London councils’ landlord Capital Letters faces closure amid market challenges

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Capital Letters, an organisation established by several London councils to tackle the growing homelessness issue and cut costs on temporary housing, stands on the verge of closure, according to Inside Housing.

Launched in 2019, Capital Letters describes itself as a ‘not-for-profit landlord and service provider’.

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MSP plans new rent controls on private landlords

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The Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals aimed at curbing the ability of landlords to raise rents on properties that fail to meet basic living standards.

Maggie Chapman MSP has submitted amendments to the upcoming Housing (Scotland) Bill

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Lights, camera, action (or lack of)?

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Does anyone know what the legal position is as far as security lights and cameras are concerned, when it comes to landlords allowing private tenants to set up these things?

First a few logistical comments. The rental properties in question comprise of two semi-detached cottages;

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UK house prices fell in March – Halifax

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The average price of homes in the UK fell by 0.5% in March, marking a sharper decline compared to the 0.2% drop seen in February, Halifax reports.

It says that the average property value is £296,699

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Fleet Mortgages unveils essential HMO guide for landlords

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Fleet Mortgages has published a helpful guide to HMOs for landlords to address the growing demand for these investments.

The lender also says that the guide reinforces its commitment to educating and supporting buy to let customers with enhanced product offerings.

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Survey reveals few tenants believe Renters’ Rights Bill will improve their rights

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Only a small number of tenants believe the Renters’ Rights Bill will improve their rights and some haven’t even heard of it, claims a new report.

According to a survey by estate agent group LRG, only 22% of tenants believe the Bill will improve their rights

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Landlords encouraged to sell before July to avoid property price drop and double their portfolios by 2026

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You’d think that landlords would have had enough of hearing about selling. With many of us recovering from incorporation and downsizing, it’s easy to understand why we might have taken our foot off the gas. Are we really in as much trouble as they say we are?

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Renters’ Rights Bill delay sparks worry for landlords and tenants – NRLA

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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a stark warning to ministers, demanding clear communication on when the Renters’ Rights Bill measures will come into force.

It says reassurance is needed since the delays continue to create worry for both landlords and tenants.

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Harrying of landlords = scourge on tenants?

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So here it is, government projections show landlords are selling in their droves.

It is now obvious a relatively small number of Bailiff Section 21 evictions has led to unhinged reform policy. This policy is a cull and harrying of landlords and disproportionate reduction in available rental homes.

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Government launches EPC grants for landlords with rent increase ban

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A new funding scheme for energy-efficiency improvements has opened to landlords in England, but landlords will be forced not to raise rents during the EPC works.

The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, which opens this week

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