Gove vows to ban no-fault evictions by the next election

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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has pledged to ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions in England by the next general election, which is due by January 2025.

No-fault evictions allow landlords to evict tenants without giving a reason, which campaigners say leaves renters vulnerable to unfair treatment and insecurity.

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Navigating Section 21 process?

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Hi all, I have unfortunately found myself in the position where I need to sell the house that I rent out to a young family. I served them with a section 21 notice 6 weeks ago and as expected they are finding it very difficult to find anywhere else.

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Couples co-habit to combat rental crisis

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The number of couples living in a flatshare has increased dramatically since the pandemic.

New data from Spareroom reveals the number of people flat sharing as a couple increased by 67% in 2023 (compared to 2019).

The website says almost half of couples (47%) state that the primary reason for deciding to move in together in a flatshare is to ease the financial burden even though it’s not particularly romantic.

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Council-owned landlord evicts tenants to repay £18m council debt

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Tenants of NCH Enterprises, a council-owned company, are facing eviction as the firm tries to sell 44 properties to repay a £18m debt to Nottingham City Council, the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) reveals.

The news comes just days after it was revealed that the council had failed to ringfence its selective licensing fees.

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The i newspaper wants to speak to landlords about tenancy renewal fees

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Are you a landlord who is using a letting agent to manage your property and frustrated by the fees charged by estate agents for tenancy renewal? Then Alexa Phillips a journalist from the i newspaper wants to speak with you.

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Landlord evictions soar to pre-pandemic levels in 2023

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Landlords evicted more tenants in the final quarter of 2023 than they have since 2018, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveals.

It says that in the last quarter of 2023, there were 23,382 landlord claims, 18,003 landlord orders

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Before You Welcome Them In: Essential Steps for Choosing Your Right Tenant

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As a UK property investor, finding the right tenant is crucial for a smooth and profitable rental experience. Selecting a reliable and responsible occupant minimizes risks of rent arrears, property damage, and disruptive behaviour, ensuring long-term stability and peace of mind.

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Court system is failing landlords wanting to evict tenants

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Landlords in the UK are struggling to regain their properties from tenants who have breached their tenancies or stopped paying rent, due to inefficiencies and backlogs in the court system, a leading tenant eviction specialist says.

The situation is expected to worsen with the potential abolition of Section 21

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Disabled people face housing crisis as Government reneges on funding pledge

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The Government has been accused of breaking its promise to increase the funding for disabled people to adapt their homes, leaving many in a housing crisis.

The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a fund that helps disabled people in England pay for home adaptations

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The Times wants to hear from landlords about the upcoming Budget

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A journalist at The Times would like to hear from landlords on the biggest challenges they are facing this year.

Rachel Mortimer, Assistant Money Editor at The Times would like to speak with landlords ahead of the Budget and any changes they would like to see from the Chancellor. 

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