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Cost of renting and buying is the same due to fall in mortgage rates

Cost of renting and buying is the same due to fall in mortgage rates

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The cost of renting and buying is the same due to small falls in mortgage rates, according to Hamptons.

Average rental prices in London drop, but rise across the whole of Britain

Average rental prices in London drop, but rise across the whole of Britain

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Rents in London have dropped compared to a year ago, while Britain as a whole has seen values rise.

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

As if landlords don’t have enough to worry about – here’s another risk...

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There’s an issue with the safe disposal of Vapes - disposal in normal household bins has been identified as a fire risk

Landlord fined £43K for renting rodent-infested flats and blaming tenants for disrepair

Landlord fined £43K for renting rodent-infested flats and blaming tenants for disrepair

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A landlord has been fined more than £43,000 for renting unsafe and rodent-infested flats - but blamed tenants for the disrepair.

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

Growing appeal of commercial property among landlords

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Growing numbers of landlords are moving into commercial property amid fears that the residential market is too challenging.

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

Landlords to be fined if their tenants don’t keep their rubbish under control, warns council

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Sefton Council has threatened to get tough on private landlords if they don’t help tenants keep their rubbish under control.

Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

Landlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling

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Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.

Renters’ Rights bill “won’t impact landlords’ profits”, insists tenant referencing firm

Renters’ Rights bill “won’t impact landlords’ profits”, insists tenant referencing firm

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The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t impact private landlords’ profits or slow rising rents, according to tenant referencing company FCC Paragon.

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after misleading tenants

Landlord ordered to pay £11K in fines and costs after misleading tenants

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A landlord who hoodwinked her student tenants into paying higher deposits has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs.

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Using a Guarantor: how to minimise your losses if things go wrong.

Using a Guarantor: how to minimise your losses if things go wrong.

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The guarantor is the landlord's insurance policy against tenant default. The guarantor pays the landlord the rent if the tenant defaults, he pays the landlord all his losses, expenses or damages where the tenant fails to carry out his of her full obligations under the lease.This article

Wirral latest council to attack HMOs as 'tomorrow's slums'

Wirral latest council to attack HMOs as 'tomorrow's slums'

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As councils across the UK rail against the spread of HMOs, the NRLA says it's not landlords' fault that there is such high demand for this kind of rental property. </h3>Wirral councillors have railed against HMOs whilerejecting one highly criti

Exclusive: Brighton says new HMO rules will be among the 'toughest in the UK'

Exclusive: Brighton says new HMO rules will be among the 'toughest in the UK'

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After a consultation and a green light from the Secretary of State, the city's new property licensing net is set to get much tighter on June 6th. </h2>Brighton and Hove Council isset to hit landlords with some of the toughest licensing rules in

Can't rent out your property? We'll pay you if you help the homeless, says council

Can't rent out your property? We'll pay you if you help the homeless, says council

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A large local authority in Cumbria is calling on landlords who own empty properties they can't rent out during the Coronavirus crisis to open them up to the council's guaranteed rent scheme, and help homeless people. </h3>Private landlords in C

Renting in 2030 – Deposits

Renting in 2030 – Deposits

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Introducing a new series: Renting in 2030 I think it's safe to say that we are in the middle

Only “serious and urgent repairs” should be attempted, says new government guidance

Only “serious and urgent repairs” should be attempted, says new government guidance

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Repairs and Maintenance: Residential landlords (private and social landlords) are being advised by

Short lets industry launches property website for NHS staff

Short lets industry launches property website for NHS staff

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Short-termlet landlords and property agents are being encouraged to offer NHS staff afree place to stay during the pandemic. A new industry initiative - https://www.nhshomes.co.uk" target="_blank" nhshomes.co.uk - is hooking up medical

Want to return to live in your rented-out property?

Want to return to live in your rented-out property?

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Re-possession: During the presenthealth crisis, with everyone on virtual lock-down, new lettings areon hold, but when normality resumes, as it surely will, people willwant to let out their own homes on a temporary basis. Whether

BREAKING: Direct Line confirms doors closed to all new rent guarantee policy claims

BREAKING: Direct Line confirms doors closed to all new rent guarantee policy claims

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One of the UK's largest insurance companies says there is no legal framework available to it that would enable the insurance giant to pay claims now that evictions have been suspended for three months by the government. One of the UKs lar

Comment: The Labour Party is at odds with itself over rent controls, just how effective are they?

Comment: The Labour Party is at odds with itself over rent controls, just how effective are they?

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The threat of rent control still lingers, despite Labour claiming the party policy goes against it, landlords still leaving...

Experts pour cold water on Welsh rent controls plans

Experts pour cold water on Welsh rent controls plans

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The Welsh Government should reinforce existing legislation, remove barriers to building more adequate homes and improve how it collects data instead of bringing rent controls into the housing debate, according to Propertymark.

Northern Mayor vows to seize properties from rogue landlords

Northern Mayor vows to seize properties from rogue landlords

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New North East mayor Kim McGuinness has vowed to seize properties from irresponsible landlords as part of her plan to stand up for renters.

Right to Rent rules relaxed to help landlords and agents

Right to Rent rules relaxed to help landlords and agents

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Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme mean tenants granted pre-settled status can continue to prove their right to rent easily while landlords will be better able to check their immigration status.

Sunak names date for election as 55% of landlords revealed 'undecided'

Sunak names date for election as 55% of landlords revealed 'undecided'

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Landlords are likely to be targeted heavily by political parties as new research shows most remain undecided following Rishi Sunak’s decision to go for a July 4th General Election.

Council to 'educate' renters in person if they live within new licencing areas

Council to 'educate' renters in person if they live within new licencing areas

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Gateshead plans to include a third of its private rented properties in a selective licencing scheme that also aims to improve tenants’ wellbeing and prompt landlords to boost energy efficiency.

Housing minister slammed over failure to weed out rogue letting agents

Housing minister slammed over failure to weed out rogue letting agents

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A cross-party group of peers has attacked the government for sidestepping its proposals to clamp down on rogue letting agents.

Tenants should face consequences if they don't pay the rent, say landlords

Tenants should face consequences if they don't pay the rent, say landlords

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Landlords are less worried by the Government’s looming Renters (Reform) Bill and more concerned about the financial squeeze they face including tenants who don’t pay their rent, a new poll reveals.

160,000 rented homes 'disappear' from rental market

160,000 rented homes 'disappear' from rental market

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At least 163,000 privately rented properties disappeared from the market between 2019 and the end of 2023 as the number of landlords selling up outstripped purchases.

Legal Matters: Your Section 21 notice – is it valid?

Legal Matters: Your Section 21 notice – is it valid?

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Serving a Section 21 notice - you need to be meticulous in your preparation, making sure you have complied faultlessly with all the regulations

Ending fixed-term tenancies 'doesn't make sense' says Foxtons

Ending fixed-term tenancies 'doesn't make sense' says Foxtons

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A big lettings agency has questioned why the government is set on pursuing the end to fixed term tenancies, while ignoring the needs of landlords and tenants.

Labour report says tenants should be given 'rights charter'

Labour report says tenants should be given 'rights charter'

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A Labour-commissioned review of the private rented sector has called for a new renters’ charter to strengthen tenants’ rights and a mandatory National Landlords Register to help enforce compliance.

London landlords to repay tenants £45,000 after Tribunal decisions

London landlords to repay tenants £45,000 after Tribunal decisions

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Three London landlords are to pay over £45,000 in rent back to their tenants following separate Tribunal decisions, highlighting the increasing risks of Rent Repayment Orders as renters become more aware of the huge sums that are often involved.

Council launches licencing despite 'NO' from 73% of landlords

Council launches licencing despite 'NO' from 73% of landlords

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The London Borough of Lambeth is to launch a £923 per property selective licencing scheme in four wards this September after a lengthy consultation period that began in December last year.

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord reveals why his green upgrade cost £150,000

EXCLUSIVE: Landlord reveals why his green upgrade cost £150,000

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A landlord who raised a rental property's EPC from a band F to an A has urged others to make energy efficiency improvements that benefit both their property and their tenants.

Controversial landlord given suspended sentence over harrassment

Controversial landlord given suspended sentence over harrassment

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Controversial landlord Fergus Wilson has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being found in contempt of court for breaching an injunction preventing him from harassing staff and councillors at Ashford Borough Council.

Northern council green lights £653 selective licencing scheme

Northern council green lights £653 selective licencing scheme

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Stockton on Tees councillors have given the green light to a new selective licensing scheme covering three areas of the borough.

Rising rents 'disincentivising tenants to move home'

Rising rents 'disincentivising tenants to move home'

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Tenants are now facing bigger rent rises when they renew their contract than when they move into a new rental home.

Rent caps ARE a possibility in England reveals senior Labour figure

Rent caps ARE a possibility in England reveals senior Labour figure

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Rent caps could be introduced in England by a Labour government, the party’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said over the weekend.

Manchester mayor reveals £600,000 landlord crackdown

Manchester mayor reveals £600,000 landlord crackdown

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Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans including a new Property Check scheme for tenants whose landlords won’t work with the council voluntarily.

Landlord fined £14,000 over 'dangerous' property

Landlord fined £14,000 over 'dangerous' property

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A landlord who let three of his properties fall into dangerous disrepair has been ordered to pay almost £14,000.

Asylum seeker housing firm's boss reaches UK Rich List

Asylum seeker housing firm's boss reaches UK Rich List

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The founder of property management firm that houses asylum seekers by offering landlords guaranteed rents has reached the Sunday Times Rich List.

Section 21 evictions rise by 19% as more tenants get into rent arrears

Section 21 evictions rise by 19% as more tenants get into rent arrears

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The number of households removed from their privately rented properties by bailiffs in England via a Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction increased by 19% during the first three months of the year to 2,682 households, official data shows.

Manchester to expand its selective licencing AGAIN

Manchester to expand its selective licencing AGAIN

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Landlords with properties in Manchester have been urged to have their say on the city’s latest plans to expand selective licencing.

'Blame the Government, not us, for rising rents' says landlord peer

'Blame the Government, not us, for rising rents' says landlord peer

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Rising rents and lack of supply in the privately rented sector (PRS) are the result of long-term failure in government housing policy and is not landlords’ fault, peers were told during the Renters Reform Bill second reading last night.