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A rental activists’ campaign group wants tenancies reformed to allow tenants to claim back rent and “give tenants the confidence to...

A call has gone out for the overhaul of the Green Homes Grant scheme, which so far has left thousands of...

It might be thought that banks have made significant mistakes of their own in the recent past - including triggering the...

The landlords’ trade body says the tax system needs reforming to support energy improvements in the private rental sector. The intervention by...

The chaos surrounding the government’s Green Homes Grant, which was to have helped thousands of landlords and owner occupiers, appears to...

The government’s Green Homes Grant has been slammed by MPs for its snail’s pace progress, complications and poor delivery. The all-party Environmental...

There is substantial investment going in to the private rental sector by individual landlords, according to evidence from the latest edition...

The Green Homes Grant scheme is set to fail according to MPs, who claim the current slow roll-out means it would...

Up to 50,000 rental homes in the countryside could be sold off if the government presses ahead with stricter energy efficiency...

A prominent buy to let lender has launched a range of products to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of rental...

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband, now the shadow energy secretary, says the green homes grant scheme is in chaos. Media reports in...

Insurance company CIA landlord has prepared a league table of the most and least profitable locations for buy to let landlords. It’s...

Around half of renters are worried about financial security thanks to Coronavirus - and many are concerned their landlords will sell up. Aldermore Bank,...

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

A leading utilities supplier to the rental sector says landlords should consider switching to smart meters, as tenants spend more time at...

A PropTech company has issued guidelines for landlords who want to prepare their properties for tenants doing increased volumes of home...

The landlords’ trade body says it welcomes a change of heart by the government over details of the Green Homes Grant scheme. Until now...

Demands for ever-more energy efficient properties could drive landlords out of the sector, the government has been warned. In a response to...

The government-backed reinsurance service Flood Re claims there’s substantial tenant support for the introduction of a Flood Performance Certificate. An FPC, similar...

Two players in the domestic energy industry are warning landlords that it will be an expensive exercise to meet predicted future...

The National Residential Landlords Association has released its manifesto for the 2021 Welsh Parliament elections - and it makes the case...

Gas boilers may be the next big issue for the private rental sector as an influential committee has called for them...

A warning has been issued that a bid to curb private rental sector rents in Scotland could well backfire with more...

Landlords considering taking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant are being warned of a surge in cowboy building works. Sheffield...

A tenant hardship loan fund is to open next week in Scotland - and many rental bodies in England and Wales...

Tell us about Airthings, why it was established, the products and what problem they were coming to solve? Airthings was established in...

Landlords now have another year to apply for the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme. The 12 months extension, announced last evening, follows...

A property specialist at Perrys Chartered Accountants has issued new advice for landlords on how they can reap the benefits of...

Revised guidance from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy outlines how landlords and other applicants can handle Green Homes...

A trade body has told MPs the government must ensure work done to make homes energy efficient is ‘future-proofed’ to accept...

A council in the westcountry says it’s going to come down hard on rogue landlords and has identified ‘high risk’ properties...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Just under half of landlords say they intend to make energy efficiency improvements to properties as part of the government's Green Homes Grant...

A council wants to introduce private rental sector licensing as part of a pledge made back in 2018. Plymouth’s Labour controlled council pledged...

The government has launched an official consultation on proposals to make the private rental sector more energy-efficient - and they include...

A PropTech firm has drawn up a list of those regions with the highest proportion of rental properties with EPC rating...

A Delivery Hub will be set up by a new cross sector Future Homes Task Force, comprising of representatives from across...

Landlords and tenants in Chelmsford, Essex, are being warned that a local letting agent appears to be trading, despite being expelled from...

With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, many buy-to-let landlords are preparing to take...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

TSB will no longer lend on buy-to-let properties in England and Wales that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards.  Buy-to-let landlords...

As new details regarding the new Green Homes Grant emerge, landlords should hopefully be in a better position to assess whether...

With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is...

With just over a month until the opening of the Green Homes Grant, buy-to-let landlords in England should be in a...

The new £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation, unveiled yesterday by the chancellor Rishi Sunak as part...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...

Thousands of smart meters have been rolled out to landlords and agents by Glide, enabling its clients to future proof their...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are urging the Scottish government to take into consideration the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic...

Kensington Mortgages has withdrawn its buy-to-let purchase products during the Covid-19 outbreak.  Aside from withdrawing its buy-to-let purchase products, the specialist lender...

The cost of buy-to-let mortgages has continued to fall, according to the latest research from Property Master.  The biggest month-on-month fall in...

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) coming into play last year, it's now more important than ever to ensure the...

The UK government has legally committed to going carbon neutral by 2050. That’s going to require a huge effort and significant...

If the private rental sector and sharing economy is to continue to thrive, regular engagement with your tenants is required to...

Most landlords will already be familiar with the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency (MEES) Regulations which came into force on 1 April...

The decision to delay the minimum energy efficiency standards deadline in Scotland has been welcomed by landlords as a ‘sensible one’.  The...

The dream of home ownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many private renters, with a third fearing that they...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have come under increasing pressure ahead of the incoming changes to the energy efficiency of...

Following last week's announcement by the Welsh government that it plans to introduce new regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning, here are a...

Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has welcomed the Welsh government's plans to increase spending on housing in their draft budget for...

With the festive season fast approaching, it is completely natural for everyone to start winding down a bit at this time...

The UK housing market is showing signs of recovery following a prolonged period of uncertainty, according to JLL.  The property firm forecasts...

A high number of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

With no repairs required, lower running costs and energy bills, as well as NHBC’s 10-year warranty, new build homes appeal to...

SES Engineering Services has been appointed to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and installation services on the Mustard Wharf Build...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely be faced with words, phrases, acronyms and...

Vida Homeloans has launched a new Buy to Let Hub, powered by eTech, with a view to introducing time saving tools...

Scottish Land & Estates is calling on the Scottish government to ensure that private landlords who provide affordable homes to rent have...

Student Housing says that it has become the first business of its kind in the UK to only use renewable energy...

Buy-to-let lender for professional landlords, Axis Bank UK, has improved its Decision in Principle (DIP) submission system to make it a...

What is your business?    Bonds Estate Agents, the modern hybrid agent bridging the gap between the traditional high street agent and online...

With the number of PRS regulations continuing to rise, technology is growing increasingly more important in aiding compliance and ensuring that...

A cap limiting landlord spending on energy efficiency improvements to £3,500 should be scrapped and replaced with a new £5,000 figure,...

It is estimated that around 33,000 properties across the UK may be unwittingly let illegally, according to research. A recent study exploring...

With less than a year until new legislation surrounding energy performance certificates (EPCs) is introduced in Scotland, buy-to-let landlords north of...

Property investors often debate on how best to improve their properties. Whether that is undergoing big property renovations or improving their...

Bracknell’s former bus depot is set to undergo a grand transformation into a 155,000 square foot development of 242 luxury apartments,...

Thousands of tenants are being told by their landlord that they are not allowed to switch energy providers with a view...

Following the changes introduced in England and Wales last year, an important piece of legislation is coming into force in Scotland...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has welcomed calls by a parliamentary committee for tax incentives for private landlords to improve the...

Private landlords with properties on the exemption register with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F or G will now have to...

On 13th March the Chancellor announced that it will be illegal to install gas boilers in new build homes from 2025....

A new pilot has been launched by TrustMark, the government endorsed quality scheme, in partnership with East Sussex Trading Standards, to...

It is estimated that buildings produce nearly half of this country’s carbon emissions - almost double that of cars and planes. The...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

Tenants living in sub-standard rented accommodation need greater support, according to Neil Cobbold, chief operating officer of PayProp UK, who has...

Tens of thousands of landlords across the UK could be unwittingly renting out property illegally because they have should have an...

New research has identified London’s most uninhabitable boroughs for the capital’s tenants, based on the cost of living there to the...

One in three Brits are at risk of from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

Many buy-to-let landlords purchase properties near universities in order to take advantage of the lucrative yields that the student rental market...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. But the rules on paying tax on rental income can...

Buy-to-let landlords who currently offer properties with rents inclusive of all utility bills should be aware of potential ‘hidden cost of...

Goodlord has partnered with Octopus Energy to launch Goodlord Switch, a new energy switching and void period management product that it...

Just 4% of landlords and tenants had in April this year heard of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), claims research by...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

The private rented sector is a challenging landscape to negotiate, with tax changes and ever-changing regulation meaning that landlords now, more...

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being offered a bespoke void space solution when it comes to managing energy in their...

This week’s announcement that landlords will need to pay the first £3,500 to make improvements to their properties to ensure they...

Landlords investing in the rural private rented sector face higher costs and fewer options to meet new requirements of minimum energy...

More landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties after amendments to regulations...

Buy-to-let landlords with properties in Croydon, south London, are being invited to attend a free conference being run this week by...

From today, all BTL landlords in England with Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), regardless of their start date, will need to comply...

The Chancellor Philip Hammond may have only announced last week that the Autumn Budget will take place on Monday 29 October,...

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) next Future Renting Conference in Cardiff. The one-day conference,...

Buy-to-let landlords need to prepare themselves for changes to the Section 21 Notice coming into force next week. On 1st October 2018,...

Standards in the private rented sector have got better as buy-to-let landlords respond to a flurry of legislation aimed at improving...

Throughout September, Draker in partnership with Vue Cinemas will be offering two free cinema tickets to all the letting agency’s landlords. There...

The government is coming under growing pressure from landlords to be more ambitious when it comes to the energy efficiency of...

Cheshire East Council has pledged to clampdown on rogue landlords who allow tenants to live in poor housing standards within the...

The government is planning to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in a bid to make them more effective drivers of energy...

Amid the headline-grabbing political manoeuvring over Brexit, a policy proposal which could have serious ramifications for thousands of private landlords –...

A single housing ombudsman is crucial to ensure that the current system for complaining about housing is no longer confusing, according...

Buy-to-let landlords with existing tenancies on properties rented out in the private rented sector are being reminded to take note of...

There was an increase in the number of tenants in the private rented sector experiencing a rent increase in May compared...

Properties rented to families take up the least amount of property management time when compared to other types of tenants, fresh...

The government’s decision to review how selective licensing is used across the private rental sector in order to find out how well...

As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing legislation, which provide tenants with certain basic rights. From keeping your property...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are being urged to demonstrate that they are complying with all of their legal obligations...

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show kicks off at Sandown Park in Surrey at the end of next month, and you...

As a property professional working in the lettings market, I feel that the moves to stamp out poor landlord practice and...

Buy-to-let landlords will hopefully have better access to reputable builders when developing and maintaining homes across England and Wales, following a...

A combination of tax reform and stricter regulation for landlords is slowing the growth of the private rented sector (PRS), but private...

Investing in buy-to-let property can be a great way to make money. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

Foundation Home Loans has made changes to its but-to-let criteria for landlords seeking fresh funds to help acquire property, in response...

The security deposits that tenants leave with their landlord or their letting agent could be capped at no more than five...

The number of homes available to rent in the UK dropped in February to a 21 month low which letting agents...

In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...

Buy-to-let landlords will have an opportunity to gain free advice on legislation and tax at a free event being held in...

There is still a worrying lack of awareness regarding new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) being introduced next month, according to...

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has unveiled proposals to control rents and limit the power of private landlords, despite concerns that...

There is less than four weeks remaining until new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force across England and Wales,...

Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents working in the private rented sector in England are being invited to offer their views in...

Over recent months, the government and leading housing charities have put increasing pressure on landlords to improve the quality of rental...

A mix of tax reforms and tighter regulation for the buy-to-let sector must not prevent private landlords from being able to...

Using an ombudsman has long been a pretty successful way of trying to resolve a complaint with a property firm without...

The buy-to-let property market is currently experiencing a wave of reforms, with the government looking to alter the way in which...

As a landlord you will undoubtedly be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that includes...

With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are introduced in April 2018, Mike Feely of...

Tenants are spending an increasing proportion of their earnings on rent, new figures have revealed. Fresh research undertaken by rentals platform CreditLadder...

Hundreds of thousands of buy-to-let landlords will be required to pay a ‘green tax’ of up to £2,500 per property upfront...

The government’s proposal to introduce a cost cap of £2,500, down from £5,000, on the amount any landlord would need to...

Rent prices will increase next year, according to the latest property market analysis. Shortages of suitable properties to let and greater demand...

As the letting fees ban looms ahead, it is clear that however it plays out we are seeing more and more...

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-irritant and therefore undetectable gas, which is why more than half of Britons would...

There are now only six months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are implemented – a sweeping change due...

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations make it unlawful from April 2018 to let domestic and commercial buildings in England...

Almost a third of rental properties in the UK are potentially at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to new research. The study, carried...

Around 5% of buy-to-let properties are set to fail new Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) that come into effect in April...

The importance of the private rented market in this country should not be underestimated – it is a crucial source of...

A cap on rents and more stringent regulations are among the proposals put forward by the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has submitted recommendations to HM Treasury ahead of Autumn Budget Statement, due to be delivered on...

From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum energy...

With a high number of laws affecting buy-to-let landlords and changing frequently, it is now more important than ever to keep...

Nine private landlords have been banned from letting out homes in the Govanhill area of Glasgow after being found unfit to...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum energy...

With significantly more new homes urgently needed to help plug the housing shortage in this country, the government views the Build...

The Scottish government is being urged to set a higher benchmark for the energy efficiency of private rented homes to help...

The Scottish government’s proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for the private rented sector could risk having an adverse impact on...

A number of landlords are unwittingly issuing incorrect Section 21 notices, resulting in thousands of pounds being wasted on aborted possession...

With only a few hours left of voting in the general election, the balance of power will have a major impact...

If you fail to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply with the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)...

Private landlords in Stirling may be interested in attending a free private rented sector open day and conference to be hosted...

Former British prime minister Tony Blair made headlines over the Bank Holiday weekend for announcing a return to domestic politics to...

Whether you are new to the industry and are looking for your first property, or an experienced landlord with an extensive...

Around two-thirds of buy-to-let landlords lack awareness of new Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) that come into effect in April 2018,...

New proposals to ensure all privately rented homes north of the border meet a minimum standard of energy efficiency have been...

A man who is currently serving six years in prison for child sex abuse offences is among four rogue landlords in...

The UK government’s Affordable Warmth Scheme (AWS) has been in place since 2013, as part of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO).   The...

National Landlords Association (NLA) has teamed up with the National Insulation Association (NIA) to provide landlords with an easy to use...

The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. These...

Nearly 17% of properties currently available on the private rented sector could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

A high number of tenants in the private rented sector feel as though they are being left with little alternative but...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has once expressed its opposition to pending changes to mortgage interest tax relief ahead of the...

With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, landlords should already be considering which energy efficient measures to...

Being a landlord can be financially rewarding, but managing several properties on your own is not always easy, and so to...

Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...

Nearly one in ten properties currently available on the rental market could become unrentable by 2018 if government plans for new...

Ian Shipley provides an insight into how you can prepare for the new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to come...

BM Solutions has unveiled a fresh approach to addressing the upcoming buy-to-let tax changes by developing a new rental income calculator...

Over the past 12 months there have been considerable energy and safety changes to the private rented sector that will affect...

Landlords represented by Cherie Blair have failed in their legal battle against planned government tax relief changes for buy-to-let homes set...

A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay £5,600 after rubbish from three of his rental properties was found fly-tipped in...

Sajid Bashir, of Page Hall, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court where he was found guilty of failing to pay licence fees...

No fewer than seven landlords have been fined thousands of pounds for renting out unlicensed properties in Blackburn as part of...

Around a third of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to pay for energy efficiency improvements in...

Construction of a unique south London housing scheme has got underway in a factory in Shropshire. The modular construction by Elements Europe,...

The government’s policy to improve the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock will almost certainly place upward pressure on rents...

A landlord has been order to pay just over £1,800 for failing to provide an energy certificate and not complying with...

Landlords in Cumbria are being offered grants to install gas or oil fuelled central heating systems in their homes for free...

Various housing bodies have welcomed the end of Right to Buy in Scotland, more than 35 years after it was first...

Up to 330,000 buy-to-let landlords will be required to pay a “green tax” of up to £5,000 to make their properties...

More than half of tenants that were surveyed claim that they are being forced to live in cold and draughty rental...

Tenants in the UK who are saving for a deposit to purchase their first home are more prepared than ever before...

Landlords are being urged to make improvements to their rental properties by installing effective heating controls systems to offer tenants greater...

Traditionally and historically, buy-to-let investors have been prepared to a pay a premium for a brand new home because tenants are generally...

With growing competition to attract the best tenants, more landlords are now going out of their way to provide an enhanced...

Rents in the private rented sector will increase as a result of the planned introduction of energy efficiency targets, a leading...

Stirling Council is inviting local private landlords and letting agents to register for an upcoming Open Day and Conference. The annual event,...

Simon May, heating controls expert and product manager at Drayton, discusses the benefits of smart thermostats and how they can help...

Tenants now have the right to request consent from their landlords to make energy-saving improvements for the properties they rent. The rules...

Who are you? I joined Glide in 2011 and am responsible for overseeing the external and internal sales teams. Over this time...

London Mayor Boris Johnson has just announced the capital’s first boiler replacement scheme. The London Boiler Cashback Scheme is providing 6,500...

Niche utility company for the rental market Spark Energy has formed preferred supplier partnerships with three leading businesses in the sector. Split...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has offered advice to HMO landlords affected by the new regulations affecting the provision of heat...

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the private rented sector has launched an inquiry into the energy efficiency of private...

Evictions firm Landlord Action has questioned whether the government has enough resources in place to enforce new Section 21 measures introduced...

The vast majority of tenants are unaware of new laws introduced today which change the Section 21 evictions process.  From today, under...

Landlords are potentially costing tenants significant sums of money by barring them from changing energy supplier.  This is the claim from price...

Tenant Shop, a rental sector services company which helps tenants and letting agents to manage utilities, has relocated after tripling the...

Landlords have hit out at a raft of new rules being introduced in just three weeks’ time. The Department of Communities and...

Labour leadership hopeful Jeremy Corbyn would introduce right-to-buy for private tenants if he came to power. Corbyn has a published his proposed...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling for urgent discussions with ministers following a ruling by the European Court of Justice...

Landlord Investment Show heads to Woking in Surrey on Thursday 29th January at the H.G Wells Centre in Woking. We hear much...

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has warned that some landlords may be required to notify the National Measurement and Regulation Office...