Housing charity Shelter has unveiled its new CEO, after Polly Neate stood down from the role after seven years. Sarah Elliot, currently the chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), England’s largest membership organisation for the voluntary sector, is set to take on the role of CEO at Shelter in September. Ms […]

London’s luxury property sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by an exodus of wealthy residents ahead of April’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime. As high net worth (HNW) individuals depart, many are choosing to rent out their prestigious homes rather than sell. And that, says Garrington Asset Management, is sparking a sharp rise […]

Landlords paid the price after three men were sentenced for using rented properties for cannabis farming. The convictions come after a police investigation targeted illegal drug production in residential properties. The trio used a property management firm to set up 75 cannabis farms across Leeds with 7,636 plants, weighing 458kg, with an estimated street value […]

Landlords, with the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill potentially coming into effect this year and minimum proposed EPC C targets just around the corner; now is the time to safeguard your investments and protect your business from interest rate rises, taxes based on turnover not profits, litigation and compensation claims or council fines. For some landlords […]

Sefton Council’s recent warning to private landlords has sparked outrage, and for good reason. The council insists that landlords – not the council or social landlords, naturally – must ensure their tenants dispose of rubbish correctly or face Fixed Penalty Notices of up to £400 – or even unlimited fines. You could file this under […]

Peers in the House of Lords have hit out at the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill during stage two of the committee stage. Members raised concerns over the abolition of fixed-term tenancies, new possession grounds, and fears the Bill could drive good landlords out of the market. Heavy burden on landlords During the debate, Baroness Scott […]

The latest buy to let deals for landlords include Fleet Mortgages which has unveiled significant rate reductions across its two- and five-year fixed-rate products, while NatWest secures a standout offering. Meanwhile, Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) is ramping up lending to £35 million to meet growing demand from professional landlords and developers. Fleet trims rates Fleet […]

A staggering 12.8 million homes across England require energy efficiency improvements to meet the government’s ambition for all properties to achieve an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2050. This equates to upgrading approximately one home every minute, according to a detailed study by Eurocell, a leading home improvement specialist. Its analysis, based […]

The Housing Ombudsman says it is crucial for social landlords to refine their communication strategies to prevent the unintentional stigmatisation of residents and foster trust. The guidance is part of a series for meeting the upcoming Awaab’s Law, which is set to take effect in the social housing sector in October. The report highlights four […]

I own a leasehold flat in a building with four flats. The managing agent for the Freeholder is useless yet is charging us around 25% per annum fees though they say they are not commission based. The lease doesn’t specify a maximum cost, just allows for ‘reasonable’ expenses. I just got the latest fee account […]

The UK property market is showing remarkable resilience, with student accommodation and Build to Rent (BTR) emerging as the most secure investment options, research reveals. That’s according to Excellion Capital’s latest investment yields index which reveals that these sectors boast yields below 5%. That, the firm says, signals high asset values and dependable income streams, […]

The private rented sector is seeing landlords sell up in the face of tighter government regulations and escalating financial pressures, a study reveals. The property lender Together, says rising taxes, such as Capital Gains Tax, coupled with the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill, are forcing landlords to quit. However, it says that the […]

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform. A report by Crisis reveals that more than 12,250 households in Wales are currently facing homelessness. The news comes as Shelter Cymru reveals that more than 94,000 households in Wales are waiting for a social home. Raise […]

I own an HMO with 10 bedrooms. Each bedroom has a shower and toilet, and recreation and kitchen areas are shared. Above the HMO there is a 2 bed flat converted within the attic some 30 years ago. The flat has a separate entrance into the building and a separate entrance to the flat itself […]

A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping. Sefton council has warned landlords they must make proper arrangements for their tenants to dispose of rubbish until the designated collection day or face a fine. The council warns on their website: “If landlords, or their tenants, don’t […]

A Green party councillor has come under fire for issuing a Section 21 notice, despite the party’s pledge to ban no-fault evictions. According to The Guardian, William Pedley, who is standing in the upcoming local elections for the Victoria ward in North Northamptonshire, served the Section 21 notice to his tenant. However, the move has […]

A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched. Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has launched a dedicated YouTube channel called Talkin’ Property. From interviews with industry legends to sharing personal lessons and experiences, viewers can expect insights from the worlds of property, boxing, business, and beyond, cross-pollinating ideas in […]

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has welcomed the consultation on which properties should be exempt from rent controls having previously warned that rent caps will backfire. The Scottish Conservatives call the consultation an admission that “rent controls don’t work” […]

Hi, I am renting a property to my daughter on an Assured Short Hold Tenancy (AST). She would like her friend to move in with her temporarily (about 3 months) she will be sleeping on a sofa bed and helping out with rent and bills. I have a few questions about how I need to […]

Landlord maintenance costs have soared as disputes over who’s responsible for repairs continue to rise. According to Towergate Insurance, landlord maintenance costs have increased by more than 26% since 2022 to more than £1,300 per year. More than half of landlords (59%) have had a dispute with tenants over who is responsible for property repairs. […]

Several buy to let lenders have introduced innovative mortgage products and refurbishment loans tailored for landlords and brokers. These offerings, launched by Coventry for Intermediaries, Keystone Property Finance, Aldermore and United Trust Bank (UTB), provide enhanced flexibility and competitive rates. Coventry has unveiled its limited company buy to let mortgages, enabling landlords to hold properties […]