The Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals aimed at curbing the ability of landlords to raise rents on properties that fail to meet basic living standards.
Maggie Chapman MSP has submitted amendments to the upcoming Housing (Scotland) Bill
Nearly one in three landlords are considering quitting the private rented sector, driven by escalating maintenance costs and tougher regulations, research reveals.
The findings from Aldermore also highlight that nearly a third of landlords have already…
The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is offering its acclaimed dispute webinars for on-demand viewing to help landlords and tenants.
The initiative allows viewers to access educational content whenever it suits their schedule.
These free online ses…
Landlords are focusing on purchasing properties requiring renovation – and spend £8,500 on improvements, research reveals.
The study by Paragon Bank of more than 500 landlords found that 44% prefer to buy homes needing upgrades, while 25% opt for…
A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill clarifies that landlords can still reclaim their properties by serving notice prior to the Bill’s enactment, even if they pursue a court order post-implementation.
The amendment is being champione…
The average price of homes in the UK fell by 0.5% in March, marking a sharper decline compared to the 0.2% drop seen in February, Halifax reports.
It says that the average property value is £296,699
The lettings sector in London’s most sought-after areas is experiencing big upheaval as landlords abandon the market in response to the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, an analysis reveals.
The findings from Knight Frank says the Bill’…
Does anyone know what the legal position is as far as security lights and cameras are concerned, when it comes to landlords allowing private tenants to set up these things?
First a few logistical comments. The rental properties in question comprise of …
Hi Everyone, We have 13 apartments for people over 45 years old.
I have tried to increase my lease that only has 62 years left. The cost to get a quote was £500.
The quote came back £35,000 to increase it to 99 years.
Ready for a 29.8% cost increase? After detailed analysis, the government has decided to:
Introduce legislation to increase the data protection fees across all tiers by 29.8%, as set out below in the table;
Retain the existing three-tier structure
Only a small number of tenants believe the Renters’ Rights Bill will improve their rights and some haven’t even heard of it, claims a new report.
According to a survey by estate agent group LRG, only 22% of tenants believe the Bill will improve their r…
An industry body is calling for energy performance certificates (EPCs) to be abolished to measure fuel poverty.
Currently, fuel poverty is defined by a property’s energy efficiency rather than a household’s ability to afford its energy bill…
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