A must-read for all landlords: A frustrated landlord speaks out
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A landlord has told Property118 of his frustrations in dealing with the courts and rent tribunals – and warns that the abolition of Section 21 will bring in ‘tenancies for life’.
Paul has 20 rented properties around the Fylde coast and says he is an ‘accidental landlord’
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Rural renting soars – councils demand long-term housing plan
England’s county councils are urging the next government to establish a long-term housing strategy after research reveals a massive rise in rural renting over the past decade.
The County Councils Network’s (CCN) report reveals that the rate of rural renting is outstripping that of London and major cities.
View Full Article: Rural renting soars – councils demand long-term housing plan
Landlords face crisis as government reforms loom large
“The Renters (Reform) Bill looms over most landlords like the Sword of Damocles”, is how one legal expert describes the current situation in the rental market.
Gina Peters, head of landlord and tenant at law firm Dutton Gregory
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Scottish house prices up £12,379 as market shows resilience
Scottish house prices have defied economic turmoil to surge by £12,379 in the last year, according to new figures.
Analysis DJ Alexander Ltd, Scotland’s largest estate agency, revealed a significant rise in average house prices from £177,949 in February 2023 to £190,328 in January 2024.
View Full Article: Scottish house prices up £12,379 as market shows resilience
Landlord warns: “Sell now” as headlines encourage Government measures for a further reduction of the private rented sector
In a worrying turn of events this week, The Guardian reported alarming news for landlords who might still be holding on to their property portfolios.
It heralded “The end of landlords” with the suggestion that the Government should start to veer towards a “surprisingly simple solution to the UK housing crisis” which could see them squeeze landlords further
View Full Article: Landlord warns: “Sell now” as headlines encourage Government measures for a further reduction of the private rented sector
Angela Rayner slams ‘smears’ over council house sale
Angela Rayner has slammed the allegations of tax evasion over her council house sale as a ‘smear’ in a BBC Newsnight interview.
The deputy Labour Party leader insists there was ‘no wrongdoing’ or ‘unlawfulness’ in the sale of her Stockport home.
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How do I end an unlicensed HMO in Newham?
Hello, any advice is much appreciated. I have an unlicensed HMO in Newham which I need to draw to an end with minimum financial ruin….
I was living there with 2 lodgers. 6 months ago I moved out and another lodger moved in.
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Homeowners fork out millions to pay for pet damage
Landlords worried about tenants with pets might be interested in research about pet-loving Brits who are forking out millions on DIY repairs caused by their furry friends running amok at home.
Under the Renters (Reform) Bill, landlords won’t be able to refuse a home to a tenant with a pet without good reason.
View Full Article: Homeowners fork out millions to pay for pet damage
BoE holds interest rate at 5.25%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to hold the base rate at 5.25% – for the fifth meeting in a row.
The current rate, which was set last August, is the highest for nearly 16 years.
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NRLA and Generation Rent welcome call to uprate LHA
MPs on the Work and Pensions Select Committee say that Local Housing Allowance should be uprated every year by the Government so that it retains its value at the 30th percentile of rents in a rental market area.
LHA rates have been frozen since April 2020 and from April this year
View Full Article: NRLA and Generation Rent welcome call to uprate LHA
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