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NRLA hits out as Labour appeals for more landlords to house asylum seekers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 42

In a bid to address the escalating number of migrants crossing the Channel, the Home Office has intensified efforts to...

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England and Wales HMO market generates £6.3 billion in rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The house in multiple occupation (HMO) sector across England and Wales is worth £78 billion and yields an impressive £6.3...

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Renters’ Rights Bill threatens student housing supply – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has raised the alarm over government proposals that could shrink the availability of student...

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Shelter announces new CEO who aims to deliver change

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Housing charity Shelter has unveiled its new CEO, after Polly Neate stood down from the role after seven years. Sarah...

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Millionaires flee London and put homes up for rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

London’s luxury property sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by an exodus of wealthy residents ahead of April’s abolition...

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Landlords hit with hefty repair costs after huge cannabis operation busted

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Landlords paid the price after three men were sentenced for using rented properties for cannabis farming. The convictions come after...

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Renters’ Rights Bill under fire in part two of Committee Stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Peers in the House of Lords have hit out at the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill during stage two of the...

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Fleet cuts BTL rates, NatWest offers a competitive deal and HTB ups lending limit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The latest buy to let deals for landlords include Fleet Mortgages which has unveiled significant rate reductions across its two-...

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Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to improve communication

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The Housing Ombudsman says it is crucial for social landlords to refine their communication strategies to prevent the unintentional stigmatisation...

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One home every minute will need upgrading for the 2050 EPC deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A staggering 12.8 million homes across England require energy efficiency improvements to meet the government’s ambition for all properties to...

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Student accommodation and BTR shine as the safest property investments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK property market is showing remarkable resilience, with student accommodation and Build to Rent (BTR) emerging as the most...

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PRS faces shift as landlords sell up to avoid new regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The private rented sector is seeing landlords sell up in the face of tighter government regulations and escalating financial pressures,...

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Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform. A report...

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Council slammed for holding landlords responsible for tenants’ fly-tipping

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 19

A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping. Sefton council has...

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Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions. The Scottish Association of Landlords...

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Landlord maintenance costs skyrocket as landlords turn to DIY to fix damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlord maintenance costs have soared as disputes over who’s responsible for repairs continue to rise. According to Towergate Insurance, landlord...

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Landlords boosted with new BTL mortgages and refurbishment loans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Several buy to let lenders have introduced innovative mortgage products and refurbishment loans tailored for landlords and brokers. These offerings,...

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Lords clash over Renters’ Rights Bill in committee stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 13

Members of the House of Lords clashed over the Renters’ Rights Bill in stage one of the committee stage. Baroness...