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Landlords support new possession grounds in Renters’ Rights Bill – Landbay

While many landlords are concerned about the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, they believe the expanded Section 8 possession grounds proposed in the Renters’ Rights Bill could be useful.
The survey from buy to let lender…

Labour council evicts 200 private tenants amid housing crisis

More than 200 private tenants are being evicted by a Labour-run council to address its growing housing waiting list, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The council aims to rehouse families currently living in temporary accommodation, which costs the borough …

Council expands selective licensing scheme under new Labour rules

A new selective licensing scheme for ALL landlords with private rented sector properties in one London borough has been unveiled.
Barking and Dagenham Council will be one of the first authorities to utilise new Labour government rules that remove the n…

Research into rented housing’s impact on health and wellbeing launched

Research by district and borough councils into how housing conditions and experiences affect the health and well-being of tenants and landlords has been launched.
The councils in Suffolk are working with the University of Suffolk to help use the resear…

Section 21 and rent arrears eviction?

I have been advised by an eviction specialist to issue a Section 21 instead of a Section 8 as in theory, It’s a a quicker and cheaper process.
Unfortunately, I did not secure the deposit in TDS within one month

Renters’ Rights Bill risks excluding vulnerable tenants

Landlords, letting agents and build-to-rent providers have warned that the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill could make it harder for vulnerable tenants to access rented accommodation.
In a statement ahead of the Bill’s report stage …

MFS and TML both reduce rates for landlords

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has reduced its rates across its bridging, buy to let and Bridge Fusion ranges.
The lender has lowered both variable and fixed-rate bridging loan rates.
Rates on the Bridge Fusion range

First-time buyers scramble ahead of stamp duty hike

First-time buyers are rushing to complete property purchases before the stamp duty increase comes into effect in April, Hamptons reveals.
It says that the share of homes bought by first-time buyers across Great Britain surged to a record 31.8% in Novem…

Just half of UK homes increased in value last year – Zoopla

Half of the UK’s 30 million homes increased in value in 2024 as house prices returned to growth following a decline in 2023, research from Zoopla reveals.
It points to weak buyer demand, driven by higher borrowing costs as contributing to the 202…

Landlords saw a big surge in tenancy fraud last year

Last year saw landlords struggle with a huge rise in tenancy fraud, particularly in London, research reveals.
The findings from Homeppl, a tenant referencing platform, found that its technology helped clients avoid £16.9 million in losses due to fraud.

Scottish housing survey highlights diverging tenant needs

The latest Scottish Housing Survey underscores the distinct roles played by the private rented sector (PRS) and social housing in Scotland, a property expert says.
David Alexander, the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, says the survey h…

Millions lose sleep over housing worries – Shelter

Millions of people in England are struggling with housing insecurity, according to a new study by Shelter.
The charity’s research highlights that two-thirds (67%) of those questioned have struggled with housing challenges in the past year.
It say…

Short let comfort but management company pain?

Hi all, I’m seeking advice on an issue regarding my short-let/Airbnb property.
Last month, I listed my purpose-built flat as a short-let. While I’ve only received about five bookings so far, along with some upcoming reservations, I find comfort in havi…

NRLA criticises Welsh government’s “absurd” tenant compensation proposal

The NRLA has slammed the Welsh Government’s “absurd plans” to pay compensation to tenants.
A recommendation from the Senedd’s Housing and Local Government Select Committee could force landlords to pay tenants up to two months’ rent as compe…

How on earth are landlords expected to carry on with no safeguards?

I have been a landlord for over 20 years now. I have only used Section 21 twice in all that time.
Once was for a tenant who failed to pay rent on time, and then things got worse.

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