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10:04 AM, 8th July 2025, Less than a minute ago|
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Despite the government claiming “tenants are not second-class citizens and deserve to keep pets,” an amendment for a separate pet damage deposit has been approved in a victory for landlords. Previously, the government performed a U-turn over pet damage insurance, and Labour Peers during the second debate of the Report stage claimed “pet insurance was not needed.” However, in a clash of views during the second debate of the Report stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill, me
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14:23 PM, 7th July 2025, About 19 hours ago|
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A Conservative Peer and former Housing Minister claims the government's proposed rent tribunals are not the solution and calls for rents to be raised only ONCE every four years. Lord Young of Cookham, argues that letting renters appeal unreasonable rent increases at First-Tier Tribunal is “ill-equipped” to solve the problem. Instead, he supports an amendment in the Renters’ Rights Bill by Lord Best, which would limit rent increases to either wage growth or inflation for f
11:50 AM, 7th July 2025, About 21 hours ago|
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Have I got this right? Under the Renters Rights Bill, I’ll need to wait 12 months before I can serve an eviction notice (for four months hence). BUT: I operate a six-bed HMO, with tenancies starting and ending at different times. I will almost never get a “clean” 12-month period in which no one has moved in or out. It could be years before I get full unoccupied possession. Surely this isn’t the case? Please tell me I’ve got it wrong somewhere? Would appreciate t
0:01 AM, 8th July 2025, About 9 hours ago|
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Salford City Council has imposed fines of £577,650 on 26 landlords for failing to uphold housing standards in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The penalties stem from its additional HMO licensing scheme, introduced in July 2021...
0:01 AM, 8th July 2025, About 9 hours ago|
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Hi, in light of the impending Renters’ Rights Bill and the fact that all tenants will be expected to give two months’ notice, is anyone who is NOW taking benefit tenants on, especially, asking for two months’ rent in advance?...
0:01 AM, 8th July 2025, About 9 hours ago|
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Growth in UK rent and mortgage expenditure slowed for the fourth consecutive month, rising by 4.3% in June compared to 4.6% in May, according to Barclays Property Insights. This easing coincides with major lenders reducing mortgage rates...
10:16 AM, 7th July 2025, About 23 hours ago|
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An industry body has criticised the Labour government for reversing its position on pets in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Ahead of the second debate of the report stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill, in Parliament today (Monday, July 7)...