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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is calling for policies that deliberately target reducing the size of the PRS. Apparently, who owns the 25 million homes available now, and who they are available to, is as important as new construction.
The new JRF…

New homes will be more accessible for older and disabled people as the government today (29 July) confirms plans to raise the accessibility standard following full consultation of proposals.
The raising accessibility standards for new homes consultatio…

Wednesday 3rd August 6pm – 9pm National Virtual pin Meeting. Click here

Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer of Hamilton Fraser and often referred to as ‘The Landlords’ Friend, will be discussing and help…

Industry analysis by Landlord Action has revealed that the number of rental property repossessions carried out on behalf of landlords across England and Wales has increased by 1,487% annually, following the end of the tenant eviction ban implemented to…

More leaseholders in high-rise homes will be spared unfair bills for building safety costs as the government’s £4.5 billion Building Safety Fund reopens for new applications today.
Buildings over 18 metres with cladding issues are eligible to apply for…

Hi All, I have recently come across a ‘Modern’ online method of auction. The house to be sold was circa £225,000.
The online auctioneer was instructed by the vendor, but the fee of £6,000 was to be paid by the purchaser.

Hi All, I have recently come across a ‘Modern’ online method of auction. The house to be sold was circa £225,000.
The online auctioneer was instructed by the vendor, but the fee of £6,000 was to be paid by the purchaser.

Hi Everyone, Can a Section 8 ground 12 notice for breach of AST contract be issued during the FIXED TERM agreement, which is now in its 8th month of 12?
Guidance for Ground 12 seems to allow for just 2 weeks’

There is increased media coverage of “no-fault evictions” with councils telling tenants to stay put and not move because there is nowhere for the tenants to go. This of course is against current case law, but rental supply has dropped so lo…

The DPS has reported average rents rose £66 from £804 to £870 (8.21%) between Q2 2021 and Q2 2022.  The organisation added that four of the largest recorded quarterly rent increases since 2007, including 1.74% in Q3 2021 and 1.96% in Q4 2021

Hello fellow hard-working property providers, We have a holiday let (5 bed 2 bathrooms) next door to where we live. Currently on Airbnb and doing well. Purchased by us (not in a company structure).
We’ve been offered the opportunity to have the (…

Hello fellow hard-working property providers, We have a holiday let (5 bed 2 bathrooms) next door to where we live. Currently on Airbnb and doing well. Purchased by us (not in a company structure).
We’ve been offered the opportunity to have the (…

My tenant is still within the 12 months fixed term agreement and has told me he was buying elsewhere. Therefore, I now require him to enable an internal viewing of the flat by a potential buyer.
The AST says he must permit this and I need to get a time…

Hi all, I have a question related to starting a small property business.
I own a 50% share of a house in the UK which is worth roughly £200,000. This house is currently being rented out and I receive 50% of the income per calendar month.

The controversial Renters Reform Bill could destroy the student-let sector. The ban on fixed-term tenancies will mean landlords can no longer guarantee spaces to new students at the start of the next academic year. Richard Reed reports.
Fixed-term lets…