Labour government reject rent controls but claim Renters’ Rights Bill won’t drive landlords out

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The Labour government claim they do not support rent controls, but say the Renters’ Rights Bill will not cause landlords to leave.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Lords Minister for Housing and Local Government, made these comments during a debate in the House of Lords on the private rented sector and affordable rents.

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NI councils take charge of landlord registration scheme

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Northern Ireland’s councils have taken control of the Landlord Registration Scheme which should boost housing oversight, the communities minister says.

Launched in February 2014, the initiative established a central database capturing details of private landlords

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Landlord sells 23 properties in 16 days: get the highest price now before the market drops

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It’s a tough decision to make: should you hold on to your properties, hoping to recover your portfolio back to the golden era of profits? Or is the market well and truly dead? If you’re a landlord who’s been thinking about this over the last year

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Leaseholders gain more power with RTM changes

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Leaseholders in mixed-use developments will gain greater authority over their properties under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 which takes effect from today (Monday 3 March).

One key change, outlined in Section 49, adjusts the non-residential threshold for Right to Manage (RTM) claims

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Is now the perfect time to sell?

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Demand for properties is at an all-time high, and with the property market booming, now could be the perfect time to sell.

In the last month alone, demand for homes has increased by 13%, and we’ve had more than 200 landlords contact Landlord Sales Agency to sell their rental properties — you could be next!

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UK house price growth steady at 3.9% – Nationwide

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The housing market showed continued strength in February, with the annual rate of price rises holding firm at 3.9%, a slight dip from January’s 4.1%, Nationwide reveals.

On a monthly basis, prices edged up by 0.4%

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PRS housing shortage ‘threatens Chancellor’s economic vision’

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A coalition of property experts is highlighting the lack of homes to rent in the UK could derail ambitious government plans to lure top-tier international talent.

Organisations representing landlords, individual property owners and letting agents have united in their call for swift measures to increase the availability of homes for tenants.

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Landlord group calls for a new national representative organisation

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A leading regional landlords’ association says it is time for a national proactive organisation that effectively represents landlords.

The call is being made by Paul Cunningham, chair of the Eastern Landlords’ Association, which represents landlords in East Anglia.

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EPC C targets could lead to shortage of leasehold rental properties, warns The Property Institute

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EPC C targets will have a huge effect on the supply of leasehold properties, says one industry body.

In an exclusive video interview with Property118, the chief communications officer of The Property Institute (TPI), Jaclyn Mangaroo, says leaseholders currently have no access to funding for energy efficiency improvements.

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Government to overhaul landlord benefit deduction scheme

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The government is to scrutinise a controversial mechanism allowing landlords to request rent directly from tenants’ benefits.

It follows a story on Property118 and recently in national media about Nathan Roberts successfully challenging deductions from his benefits.

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