Landlords Archives - Page 8 of 73

Plans to extend Awaab’s law to Scotland’s PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

As Awaab’s Law is set to be introduced in the social housing sector in Scotland, there are plans to extend...

Are the Labour Party about to cut red tape for landlords to help tenants?

Author: Mick Roberts

18th March 2025, 2 years ago | 6

News about Chancellor Rachel Reeves meeting with industry regulators to cut the cost of regulations, including environmental measures, and reduce...

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NRLA defends landlords and praises amendments in RRB

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2025, 2 years ago | 10

The NRLA has hit back at the media narrative that paints landlords as “fat cats,” praising two amendments in the...

London council unveils £30,000 fines for errant landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2025, 2 years ago | 4

A London council has launched a tougher stance against landlords in the private rented sector by introducing stringent financial penalties...

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Industry body warns rental reforms could drive up rents and reduce supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 2 years ago | 4

Propertymark letting agents argue “overly restrictive regulations” will hurt supply and drive up rent prices. Propertymark members are warning members...

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Experts warn heat pumps are too expensive for many homes to meet net zero targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Despite the UK Climate Change Committee saying half of homes will need a heat pump by 2040 to meet net...

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Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords know the score – it’s tough out there. With numerous articles on Property118 about landlords rushing to sell before...

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Landlords with smaller portfolios are the most likely to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

One in four landlords are considering selling part or all of their portfolio, according to a new poll. A snap...

Person standing on cliff edge with falling house graphic, symbolising PRS crisis and landlords selling

PRS crisis deepens as landlords sell – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

A critical housing shortage is impacting renters across England and Wales, with research revealing a widening gap between supply and...

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London council looks to reintroduce selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 2

A London council has revealed that it is looking to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme for rented homes in its...

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Government urged to halt PRS reforms amidst rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) are in desperate need of an amnesty from further government intervention to prevent...

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Landlord company ownership doubles in five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Property ownership by landlords within limited companies has surged, more than doubling in the past five years, research reveals. According...

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Landlords face a £21.6 billion bill for EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords in England and Wales’ private rented sector are looking at forking out £21.6 billion to meet new energy performance...

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Government’s EPC drive overlooks high-rise and leasehold homes – TPI

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 5

The government’s strategy for boosting the energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings in the private rented sector has been met with...

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Renters’ Rights Bill sees landlords embrace tenant customisation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 7

Most landlords are now open to tenants personalising their rented homes, signalling a shift in the rental landscape, research reveals....

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BTL landlords shift to a limited company structure for investing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Seven in 10 landlords planning to expand their portfolios this year intend to buy new buy to let properties through...

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What the government’s EPC consultation means for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 42

Research reveals that 2.58 million homes in the private rented sector will need upgrading to meet an EPC C requirement....

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Industry body urges support for landlords rather than punishment to fix rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Incentivising, rather than penalising good landlords, is the key to beating supply and demand issues, says Propertymark. According to Propertymark’s...