Tag: Landlords

Letting agents are unprepared for rental reform – poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Letting agents are woefully underprepared for the impending shift to periodic tenancies under the Renters (Reform) Bill, according to a...

How many Lords will be ‘a leaping’ for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Author: Landlord Crusader

2nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Now that the Renters (Reform) Bill is heading to the Lords, I’m struck by the lack of celebration by landlords...

Nearly half of all advertised rental homes are unavailable for immediate occupation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2024, 2 years ago | 4

There’s a critical shortage of homes to rent across England, with less than half of those advertised being ready for...

50,000 rented homes needed to help ease shortage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The UK’s rental market continues to face a significant supply shortage, and despite recent signs of improvement 50,000 homes are...

Andy Burnham’s Latest Commitment to Renters?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few...

NRLA says the Renters (Reform) Bill ‘delivers a fair deal for tenants and responsible landlords’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 52

As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups...

Landlords could face a two-year wait to sell or reoccupy under Labour plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 32

Labour’s shadow housing secretary, Matthew Pennycook, has proposed a significant change to the Renters (Reform) Bill which would require landlords...

Landlords to test digital tax records

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

HMRC is encouraging self-employed individuals and landlords to take part in testing a new digital tax record system. From April...

Tenant evictions surge as rent reforms backfire

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Tenant evictions are on the rise as landlords look to avoid the imposition of the Renters (Reform) Bill which will...

What’s best for your retirement, BTL or pension?

Author: Readers Question

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hello, buy to let was seen as the ideal ‘pension’ investment for those who didn’t have the luxury of a...

Tenants in England and Wales are staying put for longer – DPS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The last four years have seen a big jump in tenancy lengths in England and Wales as tenants are staying...

Struggling landlords are selling up to avoid insolvency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

A surge in buy to let landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) is being fuelled by an increase in...

Landlords press on with EPC upgrades despite shelved regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Despite the government abandoning proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), a significant number of landlords are still investing in...

Welsh Government considers abolishing LTT Multiple Dwellings Relief

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Landlords in Wales need to know about a Welsh Government consultation for the public to give its views on changes...

Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals....

Encourage landlords to offer energy-efficient homes with tax breaks – MPs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The government is being urged to provide tax relief to private landlords who improve their rented property’s energy efficiency to...

Tenants false cash rent payment claim?

Author: Readers Question

16th April 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Hello, I am currently going through the tenant eviction process and have received the court order for tenants to vacant...

Cornwall tops UK holiday lets profit chart

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Cornwall has emerged as the undisputed champion of UK holiday rentals, according to a study. The findings from Wealth of...

Campaigners criticise five-year wait for Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Five years after the government vowed to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, campaigners say that ‘tens of thousands’ of households...

Renters (Reform) Bill – Landlords adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2024, 2 years ago | 6

A majority of landlords (62%) plan to hold steady or even expand their rental portfolios in the coming year, despite...

Rising tenant application fraud – landlords pay the price

Author: Landlord Crusader

12th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Was anyone else surprised/not surprised to read that tenant application fraud has rocketed by 140%? For those working at the...