Council inspects 500 PRS homes – and finds 2,000 issues

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A council that launched its selective licensing scheme for private rented sector homes in March claims to have inspected 500 properties since – and found 2,000 issues.

It says it is now big strides in improving PRS housing standards.

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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties

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Landlords could face secret inspections of their rental properties under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill after being urged to do so by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

The CIEH wants MPs to scrap the 24-hour notice period that councils must currently give to landlords before entering a rented property.

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Two-thirds of landlords lack EPC C rating as many plan rent hikes for upgrades

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Two-thirds of landlords currently own at least one property that does not have an EPC C rating, according to Foundation Home Loans.

Data from the mortgage lender shows that nearly half (42%) of landlords plan to raise rents to cover the cost of energy-efficiency improvements.

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Who Is Liable If Rent To Rent Goes Wrong?

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Unlock the latest insights into the property investment world with our video on the landmark court ruling clarifying rent-to-rent liabilities. This will reshape how rent-to-rent operators approach their responsibilities and how property investors navigate the property market.

Are you part of the rent-to-rent strategy?

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The SNP’s rent control U-turn is a ‘disappointment for tenants’

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The Green Party co-leader in the Scottish Government says the SNP government has bowed to pressure from the landlord lobby and significantly weakened its proposed rent control measures.

That is, Patrick Harvie says, a blow to tenants across Scotland.

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Andy Burnham claims the Good Landlord Charter will raise standards without driving landlords out

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The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says he “does not want landlords to leave the market”.

Mr Burnham claims the Good Landlord Charter will help push out rogue landlords and provide recognition for good landlords whose work often goes unnoticed.

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London council to expand its selective licensing scheme

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A London council is looking at a significant expansion of its selective licensing scheme which will cost landlords £923.

After being launched in four wards, the scheme will now cover most of the borough, impacting an estimated third of Lambeth’s dwellings in the private rented sector (PRS).

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The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly?

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The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly?

There’s a new player in the UK’s private rented sector—one that’s threatening to fundamentally reshape the way tenants experience renting. As small landlords leave the market, driven out by crippling taxes and increasing regulations

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Rent growth will slow down – but remain higher than inflation

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Rent price growth is set to slow down but will still outpace inflation, Hamptons reveals.

The estate agency is predicting that rents will rise by 4.5% in the final quarter of 2024 – and by the same amount next year.

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What Impact Donald Trump Could Have On The UK Property Market?

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Donald Trump has won the US election. What impact will his policies have on the UK property market? In this engaging discussion with Ranjan Bhattacharya and John Howard: 

• Explore how Trump’s policies could influence the UK property market and interest rates.

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