Renters’ Rights Bill = Rent controls by the back door. Thank you, Labour!

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So, where do we begin? The Renters (Reform) Bill is dead, long live the Renters’ Rights Bill! But is it better or worse than what the Tories had planned for the private rented sector? Well, I think the prospect of bringing in rent controls should alarm landlords everywhere.

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Invented gas and electricity charges?

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Hi all, I’m experiencing problems with gas/electricity suppliers inventing invoices for non-used services.

One of my commercial tenants stopped using gas about 8 years ago and informed the suppliers. They did not receive any further invoices until a month ago.

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Landlord exodus from the PRS as uncertainty and costs rise

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There’s been a surge in landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic rise in the number of properties previously listed for rent that are now up for sale.

According to new data from TwentyEA, its analysis shows that in June nearly one in five properties listed for sale had been rented out in the past three years.

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How the Renters’ Rights Bill will affect PRS landlords

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Landlords have another battle on their hands with news that the Renters’ Rights Bill will pick up where the Renters (Reform) Bill failed to deliver.

Despite a 2019 manifesto pledge, the RRB was binned by the Conservatives after Rishi Sunak called a General Election.

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10 New Labour Policies For Property Investors

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In this video, I am going to share with you how 10 Labour policies that are going to affect your life as a property investor or property developer.

You can also join us at the next Baker Street Property Meet:  Network with 300+ property investors at the UK’s No 1 Property Networking Event Book your place now: https://www.bakerstreetpropertymeet.com/

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BTL investors remain confident despite policy uncertainty

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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continues to attract investors despite some uncertainty surrounding future government policies, research reveals.

According to a report by Connells Group, which analysed data from the second quarter, there has been a 6% increase in new instructions compared to the same period last year.

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Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be banned – King’s Speech

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A new law that will ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions will be introduced, along with legislation to ‘give greater rights and protections’ to tenants, the King’s Speech revealed.

Speaking at the opening of Parliament, King Charles revealed the legislative process of the new Labour government.

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What is in the King’s Speech for the UK’s landlords?

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Today, King Charles will open Parliament and reveal more than 35 Bills to be introduced by the Labour government.

While details are scarce it looks like there is little discussion about what might happen to the private rented sector –

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BTL mortgages: Aldermore, TMW, Foundation and Accord announce rate reductions

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Several buy to let mortgage lenders have announced interest rate reductions this week, offering better deals for BTL investors in the UK.

Aldermore launched a series of limited-edition buy to let products with reduced rates

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BBC programme tells tenants to stay put until bailiffs arrive?

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Hi, available on BBC iPlayer is the programme ‘Morning Live’ from 12th July 2024, where Matt Allwright advises tenants to remain in their homes until the bailiffs arrive, rather than risk becoming intentionally homeless

You can watch the whole piece from 19:30 on BBC iplayer here >>

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