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Industry body warns periodic tenancies will create chaos for students

An industry body has warned periodic tenancies could “leave students with no place to stay.”
Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, all tenancies will become periodic, which means all tenancies will be ongoing unless terminated by either party with a two-mont…

Landlords to continue thriving despite the Renters’ Rights Bill

The private rented sector continues to flourish, with landlords poised to maintain profits despite the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, one firm says.
According to a study by FCC Paragon, the legislation will not lead to lower rents

TMW eases BTL rules and Molo cuts rates

The Mortgage Works (TMW) and Molo have introduced changes to their buy to let offerings, streamlining processes and enhancing affordability for landlords.
TMW has revolutionised its approach to limited company landlords by eliminating the requirement f…

Small Sites Metric and Biodiversity Net Gain?

What a joke. I have been asked to get someone to complete a Small Sites Metric (SS report for a new build. We want to pave a part of the front garden (already part paved) to provide 1 x car park space for a disabled vehicle.

Lease extension s61 rights?

My Wife owns a small rented flat. Terms agreed with Freeholder for lease extension under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993. The act gives statutory powers to the Freeholder to obtain possession for redevelopment with compensation under s61.
The Freeholder&…

What can a landlord do about late deposit protection claims?

As a landlord I can’t really excuse the fact that I didn’t protect the tenants until four years too late, there were reasons at the start of said tenancy that distracted me and I only realised now having needing to serve a S21 to get out of the market …

Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the eviction day the Court Officers verbally told the tenant that he has 7 days to remove any items he left in the property and he needs to arrang…

Renters’ Rights Bill could spark ‘landlord exodus’ and harm tenants

As the House of Lords prepares to examine the Renters’ Rights Bill today (22 April), property experts are sounding the alarm over its potential to harm the tenants it aims to protect.
The legislation, entering its committee stage for detailed sc…

Can my letting agent withhold rent to cover water leak repairs?

My rental flat recently suffered significant water damage due to a leak from the flat above. My main contact at the letting agency (with whom I have a Total Management arrangement) offered to handle a claim through the building’s block management insur…

What happens to tenants in 2030 if the property is not up to a “c” on the EPC?

I have a block of 6 flats in a Victorian property in a conservation area and all of the tenants are on Universal Credit + some PIP payments. The majority of the tenants have been with me for 10 years plus and do not want the hassle and upheaval of inte…

Shelter demands action as social housing waiting lists hit 100 years in London

Families could face a 100-year wait for social housing in London, new research warns.
Data from the National Housing Federation reveals that in Westminster, some families are facing waits of up to 107 years for a three-bedroom social home.

Manchester leads rental yields while London sees strong growth

Property investors in Manchester are reaping the highest rental yields in England and Wales with average annual returns of 6.35%, research reveals.
According to an analysis of government data by Cohab, the North West hub benefits from a vibrant student…

Justice Minister admits courts not ready ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

A Justice Minister has admitted the “courts are not where they need to be” just months before the Renters’ Rights Bill could become law.
Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, the abolition of Section 21, will force landlords to use Section 8 notices to rega…

Britain’s renting and home-buying costs have equalised

The cost of renting and purchasing a home have reached parity across Great Britain to meet with historical trends, research reveals.
Hamptons says that with mortgage rates hovering around 5%, the average monthly mortgage payment for a first-time buyer …

Tenants gear up to challenge rent rises under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Renters in England are preparing to assert themselves more forcefully against landlords and letting agents when their rents are increased, a survey reveals.
The Generation Rent findings from a survey of nearly 1,000 tenants, show that the upcoming Rent…

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