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Serviced guest house reception with financial documents highlighting a £10,000 loss from an unpaid occupier dispute.

Serviced guest house owner faces £10,000 loss?

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29th June 2026, 1 month ago | 5

Hello, I run a small, serviced guest house in the London Borough of Barnet and would be interested to hear...

Tenant and landlord discussing a rent increase notice, illustrating private rented commercial property compliance and MEES regulations.

The spite and division in the Renters’ Rights Act?

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26th June 2026, 2 months ago | 19

Hello, The government rightly goes a long way to prevent friction and division in diversity and culture. However, the Renters’...

AI-powered legal assistant celebrating a court victory in an English courtroom, symbolising affordable access to justice.

AI law firm wins first case which could help landlords?

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26th June 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Hello, In the Grauniad (Guardian newspaper) today (don’t worry, I’m not a reader!). Not ‘property’ associated, but where landlords and...

Leaflet about a proposed land value tax held in front of homes with a for sale sign, illustrating housing tax reforms.

Could Andy Burnham’s proposed land tax force landlords to sell?

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24th June 2026, 2 months ago | 96

Hello, Andy Burnham has been reported to be considering replacing council tax and stamp duty with a new tax based...

Confused landlord reviewing a missed rent renewal with calendar, property model and unanswered questions.

Letting agent missed rent renewal and then gave me conflicting advice?

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24th June 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Hello, I would appreciate other landlords’ views on a dispute I am having with my letting agent – a well-known...

Two cats in a rental property beneath a no-pets sign, illustrating an unauthorised pet tenancy issue.

Unauthorised pets in rental property?

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23rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 6

I have found myself in an interesting situation and would appreciate your thoughts. In April this year, new tenants moved...

Compensation claim over mould issues after a landlord sold the flat, with house model, cash and paperwork.

Can a tenant claim compensation for mould after the flat has been sold?

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23rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 10

Hi, I wrote a while ago about the tenant wanting compensation for mould. >> https://www.property118.com/tenant-wants-compensation-for-mould/ I have since sold the...

Illustration of a tidal wave labelled Renters Rights Act crashing over UK rental homes and letting boards, symbolising market disruption.

Why the Renters’ Rights Act is causing a tsunami?

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23rd June 2026, 2 months ago | 14

Landlords are the life blood and custodians of a fragile ecosystem, who left alone, largely solve and don’t create problems....

Model home with solar panels under a protective dome symbolising stronger safeguards for retrofit and EPC upgrade work.

Consultation on EPC retrofit and further consumer protection?

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22nd June 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Hello, This is a just launched consultation on government plans to increase protection to those who have retrograde EPC work...

Concept illustration of HMO planning uncertainty and lawful use questions under Article 4 Directions.

When is an HMO not an HMO – Article 4 direction?

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22nd June 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Hello, I recently went through a frustrating experience with trying to obtain a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development...

Question mark beside HMO property marketing materials and a for sale sign, illustrating decisions around selling HMO portfolios.

In need of ideas to sell a portfolio of HMO’s in the South East

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19th June 2026, 2 months ago | 3

I would be interested to hear from Property118 readers who have experience of selling HMOs, particularly larger portfolios. Over the...

Illustration of a landlord facing mortgage issues after a 3-bed property is reclassified as an HMO.

Lender accuses me of breaching mortgage conditions?

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19th June 2026, 2 months ago | 23

Hello, My lender is seeking to impose monthly fines for breaching my mortgage conditions, following the local council’s decision that...

Illustration of conflicting tenant notice periods under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, showing a choice between two months and uncertainty.

Two months’ notice or not two months’ notice? That is the question

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18th June 2026, 2 months ago | 19

Hello, There appears to be conflicting advice about the notice tenants must give under the Renters’ Rights Act, so I...

: Illustration of rental deposit protection costs shifting to annual subscriptions for landlords.

Tenancy deposit protections to become a subscription?

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18th June 2026, 2 months ago | 9

Hello, We are all used to protecting our tenancy deposits by paying a one-off protection fee (If we use an...

Rental property with prospective tenants and a question mark, illustrating concerns about adding a permitted occupier

Should I accept a Permitted Occupier?

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17th June 2026, 2 months ago | 8

Hello, I recently had a request by a tenant that moved in early February to have her husband added as...

Landlord facing uncertainty while reviewing tenant applications under new rental regulations

How are landlords navigating the complexity of potential applicants for properties?

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16th June 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Hello, Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, I have been dreading any of our tenants leaving. The worst...

Crumbling rental property struck by EPC rating target graphic, symbolising pressure on landlords and the PRS

Why EPC policy will damage the housing sector?

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15th June 2026, 2 months ago | 12

As landlords sell, we are now seeing a smaller pool of rental properties, putting pressure on supply and increasing rents....

Government update for landlords on Tenant Fees Act guidance with Westminster in the background

How many landlord updates from the Government?

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15th June 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Hi everyone, So yesterday I received these landlord updates from our wonderful government… Update from GOV.UK for: Changes to private...

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet update notifications displayed across desktop and mobile devices

Constant RRA Information Sheet update emails?

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12th June 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Hello, I am constantly receiving updates on changes to the Renters’ Rights Act via email. I am not sure what...

Students moving into a rental property while comparing tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act

RRA and the How To Rent booklet?

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9th June 2026, 2 months ago | 6

Hello, My daughter’s house was a student house where the three students had a 12 month AST. Under the RRA,...

Concept image showing “Landlord” transforming into a new term, highlighting debate over landlord rebranding

Do landlords need a rebrand?

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9th June 2026, 2 months ago | 9

Hello, Given the way landlords are often portrayed by government, the media and some campaign groups, is it time for...