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Tenants shun bills-included rented homes...

Landlords offering properties with bills included can command a hefty premium for doing so – but tenant demand is surprisingly scarce for these rental homes, research reveals. The study from estate...

London council buys another 193 ex-council homes to combat homelessness...

A London council has announced plans to purchase 193 former council homes as it tries to combat a growing homelessness problem in the borough. Islington Council says the move brings it closer to its target...

0:01 AM, 9th April 2025, About A week ago | 11

Former Tory MP warns of Renters’ Rights Bill consequences and...

Former Tory MP blasts one-sided media for misrepresenting landlords and says the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill was a compromise to avoid even worse reforms under a future government. In a video...

10:17 AM, 8th April 2025, About A week ago | 6

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London councils’ landlord Capital Letters faces closure...

Capital Letters, an organisation established by several London councils to tackle the growing homelessness issue and cut costs on temporary housing, stands on the verge of closure, according to Inside...

MSP plans new rent controls on private landlords...

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...

0:01 AM, 8th April 2025, About A week ago | 4

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A third of landlords consider quitting the PRS to avoid rising...

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...

The DPS launches dispute videos to help landlords...

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...

Landlords focus on ‘doer-upper’ investment properties...

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...

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession...

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.

UK house prices fell in March – Halifax...

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...

9:40 AM, 7th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 0

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London’s prime rental market tightens as landlords leave...

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.

9:16 AM, 7th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 1

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Fleet Mortgages unveils essential HMO guide for landlords...

Fleet Mortgages has published a helpful guide to HMOs for landlords to address the growing demand for these investments. The lender also says that the guide reinforces its commitment to educating and supporting...

Industry body calls for government to boost support for disabled...

An industry body is urging the government to provide greater support for disabled people to access accessible housing in the private rented sector. According to Propertymark, 62% of letting agents said...

0:01 AM, 7th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 4

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Survey reveals few tenants believe Renters’ Rights Bill...

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...

Industry body urges government to abandon EPCs as measure of...

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...

0:01 AM, 4th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 1

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Council takes over landlord’s ‘disgusting’...

A private landlord has had the management of his eight properties taken over by a council after they were described as ‘disgusting’. Property118 readers will be horrified by the photographs...

Rent rises in Scotland after rent control measures end...

An industry body is warning over rent spikes in Scotland due to the end of rent control measures. The news comes after rules that allowed tenants to challenge rent hikes and capped increases at 12% if...

0:01 AM, 4th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 2

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Buy to let lenders expand financing options...

Foundation Home Loans, Market Financial Solutions and ModaMortgages have unveiled updates to their buy to let property finance offerings. The changes cater to a range of borrowers, from first-time landlords...

0:01 AM, 4th April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 0

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Renters’ Rights Bill delay sparks worry for landlords and...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a stark warning to ministers, demanding clear communication on when the Renters’ Rights Bill measures will come into force. It says...

BTR developer claims to offer solution to private renters suffering...

A build-to-rent (BTR) developer is offering free mental health checks, as Generation Rent studies claim private renting negatively impacts tenants’ mental health. BTR developer Moda claims offering...

9:20 AM, 3rd April 2025, About 2 weeks ago | 11

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