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Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants

Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals.
Alternative deposit provider Reposit analysed the figures between January 2021 and March this year and found that the average …

Encourage landlords to offer energy-efficient homes with tax breaks – MPs

The government is being urged to provide tax relief to private landlords who improve their rented property’s energy efficiency to reduce energy bills.
The call is being made by MPs of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) who say the move will als…

Tenants false cash rent payment claim?

Hello, I am currently going through the tenant eviction process and have received the court order for tenants to vacant the property. The tenants have now appealed against the eviction order falsely claiming all the rents are paid, up to date and there…

Cornwall tops UK holiday lets profit chart

Cornwall has emerged as the undisputed champion of UK holiday rentals, according to a study.
The findings from Wealth of Geeks found that a Cornish seaside haven raked in a staggering £40 million during last year’s summer season to be crowned as …

Campaigners criticise five-year wait for Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions ban

Five years after the government vowed to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, campaigners say that ‘tens of thousands’ of households continue to face the threat of homelessness due to the policy.
The Conservative government …

Renters (Reform) Bill – Landlords adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach

A majority of landlords (62%) plan to hold steady or even expand their rental portfolios in the coming year, despite the looming Renter (Reform) Bill, research suggests.
Leaders Romans Group (LRG) surveyed 630 landlords last month which revealed a &#82…

Rising tenant application fraud – landlords pay the price

Was anyone else surprised/not surprised to read that tenant application fraud has rocketed by 140%? For those working at the sharp end of the private rented sector, I doubt it.
My first reaction was why something like this isn’t being highlighted…

Landlords looking to sell as buy to let market shifts

The UK’s buy to let market is experiencing a period of change, with nearly one in three landlords looking to sell up in the next 12 months, research reveals.
The findings from uSwitch also highlight that the average loan value for BTL property pu…

Renters (Reform) Bill changes make ‘little difference’ to most landlords

An industry expert is downplaying the impact of recent amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, claiming they will have minimal impact on most landlords and tenants.
Neil Cobbold, the managing director of PayProp UK, argues the changes announced befor…

Scottish landlords exploit SNP rent control loophole to increase rents

Scottish landlords are capitalising on a loophole in the SNP’s rent control laws, leading to a 12% increase in rents, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The rent cap legislation which restricted rent rises ended on March 31.

London’s councils hit landlords with record fines

Councils in London are tightening their grip on landlords and letting agents who fail to comply with selective licensing rules as fines have already broken through the £10 million barrier this year, research reveals.
This surge comes alongside a predic…

‘Media frenzy’ fuels distrust between landlords and tenants

A leading firm of property solicitors is reporting a rise in disputes between landlords and tenants – and points to a ‘media frenzy’ as being partly responsible.
Dutton Gregory Solicitors says that media focus on disrepair complaints …

Declaration of Trust issue?

Hello, We would like to revoke a Declaration of Trust currently in my husband’s name to reflect the usual 50:50 split as tenant’s in common.
The tenants in one of our properties have told us they are going to move away – probably in the sum…

UK rental market heats up after winter lull

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is seeing a surge in tenant demand, with a new report revealing a significant increase across most counties in England. 
Zero Deposit analysed rental data and found tenant demand rose by 1.5% in the first qua…

Labour’s PRS review nears completion – ‘bold’ solutions promised

A comprehensive review of the private rented sector (PRS) which was commissioned by Labour, is nearing its conclusion, the website LabourList reveals.
The review is expected to be published soon after the local elections on 2 May.

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