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A prominent lettings sector expert is blaming the media for anti-landlord sentiment and a rise in tenancy disputes. Gina Peters, Head of...

Trading Standards has defended the introduction of ‘material information’ requirements on details of properties for sale, after a conveyancer warned landlords...

A prominent lawyer has stepped up her criticisms of Housing Secretary Michael Gove and his attacks on buy to let and...

A solicitors’ firm is warning that a County Court case could be used to allow more tenants to defend Section 21...

Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...

A Manchester-based solicitors’ firm that incorrectly prosecuted a London council over a private rental case has been ordered to pay thousands...

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

As we all now know, the Government has acknowledged that the ban on Section 21 eviction notices cannot not come into...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

The leader of Landlord Action has commended the efforts of MP Theresa Villiers for raising issues surrounding court delays which must...

Mulberry Real Estate Ltd, and its director, David Bryant, who are landlords of properties in Cardiff, have been fined for a...

A prominent westcountry agency is hosting a free event for landlords and investors later this month. Webbers is holding the afternoon session...

A prominent lawyer says the use of Section 8 eviction powers as envisaged under the Renters Reform Bill could lead to...

Three more social housing landlords have been ‘named and shamed’ by Housing Secretary Michael Gove. The trio - two of which are...

Two law partners at a legal firm have outlined a five-step process which tenants can use to complain to their landlords...

The National Residential Landlords Association says housing minister Andrew Stephenson will give a key-note address at its annual conference. The only problem...

For the last decade, successive Governments have promised a review of the rules around renting in the UK – in part...

Government plans to ban Section 21 evictions could push up rents and reduce rental stock, a property dispute expert is warning. Lee Pearce...

In its latest plans, the government is hoping to make the leasehold system fairer for leaseholders through a brand new Reform...

The government is pondering beefing up mandatory alarm requirements which landlords have to meet in England. Until now private landlords have to...

Landlords will be breathing a sigh of relief following a Supreme Court decision delivered just before the Easter holiday. The court refused...

Local media in Sheffield are reporting that the activist group Acorn must pay just under £100,000 in costs and damages to...

One of the country’s most respected property lawyers is to discuss changes to rental processes live at a webinar tomorrow.  David Smith,...

Has there ever been a better time to buy-to-let?  Zoopla just last week revealed that demand and rent prices, especially in city...

Experts are predicting that the exclusion of large scale landlords from cladding relief may lead to significant delays in some safety...

The Covid pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy, with long term consequences that are still not fully appreciated....

The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Purplebricks could face a bill of as much as £30m “after it put thousands of landlords...

The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed the proposal for tenants facing eviction to receive enhanced legal assistance. “It would be...

Residential landlords need no reminding of the restrictions that have prevented possessions for substantial periods during the pandemic. Nor do they...

A firm of solicitors claims that private and social sector tenants face long delays for repairs to be addressed - and...

People you can trust are an essential part of your team when you get into investing in property. If you’re using solicitors,...

One of the industry’s leading legal voices is warning that the next change proposed to EPC requirements will affect almost half...

There’s a new warning to landlords purchasing properties about a spike in scams which have seen victims defrauded out of hundreds...

With more than 60 per cent of landlords losing rental income during the pandemic, it is no surprise that many are...

A solicitors’ practice claims repairs initiated by landlords take an average of 41 days to be completed after a tenant complains...

A lettings agent who has started a rental insurance business has launched another attack on landlords. Ajay Jagota, who runs KIS Lettings...

A new scheme has been launched encouraging tenants to complain about their landlords and seek compensation. Ajay Jagota - who used to...

A landlord has begun legal proceedings against a pressure group after being the victim of a four-month campaign of harassment. Lawyers acting...

Landlords are being warned of an urgent change to the arrears process thanks to the launch of the government’s Breathing Space...

Over 330 rental properties have been incorporated into a single company - thought to be the largest single incorporation in the...

A tax barrister has restructured his way of working and is appealing to buy to let and other property investors as...

A leading property lawyer insists that a controversial new ‘debt moratorium’ system starting this spring will not mean a free ride...

Courts are now introducing Review Hearings to prioritise eviction cases during lockdown, adding more red tape for anxious landlords. The purpose of...

From today possession cases with severe rent arrears will be exempt from the effective ban on evictions applying to the England...

A legal challenge has been started to the government’s current ‘ban’ on bailiff-enforced evictions in the private rental sector. High profile property...

A leading property lawyers says he’s willing to act for landlords to take the government to judicial review over its latest...

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

There’s another warning today that buy to let landlords wanting to expand their portfolio are in a race against time to...

Landlords with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty and delay a...

Robert Rinder, the reality TV celebrity and barrister, has joined the campaigning charity Shelter to oppose what he describes as illegal...

More needs to be done to help support tenants, especially those facing financial hardship as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Buy-to-let landlords must now provide tenants with at least six months’ notice period prior to seeking possession through the courts in...

A number of buy-to-let landlords have switched to short-term lets in recent years, as a consequence of skewed policy that favours...

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has appointed a new legal counsel.  Housing lawyer and former Residential Landlords Association (RLA) policy director...

New rules and how the Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICRs) requirements for rented homes in England are changing have sparked debate...

With fraudulent mortgage applications up by 5% in 2019, anti-money laundering service, SmartSearch, has compiled some key things to consider to...

Landbay has joined the Lender Exchange in order to have access to better conveyancing solicitors. Lender Exchange, owned by Decision First, is...

The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that Section 21 notices issued by landlords are valid provided a gas safety certificate is...

A leading property litigation and housing lawyer will host a masterclass on possession claims today at 10am following yesterday's landmark case ruling.  David Smith,...

David Smith, renowned property litigation and housing lawyer, will host a masterclass on possession claims this Friday following a landmark case...

Restarting the housing market could help kickstart the UK economy.  The government has relaxed lockdown rules from today to allow the UK...

These are tough times, and many people need help to cope, including those living in private rented accommodation.  The government has taken...

New guidance from ARLA Propertymark’s legal helpline aims to provide landlords and letting agents with greater clarity based on frequent queries they...

Who are you? Cole Harding is a community based estate agent, who offers maximum exposure on all the online portals and social...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 19th March to offer advice via complimentary seminars, major suppliers and landlord debates where you...

Invasive bamboo is becoming a problem for homeowners, including many buy-to-let landlords, many of which may not realise that most species...

Who are you? We are Winkworth Hendon, a franchised office with a very good reputation in our local area, we pride ourselves...

There is no such thing as 'no-fault' eviction under Section 21, according to evictions specialist Paul Shamplina. The founder of Landlord Action insists...

UK furniture brand, Happy Beds, surveyed 2,000 Brits to see what the common problems are that they face on moving in...

A number of property investment specialists plan to join forces this week to host an advisory seminar designed to highlight the...

Leasehold property ownership has come under yet more fire today after a new report laid bare the scale of mis-selling in...

Landlords are being urged to prepare for the new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, which came into effect earlier...

Who are you?  Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...

The Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) next Future Renting Conference takes places in London tomorrow. The one-day conference, which will be held at...

Tickets are now on sale for the Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) next Future Renting Conference in London. The one-day conference, which will...

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

Tickets have been released for the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) next Future Renting conference in London. The one-day conference, which will be...

LendInvest has named firms JMW Solicitors LLP and Lightfoots Solicitors on its first official panel of solicitors for its buy-to-let products.  The...

A consortium of businesses has joined forces to form a new regional landlords association in the North East of England. The North...

There are a number of key changes facing private landlords at the moment, which is why this year’s Landlord Expo, to...

A scheme requiring landlords to check the immigration status of new tenants is fuelling a ‘black market in forged Ids’, a...

Thousands of tenants are evicted from their homes every year, but to make sure that eviction firms follow correct procedure they...

The Landlord team at Tozers Solicitors act for a wide variety of landlords, from social landlords with a mixed portfolio of...

A landlord has been handed a £16,000 fine because his tenant would not stop playing loud music. Jason Duffield must pay the...

Despite recent tax changes, buy-to-let property remains an attractive investment at a time of low interest rates and volatile stock markets,...

A new telephone service to help landlords resolve property matters more promptly and economically has been launched by a legal firm...

The chancellor Philip Hammond may have announced in the Autumn Statement that letting agents in England will be banned from charging...

A group of landlords has suspended its plans to take the Bank of Ireland to court over their tracker rate being...

With less than two weeks until the new registration and licensing system in Wales, Rent Smart Wales, becomes a mandatory requirement, thousands...

Buy-to-let landlords will be left with little alternative but to raise rents or sell their properties due to the government’s punitive...

A large share of buy-to-let landlords trying to evict tenants are being delayed in doing so by defective Section 21 and...

Forbes Solicitors has set up a new team dedicated to helping private landlords with a wide range of legal issues.  From drafting...

Research by landlord insurance provider Direct Line for Business has revealed that one in 10 private landlords has no formal tenancy...

Courtesy of Urban.co.uk, Adrian McClinton of Rix and Kay Solicitors explains the difference between a periodic and a fixed-term tenancy agreement. ...

Courtesy of Urban.co.uk, Adrian McClinton of Rix and Kay Solicitors explains how landlords - or letting agents working on their behalf -...

Courtesy of Urban.co.uk, Adrian McClinton of Rix and Kay Solicitors explains how landlords can instruct their letting agent to carry out...

Providing an extensive range of property services including sales, lettings, management, development and investment. With our main office located in Elmers...

Two estate agent firms have been expelled from membership of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) for a minimum of two years. AS Moon...