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The Renters’ Rights Act is a political victory and a disaster for tenants
This isn’t the article I had planned but I couldn’t decide after waking up today whether I was caught in some weird fever...
Rent in advance and last month’s rent?
Hello. I’ve got a potential tenant that is claiming UC. His BAP period is 17 – 16th of the month.
Normally for tenancies...
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act and tax warning will crush landlords
Sadly, I didn’t make it to the end of Rachel Reeves’ televised sermon on Tuesday because I was on the verge of scratching...
Leasehold reform – Which change will actually unlock the market?
The government has just seen off a High Court challenge from major freeholders over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024.
Why Southwark Council MUST prosecute Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Another Labour minister is in hot water over ‘misunderstanding’ the rules, and Two Tier thinks landlords will let this...
When will politicians ever listen to landlords?
Watching Matthew Pennycook’s ‘performance’ in Parliament in nodding through the Renters’ Rights Bill, I was...
Making Tax Digital: Which Software Works Best for Landlords?
Why Landlords Need to Act Now
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is finally happening.
From April 2026, if your total rental income...
Abolish landlords? Bring it on!
Last weekend, Green Party members voted like lemmings to ‘seek the effective abolition of private landlordism’ at their...
Landlords Urged to Act Now: The Renters’ Rights Bill Is Coming. Are You Ready?
One-off live training event announced to help UK landlords stay compliant, avoid legal pitfalls, protect their portfolios and take...
85% LTV Buy-to-Let F1 product for Landlords: Foundation Home Loans
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the buy-to-let mortgage market, you’ll know that products allowing you to borrow at 85% loan-to-value...
Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days
Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations, rent caps,
One Rule for Landlords, Another for Councils
Recent headlines have exposed a troubling gap between the standards demanded of private landlords and the realities of council-run...
If You’re Still Letting Like It’s 2015, You’re on Borrowed Time
After 30 years in this sector, I’ve never seen a time like this. The landscape for landlords is shifting fast and if you’re still...