Council launches selective licensing consultation

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A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould.

North East Lincolnshire council (NELC) want to introduce selective licensing in the East Marsh area.

The council claims the East Marsh area is in the top 1% of most deprived wards in the country.

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Landlords urged to protect tenants from lead in drinking water

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A plumbing company is warning landlords to protect tenants from lead in their drinking water.

Watersafe, the national register of approved installers, says landlords should make sure plumbers only use lead-free solder or fittings that don’t need solder when working on drinking water systems.

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Shelter and Generation Rent: It’s time to own what you’ve done

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As Shelter bemoans the rising tide of homelessness with fears that thousands could be evicted from their homes in time for Christmas, it’s time to turn the spotlight on the very organisation that has contributed significantly to this crisis.

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Scottish house price growth slows despite strong sales activity

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Despite a recent rise in sales activity, the recovery of Scottish house prices has shown signs of slowing down, one index reveals.

According to Walker Fraser Steele, October saw a 0.6% monthly decline, the sharpest drop in more than two years.

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Landlords who voted Labour regret doing so – survey

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In a severe case of buyer’s remorse, Labour-voting landlords are expressing deep regret over their political choice, according to a survey.

Buy to let lender Landbay found that 80% of these landlords now admit they would not vote Labour again.

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Landlords, it’s time to stop the hassle and sell your property portfolio NOW

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The latest news that landlords will have to bear the brunt of paying the £33 million cost of the Renters’ Rights Bill has left many wondering whether now is the time to sell up.

For one landlord

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Landlords selling up is fuelling the homelessness crisis – NRLA

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The number of tenants facing homelessness due to landlords selling up has soared by a third since the end of last year, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals.

It says that between October and December 2023

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Thousands of tenants face eviction before Christmas

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Thousands of people across England and Wales are facing the prospect of homelessness in the lead-up to Christmas, new figures reveal.

Analysis from Tlyfe, a tenant app, and Benham and Reeves, the lettings and estate agency, paints a grim picture of the PRS and owner-occupier markets.

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Landlord exodus grows due to Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC C targets

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Despite the Labour government claiming there is no evidence of a landlord exodus, the English Private Landlord Survey shows a rise in the number of landlords leaving the sector.

The survey reveals that in 2024

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Why 2025 Is the Perfect Storm for Commercial Property Profits

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2025 is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for commercial property profits. Discover why market conditions, government policies, and shifting retail landscapes are creating the perfect storm for savvy investors.

Expert property investor John Howard shares invaluable insights on why commercial property could outperform residential investments in 2025.

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