Lettings & Management

Rents hit new highs but growth slows down

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rents in the UK reached new records in 2023, but the pace of growth slowed down significantly compared to previous...

Tenants squeezed out in England’s holiday home hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th January 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Holiday homes are not only making it harder for homebuyers to buy, but also for tenants to rent in England’s...

Disabled tenants ignored by social landlords, report reveals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new report by the Housing Ombudsman has exposed the widespread failure of social landlords to make reasonable adjustments for...

When condensation and mould is caused by the tenant?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 79

Hello, We are currently dealing with a tenant who has complained to environmental health about the damp in their property....

HMO house with AST – two of four tenants are leaving?

Author: Readers Question

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hello, Two out of four tenants on an AST with a Lambeth HMO licence have given individual notice until 31/3/24....

Industry body calls for training and qualifications across the housing sectors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Following a committee report calling for Awaab’s law to be extended to the private rented sector, one industry body argues...

Most tenant issues are quickly resolved by landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

More than half of renters have faced problems with their housing in the past six months – and 78% of...

Renters sacrifice food and heating to afford rent, survey shows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Tenants are cutting back on necessities such as food and heating to pay their rent, a survey shows. Despite rents...

MPs call for ‘Awaab’s Law’ to be extended to the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 10

MPs are calling on the government to extend the proposed Awaab’s Law, which sets new deadlines for social housing landlords...

Managed or self managing rental property?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, We are starting to build up our rental property portfolio again after being out of the PRS for a...

Covid rent reduction fraudulently obtained?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 38

Hello, Some weeks into lockdown, after regulation in relation to tenancy agreements were changed and landlords were not permitted to...

Charging electric scooters in flats – where do landlords stand?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, Recent publicity regarding fires caused by electric scooters spontaneously combusting during the charging process has me worried as to...

Rent increase ruling by First Tier Property Tribunal?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, After a very long 7 months of trying to increase the rent on my property, which involved paper submissions,...

Landlords are optimistic about the PRS despite challenges – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlord confidence in the private rented sector (PRS) rose significantly in the third quarter of 2023 after hitting record lows,...

Does tenant’s pet damage insurance exist?

Author: Readers Question

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hello, With the Government pushing landlords to accept tenants with pets, I would like to know if there is anyone...

Can another leaseholder serve me a Section 20?

Author: Readers Question

19th January 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello, last month I moved into a leasehold flat (converted house into two flats, I am upstairs). Four days after...

Rent arrears recovery from a limited company tenant?

Author: Readers Question

19th January 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hello, Can anyone help? I rented my HMO property through an agent to a limited company on a tenancy agreement which...

NRLA urges MPs to support amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th January 2024, 2 years ago | 9

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on MPs to support ‘pragmatic changes’ to the Renters (Reform) Bill. The...