Tag: Shelter

Ben Reeve-Lewis on Landlord & Tenant Relationships

Author: Mark Alexander

28th October 2011, 14 years ago | 3

“Don’t Shoot The Messenger”. Ben Reeve-Lewis investigates complaints from tenants about harassment and illegal eviction ………. he prosecutes landlords for...

Why Do People Hate Landlords?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2011, 15 years ago | 5

I decided to write this article as a companion piece to Mary Latham’s recent article “I will not say sorry...

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The HMO Debate – an admission of defeat.

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

24th October 2011, 15 years ago | 32

My last article on Property 118 brought forth a host of questions from landlords wondering whether their property was in...

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Buy to Let Rents Hit a New Record High

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Buy to let rents are still going up – with tenants paying an average new high of £718 a month....

Property118 Landlords eNewsletter – Issue 67

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th October 2011, 15 years ago | 0

It is now possible to receive a daily email which includes snippets of articles and videos published on Property118.com within...

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To Be a Rogue – Don’t Shoot the Messenger #7

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

17th October 2011, 15 years ago | 15

When a tenant has a beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either...

Families Pay Too Much Rent, Warns Housing Charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Buy to let rents are too high and are locking poorer working families out of finding homes to rent, warns...

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Licence First – Don’t Shoot the Messenger #6

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

12th October 2011, 15 years ago | 20

When a tenant has a beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either...

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“Don’t Shoot The Messenger!” Harassment vs Chasing Overdue Rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th September 2011, 15 years ago | 30

When a tenant has beef with their landlord, I’m the guy they go to. My job is to either negotiate...

Rogue Landlords Under Attack for Tenant Misery

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2011, 15 years ago | 2

Homeless charity Shelter claims around 1,500 rogue landlords are making life a misery for tenants. The figure was pinpointed from...

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The New Kids on the Block

Author: Ben Reeve-Lewis

12th September 2011, 15 years ago | 7

What do you think of the way councils operate in relation to housing in your area? Do you think they...

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Minister Backs SafeAgent Scheme for Landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th September 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has urged letting agents to join a new money protection scheme for landlords and tenants. Timing...

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SAFEagent closes on 1,000 member mark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Around 1,000 letting agents have pledged to offer better protection to landlord and tenant monies by signing up to the...

Tenants Too Scared to Contact Their Landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2011, 15 years ago | 4

A Shelter commissioned YouGov survey has found many of Generation Rent are being failed by their landlord. Shelter are worried...

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Repossession hotspots highlight homes at risk

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Property owners can check if they live in a repossession hotspot with a new map compiled by homeless charity Shelter....

How to get your property portfolio off “death row”

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

13th May 2011, 15 years ago | 3

With interest rates at a historic low, guest article writer Glen Ackroyd from National Property Group explains the steps he’s...

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Call to scrap council tax perks for second homeowners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2011, 15 years ago | 1

  Homeless charity Shelter is calling for the scrapping of council tax discounts on second homes and property that stands...

Why Shelter’s ‘rogue landlord’ complaints are misleading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

The media and do-gooders are quick to jump on the ‘rogue landlord’ bandwagon to answer the clarion call of rough...

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Have you seen Shelter’s latest video? SCANDALOUS!!!

Author: Mark Alexander

30th March 2011, 15 years ago | 10

Do you think this is fair publicity? I can’t wait to read your comments on this one!!! Read comments below

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MPs urged to let benefit tenants choose how to pay their rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2011, 15 years ago | 7

Tenants picking up housing allowances to pay their rents should have the choice to pay their landlords direct, says the...