Lettings & Management

Tenants in the capital will be most affected by EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Renters in London will be the worst hit by the government’s proposed energy performance certificate (EPC) laws, research reveals. That’s...

Charging leaseholder for repairs?

Author: Readers Question

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Hello, I own a maisonette flat – there are two flats and I am the freeholder. The leaseholder moved into...

How Technology is Reshaping Property Management

Author: Aviram Shahar

14th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Managing BTL properties can sometimes be a complex and challenging task whether you’re managing a small portfolio of 3 properties...

Two existing tenants are leaving – legal issues?

Author: Readers Question

14th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, I currently have a leased property which, since Nov 2021, has been occupied by a family of four adults...

Free Management Offer – Lettingsupermarket.com

Author: Chris Sheldon

13th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

You might be forgiven for thinking that a 6% fee nationwide for full management would involve cutting corners. You’d be...

Registration and planning consent needed for holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2023, 3 years ago | 5

A consultation has been launched by the government to protect the UK’s ‘cherished towns’ that will see holiday homeowners being...

The Property Ombudsman expels eight agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Eight agents have been expelled by The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for failing to pay a compensatory awards following consumer complaints....

Landlords and agents in London see a big rise in licensing fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2023, 3 years ago | 8

London’s councils look set to double the amount in fines they collected from landlords and agents last year under selective...

Sellers under pressure after 11 months of falling demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Homebuyer demand has now been down for 11 consecutive months – with new properties and agreed sales also taking a...

No evidence for Diane Abbott’s claim of landlords demanding ‘pay-to-view’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 31

A controversial appearance by Labour MP Diane Abbott on ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ led to claims that landlords are ‘charging...

Help – tenant’s friends moving in?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’ve just heard from our managing agent that our tenants are planning to have a friend of theirs, plus...

One-in-three renters would accept a rent rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Faced with the prospect of a rent increase, half of all tenants say they would move out in the hope...

Landlords support Decent Homes Standard for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

There is strong support for the introduction of a minimum set of property standards for the private rented sector (PRS),...

Tenants want to see more government support for sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Renters say they want more financial help from the government for first time buyers and help with paying their bills,...

Migrating to managing agent from residents’ management Co?

Author: Readers Question

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 34

Hello, We are a small block of 7 flats with a mix of owner occupiers and owners who let their...

Council’s selective licensing scheme slammed by tribunal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 24

A council’s selective licensing scheme has been criticised by a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) for covering a wide area rather than...

Tenant not communicating, risk in rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I have a new tenant, whose last two months rent had to be chased and chased every month. I...

‘Manifesto for change’ to boost lettings industry unveiled

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A manifesto calling on the Government to step up its support for the under-pressure lettings industry has been unveiled. It’s...