EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental market

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One leading landlord organisation is warning that older properties without EPC exemptions could see half of the private rented sector’s homes disappearing from the market.

In an exclusive interview with Property118, the chief executive of iHowz, Peter Littlewood says “EPCs are a blunt instrument” when it comes to rating energy efficiency and makes it almost impossible for older properties to reach an EPC C rating.

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Nottingham City Council ordered to refund Landlord after Tribunal rules against council

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A council has been forced to refund more than £2,800 to a landlord after a Tribunal ruled in his favour.

Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords for benefit tenants, accused Nottingham City Council of overcharging him for property valuations during lease renewals on four of his flats.

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Landlords face £15,000 Capital Gains Tax hike under Labour

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Rumoured changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget could see the average landlord being hit by a £15,000 CGT increase on the average buy to let property, research reveals.

Lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves have analysed the CGT being paid by landlords at current tax thresholds and what would happen should thresholds match income tax.

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Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom

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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a potential storm as landlords reassess their portfolios in response to anticipated tax changes and reforms.

Now members of The Guild of Property Professionals have been asked their views and they are warning of significant disruptions in the short to medium term.

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New funding for EPC improvements – but it’s not enough for landlords

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A new funding pot has been announced by the government to support energy efficiency improvements in England, but many landlords may still be left out in the cold, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns.

The ‘Warm Homes: Local Grant’

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Should I pay difficult lodger to leave?

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Hi, my partner and I own a two-bedroom flat in Scotland and have decided to rent out one of the rooms for £550 a month (which is an excellent price for where we live). It is our first time letting a room.

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Pace of rent rises is starting to slow – Goodlord

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Rents across England continued to hold steady in September, breaking the £1,400 barrier for the third consecutive month, according to the Goodlord Rental Index.

However, there were signs that the rapid pace of rent increases might be starting to slow.

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Why the Standard Rent-to-Rent Model Will Struggle Under the New Renters’ Rights Bill

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Rent2Rent has taken the rental market by storm, offering landlords a handsfree option with guaranteed rent, but has time run out for the standard R2R model as we know it?

The Renters’ Rights Bill represents a significant shift in the legal framework governing the relationship between landlords

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Propertymark responds to new Renters’ Rights Bill guidance

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Propertymark has expressed its views on the newly proposed Renters’ Rights Bill, emphasising the need for a fair and balanced approach to implementing the significant changes it will bring to the private rented sector (PRS).

The organisation highlights concern about the potential impact of abolishing Section 21 ‘no-fault’

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Landlords urged to install EV chargers to boost income

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Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the curve by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their properties.

This move could not only increase rental income but also make their properties more desirable to renters.

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