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Control a rampant Property Management Company or even better replace them altogether?

I own 2 leasehold flats within a block of 27. The building includes a Medical Centre on the ground floor and a Pharmacy on the same site.
In October 2022, the Freeholder appointed a new Property Management Company (PMC).

Councils reap £327m from landlord licensing fees

Britain’s landlords have handed over an astonishing £327,737,160 to the top 50 local authorities through property licensing schemes, research reveals.
Proptech firm Kamma analysed public records of more than 389,000 licenced houses in multiple oc…

Landlord’s tribunal victory saves £29,000 in rent repayment case

A landlord has won a rare tribunal hearing and escaped being hit with a £29,000 rent repayment order (RRO).
It comes after tenants launched an unsuccessful challenge with support from Justice for Tenants, a tenant advocacy and advice service.

Why endless landlord bashing has created the UK’s housing crisis

We all know that the private rented sector across England, Wales and Scotland is under siege.
Landlords, the backbone of this market, are being punished for factors beyond their control, what with draconian legislation, council overreach and a politica…

Landlords are ‘counting down the days’ to rent cap removal

The Scottish Greens have issued an urgent plea to the SNP-led Scottish government to preserve the temporary rent cap because ‘landlords are counting down the days’ to it ending.
Green MSP Maggie Chapman says that when the cap is removed on …

Another London council targets landlords

A London council has unveiled plans to reinstate licensing targeting ‘rogue landlords’ operating houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
The local authority is cracking down on properties deemed ‘substandard and potentially dangerous&#8…

Mansfield’s selective licensing scheme will launch in September

Landlords in Mansfield will need a selective licence for each of their properties from 13 September, costing £800.
Following a public consultation last year, Mansfield District Council has greenlit its selective licensing proposals.
The council says it…

Evicting a tenant who doesn’t reply and may have gone to Thailand?

My tenant has blocked my phone number and is not responding to my emails, letters, WhatsApp calls or messages from other mobiles. He’s 2 months behind in his part of the rent, as the council pays the other half, arranged by him.

Landlords are optimistic for 2025 despite challenges

Landlords are surprisingly optimistic about the private rented sector this year, with many looking to invest in boosting their portfolios, research reveals.
According to Market Financial Solutions, despite the upbeat outlook, there are doubts over fina…

Demand surges as older landlords exit the private rented sector

Demand continues to outstrip supply as older landlords leave the market, warns one industry body.
According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight report, demand continues to rise with new tenant registrations per member branch surging from 79 to 115 in 20…

How Landlords are “raking the cash in” after following this 3 step strategy

If you’re a landlord, you’d be forgiven for not wanting to read the current headlines. From landlords rushing to exit the market, to the dreaded Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords seem to be getting hit left, right and centre.
But it isn’t all bad news….

Ban on pet deposits means all pet owners lose and all pet owners pay!

Who would like to drive a Ferrari, crash it, get another one, and still pay the same insurance cost as a Fiat 500? I’m sure the Labour party can sort that for you.
Who can remember the days when landlords took tenants with pets no problem.

Best cities for commercial property investment revealed

With commercial property investment growing in the final quarter of 2024 by 28% year-on-year, the investment hotspots have been revealed.
According to Alan Boswell Group, investment levels saw the biggest rise since mid-2021.
This boom followed a secon…

London council unveils £30,000 fines for errant landlords

A London council has launched a tougher stance against landlords in the private rented sector by introducing stringent financial penalties to uphold housing quality.
It has updated its Civil Penalty Notice (CPN) policy for dishing out financial fines …

Agent advice creates HMO licensing pickle?

Hello, I have been using an agent to let out a property as a four bed HMO so not needing a licence. However, last September my agent said it could be a five bed HMO and would need little or no work to comply but I would need to get a licence.

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