Lettings & Management

41% of landlords see the ‘importance of EPC regulations’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Landlords are apparently feeling the pressure over proposed environmental regulations with 41% believing it is essential to meet the planned...

Do I pay upfront for major works?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I own two flats in a block of four, so there are 3 lessees. There is a managing agent...

Greens want rent freezes as part of the Renters’ Reform Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

The Green Party is calling for the Renters’ Reform Bill to go much further than the government is planning for...

Ambiguity in lease – who does it fall to?

Author: Readers Question

19th May 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hi, Our block of flats has recently had a section 20 notice issued, with a large cost attributed to the four...

EPC challenge with a flat within a social housing block?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I own a flat on the top floor of a social housing block of 60 flats owned by Wandsworth...

To CCJ a couple or Individually?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello 118ers, Some advice please. Can I apply for a Joint CCJ to recover the thousands of pounds my ex-tenants...

Making Tax Digital for Landlords?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello, There’s more red tape for landlords to come – From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with an income of...

Fairly compensating tenants for overrunning repair?

Author: Readers Question

18th May 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Hello – long-time reader, first-time poster – many thanks in advance for any suggestions! I have a repair which has...

Renters’ Reform Bill publication sends the PRS ‘back to the Dark Ages’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th May 2023, 3 years ago | 85

The long-awaited government plan to overhaul the private rented sector (PRS) with the publication of the Renters’ Reform Bill has...

Landlords warned to be wary before signing with an agent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th May 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Self-managing landlords who are fed-up dealing with new legislation and falling profits are being warned to be wary before signing...

Rent price growth leads renters to look further afield

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

With fast-rising rents, growing numbers of tenants are becoming more flexible over choosing where to live – and are increasingly...

Landlords are helping tenants cope with utility bills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords are keen to help their tenants cope with their rising utility bills, a survey reveals. The findings from the...

Sadiq Khan calls for a London rent freeze – AGAIN!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has repeated his calls for a rent freeze to help Londoners in the week that the...

Average rents hit £1,000 for the first time

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Tenants moving into a newly let property are facing average rents outside of London of more than £1,000 for the...

An open letter to Polly Neate at Shelter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Below, we publish an open letter from Property118 reader, ‘Dismayed Landlord’. He details issues about helping his tenants – and...

80% of landlords say they have carried out EPC work

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A survey has revealed that 80% of landlords have already carried out work to meet their future potential EPC requirements....

Record number of landlords are selling up – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Despite record tenant demand for a rented home, the number of landlords quitting has rocketed to a new high, research...

Shelter hits out at rent reform delay with dubious figures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th May 2023, 3 years ago | 7

The homelessness charity Shelter has hit out at the government’s delayed publication of the Renters’ Reform Bill this week. It...