Lettings & Management

Landlord complaint leads to letting agent expulsion from Ombudsman scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A letting agent has been expelled from The Property Ombudsman (TPO) scheme for failing to address a landlord’s complaint and...

Paragon Bank and Foundation unveil new BTL products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has introduced new mortgage options for experienced landlords looking to expand their buy to let portfolios with a...

Most tenants haven’t heard of the Renters (Reform) Bill – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Despite calls for more regulation of landlords in the private rented sector (PRS), most tenants haven’t heard of the Renters...

A must-read for all landlords: A frustrated landlord speaks out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 43

A landlord has told Property118 of his frustrations in dealing with the courts and rent tribunals – and warns that...

Rural renting soars – councils demand long-term housing plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

England’s county councils are urging the next government to establish a long-term housing strategy after research reveals a massive rise...

Binning selective licensing will leave tenants at the ‘mercy of unscrupulous landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 19

A charity is warning that a proposal under the Renters (Reform) Bill to introduce a property portal which could replace...

How do I sue a letting agent?

Author: Readers Question

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, Has anyone sued a letting agent? My daughter’s agent cost her almost £2,000 through their negligence. First, the tenant...

Michael Gove’s leasehold reforms quietly hit the buffers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The ambitious overhaul of England’s leasehold system looks set to hit the buffers after Treasury officials quietly axed part of...

What is considered a fair rent increase or are there limitations?

Author: Readers Question

25th March 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Hello, I currently have two properties, both of which have AST for 12 months. The current tenants have lived in...

How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?

Author: Readers Question

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an...

Homeowners fork out millions to pay for pet damage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords worried about tenants with pets might be interested in research about pet-loving Brits who are forking out millions on...

UK rent growth slows but tenant affordability is a ‘challenge’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The average UK rent has risen by 7.8% to £1,223 in the past year, but the pace of growth is...

Council’s selective licensing scheme deadline is looming

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2024, 2 years ago | 6

One of the country’s largest selective licensing schemes will go live in two weeks’ time and landlords are being urged...

NRLA and Generation Rent welcome call to uprate LHA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 1

MPs on the Work and Pensions Select Committee say that Local Housing Allowance should be uprated every year by the...

Extremely rigorous tenant screening, insurance and total protection?

Author: Readers Question

21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The title speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it has taken a year to the day exactly to evict non-paying tenants. This...

Half the council tax tenants pay should be saved for a home deposit – SMF

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 3

In a bid to help tenants save for a deposit to buy a house, half of their council tax payment...

Call for rent cap in Wales to help key workers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2024, 2 years ago | 5

A rent cap is needed in Wales to help essential workers struggling to find affordable housing, Generation Rent says. It...

PRS supports more than 390,000 jobs and generates £45 billion

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The private rented sector (PRS) in England and Wales supports more than 390,000 jobs across its supply chain and the...