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A David and Goliath Story in Modern Law: This could change everything

Author: Mark Alexander

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27th July 2024, 2 years ago | 78

There are always two sides to every story, this is ours. Following the triumph in our legal action against the...

As a Landlord am I entitled to receive a copy of Agent to Tenant emails?

Author: Readers Question

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30th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hello everyone, I use a Letting Agent with full management services with a Landlord Agreement The agreement states that the...

Sublet Registration fees?

Author: Readers Question

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5th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I’m looking for advice on sublet registration fees. Case law appears to indicate that if ‘classified’ as registration fees...

Selective licensing – should I appeal the number of occupants restriction?

Author: Readers Question

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29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 24

Hi, The London borough where I own a single apartment has recently introduced selective licencing to all rented properties across...

Can you serve a Section 21 notice via WhatsApp?

Author: Readers Question

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25th September 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, my tenant’s main home is abroad in Lithuania. They own other properties in their own country and have others...

How will Renters’ Rights Bill change logistics of student rental market?

Author: Readers Question

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21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 21

Hi, still trying to get my head around how this is going to work in practice. I work within a...

Block management sent letter stating that no pets are allowed?

Author: Readers Question

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30th June 2025, 10 months ago | 30

Hi, the government rules under the Renters’ Rights Bill state that landlords cannot refuse a tenant’s request to have a...

Labour’s homelessness minister faces hypocrisy claims after evicting tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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7th August 2025, 9 months ago | 32

Labour’s Minister for homelessness, and a strong supporter of the Renters’ Rights Bill, is facing criticism after evicting tenants and...

How Limited Company Buy-To-Let Mortgages Work

Author: Mark Alexander

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13th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

More landlords than ever are holding property through limited companies in 2025. This shift is driven partly by the impact...

Freeholder Dispute – Urgent advice needed after demands?

Author: Readers Question

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15th September 2025, 7 months ago | 20

Hello everyone, I’m facing a serious issue with my Freeholder situation and would really appreciate some guidance. Background: I purchased...

TMW, Coventry and Leeds Building Society drop BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

More buy to let (BTL) lenders are cutting rates again as competition intensifies in the mortgage market, with several big...

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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12th November 2025, 5 months ago | 14

Despite councils charging landlords hundreds of pounds for selective licensing schemes, the government claims councils should not profit from licensing....

Autumn Budget 2025 – Landlord Reactions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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26th November 2025, 5 months ago | 73

In somewhat good news for landlords, Chancellor Rachel Reeves decided against extending National Insurance to rental income in the Autumn...

Tenancy pre 2007 not put into a deposit scheme?

Author: Readers Question

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11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 3

Hi. I am currently dealing with the estate of a friend. I have established that his Assured Shorthold Tenancy commenced...

Agents sneaking in unfair exit clauses?

Author: Readers Question

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19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 21

What do other landlords think about the exit clauses in their contracts with agents? I’m shocked, so check yours and...

The Renters’ Rights Act and its impact on corporate landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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29th December 2025, 4 months ago | 6

How BTR is responding to demands for increased professionalism in the private rented sector. Article by Andy Jones, group director...

Government claim blanket guarantor requirements could hinder tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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11th February 2026, 2 months ago | 15

The government claim a guarantor can act as a barrier to renting for some tenants. In answer to a written...

Landlords challenged at Tribunal found to be overcharging on service charges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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20th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

A left-wing group claims social and private landlords are “getting away with large-scale financial exploitation” over service charges. A survey...

London rents surge as inner postcodes see record rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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6th March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

London is experiencing intense demand and high rent prices, according to a new survey. Data by SpareRoom shows that inner...

Rent levels in England since 2010: what the data actually shows

Author: Mark Alexander

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17th March 2026, 1 month ago | 2

Rent levels sit at the heart of almost every argument about housing. Tenants experience the pressure month to month. Landlords...

Landlords slow to sign up for Making Tax Digital as deadline nears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th March 2026, 1 month ago | 9

With less than a month to go until Making Tax Digital comes into force, only 5% of taxpayers, including landlords,...

Government backs EPC C targets despite landlord cost concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 13

The government claim raising EPC standards will help “tenants benefit from lower energy bills” despite warnings of costly upgrades for...

Government puts EPC reforms back to 2027

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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11th March 2026, 1 month ago | 7

The government has responded to a consultation to reform the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system to announce that planned reforms...

House prices rise 1.8% as regional divide persists

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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17th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The latest house price index from e.surv Chartered Surveyors puts the average price across Great Britain at £329,000 in February,...