A wave of “nightmare legislation” is driving many good landlords out of the rental sector in Wales, warns Welsh Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders. She warns without urgent action, tenants will be forced to live in temporary accommodation. Ms Finch-Saunders is urging the Welsh government to rethink policies and provide much-needed support for landlords. A lot […]

One charity is calling for changes to help protect bereaved renters. According to Marie Curie, an estimated 300,000 people across England and Wales are forced to move home following the death of someone they live with every year. The end-of-life charity says the Renters (Reform) Bill must protect bereaved renters from eviction. 400 renters could […]

Paul Shamplina gives his reactions to the third reading debate of the Renters Reform Bill: “Undoubtedly, court reforms are necessary to ensure the system can effectively handle the increase in Section 8 proceedings resulting from the abolition of Section 21. Without adequate preparation, there is a risk of overburdening an already strained legal system, leading […]

I was looking around my property related emails and came across a full government blurb on the MTD initiative and wondered………. after reading the benefits and the opportunity to be a tester. In their GOV.UKs words “download a MTD compliant piecevif software and after a few initial personal entry you can send test quarterly return […]

How can the shareholders of a small Residents Association get the Directors to run the association properly? At present, we are in breach of a Fire Safety Order by 14 months because the Directors have failed to implement the report’s recommendations! There is more than enough money in the sink fund to cover the cost […]

One of the biggest challenges faced by all property investors is that at some point, everyone runs out of their own deposit money. Maybe you are close to this point yourself. Most people stop investing at this point, but it does not have to be that way for you. There are two solutions to this […]

Welcome to the latest update on the Property market! In this video, Ranjan Bhattacharya delves into the current state of property prices and what the future holds for homeowners and investors alike. Join Ranjan as he uncovers the factors driving the projected rise in property prices for April 2024. Watch the video below

New data reveals the UK’s rental market is experiencing a slowdown in inflation. Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine and Country, says whilst supply has seen a modest improvement, the gap between availability and demand is still influencing the market. She adds that rent prices continue to increase across the country. Cooling trend in rental […]

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed its final stage in the House Of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords. The latest debate on the Renters (Reform) Bill saw various MPs try to pressure the government into giving a date for the end of Section 21 – but it declined to do […]

In the ever-changing landscape of property development, it’s often hard to stand out from the crowd. However, the Winter Melia Group led by directors Karl Winter and Phil Melia has emerged as a leading force in the industry. The team has now received another award for 2023 Developer of the Year at the Property Investors […]

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few look as though they have any relevant leadership or financial experience. What took my attention was Andy Burnham’s (Labour) commitment to introduce a Good Landlord Scheme across Greater Manchester and, provide tenants with a facility […]

I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding rental she accumulated whilst awaiting the Bailiffs for 8 months. The ruined unit and furniture theft was an added cost that I ignored. The total loss was about GBP20 000. The CCJ for unpaid rent […]

Tenant demand for rented homes in London grew by 9% last month, compared to February, according to Foxtons. The lettings agent highlights that renter demand has fallen 14% year-on-year as the market returns to more typical trends. It says that the number of new renters per instruction also fell year-on-year, with an average of three […]

A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals. The findings from Reposit found that 38% of renters are turning to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, or friends and family. The deposit alternative provider says the figure has increased by 8 percentage points in […]

I have just been sent an email from the Home Office. Looks like those plastic Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards are now being phased out and potential tenants now have to open an online account with the Home Office so that they can get their Visa ID this way. As a result landlords won’t need […]

As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). MPs will debate the Bill today with 122 pages of nearly 200 amendments to debate and agree on. But while the NRLA says the Bill is a fair […]

The Renters (Reform) Bill is heading back to the House of Commons, with several key amendments set to be debated and Goodlord has examined the most interesting proposals that could impact landlords and tenants. The firm’s managing director insurance, Oli Sherlock, said: “There are some sensible and logical amendments on track to be debated during […]

Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was the case before I bought it too). The housing association has a secure tenancy with the subtenants. We gave the housing association their 10-month notice and they are due to finish their contract this November. […]

The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) is urging a new approach to tackle the housing crisis in England. It argues that the current method, with separate policies for different housing sectors, has failed. In a new briefing, TLIC proposes an overarching policy addressing all housing tenures, including private rentals, social housing and homeownership. It emphasises collaboration […]

Renting may negatively impact a person’s overall well-being as tenants experience a lower quality of life, higher stress levels, and less hope for the future compared to homeowners, a survey reveals. The research from Zero Deposit, comes after 1,005 renters and 1,005 homeowners in the UK were polled by the firm. When asked about the […]

The Scottish Parliament is seeking feedback from landlords, the public and organisations on the wide-ranging Housing (Scotland) Bill which could see permanent rent controls being introduced. The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee are leading the joint consultation. it will focus on key areas like rent control, […]