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To achieve government’s EPC targets by 2035, landlords across the country may be forced to take action at a time when...

Landlords with properties that are experiencing problems with damp and mould are being urged to contacta council for help. The plea comes...

A landlord has been fined more than £3,000 for breaching fire regulations. Adam Berrington has appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court charged wiith...

Zoopla’s latest House Price index shows a housing market steadily recovering from higher mortgage rates with prices rising slowly. But it...

Crimestoppers’ figures reveal that there have already been 6,058 reports on suspicions of energy theft so far this year (January –...

The choice of holiday let deals is on the rise.  According to analysis by Moneyfactscompare the mortgage choices for borrowers looking at...

More than 3,000 Buy to Let landlords in the UK are under the age of 21, collectively earning more than £66m...

A Crimestoppers campaign is advising tenants on - in its words - “how to spot if your landlord is stealing energy.” The...

The National Landlord Investment Show is heading to Bristol next month. It’s at Ashton Gate, the home of Bristol City Football Club,...

Stephen Barratt, a partner in the Private Client Services team at James Cowper Kreston offers this help to landlords coping with changes to...

Charlie McNeill, managing director at Rainclear Systems, gives this advice to landlords considering gutter maintenance ahead of autumn and winter.  - Your gutters play...

A prominent analyst is warning that landlords fearful of a rise in Capital Gains Tax could sell up in droves this...

Generation Rent and the Citizens Advice Bureau are offering up to £500 in incentives for renters to complete a questionnaire. Social media...

Safe Suffolk Renters will be holding another conference for private sector landlords in the county this October. The organisers say they are...

During the King’s Speech on Wednesday 17 July, the UK Government announced that it intended to legislate a new Renters’ Rights...

Renting out your driveway can seem like a hassle-free way to earn extra income. With the rise of platforms dedicated to...

Citizens Advice has made further criticisms of the private rental sector and landlords. At the start of the year a spokesperson accused...

Increasing numbers of savvy buyers are snapping up property at auction but it’s important people should do their homework first or...

A controversial council claims that HMRC is working with its enforcement team because many landlords who avoid licensing schemes are also...

Understanding Article 4 is crucial for HMO landlords and one legal expert says there is a big difference between HMO licensing...

A council has thanked private landlords who have helped it cope with a homelessness crisis - but it says it wants...

The police have issued a 16-point guide for landlords to identify and guard against their properties being used as cannabis farms. This...

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has prosecuted a landlord for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005,...

Entrepreneur and former star of TV show Dragon’s Den James Caan will be the keynote speaker at the National Residential Landlords...

As a homeowner in the UK, navigating the complex landscape of taxes and regulations enforced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

Speculation is growing ahead of the General Election around how first-time buyers will fair, and if they’ll receive the support they...

A national trade body is calling for more regulation to shield people from the dangers of damp and mould in homes. The...

Experts say there is no chance of a cut in interest rates being announced by the Bank of England ’s Monetary...

Energy Performance Certificates can be riddled with inaccuracies and give unhelpful advice to property owners. That’s the view of consumer service...

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating...

The Labour manifesto has made no mention of Capital Gains Tax, and while Sir Kier Starmer has ruled out many mainstream...

Legal action has been launched against Middlesbrough’s Labour council amid claims a licensing scheme which charges landlords almost £1,000 for each...

A property industry commentator has given a five point guide to landlords faced with rising arrears from tenants. And one of them...

A former figurehead from TV’s Dragon’s Den is addressing landlords late this year at the National Residential Landlords Association landlord conference. James...

Many buy to let landlords have made financial changes during the cost of living crisis to mitigate the rising costs of...

New figures from the Ministry of Justice show how hard interest rate rises are hitting landlords. Compared to the same quarter in...

Landlords and managing agents in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in an industry forum on Tuesday May 21...

A forum for private landlords, letting agents and anyone else on the management side of the private rental sector is being...

A group of energy professionals in the property sector are taking issue with a claim by consumer organisation Which? over the...

The National Residential Landlords Association is introducing a new energy efficiency retrofitting course this summer - ahead of possible EPC rule...

An influential consumer body is demanding a complete overhaul of Energy Performance Certificates. Which? says that with millions of households across the...

The Eco Experts have come up with four ways to improve a home’s Energy Performance Certificate. 1. Add an insulating jacket to...

The nearest thing to a national landlord register operating anywhere in the UK is seeking new staff - and they must...

The ESPC property portal has announced a free buy to let Insights and Advice event on Thursday May 9, for aspiring...

A new guide from Propertymark explains the rights which private rental tenants have - and sets out how they can challenge...

An online lettings platform claims to have launched the first “end-to-end self-service lettings platform” which could save landlords around £3,800. Hello Neighbour...

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

A prominent lettings sector expert is blaming the media for anti-landlord sentiment and a rise in tenancy disputes. Gina Peters, Head of...

A council is looking to work with more private landlords to help reduce homelessness. Over the past few years Shropshire council has...

The launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice is “a really good start” says the National Farmers Union. The...

An influential Labour website says a raft of proposed reforms for the private rental sector will be unveiled next month -...

Law firm Bishop & Sewell is hosting a webinar to give leaseholders information and advice about the Right to Manage, a...

A controversial wealth management company claims that almost two thirds of private tenants have suffered a deterioration in their mental and...

A fire and rescue service has successfully prosecuted a landlord for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...

The tax reliefs enjoyed by landlords running Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) were cut by the Chancellor this month. Some say the...

Slowing inflation may - just may - lead the way for reduced interest rates. The headline inflation rate is now just 3.4%,...

Lots and lots, is the short answer. I think the more you know, the more you're armed with information and knowledge,...

A string of debt advice charities want Housing Secretary Michael Gove to go well beyond merely banning Section 21 in a...

We are thrilled to report that the first National Landlord Investment Show of 2024 in London on March 6 was a...

A council is launching an innovative scheme whereby good landlords get long licences - and poor ones get short licences. Gloucester council...

New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies.  Nearly eight out of ten landlords opt...

Neath Port Talbot council plans to host a free event, providing what it calls “support and funding advice for landlords.” The Private...

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating...

A landlord has quit the private rental sector after a battle with his council over why his properties were put into...

A controversial proposal for a £300m tax grab on landlords appears to closely follow a policy suggestion put forward by activists...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is demanding the government finally abolish Section 21 eviction powers - and claims over 30,000 households in...

The Budget on Wednesday will contain a £300m tax raid on the private rental sector according to a report this morning...

Like a parent whose kids expected half term in Disneyland, Jeremy Hunt is spending the week managing expectations – and crushing...

The buy to let mortgage sector has seen fixed rates fall to their lowest point since September 2022, according to analysis...

Rental sector and property industry views are split over the controversial idea of allowing first time buyers to put down a...

A council is asking landlords to sign a document declaring they are letting safe and compliant properties. Dorset council has launched the...

Another council has set up an advice session for private rental landlords in the area. This even will take place at Neath...

Tenants faced with eviction must have legal aid, the Law Society of England and Wales claims. Recently published statistics from the Ministry...

Two new forums to forge closer bonds between council and landlords in North Yorkshire are to take place in the coming...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...

Private landlords and letting agents are being offered free advice and information at a networking event hosted by Cumberland council.  Property owners...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

The government has issued a lengthy statement claiming more home owners, including landlords, are fitting heat pumps - yet at the...

The landlord of a flat has been ordered to pay a total of £3,287 for failing to carry out repairs.  Carlo Ykhlef,...

The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland is reminding landlords who registered or renewed with the Landlord Registration Scheme during January,...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 for its first show of the 2024 calendar. Now in...

The Building Research Establishment - which undertakes research, advice, training, testing, certification and standards-setting for the housing sector - is calling...

The chartered surveyor team at Stokemont is giving advice on potential pitfalls in new build homes.  This is from RICS-accredited valuer Bradley...

New additional and selective licensing schemes are to be considered by the controversial Bristol city council. The council’s Labour Mayor - Marvin...

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry...

A prominent lettings agency is advising landlords to fit out homes in prime locations to the same high specification as if...

The National Residential Landlords Association has teamed up with a provider of so-called ‘smart property protection technology’. This means that landlords can...

‘Save the tenancy – don’t serve notice.’ That’s the message to landlords from a west country council. Landlords and tenants are being...

If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...

A council is warning landlords of HMOs that they must meet all of their legal responsibilities ahead of a crackdown on...

HSBC bank is working with Shelter on housing campaigns. A statement from the charity says: “With support from partners including HSBC UK,...

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced a free Buy To Let event targeted at aspiring property investors and landlords. The event will...

The identify of the service running the upcoming Private Rental Sector Ombudsman scheme has been thrown into doubt once more. The Renters...

New research published by Lloyds Banking Group during Energy Saving Week has revealed the lack of confidence and skills gaps landlords...

The yo-yo economic news is now casting doubt on whether the Bank of England will cut base rate as quickly as...

Landlords increasingly struggle with tenants who pay rent late or default, a mortgage lender is claiming.  Research from Molo suggests landlords are...

A rental sector insurance firm has hit back at claims made about Section 21 by the charity Citizens Advice. A spokesperson for...

With 3.5 million UK adults planning major home improvements in 2024, an energy expert has shared seven adjustments that can properties more sustainable.  The...