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Renters (Reform) Bill clears House of Commons despite Section 21 uncertainty

The Renters (Reform) Bill has passed its final stage in the House Of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords.
The latest debate on the Renters (Reform) Bill saw various MPs try to pressure the government into giving a date for the end of Sect…

Property Investors Awards – Property Developer of the Year

In the ever-changing landscape of property development, it’s often hard to stand out from the crowd.
However, the Winter Melia Group led by directors Karl Winter and Phil Melia has emerged as a leading force in the industry.

Andy Burnham’s Latest Commitment to Renters?

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Election newsletter arrived this morning. Of the 6 candidates in the running, very few look as though they have any relevant leadership or financial experience.
What took my attention was Andy Burnham&#…

CCJ extension for professional rogue tenant?

I managed to get a CCJ against a rogue tenant almost 6 years ago. The CCJ only covered the outstanding rental she accumulated whilst awaiting the Bailiffs for 8 months.
The ruined unit and furniture theft was an added cost that I ignored.

London’s rental market sees rents remain flat but demand rise

Tenant demand for rented homes in London grew by 9% last month, compared to February, according to Foxtons.
The lettings agent highlights that renter demand has fallen 14% year-on-year as the market returns to more typical trends.

Renters borrowing more to pay for deposits

A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals.
The findings from Reposit found that 38% of renters are turning to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, or friends and family.

BRP cards to be scrapped?

I have just been sent an email from the Home Office. Looks like those plastic Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards are now being phased out and potential tenants now have to open an online account with the Home Office so that they can get their Visa…

Renters (Reform) Bill – The key amendments to look out for

The Renters (Reform) Bill is heading back to the House of Commons, with several key amendments set to be debated and Goodlord has examined the most interesting proposals that could impact landlords and tenants.
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What happens to the subtenants when my contract with the housing association ends?

Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was the case before I bought it too). The housing association has a secure tenancy with the subtenants.
We gave the housing association their 10-m…

NRLA says the Renters (Reform) Bill ‘delivers a fair deal for tenants and responsible landlords’

As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
MPs will debate the Bill today with 122 pages of nearly 200 amendment…

The Lettings Industry Council calls for collaboration to solve the housing crisis

The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) is urging a new approach to tackle the housing crisis in England.
It argues that the current method, with separate policies for different housing sectors, has failed.
In a new briefing

Renting linked to ‘lower quality of life and more stress’

Renting may negatively impact a person’s overall well-being as tenants experience a lower quality of life, higher stress levels, and less hope for the future compared to homeowners, a survey reveals.
The research from Zero Deposit, comes after 1,…

Scottish Parliament launches public consultation on new Housing Bill

The Scottish Parliament is seeking feedback from landlords, the public and organisations on the wide-ranging Housing (Scotland) Bill which could see permanent rent controls being introduced.
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the …

Student HMOs VS Professional HMOs?

Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting to students so far. The property is licensed for this purpose, although the license doesn’t specify that it must always be rented to students.

Landlords could face a two-year wait to sell or reoccupy under Labour plan

Labour’s shadow housing secretary, Matthew Pennycook, has proposed a significant change to the Renters (Reform) Bill which would require landlords to wait two years from the start of a tenancy before they can sell or move back into their property.

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