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Justice hammer, papers falling and Renters Rights' Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill will cause chaos without court reforms warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

An industry body warns the Renters’ Rights Bill could undermine the justice system and destabilise the private rented sector. Propertymark...

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Letting agents unprepared for new mandatory sanctions checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2025, 12 months ago | 6

New mandatory sanctions checks for letting agents come into effect this month, aimed at cracking down on financial crime. The...

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Another council targets landlords for fly-tipping tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2025, 12 months ago | 13

A London council has introduced a five-year initiative aimed at curbing illegal waste dumping throughout its borough with plans for...

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Petition against ‘heavy-handed’ selective licensing schemes launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 12

A Parliamentary petition to challenge selective licensing rules, claiming they are being exploited by councils for generating cash has been...

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London council unveils tenant’s charter to boost renter rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 2

A London council has introduced a ‘Private Rented Sector Tenant’s Charter’ to clarify tenant entitlements, improve housing quality and provide...

Renters willing to break rules to be with their pets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 7

Nearly a third of renters claim they would risk moving in a pet or partner without permission from their landlord,...

Council plans to curb use of letting boards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 3

A council is set to revive limitations on letting boards across several residential areas after complaints from residents. Nottingham City...

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More buy to let lenders roll out rate reductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Three leading buy to let lenders – Landbay, Fleet Mortgages and ModaMortgages – have introduced changes to their BTL mortgage...

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Generation Rent calls for rent freeze amid growing homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 19

Generation Rent has issued an urgent call for the UK government to cap rising rents, pointing to a deepening housing...

Frustrated man with chaotic thoughts and Scottish flag, highlighting confusion over rent controls.

Scottish rent cap consultation sparks confusion concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 2

A consultation on exempting certain properties from rent caps has been labelled as a sign of confusion in the Scottish...

Landlords face challenges with the Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 9

The Decent Homes Standard, which is part of the Renters’ Rights Bill going through the House of Lords currently, may...

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Renters’ Rights Bill is not about tenants but creating a ‘council cash windfall’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 15

It is being promoted as a way to level the renting playing field and empower tenants, but one housing law...

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Lords warn court system could take five years to fully digitise under Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 6

Members of the House of Lords warn that the court system could be left in limbo, with landlords facing long...

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Just 20% of PRS homes are below the Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Just one-in-five of England’s PRS’ properties are estimated to fall short of the forthcoming Decent Homes Standard, according to FCC...

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Landlords must work with councils to tackle housing crisis – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 12

A property management boss claims the heart of the housing crisis lies with landlords refusing to work with councils. John...

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Renting knowledge gaps risk tenant-landlord relationships

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

While 73% of renters believe they are financially savvy about renting, there are critical gaps in their knowledge – including...

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TMW cuts BTL rates while NatWest and Furness offer deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The Mortgage Works has unveiled a series of reductions across its buy to let, limited company BTL and let-to-buy mortgage...

Housing regulator exposes failings in 18 social landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has unveiled a series of regulatory judgements, highlighting huge shortcomings in 18 social landlords....