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Help – Energy supply dispute?

Hi, in short: this is an EDF supply dispute. Our last tenant had an account with EDF for electricity. The new tenant has asked to have the account released so they can sign up with another supplier.
EDF has refused for 5 months to release the account

Landlords and tenants see prime rental market entering a new phase

London’s prime residential rents have seen a significant slowdown after three years of record growth, Savills’ says.
The firm’s associate director of residential research, Jessica Tomlinson, says: “Over the course of 2021, 2022 …

Tenant evictions: It’s time for an uncomfortable conversation

Dear tenants everywhere, I hope all is well and for the majority of you who don’t know about the Renters (Reform) Bill, that life continues to be sweet. For the few renters who are aware of the upcoming law

Landlords press on with EPC upgrades despite shelved regulations

Despite the government abandoning proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), a significant number of landlords are still investing in making their properties greener.
Paragon Bank’s research found that 37% of portfolio landlords ar…

Landlords increasingly diversify portfolios with HMOs

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are becoming increasingly popular among landlords in the UK, according to data from specialist lender Shawbrook.
It says there is a shift in buy to let strategies as landlords navigate a challenging economic landscape.

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…

Mastering the BTL mortgage maze in a volatile market

In what has been a volatile time for the buy-to-let mortgage market, many landlords are struggling to find the right product.
Navigating the mortgage market can be a maze but with the right guidance, landlords can find a mortgage to suit their needs.

UK housing market shows signs of improvement

There has been a positive shift in the housing market with buyer demand and expectations for future sales on the rise, one survey has found.
According to RICS, house prices also appear to be stabilising.

Exclusive: Universal Credit payment delays leave landlords in limbo

Landlords renting to Universal Credit tenants are being warned of potential payment inconsistencies in light of recent changes by the government.
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled plans to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) which will increase to…

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…

Tenant application fraud rockets by 140%

A sharp rise in rental market competition is fuelling a surge in tenancy application fraud, according to new data. 
An analysis by tenant referencing firm Goodlord found a staggering 140% increase in fraudulent applications between 2022 and 2023.

Renting my property to insurance companies?

Hi, 18 years ago, we managed to rent our three bedroom, end of terrace property to the council but it left us with a financial burden. The council did the original contract and over the years the price of bills

‘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 …

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