Tag: property licensing

Sadiq Khan’s landlord licensing fines near £25m

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2026, 7 days ago | 4

Landlords and letting agents in London now face a greater financial risk from licensing breaches, with council fines moving close...

Help with refused HMO licence?

Author: Readers Question

12th November 2025, 7 months ago | 4

Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate...

Landlords urged to check compliance after Rachel Reeves licensing scandal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 7 months ago | 6

As controversy continues to engulf the government over property law breaches, lettings expert Leaders is reminding landlords to stay on...

Is my converted property exempt from HMO licensing?

Author: Readers Question

22nd September 2025, 9 months ago | 6

Hi, I bought a converted 3-storey property a few years ago. It was converted into three flats in 1988. A...

Landlords warned of fines as selective licensing schemes comes into force

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2025, 9 months ago | 1

A London council has announced a new selective licensing scheme has come into force this week and will set landlords...

How can we get Selective Licensing Council to show where the money is going?

Author: Readers Question

12th May 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Local Councils use Selective Licensing to make money, and Landlords are forced to pay when Councils find a reason to...

London council looks to reintroduce selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

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

Points and questions for my Labour MP – Have I missed anything?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Hello, I am having my first video call with our local Labour MP later this week. I have sent an...

Labour MP under fire over unlicensed and mould-ridden flats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 36

A Labour MP who describes himself as a “renters champion” and a “good landlord” has been forced to admit that...

Gateshead consults on selective licensing – while Brent urges landlords to comply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Gateshead Council is inviting residents, landlords, letting agents and businesses to weigh in on proposals for new selective licensing schemes....

Student HMOs VS Professional HMOs?

Author: Readers Question

24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting...

Council threatens hefty fines as landlords struggle with faulty licensing system

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Nottingham City Council has produced a video to help landlords learn how to complete its selective licensing application process –...

Professional body backs property portal and wants continued use of selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 3 years ago | 6

A professional membership body has expressed support for a property portal for landlords but believes it won’t remove the need...

Selective Licensing Inspections – Council Fines?

Author: Readers Question

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Hello, can I please canvas opinions amongst members? I own two leasehold flats in the same building, within one of...

Local authorities are using selective licensing as a ‘cash cow’ – Special Report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Lots of councils see selective licensing schemes as a way of improving housing stock in the private rented sector (PRS)...

The government are on cloud nine when it comes to selective licensing

Author: Mick Roberts

7th September 2023, 3 years ago | 8

I recently wrote a letter to the Housing Minister regarding the selective licensing scheme in Nottingham. I received a reply...

Landlords urged to ignore social media ‘experts’ and sign up to selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st August 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Landlords who are in Birmingham’s new selective licensing scheme are being urged to ignore social media ‘experts’ who say they...