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NRLA warns banning upfront rent payments will hurt tenants

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has slammed the government’s decision to ban landlords from demanding rent in advance.
Under an amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will only be allowed to request one month’s rent upf…

26,000 homes hit the market in the first week of 2025

Nearly 26,000 new homes have hit the market in 2025, with Bristol experiencing the biggest increase in for-sale stock levels, Yopa reveals.
The agency’s data indicates that there are around 427,200 homes currently listed for sale across England &…

Angela Rayner slams Section 21 evictions as cause of homelessness

Angela Rayner claims the Labour government want to work with landlords, but blames Section 21 evictions for having a significant impact on homelessness.
In a meeting with the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Ms Rayner claims the go…

TSB unveils new mortgage to help tenants buy their rented home

TSB is expanding its support for tenants looking to buy their rented home with the launch of a 5&5 concessionary mortgage option.
This new scheme allows landlords to offer tenants a 5% discount on the property’s purchase price

Kick-off 2025 with cash in the bank by selling your property portfolio

2024 was a tough year for landlords, with Labour winning the general election and introducing new legislation that will make it even more difficult for landlords to operate in the sector.
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill

New BTL lender promises ‘smarter, faster, simpler’ offering

A new specialist buy to let mortgage lender has officially launched, bringing a focus on ‘smarter, faster, simpler’ lending to the UK market.
ModaMortgages, a subsidiary of Chetwood Bank, is working exclusively through intermediaries and w…

Advice for NI landlords on new electrical safety regulations

Landlords in Northern Ireland face new regulations for the electrical safety of their rental properties.
The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 was approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly in Novembe…

Tenant says they are leaving but then goes off radar?

Hi, I had served a S21 notice to my tenant who then contacted me to say they have viewed and accepted an offer of a Housing Association property and that they would be picking up the keys sometime over the Christmas/New Year period.

CHL and Landbay cut BTL rates

Landlords are set to benefit from a wave of competitive rate reductions as buy to let lenders CHL Mortgages and Landbay announce improved limited edition product ranges.
CHL Mortgages has launched a range of two- and five-year fixed-rate BTL mortgages

Must all landlords register with the Information Commissioner’s Office?

Data, i.e. information about people, is important, which is why we have regulations to tell us how to look after it.
These regulations are enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).  To fund their work, most businesses need to register wi…

Renters squeezed as they spend a third of their income on rent

The average UK tenant spent 35.7% of their take-home pay on rent last year which underscores the growing financial strain facing many households, one firm says.
The research from tenant and landlord services provider Canopy is based on data from more t…

Landlords offered pet damage insurance ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

A new landlord pet damage policy, called ‘Not for Lions’, has been unveiled to protect landlords’ rental properties.
The provider, Alps, says the move is in response to the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill.
The Bill returns to Parl…

Industry body urges Welsh government against mandatory EV charging points in properties

Propertymark is warning the Welsh government against plans to require electric vehicle (EV) charging points in properties.
Under the proposals, all new residential and non-residential buildings, as well as properties undergoing major renovations, would…

Can communal land be sold and must I allow a bat roost survey?

Hi, I have owned two flats for 19 years, with tenants, and have been paying a maintenance charge to a company who takes care of all communal areas in this development.
A large area of this communal land has been put up for sale

UK house prices fell in December – Halifax

House prices in the UK ended 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, despite a slight 0.2% dip in December, Halifax reports.
It says that the average property value now stands at £297,166.
Northern Ireland maintained the strongest property price gro…

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