Stop targeting private landlords with selective licensing while council homes rot

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Like many landlords, there’s not a lot that gets me hot under the collar anymore after years of being victimised and ridiculed but two things this week deserve closer attention.

Private landlords are being squeezed dry by councils wielding selective licensing schemes like a blunt weapon.

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Government’s EPC targets for landlords are ‘unrealistic’ – NRLA

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The government’s ambitions to boost the energy efficiency of private rented homes are ‘unrealistic’, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns.

Current proposals suggest that landlords may have less than two years to improve more than 2.5 million properties to meet a minimum energy efficiency rating of C.

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More BTL lenders cut rates and raise LTV limits

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Another batch of buy to let lenders have made changes to their landlord offerings with Market Financial Solutions reducing rates across its fixed-rate bridging loan portfolio.

Residential single loans now start at 0.70%.

The rate cuts extend to portfolio loans

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Investors turn to HMOs for higher yields

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Property investors are being urged to convert properties into HMOs to achieve higher yields.

According to Excellion Capital, purchasing a three to four-bed property and converting it into a six-bed HMO could cost a £512,340 in England, but the average yield achieved is 10%.

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Renters’ Rights Bill hands more power and money to councils through tougher enforcement

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The only people to benefit from the Renters’ Rights Bill will be councils, claims a legal expert.

In an exclusive video interview with Property118, legal expert Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence warns landlords of the consequences of the new rules and regulations

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City landlords sign up to sue council over ‘extortionate’ licensing fee

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A city council is facing legal action, which has been joined by 40 landlords, to tackle its ‘unreasonably extortionate’ selective licensing application fee.

Letting agents are also signing up to target the council’s £1,290 per property charge

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Labour cuts red tape in planning reforms but industry warns more reforms are needed

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The Labour government have announced thousands of homes will be built across the country due to simpler planning rules, but one industry body warns that easing planning rules alone won’t solve the housing crisis.

Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary

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Awaab’s Law is Coming – Can Landlords Act Fast Enough? ResiSure Ensures Compliance in Under 5 Minutes

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The UK housing sector is bracing for Awaab’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that will fundamentally change the way rental properties are maintained.

From October 2025, social housing landlords will be legally required to investigate damp and mould complaints within 14 days

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iHowz calls on government for clearer guidance as biggest EPC changes in decades come into force

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The government has announced the biggest changes in the way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed in more than a decade.

However, whilst landlord organisation iHowz has welcomed the change, it warns of a lack of information, particularly around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

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