Labour government reject rent controls but claim Renters’ Rights Bill won’t drive landlords out

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The Labour government claim they do not support rent controls, but say the Renters’ Rights Bill will not cause landlords to leave.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Lords Minister for Housing and Local Government, made these comments during a debate in the House of Lords on the private rented sector and affordable rents.

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NI councils take charge of landlord registration scheme

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Northern Ireland’s councils have taken control of the Landlord Registration Scheme which should boost housing oversight, the communities minister says.

Launched in February 2014, the initiative established a central database capturing details of private landlords

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Landlord sells 23 properties in 16 days: get the highest price now before the market drops

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It’s a tough decision to make: should you hold on to your properties, hoping to recover your portfolio back to the golden era of profits? Or is the market well and truly dead? If you’re a landlord who’s been thinking about this over the last year

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Leaseholders gain more power with RTM changes

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Leaseholders in mixed-use developments will gain greater authority over their properties under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 which takes effect from today (Monday 3 March).

One key change, outlined in Section 49, adjusts the non-residential threshold for Right to Manage (RTM) claims

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