Renters’ Rights Bill will leave students worse off warns industry expert
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As more student landlords exit the market, the Renters’ Rights Bill risks leaving students worse off, warns a leading industry figure.
In an exclusive video interview with Property118, ARLA Propertymark regional executive for Cornwall, Sophie Lang, warns more student landlords are leaving the market than ever before.
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Fires from disposable vapes could impact landlord insurance claims
Warnings over the dangers of incorrectly throwing away disposable vapes could invalidate home insurance. But what does this mean for landlord insurance?
Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries, which pose a serious fire risk. Previously, a property expert told Property118 about an incident where one landlord’s house was destroyed after a tenant had a serious issue when a disposable vape battery exploded.
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London boroughs face £264m council housing budget crisis
London’s local authorities say they are facing a severe financial challenge, with a new report projecting a £264 million reduction in council housing budgets over the next three years.
London Councils says there is growing pressure on boroughs as management costs for social housing soar while revenue lags.
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Right-to-Buy sales set to reach highest level in 20 years
The number of council homes being sold under the Right-to-Buy scheme is set to hit its highest level in two decades.
More than 18,500 homes are expected to be sold off in 2025/26, the highest figure since 2005
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Landlord thwarts £17,000 tenant rent repayment claim
A £17,000 rent repayment claim against a private landlord has been overturned, thanks to the intervention of Landlord Licensing & Defence.
The case, initiated by Justice for Tenants, alleged that the landlord failed to secure a necessary selective licence for the property.
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Tenants need a new source for housing advice to tackle landlords
There’s a big gap in tenants’ understanding of their legal protections when facing poor housing conditions, research reveals.
According to the TDS Charitable Foundation, many renters across England are unaware of how to address issues with landlords or letting agents.
View Full Article: Tenants need a new source for housing advice to tackle landlords
Labour is gearing up for a tax raid on landlords – claim
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting calls from Labour MPs to impose new taxes on landlords, aiming to address a looming budget deficit without breaking the party’s promise to avoid tax hikes on ‘working people’.
The news comes as a survey carried out by the National Residential Landlords Association found that 83% of landlords are worried about a hike in Capital Gains Tax when selling a rental property.
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Section 21 struck out?
I have had a Section 21 claim struck out because “The Notice Seeking Possession” is not in the prescribed form.
It seems that the N5B form, which I downloaded from a popular landlord forum, is outdated as it does not mention updated advice on the possibility of receiving a “Breathing Space”
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Buy to let mortgage arrears fall
The number of buy to let mortgages in arrears has fallen by 6% from the previous quarter, reaching 11,830, or 0.61% of all BTL loans, data from UK Finance reveals.
It also reveals that there has been a big decline in mortgage arrears for the first quarter of 2025
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Lords clash over need for transition period as Renters’ Rights Bill passes committee stage
The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed the committee stage and will now head to Report stage.
During the final debate, peers clashed over whether landlords need a transition period before the bill takes effect and the risks of landlords leaving the market.
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