Labour vows to extend Awaab’s Law to the PRS

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Labour’s Angela Rayner says the party will extend Awaab’s Law to landlords in the private rented sector (PRS).

She told Good Morning Britain viewers – see the video below – this will protect 1.6 million children who live in cold

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UK house prices bounce back as mortgage rates fall

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The UK housing market showed signs of recovery in January, as the annual rate of house price growth improved from -1.8% in December to -0.2% in January, the strongest performance since January 2023.

According to the Nationwide house price index

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Dead pets, adult toys and a coffin – some of the shocking items left behind by tenants

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When landlords were asked to share the most unusual items that had been left behind by tenants, the most bizarre included adult toys, the ashes of a relative, bottles of urine, a coffin, underwear, a BMW and pets – but only ‘some’

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Celeb doctor suffers eviction nightmare and warns: ‘Don’t be a landlord’

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A BBC presenter and GP has revealed how a ‘friend’ of 25 years turned into a nightmare tenant who trashed her flat and refused to pay rent or leave.

Dr Renee Hoenderkamp, known to many as Dr Renee

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Scotland – Tenant bringing up notice after I failed to sell?

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Hi, I served notice to my tenant last year and she gave me 28 days notice and vacated. I wanted to sell the property and tried to sell it.

But since then, in last 6 months I didn’t get any offers.

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Tories to Launch 99% Mortgages? Impact on Property Investors Unveiled

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99% mortgages are on the horizon! Join Ranjan Bhattacharya as he dives into the details of this groundbreaking development and explores its potential impact on property investors.

What does this mean for those looking to enter the property market or expand their portfolios?

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How to avoid damp and mould in homes this winter

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It’s a common issue for landlords around the country – dealing with tenants who are reporting issues with damp and mould.

Now researchers share eight tips for the 73% of Brits experiencing condensation on their windows and nearly half (45.1%) who suffer from mould outbreaks in their homes during winter.

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The consequence of abolishing Section 24 – bankrupt councils and countless homeless

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News this week that councils around the country are flagging up the prospect of going bankrupt because of the ever-growing homelessness bill they have to meet. Oh please, cry me a river. Not once will councils and the government accept that their short-sighted policies hurting landlords are to blame.

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Home as office allowance – Any experience/advice?

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Hi, so for twenty-odd years I’ve been told by my accountants that I can claim 10% of my home expenses (Mortgage interest or rent/utility & council tax) as an allowable home as office expense to offset against my profit, so that’s what I’ve been submitting.

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Rents hit new highs but growth slows down

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Rents in the UK reached new records in 2023, but the pace of growth slowed down significantly compared to previous years, according to Rightmove.

There are also signs that some areas are seeing the tenant affordability ceiling being reached.

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