Bought a property at auction without details of existing tenant?
Hello, I made a bid on a property in an auction without doing due diligence but the bidding did not meet the reserve price. The auctioneer then contacted me to ask if I wanted to make a post auction on the property.
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Government’s second homes policy doesn’t address the housing crisis
The government’s recent decision to increase stamp duty on second homes has been slammed for not addressing the UK’s housing crisis.
SpareRoom, a room rental site, argues that the policy fails to address why there is a shortage of rental properties.
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Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 issues
A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500 properties since – and found 2,000 issues.
It says it is now big strides in improving PRS housing standards.
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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties
Landlords could face secret inspections of their rental properties under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill after being urged to do so by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
The CIEH wants MPs to scrap the 24-hour notice period that councils must currently give to landlords before entering a rented property.
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Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades
Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation Home Loans.
Data from the mortgage lender shows that nearly half (42%) of landlords plan to raise rents to cover the cost of energy-efficiency improvements.
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Who Is Liable If Rent To Rent Goes Wrong?
Unlock the latest insights into the property investment world with our video on the landmark court ruling clarifying rent-to-rent liabilities. This will reshape how rent-to-rent operators approach their responsibilities and how property investors navigate the property market.
Are you part of the rent-to-rent strategy?
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The SNP’s rent control U-turn is a ‘disappointment for tenants’
The Green Party co-leader in the Scottish Government says the SNP government has bowed to pressure from the landlord lobby and significantly weakened its proposed rent control measures.
That is, Patrick Harvie says, a blow to tenants across Scotland.
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Andy Burnham claims the Good Landlord Charter will raise standards without driving landlords out
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he “does not want landlords to leave the market”.
Mr Burnham claims the Good Landlord Charter will help push out rogue landlords and provide recognition for good landlords whose work often goes unnoticed.
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London council to expand its selective licensing scheme
A London council is looking at a significant expansion of its selective licensing scheme which will cost landlords £923.
After being launched in four wards, the scheme will now cover most of the borough, impacting an estimated third of Lambeth’s dwellings in the private rented sector (PRS).
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The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly?
The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly?
There’s a new player in the UK’s private rented sector—one that’s threatening to fundamentally reshape the way tenants experience renting. As small landlords leave the market, driven out by crippling taxes and increasing regulations
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