Labour leads as biggest party of landlord MPs amid calls for ban

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The London Renters Union is demanding a ban on MPs as landlords after data reveals Labour has the highest number of landlord MPs.

Data from The i, based on the register of members’ interests, shows that 38 Labour MPs earn more than £10,000 a year in rental income.

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Historic Growth and the Hidden IHT Trap Often Overlooked by UK Landlords

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Did you know that the average UK house price has increased more than 140 times in the last seventy years? In 1952, the typical home cost just over £1,800. By 2024, it was over £260,000.

(Source: Nationwide House Price Index

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Landlords face rising challenges amid new legislation claims NRLA

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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns landlords are under mounting pressure to keep up with multiple pieces of legislation targeting the private rented sector (PRS).

The NRLA surveyed its members for the second Landlord Eye survey

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Case Study: One Mixed-Use Purchase, Three Strategic Outcomes

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From One Deal, Three Outcomes: How a Strategic Investor Used Mixed-Use SDLT, Lease Restructuring, and a SSAS to Build Long-Term Value

Structuring smarter: one transaction, three assets, and a long-term legacy

Seeing Potential Others Missed

When James spotted a mixed-use freehold property for sale

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Insurer launches pet damage policy for landlords ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

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A new landlord pet damage policy has been launched to provide financial protection for landlords against damage caused by tenants’ pets.

The provider, Total Landlord Insurance, says the move is in response to the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill.

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Homelessness minister quits over tenant rent hike allegations

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Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, has stepped down from her role following allegations of her handling of a rental property in east London, Downing Street has confirmed.

The controversy arose when Ms Ali, a key figure in promoting the Renters’

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Thinking Bigger: Why Strategic Investors Are Acquiring Six or More Properties in a Single Deal

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A confident move towards retirement income, legacy planning, and structured success.

A Quiet Confidence Is Turning Louder

For years, many landlords held back, unsure whether interest rates, regulation, or sentiment would swing back in their favour.

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Should landlords self-manage or use an agent for the Renters’ Rights Bill?

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The impending Renters’ Rights Bill looks like it will have a huge impact on the PRS and it leaves, one industry expert says, landlords grappling with a choice.

Should they manage rented properties themselves or recruit professional agents to navigate the complexities?

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Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

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Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations, rent caps, abolishment of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the Renters’ Rights Bill and more, it’s no surprise that so many landlords are still thinking of selling.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4% despite inflation concerns

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The Bank of England has announced an interest rate cut to the lowest level in two years, despite concerns about rising inflation and a weakening economy.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5-4 to reduce the Bank Base Rate by 0.25% to a total rate of 4%.

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