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Possession Order Delay – Judge said 48 Hours, now facing 17-22 weeks wait?

Hi, I attended a possession hearing on 20th March, where the judge stated that the possession order would be issued within 24 hours and I should receive it within 48 hours. However, that has not happened.
I’m now away for two weeks

HMRC’s Making Tax Digital is a ‘step too far’ for many landlords

The government’s announcement that 900,000 sole traders and landlords must adopt the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is a ‘step too far’ for many.
That’s the belief of ARLA Propertymark president Angharad Trueman who says th…

Which property will make a better return?

My goal is to get an income to replace my rental income. I have funds to cover the next few years but need to plan ahead. The choice is between a one-bed small freehold terrace vs a 3-bed leasehold flat
I was planning to sell my remaining BTL

Nearly half of landlords won’t sell properties – survey

Almost half of landlords have no plans to offload their rental assets within the next year, a study reveals.
The findings from buy to let lender Landbay found that 47% of landlords expressed no desire to part with any holdings.

Senior Conservatives and landlords ‘plot’ to block the Renters’ Rights Bill

Senior figures within the Conservative Party have allegedly engaged in confidential discussions with landlords to derail the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill, The Guardian reveals.
The meeting, which was arranged by shadow housing minister…

Scottish property taxes soar to £686.5m

Property taxes across Scotland have climbed to £686.5m over the past year, marking a huge 17.6% jump from the previous 12 months, research revels.
DJ Alexander Ltd, a lettings and property firm, highlights that revenues from the Land and Buildings Tran…

Four property firms expelled by Ombudsman for compensation failures

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has revealed that it has expelled four property businesses for neglecting to compensate consumers.
The action involves three letting agencies and one residential leasehold management (RLM) firm, underscoring the regulator&#…

Shawbrook and TML unveil new BTL mortgage options

Shawbrook has introduced a fresh approach to fixed-rate renewals with its new product transfers, designed to benefit existing customers holding buy to let and commercial mortgages.
The service enables clients to adjust their fixed rate without needing…

Insurance payouts after a water leak in a Freehold flat?

My partner owns the freehold of a flat. He lived in the flat himself for about 2 years and has since moved out and now it is rented out to tenants. There are 10 flats in the block and each flat owner also owns 10% of the freehold management company.

Why more landlords and property investors are incorporating

The surge in landlords and property investors opting to use a limited company for their operations is down to shifting regulations and long-term wealth planning, one bank says.
Arbuthnot Latham, a private and commercial bank, has analysed Companies Hou…

UK government set to miss housing target

The government’s ambition to tackle the housing shortage is facing a setback, as fresh statistics highlight that it will fail to deliver the number of homes needed to meet its ambitious target in England.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has champi…

City landlords face costly and complex HMO licence renewal process

Private landlords in one city say they are grappling with an unnecessarily arduous system for renewing their House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licences.
The group warns that, unlike other councils, Portsmouth City Council has failed to simplify the pr…

Landlords urged to boost EPC efficiency by 2030

To help private rented sector landlords meet the upcoming tightening energy performance certificate changes, the Energy Saving Trust has published a guide.
By 2030, all rental properties in England and Wales must achieve an EPC rating of C or higher

More than half of Brits fear for high-rise safety – survey

A survey has found that 56% of people in Britain have doubts about the safety of high-rise homes that they live in.
The findings from SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, also found that another 42% believe local councils must urgentl…

Will Shelter ever step up to help tenants AND landlords?

For many of us, the private rented sector has turned into a battlefield, and at the heart of the latest skirmish is the issue of guarantors – or rather, the call for no tenant to need one.
We have seen 28 organisations

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