The only people to benefit from the Renters’ Rights Bill will be councils, claims a legal expert.
In an exclusive video interview with Property118, legal expert Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence warns landlords of the consequences of th…
A city council is facing legal action, which has been joined by 40 landlords, to tackle its ‘unreasonably extortionate’ selective licensing application fee.
Letting agents are also signing up to target the council’s £1,290 per propert…
A council which is grappling with the rapid rise of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has unveiled plans to restrict them in future.
With more than 2,300 currently operating, the local authority has unveiled a draft local plan designed to impose str…
A loophole allowing holiday homeowners to sidestep council tax by registering properties under the business rates system is costing the UK government £334 million annually, experts say.
Colliers warns that despite tightened regulations; second homeowne…
Nearly half of Britain’s buy to let (BTL) landlords (44%) are set to increase rents ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law.
That’s according to a Landbay survey which found that higher rents will impact tenants who could see a…
A new Bill being proposed in Northern Ireland aims to address excessive fees being charged to tenants by letting agents in the private rented sector.
The Private Member’s Bill, spearheaded by Ciara Fergurson, the MLA for Foyle, seeks to ensure r…
Generation Rent claim the Tenant Fees Act has saved tenants nearly £900 million but fails to mention the unintended consequences of the ban on fees.
The Tenant Fees Act, which became law in 2019, bans landlords and letting agents from charging higher f…
The Labour government have announced thousands of homes will be built across the country due to simpler planning rules, but one industry body warns that easing planning rules alone won’t solve the housing crisis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secre…
Landlords and tenants are being warned about a “ticking time bomb” kitchen appliance that can cause thousands of pounds in damage.
Landlord Licensing & Defence has revealed a surge in fires caused by air fryers, including a recent case where £80,00…
Hi all, I’m genuinely curious how you all are managing everything as landlords these days. Just want to compare notes with others in the same boat.
Lately, it’s been getting a bit overwhelming trying to stay on top of everything: EICRs
Goodlord is boosting its rent protection and legal expense insurance, aiming to shield landlords from the complexities being introduced into the PRS by the Renters’ Rights Bill.
The firm says its revamped insurance package offers robust safeguar…
There has been a 15.8% rise in build to rent (BTR) completions, reaching 127,156 homes by the end of Q1 2025, up from 109,847 in Q1 2024, research reveals.
The findings from Inventory Base highlights that the sector faces challenges as construction act…
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