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Mar
23

Council refused permission to appeal Broadley case

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The Supreme Court has refused Leeds City Council permission to appeal a decision ruling in favour of landlords, following a protracted battle over council tax payments. The case of Leeds City Council v Broadley centred around the question of who is responsible for paying the council tax on a property if the tenant moves out, but a […]

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Mar
23

AIIC recommends Landlords allow tenants to decorate and make improvements

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The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has recommended that Landlords and agents allow tenants to personalise, decorate and make improvements to their homes. This is following a survey by online home improvement platform Plentific showing that: 73% of tenants have carried out their own DIY 23% of tennats have spent more than £500 on… Read more

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Mar
23

Popular central Birmingham Buy to Let opportunity

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A Buy to Let opportunity in the popular city of Birmingham is now available. Prices start from £149,995, which are extremely competitive value for the city centre location and an  attractive payment plan is also available. The development is situated in a prime location, with major attractions such as the Bull Ring shopping centre and… Read more

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Mar
23

Does renting my property to a SPV avoid liability?

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I believe that by letting out properties in my own name I am potentially subject to unlimited liability lawsuits from tenants (apparently very unlikely but not impossible). Would I be able to restrict the limit of my liability by renting out my property to a SPV (Single Purpose Vehicle limited company) for market rent. The… Read more

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Mar
23

Getting Your Tenants to Manage their Waste

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Bin Collections: Getting tenants to properly manage their waste is a challenge not just for neighbours, but for landlords and councils alike. A new guide published this month is designed to address the problem. Landlords and councils seeking to improve waste performance in a largely transient domestic rental sector need to provide greater communication between […]

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Mar
22

Would you let tenants make home improvements?

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New research shows PRS tenants are increasingly keen to personalise their rental homes – with controversial claims that landlords should let them do just that. The growing trend is reflected in a recent study which found that 73% of tenants have carried out DIY jobs at their own expense. According to the research, which included […]

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Mar
22

The Housing and Planning Act Starts to Bite

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On 6 April provisions of the Housing and Planning Act that directly affect landlords will start to come into force under a recent commencement order, click here.  These only apply in England as most of the Act has no application in Wales. The two key areas which will come into effect in April are: the […]

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Mar
22

MP targeting Airbnb quotes RLA research in Commons

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An MP is calling for greater policing of short-term lets such as Airbnb rentals, quoting RLA research in the House of Commons. Labour MP Karen Buck yesterday introduced a 10-minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons to highlight the dangers of Airbnb and similar lettings sites to neighbourhoods and the wider rental sector. The bill […]

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Mar
22

North West has highest house price inflation

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According to the latest Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index, London’s house price growth has slowed to a three year low as Manchester, Salford and Liverpool have recorded the highest house price inflation amongst the major UK cities. Combined Yields of 10% in Manchester, 12% in Salford and 14% in Liverpool are attracting investors who […]

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Mar
22

Landlord training partnership launched by North Tyneside Council

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North Tyneside Council and the National Landlords Association (NLA) have announced a new partnership that aims to bring professional practice to the private rented sector (PRS). The partnership – the first of its kind between a local council and a landlord body – will see North Tyneside Council encourage local landlords to sign up as… Read more

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