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London council unveils £30,000 fines for errant landlords

A London council has launched a tougher stance against landlords in the private rented sector by introducing stringent financial penalties to uphold housing quality.
It has updated its Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) policy for dishing out financial fines …

Agent advice creates HMO licensing pickle?

Hello, I have been using an agent to let out a property as a four bed HMO so not needing a licence. However, last September my agent said it could be a five bed HMO and would need little or no work to comply but I would need to get a licence.

House prices climb despite market slowdown – RICS

House prices rose slightly last month but buyer demand is slipping, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) says.
Its Residential Property Survey highlights a market grappling with the prospect of looming stamp duty rises and wider economic…

PRS tenants can access £1.8bn energy improvements boost

Tenants in the private rented sector can access new energy efficiency funding to improve their homes.
It’s part of the government’s accelerated rollout of the Warm Homes Plan to benefit up to 170,000 residences across England.
The plan prom…

Joint tenancy – weakest tenant must stand alone?

Hello, As a landlord I have always believed it safe to allow one tenant on a weaker income as they are joint and separately liable. Sadly for many this is no longer true. Both tenants must be strong enough to pick up the rent alone.

£7.5k lost on auction property reported to Action Fraud?

Hello, here’s a salutary lesson. Having missed out on a property sold at auction at the beginning of February, I saw another house, less than a mile away on Rightmove. It was being marketed by a different auction house and was lot 1 in their auct…

BTL lenders boost landlord options with new criteria and rates

Two leading buy to let lenders have unveiled updates to their BTL offerings, enhancing flexibility and affordability for property investors.
Fleet Mortgages and YBS Commercial Mortgages have introduced changes aimed at supporting advisers, streamlining…

Just 8% of PRS homes are ‘pet friendly’

Just 8% of rental homes in England are currently advertised as welcoming to pets, even with forthcoming legislation set to shake up the sector which will see see more pets being accepted by landlords, research reveals.
According to Zero Deposit

Call to prioritise housing in Scotland’s anti-social behaviour crackdown

One leading professional body is demanding a sharper focus from the Scottish government on tackling anti-social behaviour within the housing sector.
It follows a comprehensive assessment by the Independent Working Group on Anti-Social Behaviour in Sco…

House prices rise as buyers beat stamp duty deadline

The average cost of a home across England and Wales grew by £2,500, equivalent to a 0.7% rise to reach £357,300 in February, one index reveals.
The analysis from the chartered surveyors e.surv, shows that the price rise marks the second consecutive mon…

The UK’s top renter-friendly city revealed

Britain’s best location for renters and landlords in 2025 has been revealed and its success is down to a large and thriving student population and high tenant satisfaction.
According to Property Investments UK, the vibrant northern city boasts a …

Scottish Greens push to end winter evictions of tenants

A Scottish Green MSP has tabled an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill which would prevent tenants from being evicted in winter months – forever.
Maggie Chapman says her proposal will eliminate the threat of evictions during the chilliest mo…

Looking to sell and end of tenancy query with Estate Agent?

Hi all, Can you advise me regarding ending my fully managed contract with my letting agent?
I have read my terms of business and have given ample notice, 3 months. I have requested they confirm the transition and when will they walk away.

Universal Credit overhaul will affect rent payments from April

Landlords are being warned that there are big alterations to Universal Credit coming which will transform how rent payments are managed across the UK.
Propertymark says that from April, the Fair Repayment Rate will drop from 25% to 15%.

Block managing agents and quotes for repairs?

Hello, I have a block of flats currently managed by Block Managing Agents. Recently there was a leak in the building where damage was caused to a number of flats.
The managing agents said that they had quotes in from two contractors but refused to disc…

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