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Social housing landlords must rehouse tenants under new Awaab’s Law rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 6

Awaab’s Law will require social housing landlords to provide and pay for alternative accommodation if a tenant’s home cannot be...

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Prime London property market sees muted activity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

London’s prime property market displayed subdued activity in May, with rental growth moderating and sales transactions notably low, according to...

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Landlords are not prepared for EPC rules which risks government targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 4

A massive knowledge gap among PRS landlords about energy performance certificates (EPCs) could undermine the government’s push to improve the...

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Minister again denies landlord exodus but the numbers say otherwise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 8

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has again denied a landlord exodus is underway and claims the private rented sector remains...

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HMOs in England sell for up to 50% above average house prices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) in England are selling for significantly higher prices than standard homes, offering substantial profits for...

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Renters’ Rights Bill amendment dishes up a ‘dog’s dinner’ for landlords – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 25

Labour’s proposed amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill has stirred controversy by placing the financial burden of pet-related property damage...

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Portfolio landlords face £23,000 mortgage cost surge without refinancing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Portfolio landlords in the UK could see their mortgage costs soar by more than £23,000 over two years if they...

Generation Rent dismisses landlord exodus claiming landlords can just leave

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 22

Generation Rent claims “it’s no problem if landlords want to leave the market,” despite the ongoing housing crisis. Chief executive,...

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Buy to let mortgages boosted by Fleet and Aldermore enhancements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Fleet Mortgages has announced a series of rate reductions across its five-year fixed-rate products, alongside a new £1,000 cashback incentive...

Mayor promotes Good Landlord Charter to improve housing standards in Greater Manchester

Council hits landlords with £1.5m in fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Over the past two years, a council’s pilot scheme targeting landlords has racked up £1.5 million in fines, The Times...

Council unveils proposed licensing scheme consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 10 months ago | 3

A council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to share their views on a proposed additional licensing scheme. The proposed...

Housing activists urge mayors to champion rent control powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 10 months ago | 2

A coalition of housing campaigners is appealing to England’s mayors to push for authority over rent controls for private tenants...

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Scottish housing crisis deepens as construction plummets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Scotland’s housing sector has seen a major downturn, with an 11% reduction in all-sector housebuilding starts and a 4% drop...

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Only one in five HMOs in some areas have a usable garden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2025, 10 months ago | 2

Tenants wanting a shared house with a usable garden will find that will be a challenge in many regions, research...

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MP claims landlords are pocketing taxpayer money while neglecting properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 19

An MP has accused landlords of keeping taxpayers’ money while failing to meet basic property standards. In a Work and...

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BTL mortgage lenders roll out new rates for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Buy to let mortgage providers Molo and ModaMortgages have unveiled new pricing structures and products aimed at boosting affordability for...

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Buy to let mortgages soar to record high with rates below 5%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage sector has hit a new high for product availability climbing to a record 4,144 deals...

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England’s top postcode house price premiums revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Northumberland, West Midlands and County Durham are home to some of England’s biggest postcode house price premiums, outshining even the...