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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...

A BBC journalist says activities to stop tenants speaking to him about the condition of flats let out by a Labour...

A couple who are portfolio landlords in north London have now been fined a total of £15,000 for consistently failing to...

The number of properties for sale in London that were previously rented has increased, according to research from industry consultancy TwentyCi. The analytics company found the figures showed...

A Labour council in London admits that 24% of its social housing fails the sector’s Decent Homes Standard. The industry norm for...

A landlord has been sentenced after failing to comply with the requirements of a Breach of Condition Notice that had been...

The UK property market is on the cusp of significant change with the introduction of the Renters Reform Bill 2024. This...

A landlord law expert has criticised four social housing providers for avoiding serious financial penalties themselves, while simultaneously levying big fines...

A Hastings landlord has been fined £10,000 after failing to provide a satisfactory Electrical Safety Installation Certificate to the town council. The...

Landlords should welcome the National Residential Landlords Association’s discussions with the government over the new landlord database. That’s the view of Phil...

The Housing Ombudsman has launched a special investigation into a Labour council after 16 ‘severe Maladministration’ cases in a year and...

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

An activist group supporting renters is calling for the final two months of a tenancy to be rent-free in a bid...

The government has released more information on its new Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to be launched into Parliament in...

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

A council has reported that its Selective Licensing scheme has had only 43% take-up from landlords after two years.  And a report...

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

Salford council has launched a consultation on whether private housing landlords in parts of Broughton and Kersal should require a selective...

A legal expert is warning landlords to be wary of joining local council 'Safer Renting' schemes These seemingly well-intentioned projects may have...

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

The recent unveiling by several London councils of selective licensing schemes should raise concerns among private sector landlords - especially 'amateur'...

A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £20,000 after being found guilty of offences related to the living conditions...

A call has come from the Welsh Government  to conduct an evaluation of Rent Smart Wales and its objectives.  There has been...

An advisory service is warning landlords to heed the lessons from a recent court case concerning legal obligation to ensure fire...

Deposit alternative product Reposit will now be offered to residents at five new Build to Rent sites as part of an...

Landlord Mohammed Saleem has been found guilty of multiple planning enforcement violations related to properties in Bedford. Saleem, along with his company...

PropTech platform Goodlord has partnered with safety certificate provider Safe2 to offer compliance work for the lettings sector.  Safe2 - recently acquired...

A couple who are portfolio landlords in the London borough of Haringey have been ordered to pay £10,000 after failing to...

There’s been a surge in Right to Rent checks - up 577% year on year. Under the Right to Rent Scheme, civil...

Just over 40% of landlords say they are undecided on who to vote for on July 4 -  it a bigger...

Managing rental properties, whether you have a few or a dozen, can be a juggling act. Tenancy management, bills, payments, and...

The Labour Party will not introduce rent controls if it wins the election. A spokesperson for the party is quoted on today’s...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has confirmed the dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions.  These will be May 23...

Congratulations on taking the leap into becoming a landlord! Property investing offers numerous benefits, from generating passive income to building long-term...

A call has gone out from an industry group for landlords and letting agents to be sure they know the distinctions...

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...

Landlords have only until Friday to give their views on a controversial licensing consultation from a council known for its aggressive...

Political parties should stop bickering and instead work together to boost enforcement of rental standards in the private sector. That’s the view...

A tribunal case has ended with fines imposed on two landlords - Nigel William Harry Hobbs and James Robert Hobbs -...

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...

Fines for rogue landlords and agents in London have surged past the £10 million mark.   With 19 council licensing schemes and...

In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...

Property logbook company Chimni is trialling a new form of Digital Property Logbook aimed at the rental markets.   The new logbooks...

A think tank based in central London says landlords would not quit the sector if much tougher - and more expensive...

A council which last year staged a pilot project about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the lettings sector is now...

A charity is calling for landlord licensing schemes which cost enough to fund annual inspections, and the issuing of “sentencing guidelines”...

The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...

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

The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

Nearly a third of landlords predict that the retail sector will see the highest level of negative growth over the next...

A London council has successfully prosecuted two landlords who failed to comply with a planning enforcement notice originally issued against substandard...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Government proposals on limiting short lets "fall a long way short of what's needed and will do nothing to put right...

Countryside campaigning charity CPRE has given a warm welcome to Michael Gove’s clampdown on short lets. Last week Housing Secretary Gove announced...

Reversing the tax penalties imposed on buy to let landlords in recent years would reduce the impact of short lets on...

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

A Labour MP who has campaigned for some years against short let landlords says proposals to crack down on the sector...

A London council is consulting on another controversial landlord licensing scheme. Barking and Dagenham council’s existing Selective Licensing Scheme has been applied to...

A survey claims landlords are now more responsive to tenants’ needs and have improved compliance standards. Building on comparative analysis with data...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s proposals to restrict Airbnb-style short lets do not go far enough, a group of activists has said. Yesterday...

The Conservative leader of a council which claims it has had problems with Airbnbs and short lets has given wholehearted backing...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has this morning announced wholesale changes to planning and regulations surrounding short lets. His proposals include: - planning permission...

Airbnb has given its backing to a proposal from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to introduce a mandatory register of short let...

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

A council claims “hundreds of residents have been made safer in their homes” thanks to a licencing regime. Sheffield council insists the...

While most landlords will be aware of the fact, they are required by law to renew the gas safety certificate for...

The National Residential Landlords Association haas revealed two new appointments which it says “will enhance the service to its members as...

A mandatory short lets registration and licensing scheme is to be introduced in part of the UK, described as a system...

There’s a warning this morning that stricter Energy Performance Certificate measures for the private rental sector may not have gone, after...

Christmas goodwill towards landlords seems in short supply from activist group Generation Rent.  It has this week issued a statement saying the...

A London lettings agency has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman for not paying compensation to a landlord following a failure...

Newcastle council is seeking new members of its Landlord Accreditation Scheme, which it claims recognises and rewards “reputable landlords who offer...

Councils in Greater Manchester admit to charging landlords over £14,000 for “officer time” involved in licensing schemes. There are currently eight selective...

Property investment is a dynamic and diverse field, offering numerous opportunities for investors to grow their wealth. At Mortgage Scout, we...

The short-term holiday letting industry has significantly expanded in recent years, but this could all change with the introduction of a...

A third of landlords have suggested they are considering retiring or quitting the sector because of attacks and obstacles in the...

A council has prosecuted a private landlord who rented out an uninhabitable outbuilding in Kings Langley. Deborah King was initially fined £4,000...

The breakthrough on council tax and HMOs, announced just before the weekend, may not be all that it seems. That’s the view...

A landlord has been ordered to pay almost £50,000 for failing to adhere to licensing legal requirements on several rental properties,...

The Renters Reform Bill could end up with landlords going bankrupt, a housing law specialist is warning. Des Taylor, director of compliance...

A council is warning landlords they face penalty notices if their properties fail to comply with recent legislation that seeks to...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director   What is Southernbrook Lettings and...

Next weekend sees a crash course event for landlords to bring them up to date with the 160 pieces of legislation...

The London Landlord Accreditation Scheme is hosting a virtual conference and training day in the New Year. It promises to “bring you...

The rise of platforms such as Airbnb has opened up new possibilities to generate extra income by renting out spaces.  From spare...

The National Residential Landlords Association is moving into PropTech by providing a platform for safety compliance and one for managing aspects...

In the ever-evolving landscape of rental property management, UK landlords are facing significant changes. Most recently these changes include new energy...

Arun council has prosecuted a Littlehampton landlord for failing to comply with an improvement notice. The case was heard at Worthing Magistrates...

Landlords are unwittingly exposing their tenants to the serious danger of fire because they opt for the cheaper option when hiring...

A council that is often outspoken in its criticism of rogue private landlords has been slammed for literally thousands of health...

Rightmove has this morning revealed that 16 per cent of properties currently for sale were previously available on the rental market,...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who wants the government to give him the powers to impose rent controls, is now demanding licensing...

London landlords and letting agents have so far been hit with more than £900,000 in fines in the first half of...

A council has given an insight into its past five years of enforcement actions against private landlords. The Labour council in Newham,...

One of London’s most aggressive landlord licensing regimes says it has an early-bird offer running until July 14. Landlords applying for Newham...

The Labour Mayor of Newham in London has called for a vast extension of landlord licensing. Rokhsana Fiaz says she welcomes a...

This year is set to bring sweeping rental reforms that will change the face of lettings forever. Landlords should be following...

Details are emerging about a new Landlords Database, which is one of the major provisions of the Renters Reform Bill. Within the...

A Tory MP representing a popular tourist area has attacked the proliferation of short lets, and wants a “locals first” policy...