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Housing Ombudsman urges social landlords to improve communication

The Housing Ombudsman says it is crucial for social landlords to refine their communication strategies to prevent the unintentional stigmatisation of residents and foster trust.
This guidance, part of a series for meeting the upcoming Awaab’s La…

Can a managing agent skip a Section 20 notice?

I own a leasehold flat in a building with four flats. The managing agent for the Freeholder is useless yet is charging us around 25% per annum fees though they say they are not commission based.
The lease doesn’t specify a maximum cost

Student accommodation and BTR shine as the safest property investments

The UK property market is showing remarkable resilience, with student accommodation and Build to Rent (BTR) emerging as the most secure investment options, research reveals.
That’s according to Excellion Capital’s latest investment yields i…

PRS faces shift as landlords sell up to avoid new regulations

The private rented sector is seeing landlords sell up in the face of tighter government regulations and escalating financial pressures, a study reveals.
The property lender Together, says rising taxes, such as Capital Gains Tax, coupled with the potent…

Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform.
A report by Crisis reveals that more than 12,250 households in Wales are currently facing homelessness.
The news comes as Shelter Cymru reveals…

Paul Shamplina launches Talkin’ Property for straight-talking landlord advice

A new no-nonsense property channel offering advice for landlords and tenants has launched.
Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has launched a dedicated YouTube channel called Talkin’ Property.
From interviews with industry legends to sharing pe…

Council slammed for holding landlords responsible for tenants’ fly-tipping

A council has been slammed for threatening landlords with an unlimited fine for failing to tackle fly-tipping.
Sefton council has warned landlords they must make proper arrangements for their tenants to dispose of rubbish until the designated collecti…

Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions.
The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has welcomed the consultation on which properties should be exempt from rent controls having previously warned th…

Labour blasts Green Party over hypocrisy in Section 21 eviction row

A Green party councillor has come under fire for issuing a Section 21 notice, despite the party’s pledge to ban no-fault evictions.
According to The Guardian, William Pedley, who is standing in the upcoming local elections for the Victoria ward in Nor…

Is allowing my tenant’s friend to stay temporarily a problem?

Hi, I am renting a property to my daughter on an Assured Short Hold Tenancy (AST). She would like her friend to move in with her temporarily (about 3 months) she will be sleeping on a sofa bed and helping out with rent and bills.

Landlord maintenance costs skyrocket as landlords turn to DIY to fix damage

Landlord maintenance costs have soared as disputes over who’s responsible for repairs continue to rise.
According to Towergate Insurance, landlord maintenance costs have increased by more than 26% since 2022 to more than £1,300 per year.

Landlords boosted with new BTL mortgages and refurbishment loans

Several buy to let lenders have introduced innovative mortgage products and refurbishment loans tailored for landlords and brokers.
These offerings, launched by Coventry for Intermediaries, Keystone Property Finance, Aldermore and United Trust Bank (U…

Is it worth going back to self-managing my rental properties?

Hi, I have always managed my properties (3) myself until my wife became ill and the regulations seemed to get very complex.
I am nearing retirement and thinking of going back to self management as it seems daft to pay someone 10% to answer the phone fr…

Lords clash over Renters’ Rights Bill in committee stage

Members of the House of Lords clashed over the Renters’ Rights Bill in stage one of the committee stage.
Baroness Scott of Bybrook has criticised the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning it fails to strike a balance between landlords and tenants and could re…

Labour considers EPC C exemptions for listed buildings

The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The Telegraph.
The news comes after Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband announced all private rented properties …

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