Snap Election – YIKES!

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So – many of us thought that we were nailed on for a late 2024 election. Sunak hanging on by the fingernails. Polling is terrible (things can change, of course). There are a few theories why:

He fancies a long summer holiday (only half joking

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Landlord and agent General Election votes are still ‘up for grabs’

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There’s a large proportion of property professionals who say they are yet to decide their political vote for the upcoming General Election, a survey reveals.

The research from Goodlord and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) of more than 1,000 participants

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Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?

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I am looking for a solicitor well versed in looking at commercial contracts with a property owner and a rent to rent company.

Due to Selective Licensing (SL) occupancy restrictions, I am finding it increasingly difficult to find tenants required (one family-sized unit) for a large property that has recently been fully renovated.

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UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS

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The UK’s rent inflation is slowing down as average private rents grew by 8.9% in the year to April – down from a record high of 9.2% in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports.

This is the first time the annual rent inflation rate has eased since December 2023.

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Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord insurance

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When you are looking for a landlord insurance policy, you may look at one of the big-name comparison websites.

While these can be a good starting point, they may not be the best way to find the right insurance policy.

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Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise

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Half of all tenants who moved in the past year say they faced difficulties finding a new property to rent which is an 8% increase from the previous year, research reveals.

According to The Deposit Protection Service (DPS)

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Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

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Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase in applications to form ‘Right to Manage’ (RTM) or flat management companies. 

The research by Direct Line found that service charges for leasehold flats are increasing by an average of 10% per year

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Fed-up landlord responds to Generation Rent criticism with video message

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In a pointed one minute video message, Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts has responded to Ben Twomey, the chief executive of Generation Rent, who has criticised landlords and the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Mr Twomey argues that the bill does not deliver on the government’s promise to end Section 21 ‘no-fault’

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London Councils slams the government’s short-term and holiday let reforms

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London boroughs have warned that the government’s plans for regulating short-term and holiday lets could worsen the capital’s housing crisis.

The councils, from all political parties, say the government’s proposal could see a new planning ‘C5’ use class being created for properties that are already used as short-term lets.

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Labour could bring in rent caps at a local level

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A Labour government could bring in rent caps that would empower local councils to restrict annual rent increases by landlords.

That’s a similar proposal to Scotland’s Housing Bill which has recently been unveiled.

Rachel Reeves

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