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 […]

Hi, I have always managed my properties (3) myself until my wife became ill and the regulations seemed to get very complex. I am nearing retirement and thinking of going back to self management as it seems daft to pay someone 10% to answer the phone from the tenant and then call me to get […]

Members of the House of Lords clashed over the Renters’ Rights Bill in stage one of the committee stage. Baroness Scott of Bybrook has criticised the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning it fails to strike a balance between landlords and tenants and could reduce the supply of rental homes. However, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under-Secretary […]

The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The Telegraph. The news comes after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband announced all private rented properties would need to meet EPC C targets by 2030, and by 2028 for new tenancies. This will […]

An industry body has warned periodic tenancies could “leave students with no place to stay.” Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, all tenancies will become periodic, which means all tenancies will be ongoing unless terminated by either party with a two-month notice period. However, Propertymark argues this will cause chaos for students and student landlords as […]

The private rented sector continues to flourish, with landlords poised to maintain profits despite the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, one firm says. According to a study by FCC Paragon, the legislation will not lead to lower rents, ensuring PRS landlords will remain financially robust. It says the average monthly rent in Great Britain […]

What a joke. I have been asked to get someone to complete a Small Sites Metric (SS report for a new build. We want to pave a part of the front garden (already part paved) to provide 1 x car park space for a disabled vehicle. Part of the front is already paved, so the […]

The Mortgage Works (TMW) and Molo have introduced changes to their buy to let offerings, streamlining processes and enhancing affordability for landlords. TMW has revolutionised its approach to limited company landlords by eliminating the requirement for all mortgage applicants to hold directorships. Now, applications are welcomed from shareholders owning at least 20% of the company’s […]

My Wife owns a small rented flat. Terms agreed with Freeholder for lease extension under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The act gives statutory powers to the Freeholder to obtain possession for redevelopment with compensation under s61. The Freeholder’s solicitor insists on a new clause that gives a Leasehold Reform Act 1993 and pay compensation. […]

As the House of Lords prepares to examine the Renters’ Rights Bill today (22 April), property experts are sounding the alarm over its potential to harm the tenants it aims to protect. The legislation, entering its committee stage for detailed scrutiny, promises sweeping reforms but could inadvertently drive-up rents and shrink the availability of affordable […]

As a landlord I can’t really excuse the fact that I didn’t protect the tenants until four years too late, there were reasons at the start of said tenancy that distracted me and I only realised now having needing to serve a S21 to get out of the market before the new RRB. It’s now […]

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the eviction day the Court Officers verbally told the tenant that he has 7 days to remove any items he left in the property and he needs to arrange a collection date with me. I also […]

My rental flat recently suffered significant water damage due to a leak from the flat above. My main contact at the letting agency (with whom I have a Total Management arrangement) offered to handle a claim through the building’s block management insurance on my behalf. I agreed, but tried several times to get a full […]

I have a block of 6 flats in a Victorian property in a conservation area and all of the tenants are on Universal Credit + some PIP payments. The majority of the tenants have been with me for 10 years plus and do not want the hassle and upheaval of internal insulation. The rent charge […]

Families could face a 100-year wait for social housing in London, new research warns. Data from the National Housing Federation reveals that in Westminster, some families are facing waits of up to 107 years for a three-bedroom social home. Housing charity Shelter is urging the government to tackle the crisis by committing to build 90,000 […]