Lettings & Management Archives - Page 26 of 141

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Landlords see rent arrears rocket

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The average amount tenants owe landlords in unpaid rent has rocketed to £2,237 in the first quarter of 2025, a...

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Letting agents unprepared for new mandatory sanctions checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2025, 1 year ago | 6

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

Council plans to curb use of letting boards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

Housing regulator exposes failings in 18 social landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

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Tenants are quitting tenancies early believing the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 1 year ago | 4

There appears to be a growing misconception among tenants that the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law to trigger a...

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Soaring housing costs dampen renter dreams of homeownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Nearly two-fifths (38%) of UK renters point to the hefty deposit required for a home as a major obstacle to...

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PRS faces crisis as just one-in-five landlords plan to remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 12

A looming shortage of rental properties threatens the private rented sector as a significant portion of landlords prepare to offload...

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Most renters enjoy positive landlord relationships – Aldermore

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

It might go against the mainstream media narrative, but a survey has found that 66% of renters enjoy a constructive...

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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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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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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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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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Is it worth going back to self-managing my rental properties?

Author: Readers Question

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hi, I have always managed my properties (3) myself until my wife became ill and the regulations seemed to get...

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Can my letting agent withhold rent to cover water leak repairs?

Author: Readers Question

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 9

My rental flat recently suffered significant water damage due to a leak from the flat above. My main contact at...

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Manchester leads rental yields while London sees strong growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Property investors in Manchester are reaping the highest rental yields in England and Wales with average annual returns of 6.35%,...

PRS crisis deepens as landlords increasingly sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Renters will increasingly struggle to find somewhere to leave as growing numbers of landlords sell up and leave the private...

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Renters want to buy but struggle with costs – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Renters have a strong desire to buy a home for a better life, but many are stuck with rising rents...