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Three webinars next week will cover key aspects of deposit disputes between landlords and tenants. They’re organised by the Deposit Protection Service...

A mortgage firm that works with landlords claims an increasing number of them prioritise energy efficiency when assessing properties to buy.  Some...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

New figures from lenders trade body UK Finance show a massive fall in buy to let loans for those aged 55...

A comparison website claims that an improved rating for an Energy Performance Certificate now improves a property’s value. This is driven by...

A newly-nominated candidate in this spring’s London Mayoral election has vowed to lower private rents if he wins. Serge Crowbolder, currently a...

One might immediately answer 'no' to this question, but does the HMO property industry possess adequate understanding of this delicate subject...

Paul Johnson - a director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies since 2011 and a visiting economics professor at University College...

Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...

Landlords, being key players in the housing sector, can make a significant impact by fostering a greener mindset among their tenants....

The National Residential Landlords Association haas revealed two new appointments which it says “will enhance the service to its members as...

A mandatory short lets registration and licensing scheme is to be introduced in part of the UK, described as a system...

Landlord confidence has rebounded strongly in recent months according to a survey by a leading buy to let-focussed bank. All aspects of...

Next month Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, will be one of the experts at an Agent...

Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre.   What is...

Shelter has published what it calls a General Election manifesto with rent controls at its heart. Called The Way Home: a manifesto to...

The rise of platforms such as Airbnb has opened up new possibilities to generate extra income by renting out spaces.  From spare...

Landlords and managing agents operating in South Warwickshire are being encouraged to take part in the next industry forum on Wednesday...

The National Residential Landlords Association is moving into PropTech by providing a platform for safety compliance and one for managing aspects...

The Renters Reform Coalition - an umbrella body which includes direct action groups Acorn and the Renters Rights London - has ...

If you are a landlord looking for the silver lining in a dark cloud, June’s interest rate decision will have certainly...

Propertymark says it’s spotted what may be the first sign of a U-turn on one aspect of the controversial Renters Reform...

The Renters (Reform) Bill introduced by the Government signals the long-awaited reform to existing housing legislation and the headline grabbing abolition of...

Landlords are urged to be cautious and do extensive research before signing up to a letting agent in the face of...

Landlords have again become the focus of HMRC. The government department is currently using data from rent deposit schemes to assess...

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, LandlordBuyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up most...

The landlords’ trade body is broadly welcoming some proposals from MPs to reform the private rented sector. Some aspects of the Levelling...

York council has set out strict guidelines for Airbnb style short lets and for holiday rentals.   A statement from the Labour-controlled authority...

A cross-party think tank, Demos, says inheritance is becoming an ever more important aspect of the UK housing market. In a new...

One of the UK’s leading letting agents has told landlords that they should permit pets because “it’s the right and proper...

A property company owns over 140 rental units and has analysed its costs, and shared them with Landlord Today. The units owned...

Tenants should brace themselves for soaring rents in the New Year, a property expert warns.  The National Association of Property Buyers predicts...

Many disputes between landlords and tenants - some ending in court action - could be avoided by the use of professional...

In today’s world, where people can make money from something as simple as posting a photo of themselves wearing a new...

What protections do landlords have when investing in a new-build property? From this week those landlords buying a new build home can...

A think tank says that whatever Prime Minister Liz Truss may say, by 2025 most people will be paying £2 extra...

Managing property finances can be hard work, long-winded and stressful. With regulation changes and market volatility, keeping on top of your...

A new political party called Breakthrough is campaigning for radical reform of the rental sector and housing in general. The party -...

It’s just possible that the new Prime Minister - whether Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss - might just redress the imbalance...

As the providers of housing for tenants, landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is safe for those living in it. Various...

With speculation about what happens next in Westminster at fever pitch, now isn’t the time to make predictions as to how...

Letting agents are relied on to make the letting process easier for landlords and tenants. As a landlord, there is a long...

Thank goodness the uncertainty is over - but is it all too skewed towards tenants? That’s the worry of suppliers as Daniel...

The Welsh Government, which recently pushed back its so-called rental revolution until December, has nonetheless published extensive new guidelines about the...

Overnight speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle has yet again led to uncertainty over the Renters’ Reform Bill, pledging a radical shake-up...

Two respected figures in the lettings sector want landlords and tenants to consider the future of the eviction process. Paul Shamplina -...

Landlords work harder to ensure properties are suitable for their preferred tenant type, more than they do to achieve maximum profits.  That’s...

A council has launched what it calls a Landlord and Tenant Support Package in place of a previous landlord accreditation system.  Telford...

A council is notifying its landlords with tenants on housing benefit that it is switching its payment schedule from paper to...

The staycation craze has made holiday lets a far more attractive proposition to many would-be landlords, according to a new survey. Research...

The independent Office for Tax Simplification wants to know how it can make landlords’ tax issues simpler - and it’s started...

Trading Standards has approved a new alternative dispute resolution body for the private rental sector. It’s The Dispute Service Ltd, and it...

With the housing market showing little sign of a slowdown, interest in auction properties also signals a busy year ahead. Here's my...

Airbnb entered the realm of holiday lettings in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2016 that it really started to gain traction...

The Welsh Government has set out how the housing law in that country is set to change significantly from July 15...

There are numerous reasons as to why renting is the way forward and how it can bring just as much, if...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Rajiv Singh |Founder & CEO RentOnCloud www.rentoncloud.com Tell me about RentOnCloud, what does...

The proportion of landlords feeling optimistic about different aspects of letting is at the highest level for five years. As part of research...

A new survey has shown what may be an early warning of complaints over the Covid-compliance of purpose built student accommodation...

A leading lettings agent in the south west is advising landlords to take advantage of a new ‘easy to read’ guide...

A tenancy deposit service has listed the unexpected items it receives from landlords or tenants during deposit disputes - and it seems...

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

Coronavirus has prompted much talk of landlords and tenants alike fleeing cities for the country - but some evidence suggests that...

The government has been slammed for missing out landlords in proposals to enforce new energy efficiency regulations. Propertymark - the trade group...

Two thirds of people who have experienced mould are tenants in private, social or student housing according to a new survey. Comparison...

The Acorn group of rental activists has created a detailed crib sheet of responses to a council consultation on landlord licensing. Acorn,...

One hidden aspect of the recent cladding controversy has been that many landlords have been unable to sell or remortgage flats...

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

Property auctions are fast becoming a popular method of buying and selling properties. This is down to the speed of sale,...

Summer 2020 saw changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule come into force and talk of a CGT increase...

A key member of the Regulation of Property Agents working party says the licensing of private landlords is “on the horizon”...

According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...

It has been just over a month since changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule came into force and...

The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered almost every aspect of our daily lives, and the rental market needs to adapt to...

There has been a solid recovery in the letting market in recent weeks, according to a new RICS survey.  Respondents noted a...

Technology is now among the most important elements in building a successful business, and this has led to the sharp growth...

In an effort to get the UK economy open again, the UK’s tax regime should be simplified to encourage inward investment,...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

Cleaning is often identified as the most common cause of a tenancy deposit dispute in the private rented property sector.  Figures provided...

Letting agents are being urged to do more to protect buy-to-let landlords by preparing now for the government’s plans to scrap Section...

Britain has faced terrible flooding this year. Floods and other property emergency can take minutes to occur and years to remedy....

Gatehouse Bank has broadened its eligibility criteria for both buy-to-let and home purchase mortgages in a bid to lure first-time buyers...

They may be part of the Union, but the process of buying and selling property in Scotland and England differs markedly.  It’s...

Just when we thought we might have finally made some credible progress on Brexit, it looks as though looming uncertainty will...

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...

A student letting firm in Edinburgh is urging private landlords in the city to sign up to its service, which guarantees...

Struggling to let or sell a property? There are a number of things that turn off potential renters and homebuyers off,...

The government’s existing consultation on the abolition of Section 21 does not close until Saturday 12th October, but its proposal to remove...

The two candidates for Conservative leader are being urged to make a public commitment to abolishing the controversial Right to Rent...

End of tenancy cleaning is the single biggest cause of deposit deductions, which is why having a cleaning checklist to ensure...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) is reminding would-be tenants to be vigilant when looking for somewhere new to live and to...

Nearly half of tenants in the UK claim to have suffered health problems and injury as a direct result of conditions...

More than two thirds of landlords with four or more properties intend to use limited company status in order to acquire...

The Home Office has announced that it plans to reassess its Right to Rent scheme that requires landlords in England to...

The government faces growing pressure to scrap Right to Rent, which forces landlords to undertake immigration checks on prospective tenants, after the...

Buy-to-let landlords should invest the time in getting to know their tenants, according to new research. A survey conducted by Upad shows...

Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...

It could be the end of the road for rock bottom buy-to-let mortgage interest rates, according to a leading expert. Buy-to-let landlords...

Online letting agency Upad is now providing landlords with a new proprietary system to collect rental payments via direct debit. The agent’s new...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has threatened Great Yarmouth Borough Council with a judicial review over ‘unlawful’ licensing plan because it...