Lettings & Management

UK rents soar by 8.3% in a year – Scotland leads the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 2

The UK’s rental market has seen a sharp rise in rents over the last year, with the average monthly rent...

What would you ask Michael Gove, if you could?

Author: Readers Question

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I’ve been a hands on landlord for over 20 years, and regularly renovate properties and deal with tenants, trades...

Edinburgh, Bradford and London have the best letting agents, tenants say

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Tenants in Edinburgh, Bradford and London are the most satisfied with their letting agents, according to a new survey by...

Hamilton Fraser launches new brand for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Hamilton Fraser (HFIS), a leading provider of insurance and compliance solutions for the private rented sector (PRS), has announced the...

Council says housing crisis is worsening as landlords exit market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2024, 3 years ago | 29

Thurrock Council has revealed the growing challenges it faces in providing housing help to its residents, as the cost-of-living crisis...

NRLA calls for more rented homes to meet growing tenant demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2024, 3 years ago | 5

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is urging the Government to address the growing gap between the demand and supply...

Councils will be ‘the next Post Office scandal’ – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 5

A housing legal expert says that councils are guilty of severe maladministration, excessive enforcement and unfair licensing conditions against private...

Surrender and regrant of leases is it legal?

Author: Readers Question

12th February 2024, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, I am in the middle of protracted litigation with my Residents Management Company. I have discovered lease assets such...

Council-owned landlord evicts tenants to repay £18m council debt

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2024, 3 years ago | 46

Tenants of NCH Enterprises, a council-owned company, are facing eviction as the firm tries to sell 44 properties to repay...

Landlord evictions soar to pre-pandemic levels in 2023

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2024, 3 years ago | 5

Landlords evicted more tenants in the final quarter of 2023 than they have since 2018, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)...

Government scraps plan on HMO requirements for asylum seekers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2024, 3 years ago | 4

The government has abandoned a plan that would have exempted landlords of asylum seekers from houses in multiple occupation (HMO)...

Landlords face a property licensing boom in 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2024, 3 years ago | 4

Landlords in the UK are witnessing a surge in property licensing schemes and consultations in 2024, according to Kamma. The...

Before You Welcome Them In: Essential Steps for Choosing Your Right Tenant

Author: Aviram Shahar

8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

As a UK property investor, finding the right tenant is crucial for a smooth and profitable rental experience. Selecting a...

Disabled people face housing crisis as Government reneges on funding pledge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 2

The Government has been accused of breaking its promise to increase the funding for disabled people to adapt their homes,...

UK housing market continues to improve but rent growth slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 0

The UK housing market showed further signs of recovery in January 2024, according to the latest survey by the Royal...

Tenants subletting flat without permission?

Author: Readers Question

8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the following: • Flat rented out to Party A on a 1...

Renters want green upgrades from landlords amid rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th February 2024, 3 years ago | 4

As rental costs continue to soar, most UK renters are urging their landlords to invest in green home improvements, according...

Damning report exposes council’s mishandling of selective licensing fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2024, 3 years ago | 23

A controversial council has found itself in hot water following a damning report that exposes its failure to ringfence its...