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Lambeth introduces new licensing scheme for PRS – and plans to widen the net

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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6th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Lambeth Council has launched a new property licensing scheme aimed at addressing issues related to criminal landlords and improving the...

Does Student Finance consider S24 relief in income assessments?

Author: Readers Question

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26th September 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, I have read a post regarding parents who are landlords and are supporting students. I applied for a current...

Tenancy agreement signed but not dated?

Author: Readers Question

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16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

I have just realised my AST tenancy agreement has been signed by myself, the letting agent and the tenant, but...

The Death of the Family Landlord: Why Small-Time Landlords Are Disappearing—and What It Means for Tenants

Author: Mark Alexander

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2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 13

For decades, small, family-run landlords were the backbone of the UK’s rental market. These landlords—whether they owned one property or...

Can I evict my tenant for installing a stairlift without permission?

Author: Readers Question

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28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 55

Hi, I need some advice. I have a tenant who has had a stairlift fitted without my knowledge or consent...

How to avoid a landlord fine when a boiler breaks down

Author: [email protected]

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1st November 2024, 1 year ago | 7

As winter approaches, landlords in the UK face the daunting task of ensuring their rental properties remain warm and comfortable....

What should I do if my tenants won’t leave despite health issues?

Author: Readers Question

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13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 32

Hi, I need to regain possession of my tenanted property to live in myself. I gave my tenants two months’...

Section 24 is the reason for rocketing rents – not landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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14th November 2024, 1 year ago | 64

Tenant group Acorn claims that rent caps are the solution to curb rising rents. The group also believes “landlords have...

Tenant given notice but not handed back keys or taken belongings?

Author: Readers Question

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29th January 2025, 1 year ago | 39

An awkward tenant, has thankfully, decided to move on and handed written notice, which expired a few days ago in...

Major changes to EPCs coming in 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 61

The way energy performance certificates (EPCs) are measured could be changed as soon as 2026. The government has launched a...

Tenant removing my bathroom to sell?

Author: Readers Question

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14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 38

Hello, I am going through a S21 and the tenant claims they will not leave until evicted. I have just...

New tenant decided to not proceed with tenancy on start date?

Author: Readers Question

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10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 14

Hello, I would welcome any thoughts on this situation. An agreement was reached with a tenant applicant after he had...

Why endless landlord bashing has created the UK’s housing crisis

Author: Landlord Crusader

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14th March 2025, 1 year ago | 8

We all know that the private rented sector across England, Wales and Scotland is under siege. Landlords, the backbone of...

Disgusting Slur on Landlords by Leftwing Media

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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19th March 2025, 1 year ago | 49

News that Britain’s landlords have increasingly moved from holding property in their personal names to limited companies has been slammed...

Is allowing my tenant’s friend to stay temporarily a problem?

Author: Readers Question

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24th April 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Hi, I am renting a property to my daughter on an Assured Short Hold Tenancy (AST). She would like her...

I am considering converting at least one HMO to Asylum Seekers?

Author: Readers Question

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15th May 2025, 11 months ago | 11

I have had 3 HMOs in Brighton since 2007 and have exclusively rented to the student market. I use an...

End of student tenancies as we know them?

Author: Readers Question

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19th May 2025, 11 months ago | 42

Hello, Reading about the Renters’ Right Bill, it appears to me that if you have let a property to a...

Brent Council slammed for major housing safety and quality shortcomings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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30th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a damning judgement against the London Borough of Brent, highlighting huge deficiencies in...

Fake council officers knock on doors in scam targeting council tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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15th August 2025, 8 months ago | 4

A council has warned its council tenants about ‘cold-callers’ attempting to enter properties by pretending to be council officers. Mansfield...

Getting a property back from a Rent Guarantee Company

Author: Readers Question

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11th August 2025, 8 months ago | 2

I need help to get my property back from the Rent Guarantee Company. The lease agreement has ended today 09/08/2025,...

Fixed vs Tracker: Which Buy-To-Let Mortgage is Best in 2025?

Author: Mark Alexander

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8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

With mortgage pricing shifting and lender criteria evolving, many landlords are weighing up whether to fix for certainty or track...

Exit Strategies: What Happens When a Buy-To-Let Mortgage Term Ends

Author: Mark Alexander

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22nd December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Every mortgage has an end date. For landlords, what happens when a buy-to-let deal expires is one of the most...

Seeking legal advice on Distress for Rent Act?

Author: Readers Question

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12th September 2025, 7 months ago | 16

Our tenant (AST) in London gave us a valid break notice on June 20th, 20205, to leave our flat on...

Renters’ Rights Bill will create a nightmare for student landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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22nd September 2025, 7 months ago | 7

Student landlords fear the consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill and plan to leave, according to new data. Using landlord...