Council unveils proposed licensing scheme consultation

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A council is urging residents, landlords and tenants to share their views on a proposed additional licensing scheme.

The proposed Additional Licensing Scheme targets small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), where three or more individuals from different households share facilities like kitchens and bathrooms.

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How landlords can prepare and not panic for Awaab’s law

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If you’re a landlord, chances are you’ve heard of Awaab’s Law. And if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay attention.

This isn’t just another government guideline or a tweak to how repairs are handled. Awaab’s Law is a groundbreaking moment in UK housing — and it’s going to have a huge impact.

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MP claims landlords are pocketing taxpayer money while neglecting properties

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An MP has accused landlords of keeping taxpayers’ money while failing to meet basic property standards.

In a Work and Pensions Committee session for the Local Housing Allowance, Florence Eshalomi discussed the condition of private rented properties and how standards must be improved.

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Government delays the phasing out of RTS energy meters

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The government has intervened to delay a planned mass switch-off of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters which are used by 314,000 households.

The signal was due to be switched off on 30 June but with thousands of homes

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Landlord insurance for letting to asylum seekers

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WHATEVER your politics, the option of letting your rental property to a government agency or charity to house asylum seekers is now front and centre in the news.

Briefly, the background to this is news stories about the government and its agencies looking to move asylum seekers from hotels to rental properties.

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Student tenancies face lower end-of-tenancy charges than other renters

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Students face lower financial penalties at the end of their tenancies compared to other private renters – though the cleaning bill is higher, research reveals.

Data from Reposit shows that in 2024, the average cost for students was £788

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“I’m richer now selling my houses than I was renting them” – Landlords rush to get out

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It’s a story we’re hearing over and over again this month, and in the upcoming weeks, we expect no different. Enter the unexpected wealth boom transforming smart landlords’ fortunes and, you guessed it, the game is in getting out, not getting further in.

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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 4.25% amid persistent inflation

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The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 4.25% in a move anticipated by financial experts due to ongoing economic challenges.

With inflation holding at 3.4%, significantly above the target of 2%, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted for caution

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Councillor slams selective licensing scheme and warns of landlord exodus

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A councillor has criticised selective licensing schemes, describing them as a “supplementary tax” on landlords.

Speaking at a Wirral Council meeting of the Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee, Councillor Tony Cox argued that many landlords are unable to avoid the financial burden imposed by the schemes.

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Renters’ Rights Bill could lock out vulnerable tenants from the PRS

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The controversial Renters’ Rights Bill may inadvertently exclude some of the rented sector’s most vulnerable tenants, one firm reveals.

According to Leaders Romans Group (LRG), the Bill’s restriction on limiting advance rent payments to one month could hinder access to housing for vulnerable groups of people.

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