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Landlords: How To Build A ‘Bullet Proof’ Portfolio Before The Renters’ Right Bill Is Passed Into Law

Landlords, with the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill potentially coming into effect this year and minimum proposed EPC C targets just around the corner; now is the time to safeguard your investments and protect your business from interest rate rises, taxe…

Why are landlords expected to parent their tenants?

Sefton Council’s recent warning to private landlords has sparked outrage, and for good reason. The council insists that landlords – not the council or social landlords, naturally – must ensure their tenants dispose of rubbish correctly or face Fi…

Renters’ Rights Bill under fire in part two of Committee Stage

Peers in the House of Lords have hit out at the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill during stage two of the committee stage.
Members raised concerns over the abolition of fixed-term tenancies, new possession grounds, and fears the Bill could drive …

Fleet cuts BTL rates, NatWest offers a competitive deal and HTB ups lending limit

The latest buy to let deals for landlords include Fleet Mortgages which has unveiled significant rate reductions across its two- and five-year fixed-rate products, while NatWest secures a standout offering.
Meanwhile, Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is ramp…

One home every minute will need upgrading for the 2050 EPC deadline

A staggering 12.8 million homes across England require energy efficiency improvements to meet the government’s ambition for all properties to achieve an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2050.
This equates to upgrading approxim…

Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to improve communication

The Housing Ombudsman says it is crucial for social landlords to refine their communication strategies to prevent the unintentional stigmatisation of residents and foster trust.
This guidance, part of a series for meeting the upcoming Awaab’s La…

Can a managing agent skip a Section 20 notice?

I own a leasehold flat in a building with four flats. The managing agent for the Freeholder is useless yet is charging us around 25% per annum fees though they say they are not commission based.
The lease doesn’t specify a maximum cost

Student accommodation and BTR shine as the safest property investments

The UK property market is showing remarkable resilience, with student accommodation and Build to Rent (BTR) emerging as the most secure investment options, research reveals.
That’s according to Excellion Capital’s latest investment yields i…

PRS faces shift as landlords sell up to avoid new regulations

The private rented sector is seeing landlords sell up in the face of tighter government regulations and escalating financial pressures, a study reveals.
The property lender Together, says rising taxes, such as Capital Gains Tax, coupled with the potent…

Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform.
A report by Crisis reveals that more than 12,250 households in Wales are currently facing homelessness.
The news comes as Shelter Cymru reveals…

Paul Shamplina launches Talkin’ Property for straight-talking landlord advice

A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched.
Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has launched a dedicated YouTube channel called Talkin’ Property.
From interviews with industry legends to sharing pe…

Council slammed for holding landlords responsible for tenants’ fly-tipping

A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping.
Sefton council has warned landlords they must make proper arrangements for their tenants to dispose of rubbish until the designated collecti…

Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions.
The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has welcomed the consultation on which properties should be exempt from rent controls having previously warned th…

Labour blasts Green Party over hypocrisy in Section 21 eviction row

A Green party councillor has come under fire for issuing a Section 21 notice, despite the party’s pledge to ban no-fault evictions.
According to The Guardian, William Pedley, who is standing in the upcoming local elections for the Victoria ward in Nor…

Is allowing my tenant’s friend to stay temporarily a problem?

Hi, I am renting a property to my daughter on an Assured Short Hold Tenancy (AST). She would like her friend to move in with her temporarily (about 3 months) she will be sleeping on a sofa bed and helping out with rent and bills.