Wembley rogue landlord jailed

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A Wembley rogue landlord has been jailed for illegally evicting tenants. A Wembley landlord who waged a war of intimidation against tenants living in his property has been sentenced to four months imprisonment and ordered to pay costs and compensation of £20,000. Rehan Sheikh of Manor Drive was found guilty at Willesden Magistrates Court of […]

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Corporate investors failing the PRS say Lords

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The new Government needs to back the nation’s landlords as a new report by Peers finds that institutional investors are failing to provide for the rental sector.
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5m extra homes needed in England

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An extra 5m homes will be needed in England for the old, migrants and singles over the next 25 years. The impact of an ageing population, more immigration and a singleton lifestyle, new projections produced by Government estimate, that over five million new homes could have to be built in England in the next 25 […]

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Divorce drives rise in renting for over-50s

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New research points to a significant rise in the number of older renters due to what is thought to be the result of the “silver splitter” phenomenon. 14,000 home insurance customers surveyed by GfK Financial found that one-third of over-50s now rent, compared with only 26 per cent five years ago. But the insurance company […]

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New chancellor must change Government’s attitude to PRS

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The new Chancellor Philip Hammond must reset the Government’s attitude to the Private Rented Sector to prevent the UK housing crisis spiraling out of control.
Since 2015 George Osborne has imposed punitive tax rises on the private rented sector in the belief that landlords are preventing first time buyers getting onto the property ladder.
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Businesses rate appeals reform

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The Businesses rate appeals process is to be reformed to streamline the system says Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) minister Greg Clark. Businesses will benefit from a quicker and more efficient service when checking and challenging their business rates bills with the reforms confirmed today (6 July 2016) by Secretary of State Greg […]

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Supreme court verdict good news for landlords

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The Supreme Court has overturned an appeal by a tenant was suing his landlord over an uneven paving stone – a decision which has been hailed good news for landlords
In the case of Edwards v Kumarasamy, Mr Edwards, who rented a flat from Mr Kumarasamy was hurt when he tripped on an uneven paving stone on the path leading to the communal bins and the car park.
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Theresa May is the new PM – what lies ahead?

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Theresa May is the UK’s new Prime Minister – with her new cabinet set to be announced as early as this evening.
George Osborne, who last year has announced a series of tax changes which could potentially devastate the Private Rented Sector, is expected lose his position as Chancellor, with current Housing Minister Brandon Lewis – a key supporter of May – tipped to become Transport Secretary.
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New Rent Smart Wales course for Letting Agents

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The RLA has been approved to run a new Rent Smart Wales training course for letting agents.
Under the Rent Smart Wales Scheme agents, individuals or companies which carry out lettings and management work at rental properties in Wales on behalf of landlords must become licensed.
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Misleading ‘seven day evictions’ a thing of the past – Paul Shamplina

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Changes to the process of transferring up for High Court evictions have brought an end to the so-called seven–day eviction, according to Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina. The changes – which add two further steps to the application process and an additional fee –  may cause further pain for landlords with severe cases who are […]
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