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The Renters Rights Bill (RRB) is being fast tracked through parliament, probably due to Labour holding the majority of the seats.
They have zero respect for any landlord and have no intention of revising the courts before they push it through.

Just when landlords thought it couldn’t get any worse

Just when landlords thought matters couldn’t get any worse, a new clause 11 is proposed for the Renters Rights Bill.
The new clause 11 concerns restrictions on the requirement for tenants to provide a guarantor with details below:
“(1) A relevant perso…

Rental demand dips in the final quarter of 2024

Tenant demand for rental properties in England experienced a seasonal decline in the fourth quarter of 2024, research reveals.
According to Zero Deposit, there was a 7.3% quarterly drop in demand, which follows an annual decline of 2.6%.

Propertymark welcomes Welsh PRS response but worries about rent controls

Despite welcoming the response of the Welsh government’s plans for the PRS, Propertymark says it is concerned about plans for rent controls, no-fault evictions and energy efficiency regulations.
It says the plans could have a negative impact on …

Generation Rent criticises the lack of rent caps in the Renters’ Rights Bill

Generation Rent says it is disappointed by the lack of measures to introduce rent caps as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
The organisation says that the Bill’s abolition of Section 21 evictions is a positive step for renters in England an…

Call to extend the right to keep a pet to social housing

The government is being urged to extend proposed pet-friendly rights to renters in social housing.
The call is being made by Dogs Trust which points to the Renters’ Rights Bill which will include greater rights for pet owners in the private rente…

Under 45s rent bill hits £56.2bn as interest rates keep more people renting

The amount of rent paid by under 45s in Great Britain soared to a record £56.2 billion in 2024, a £3.5 billion increase from the previous year, research reveals.
Hamptons says that this surge coincides with a big rise in the number of young people rent…

Landlords: Would you start in BTL in 2025 if given the choice?

Despite a growing landlord exodus – which the housing minister Matthew Pennycook disbelieves – would you start as a landlord in 2025? There are reasons for and against. I’d like to hear your views because I try –

Call for the strong enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

One organisation says that while changes to rental law are vital, they are only the ‘first step’ in rebalancing power in the private rented sector (PRS).
Nationwide Foundation warns that the passing of the Renters’ Rights Bill in its …

Property market is off to a flying start in 2025

The property market has experienced a strong start to 2025, with buyer demand on Zoopla rocketing 14% ahead of this time last year, the property portal reports.
This surge in interest has translated to a 15% increase in new sales agreed compared to the…

Rent in advance ban risks excluding vulnerable tenants

The Lettings Hub chief executive, Heidi Shackell, has expressed her disappointment over the decision in Parliament to ban rent in advance, warning that it could have unintended consequences for vulnerable tenants.
After the Renters’ Rights Bill w…

How You Can Get Paid to Buy Property

Most people think you need a lot of money to buy property, and while that’s true for many people, what if I told you there’s a way to actually get paid to buy property?
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Surely I cannot be classed as a Landlord?

Hi, My Tenants moved out a few months ago so I have a house standing empty I’m paying Council Tax on which is near my Son’s University.
My full-time student Son stays there a couple of nights a week but has asked to live in the property ful…

Exploring the Buzz Around HMO Housing

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have been a cornerstone of the UK rental market, offering affordable housing options for tenants and profitable investment opportunities for landlords.
As urban centers grapple with housing shortages, HMOs continue …

Why I Went To Prison For A HMO Property Landlord

The title of this article may have caught your attention, just as the original video on YouTube did for us. Intrigued, we couldn’t resist giving it a watch—and we’re glad we did! After all, it’s not every day we come across content so insightful that i…

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