More than half of tenants will challenge rent rises

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Research by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) reveals that 53% of tenants are poised to contest rent rises as the Renters’ Rights Bill advances through Parliament.

The legislation, which introduces a tribunal process for appealing above-market rent increases

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Erroneous Council Tax liability order?

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We have received two Notices of Enforcement for unpaid council tax, which came as a complete shock, as at no point did we receive any bills or a court summons, so we had no knowledge of the debt as they have been sending documents to the wrong address.

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Welsh landlords face new rent data reporting rules

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A new proposal could compel landlords in Wales to submit detailed rent information to Rent Smart Wales (RSW), as part of an effort to enhance transparency in the private rented sector.

The recommendation has emerged from the Welsh government’s final evaluation of RSW

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The Times wants to speak to landlords deciding whether to stick or twist

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Are you a landlord who’s finding it harder to stay in the market?

The Sunday Times is working on a piece about how new rules and tax hikes are making it trickier for landlords to manage, and whether now is the time to “stick or twist.”

The Sunday Times is looking to speak with landlords who are selling up

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BTL lenders increase loan sizes and cut rates

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More buy to let lenders are rolling out changes to their BTL and commercial mortgage offerings, increasing loan sizes, reducing rates and introducing tailored products.

Together has expanded its commercial loan offerings, boosting maximum loan sizes to £5 million for commercial term products

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Speculation mounts over Angela Rayner’s future as Housing Secretary

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Rumours are swirling about Angela Rayner losing her job as Housing Secretary.

In the Sky News podcast Politics at Sam and Anne’s, political commentator Sam Coates claims there is talk within the government of stripping Ms Rayner of her housing brief.

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Labour’s tax raid on landlords: A recipe for higher rents and housing chaos

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All private landlords know the PRS is under siege, and Labour’s latest madcap tax proposals are pouring fuel on an already smouldering housing crisis.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is reportedly gearing up for a tax raid on landlords

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One in four UK landlords plan to sell properties this year – HMRC

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HMRC has revealed that 24% of UK landlords plan to sell part of their rental property holdings within the next year, with this figure rising to 33% over the next five years.

In its study, HMRC also found that 53% of landlords have no intention of selling their properties in the same period.

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Labour’s Looming Tax Raid: “landlords are in trouble if they don’t sell now”

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As the saying goes: one step forward, two steps back. Just as we thought we were getting out of the danger zone, this week’s shot to the jugular kicked off with the resurfacing of videos referencing Prime Minister Keir Starmer claiming that landlords “do not qualify as working people.” It was the scandal of last October

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Scottish property taxes soar to £699.1m

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Scotland’s property taxes have surged to £699.1 million in the year ending April 2025, marking an 18.6% increase from the previous period.

That’s according to DJ Alexander, the lettings and estate agency, who say the spike has been driven by the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).

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