Landlord News

10:44 AM, 6th December 2024, About 16 hours ago|
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With not a lot to do I read the publication of the English Private Landlord Survey and found it was an eye-opening and sobering experience. In recent years, landlords have often been at the receiving end of criticism, with stereotypes painting us as profit-driven and neglectful. However, the survey provides a more nuanced picture, shedding light on the diverse roles landlords play in the rental market and the challenges we face. The likes of Generation Rent and Shelter won't
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10:35 AM, 6th December 2024, About 16 hours ago|
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Private landlords in England and Wales will need to obtain Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) every time they rent to a new tenant, the government proposes. And landlords of HMOs will need a new EPC every time they rent out a ROOM to a new tenant. The consultation published by the government has a deadline of 26 February for landlords to respond. Currently, EPCs are valid for 10 years but the proposed changes aim to reduce the validity period to ensure EPCs are updated m
11:00 AM, 6th December 2024, About 16 hours ago|
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House prices in the UK have climbed to a new record high, with the average property now costing £298,083, Halifax reveals. This marks a 1.3% increase from October and a 4.8% annual rise. Northern Ireland continues to lead the way with the strongest annual growth with prices going up 6.8%. Wales and the North West of England also saw significant increases, at 4.1% and 5.9% respectively. 'House prices rose for the fifth month' Amanda Bryden, the head of mortgages at Halifax
0:04 AM, 6th December 2024, About A day ago|
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The Housing Ombudsman has published a scathing report criticising Hyde Housing Association for repeated failings in repairs, complaint handling and service charge enquiries. The investigation, prompted by a high rate of maladministration, uncovered a pattern of unreasonable delays...
0:02 AM, 6th December 2024, About A day ago|
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There has been a big increase in the conversion of commercial properties into residential units across England, research reveals. The findings from Direct Line landlord insurance reveal a 63% surge in change of use applications between 2021 and 2023....
0:01 AM, 6th December 2024, About A day ago|
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A survey of England’s private landlords has unveiled a complex landscape marked by increasing costs and shifting landlord strategies. The English Private Landlord Survey found that nearly half of all landlords owned a single rental property...
0:01 AM, 6th December 2024, About A day ago|
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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of Information request by the party revealed that more than 28,000 homes are sitting empty while homelessness in Scotland reaches record levels....