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Tenants refusing to accept rent increase!

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9th August 2023, 3 years ago | 49

Hi, I am facing issues with implementing rent increases. The tenancies are AST that have rolled on to periodic tenancies...

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Social housing landlords urged to overhaul complaint systems

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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22nd April 2026, 8 hours ago | 0

The social housing sector needs to better handle complaints and run on “good infrastructure rather than goodwill”, new research claims. A...

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EXCLUSIVE: SpareRoom suspends HMO agents over automation tool use

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 56 times in the last 7 days

10th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Letting agents handling thousands of HMO rooms on behalf of landlords across the country were abruptly locked out of SpareRoom...

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When condensation and mould is caused by the tenant?

Author: Readers Question

Read 55 times in the last 7 days

24th January 2024, 2 years ago | 79

Hello, We are currently dealing with a tenant who has complained to environmental health about the damp in their property....

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Renting to a prospective purchaser?

Author: Readers Question

Read 53 times in the last 7 days

6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hi all, I am in the process of selling my mother’s house, which is empty and have had a prospective buyer...

Government reveals what must be included in Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 11

The government has released details of what information landlords must put in new tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act....

Landlords face fines of £3,000 to £35,000 under new government guidance

Author: Mark Alexander

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11th December 2025, 4 months ago | 54

The government has released new civil penalty tables under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and the figures are outrageous. The...

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Government publishes information on new tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 51 times in the last 7 days

23rd March 2026, 1 month ago | 3

The government has confirmed what information must be included in new tenancy agreements for the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will...

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Do I sell up and leave the PRS?

Author: Readers Question

Read 51 times in the last 7 days

10th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 11

Hi, I’m a one rental property owner, a lovely 3 bedroom semi, rendered to EPC C with an allotment and...

UK rental market competition falling as more homes become available to rent

Competition for rented homes falls to lowest in six years – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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11th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Competition for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level in six years as demand eases and more properties become...

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Who is responsible for buildings insurance in a share of freehold property?

Author: Readers Question

Read 46 times in the last 7 days

6th June 2025, 11 months ago | 11

Hello, I’m hoping for some advice or a steer in the right direction. I own a first-floor flat with a...

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How to evict family member without a tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

Read 45 times in the last 7 days

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi Everyone, I need to evict a tenant/family member. I’ve served a section 21, but I am seeing conflicting information...

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Government sets out rules for when tenants want to leave under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th December 2025, 4 months ago | 32

The government has released guidance on how a landlord can end a tenancy if their tenant wants to leave. Landlords...

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Plaid Cymru promises stronger protections for Welsh renters in manifesto

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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15th April 2026, 1 week ago | 2

Plaid Cymru has pledged to introduce measures to “better protect renters” by abolishing no-fault evictions and boosting energy-efficiency standards. The...

Carpet moths – who is responsible?

Author: Readers Question

Read 43 times in the last 7 days

30th May 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hi, I have a tenant that has been here for about nine years. I replaced all the carpets throughout the...

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How many lodgers are allowed before HMO registration becomes necessary?

Author: Readers Question

Read 42 times in the last 7 days

21st July 2023, 3 years ago | 13

Hello, my London Borough is keen on licensing all HMOs. I live in a four-bedroom (now four-bathroom) house on my...

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What can I do if my tenant is in hospital and not paying rent?

Author: Readers Question

Read 42 times in the last 7 days

14th July 2025, 9 months ago | 11

Hi, any advice would be welcome. My tenant has been in hospital for 5 months and is in a bad...

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12) When stability quietly disguises the need for change

Author: Landlord Consultant

Read 40 times in the last 7 days

18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Does the structure surrounding the portfolio still reflect the environment in which it now operates? If circumstances changed unexpectedly, how...

Renters’ Rights Act and the 12 months relet ban?

Author: Readers Question

Read 40 times in the last 7 days

7th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 15

Hi, I’ve just read through the details again… If you evict a tenant post 1st May using ground 1 as...

Carer’s allowance claim v rental income

Author: Readers Question

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18th May 2021, 5 years ago | 11

I am looking to make a claim for carer allowance, having had to retire at 63 and to move back...

Serco contract was a train wreck!

Author: Dan Trivedi

Read 39 times in the last 7 days

5th December 2022, 3 years ago | 30

So like many landlords in the UK, I’ve been presented with the Serco offer to house asylum seekers in my...

Bridging Loans for Property Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Aviram Shahar

Read 39 times in the last 7 days

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In the world of property development, timing is everything. Whether you’re acquiring a new site, completing a refurbishment, or waiting...

Landlord standing between two houses labelled “Me” and “My Company”, tangled in tax paperwork — illustrating problems with renting properties to your own company.

Why Renting Your Own Properties to Your Own Company Doesn’t Work

Author: Mark Alexander

Read 39 times in the last 7 days

27th October 2025, 6 months ago | 2

Some landlords believe that renting their own properties to their own Limited Company creates a more tax-efficient structure. In reality,...

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How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

Author: Readers Question

Read 38 times in the last 7 days

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I have a 2-bed flat with 20-year-old storage heaters still in working order. The electrician who reset one recently...