benefits landlord Mick Roberts has blamed the city’s licensing schemes for rising rents and homelessness.

Manchester reveals £86,000 landlord fines as it seeks more licencing

Manchester reveals £86,000 landlord fines as it seeks more licencing

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Manchester Council has revealed penalties of more than £86,000 handed to landlords under previous selective licensing schemes to justify expanding it to nine more areas.

Landlord wins key legal case over 'unworkable' prohibition orders

Landlord wins key legal case over 'unworkable' prohibition orders

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A landlord has won an unusual Tribunal victory after their local council tried to prevent a property being rented out because, it alleged, its spiral staircase was too dangerous for workmen over 60 years old to use.

Leading landlord receives MBE in New Year Honours List

Leading landlord receives MBE in New Year Honours List

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A leading landlord has received an OBE within the New Year Honours List along with one other property figure.

Hundreds of landlords duped into illegal tax avoidance schemes

Hundreds of landlords duped into illegal tax avoidance schemes

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As much as £100 million in tax avoidance could have disappeared before taxation expert Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates (TPA) “blew the whistle” on the schemes

Student landlords facing 'horrendous' situation over reforms

Student landlords facing 'horrendous' situation over reforms

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The Tory Government’s assault on the student accommodation sector will see the number of private landlords operating within it halve by 2033, it has been claimed.

Higher costs and eviction reform worrying hard-pressed landlords

Higher costs and eviction reform worrying hard-pressed landlords

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Landlords are becoming increasingly worried about both rising costs and the Government’s plans to scrap ‘no fault’ Section 21 evictions next year, it has been claimed.

Search for Landlord of the Year begins

Search for Landlord of the Year begins

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The search is on for Landlord of the Year as part of this year’s LIS (Landlord Investment Show) Awards.

Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

Landlords must use new digital tax software, the Chancellor confirms

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Landlords will have to use the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment system, the Chancellor has confirmed.

Spring Statement proves a missed opportunity for landlords and stamp duty

Spring Statement proves a missed opportunity for landlords and stamp duty

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The Spring Statement proved a missed opportunity for landlords and stamp duty, it has been suggested.

Tenants warned to know their rights after Chancellor announces more new homes

Tenants warned to know their rights after Chancellor announces more new homes

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Tenants have been warned to know their rights following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement of a £2billion investment in 18,000 new social and affordable homes.

Landlords in Scotland are warned to weigh up raising rents with risking void periods

Landlords in Scotland are warned to weigh up raising rents with risking void periods

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Landlords in Scotland have been warned to weigh up raising rents with risking void periods.

Concerns raised about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address housing shortage

Concerns raised about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address housing shortage

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Concerns about whether new planning reforms go far enough to address the country’s housing shortage have been raised by estate agents.

Guarantors - Labour pressured to remove a fundamental right for landlords

Guarantors - Labour pressured to remove a fundamental right for landlords

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Homelessness charities are requesting amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill that would severely limit landlords’ right to use guarantor agreements

Inflation dips to 2.8%, boosting hopes of interest rate cuts

Inflation dips to 2.8%, boosting hopes of interest rate cuts

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Inflation has dipped, boosting mortgage borrowers’ hopes of more interest rate cuts.

Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

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Average asking rents have risen to £557 a week, new Foxton figures have revealed.

Flat sales stall amid lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents warn

Flat sales stall amid lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents warn

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Many flat sales are stalling due to a lack of meaningful progress on unsafe cladding repairs, estate agents have warned.

Landlords invited to a “five-star training day” to help boost their property business

Landlords invited to a “five-star training day” to help boost their property business

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Landlords are being invited to a “five-star training day” to help them navigate the biggest changes in the rental market for 30 years.

Single-Family Housing market attracts attention amid surge in demand

Single-Family Housing market attracts attention amid surge in demand

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Investors are targeting the Single-Family Housing (SFH) market as the booming sector aims to help fill the PRS shortfall.

Landlord fails in bid to increase tenant’s rent, tribunal rules

Landlord fails in bid to increase tenant’s rent, tribunal rules

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A landlord company has failed in its bid to increase a tenant’s rent by 25% after a First Tier Property Tribunal heard that poor standards would lower the market rent.

NRLA on the road: New events programme to bring the association to you

NRLA on the road: New events programme to bring the association to you

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The NRLA is hosting free "On Tour" events across England and Wales, offering expert advice on upcoming legislation. The first live Listen Up Landlords podcast will also be recorded to mark the NRLA's fifth anniversary. Details for the annual conference will be announced soon.

Landlords turn to HMOs as higher mortgage costs steer them towards larger properties for better returns

Landlords turn to HMOs as higher mortgage costs steer them towards larger properties for better returns

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More landlords are investing in HMOs as higher mortgage costs prompt them to turn to larger properties with better returns.

Landlords' legal action halts licensing scheme

Landlords' legal action halts licensing scheme

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A group of disgruntled landlords in Scunthorpe has succeeded in halting its new selective licensing scheme.

New “crackdown on bad landlords” launched by London council

New “crackdown on bad landlords” launched by London council

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A new “crackdown on bad landlords” has been introduced by a London council.

Tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs, says Savills

Tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs, says Savills

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Private tenants are paying £2,195 more on their annual housing costs than in 2022, according to Savills’ latest research.

The Renters' Rights Bill moves a step closer to Royal Ascent

The Renters' Rights Bill moves a step closer to Royal Ascent

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The controversial Renters' Rights Bill has moved a step closer to Royal Ascent

Tenancies will “change overnight’ once Renters’ Rights Bill comes in

Tenancies will “change overnight’ once Renters’ Rights Bill comes in

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Tenancies will “change overnight’ once the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force, Sean Hooker, of the Property Redress Scheme, has warned.

Portfolio landlord takes on £3.67M loan to consolidate 22 properties in London and Birmingham

Portfolio landlord takes on £3.67M loan to consolidate 22 properties in London and Birmingham

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A portfolio landlord has taken on a huge loan to consolidate 22 properties across London and Birmingham.

Don’t fall foul of the discrimination laws 

Don’t fall foul of the discrimination laws 

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There are more discrimination laws on the way under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Landlord Action celebrates 25 years of helping private landlords recover their properties

Landlord Action celebrates 25 years of helping private landlords recover their properties

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Landlord Action is celebrating 25 years of successfully helping private landlords recover their properties.

Tax expert explains how to avoid being landed with a big BTL tax bill

Tax expert explains how to avoid being landed with a big BTL tax bill

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A tax expert has urged BTL investors to use or lose their annual capital gains tax (CGT) exemption to avoid being landed with a big tax bill.

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.5% amid inflation concerns

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.5% amid inflation concerns

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The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.5% today amid fears that inflation is still a threat.