Landlords struggle as possession cases pile up

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Industry bodies warn that the county court system will continue to fail without proper investment.

Propertymark is calling for a dedicated housing court to tackle the never-ending backlog of possession cases.

The NRLA argues that a properly resourced court system is essential to ensuring landlords have the confidence to remain in business and continue to invest in providing good quality homes.

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Scottish budget faces backlash for failing to address housing emergency

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The Scottish government has unveiled its budget for the upcoming year with promises to invest in affordable social housing.

However, MSPs and industry bodies have criticised the SNP for failing to address the housing emergency in the private rented sector in Scotland.

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What type of tenancy for an Annex for a couple working for me?

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What type of tenancy should I have for an Annex?

I have a newly converted separate barn conversion in my garden. I am thinking I’d like to get a couple in there to help both in the house and garden.

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Previous property management refusing to transfer my credit?

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The property management Company of a block of flats has been taken over by a Right to Manage (RTM). The RTM is transparent regarding all transactions but the previous management company are the direct opposite.

Many of the Landlords are in a four-figure credit even after major works were completed.

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Is Modular Development Dead In 2024?

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Modular housing, once touted as a time and money saver for property developers, is now not looking like such a great property investment.  Join Ranjan Bhattacharya and Andrew Roberts as they ponder whether there is a way back for modular development.

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Lambeth council proposes UK’s most expensive selective licensing scheme

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A London borough unveils a controversial plan, in a bid for better standards.

Lambeth Council are launching a consultation on a proposed selective licensing scheme for the city.

Landlords in the area could have to pay a whopping £923 per property in 23 of its 25 wards beginning in September 2024

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Who accepts responsibility for poor building works?

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Hello, I am the landlord of a property which is divided into two flats, I am also the owner/leaseholder of one of the flats with an overseas leaseholder owning the other. As a landlord it is my obligation to make sure the building is insured and I request the 50% share from the overseas leaseholder

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EPCs, COP28, and beyond: ihowz’s proposes energy plan for landlords

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One organisation is warning landlords are being left in the dark when it comes to Net Zero.

Landlord organisation ihowz argues there is no clear roadmap for landlords when it comes to energy efficiency and is calling on the government to issue guidance.

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Halifax predicts UK house prices will fall 2-4% in 2024

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Halifax, the UK’s leading mortgage lender, is forecasting a steeper drop in house prices for 2024 than was seen this year, ranging from 2% to 4%.

In 2023, the average house price was £283,615, only 1% lower than 2022

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Renters on high salaries increasingly asked to provide guarantors

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There has been a significant increase in the number of renters on high salaries being asked to provide guarantors, a survey reveals.

The findings from the RentTech platform Goodlord come from analysing 783,000 tenants who submitted a tenancy application between January and September in 2020

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