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Dec
15

Right to Rent penalties and expectations for a landlord

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Having ran numerous workshops on this legislation around England this year, there still appears to be much confusion about the penalties and expectations placed upon landlords (or agents acting on their behalf). In this article I will highlight the new penalties now in force, along with the key issues and areas of contention. Civil and […]

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Dec
10

RPI: Is this the future?

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Taken from the Residential Property Investor (RPI), the RLA’s member magazine, Rosalind Renshaw talks to Neil Young. He is a private landlord who is also a leading pioneer in the build-to-rent sector. They discuss if this is the future… Neil Young started out as a private landlord. Today, he still has an active portfolio but he is […]

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Dec
9

RLA research in Lords’ debate

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Airbnb research produced by the RLA has been cited in a Lords debate on holiday lettings and their impact. Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative) yesterday asked her oral questions in the House of Lords about whether the Government intends to give powers to local authorities to prevent the further loss of long-term homes resulting from […]

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Dec
9

Refunding Deposit money re section21 – Landlord training

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What can you do if  your tenant refuses to cash a cheque refunding their deposit so you can serve a section 21 notice? Does it mean you can’t serve  your notice, ever? Today’s video clip answers this question.  Note that this is the FINAL DAY to get the Legal Update Video Course at 50% discount… Read more

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Dec
9

Landlord receives massive fine…

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A north-west London landlord has been ordered to pay over £700,000 for failing to comply with planning rules. Barnet Council in pursuing the debt has had the rental property prepossessed. The property is to be sold at auction to raise the funds. It will go under the hammer this week. Landlord Saied Rahmdezfouli was refused […]

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Dec
8

Contacted by MX Bradford and Bingley about S24!

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I’ve received a letter telling me about S24, stamp duty and a few other changes happening in the market which I’m guessing some other people might also have received? I must admit I was a little scared by the booklet telling me about all of the things happening in the market right now, I wasn’t… Read more

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Dec
8

Warning to Government that families may be made homeless by Section24

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Former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Dame Kate Barker, has warned the Treasury Select Committee that families could lose their homes as a result of extra tax burdens on landlords through Section24 reduction of mortgage interest tax relief. Dame Kate said that these changes will affect the housing stock and that… Read more

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Dec
8

RICS recommendations for the Private Rented Sector

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The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have produced a Rented Sector Policy Paper for England. To see the full report Click Here The Introduction starts: “Since the 1990s, the UK has undergone significant demographic change: people are settling down later and living longer, incomes of younger households generally haven’t risen in real terms since… Read more

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Dec
8

Families to lose homes due to tax rises

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A leading housing expert has warned of families losing their homes as a result of extra tax burdens on landlords. Dame Kate Barker, a former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee issued the warning to the Treasury Select Committee yesterday. Pressed about the impact of recent tax changes affecting landlords, she warned […]

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Dec
8

Failing Possession Claims

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Section 21 Possession claims are failing due to minor but little known hurdles which means numerous claims are thrown out of court, that’s according to St. Albans Chambers barrister, Michael Grant. The Section 21 possession claims process is a highly advantageous system as a no-fault, no-blame eviction which soon only those UK landlords in England […]

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