Labour council faces legal challenge after handing out hundreds of eviction notices

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Lambeth Council is facing a legal action after issuing eviction notices to hundreds of tenants living in properties rented on the private market.

A resident of the Central Hill estate in south London has filed a claim for Judicial Review against the council.

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Lettings body warns against Renters’ Rights Bill clauses

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Letting body safeagent is urging the government to withdraw two new clauses from the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning they could restrict access to the private rented sector for vulnerable tenants.

In a letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook

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Landlords: Should You Hold or Sell Before Time Runs Out To Act Before The Renters’ Rights bill becomes law?

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Landlords across the country are facing a dilemma: with rising costs, new legislation, and market uncertainty creating a perfect storm, many landlords are left wondering — should I hold onto my properties or sell before it’s too late?

The property market isn’t just changing — it’s transforming

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Practical Guidance for Property Owners with “Guaranteed Rent” Agreements

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If you’ve let your property to a serviced accommodation provider who promised “guaranteed rent,” the recent VAT ruling in HMRC v Sonder Europe Ltd could significantly impact your arrangement. Here’s how you can protect yourself and navigate this changing landscape:

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London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

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London has emerged as the dominant force in the UK’s buy to let market in 2024, experiencing a 13% increase in new landlords, data reveals.

The findings from Simply Business show this follows a period of slower growth in 2023

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Scottish Housing Bill will destabilise the market and drive landlords out says Meghan Gallacher MSP

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The Scottish Housing Bill is an attack on the private rented sector, says Meghan Gallacher MSP.

In an exclusive video interview with Property118, Meghan, who is also the Scottish Conservative shadow cabinet secretary for housing, blames the SNP’s Scottish Housing Bill for making Scotland’s housing emergency worse by doubling down on harmful rent controls.

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Landlords could see tenants moving in without paying rent

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Real estate firm Knight Frank has issued a stark warning that tenants could move into properties without paying any rent once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law.

The government’s bill will prohibit any rent payment before a tenancy agreement is signed

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Should You Hold or Sell? Making the Right Choice for Your Property Portfolio

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The decision to hold onto your rental properties or sell them is more critical than ever – landlords everywhere are taking time to weigh up the balance between risk and profit.  

The Renters’ Rights Bill, an unpredictable economy

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VAT Time Bomb for Property Investors Following Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) Business Models

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For years, the Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) business model has been championed as a low-cost entry point into property investment. Promoted heavily by property education courses, this strategy involved leasing residential properties, forming Limited Companies, and subletting those properties as short-term lets under the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS).

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Government to consult on EPC C rating for the PRS

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The UK government is set to finally unveil its long-awaited consultation on new energy efficiency standards for private rented properties.

Plans are expected to include a requirement for all rental homes to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or equivalent by 2030.

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