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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:14 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Four in five landlords unprepared for Renters’ Right Act</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/four-in-five-landlords-unprepared-for-renters-right-act/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Four in five landlords (82%) are concerned about the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act, with one in two (44%) very concerned. Meanwhile, three-quarters (75%) of landlords say regulation has made them less likely to grow their portfolios, and half (49%) are planning to sell or reduce their stake within two months.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Energy efficiency and EPC ratings become higher focus for tenants</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/energy-efficiency-and-epc-ratings-become-higher-focus-for-tenants/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Landlords must consider how to improve EPC ratings to attract tenants, even ahead of the new requirement to upgrade rental properties to a C rating by 2030. It comes as energy efficiency of properties has gained even greater focus as tenants look to save money after the energy price hikes caused by the Iran War.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Planning reform fails to inspire confidence – Landbay</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/planning-reform-fails-to-inspire-confidence-landbay/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Fewer than a quarter of the UK’s landlords feel planning reform will positively impact their business.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Landlords warned a hidden leak could cost thousands</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/landlords-warned-a-hidden-leak-could-cost-thousands/</link>
<description><![CDATA[With more than half (58%) of hidden leaks originating outside a property, landlords must remember to focus on the maintenance of pipework outside as well as inside the property, leak detection specialist Aspect has warned.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>As RRA deadline looms, 5 top tips for landlords</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/as-rra-deadline-looms-5-top-tips-for-landlords/</link>
<description><![CDATA[From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will implement some of the biggest changes to the Private Rented Sector in England and Wales. The Act will aim to balance landlord and tenant rights and will impose new requirements and regulatory oversight on landlords.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134947</guid>
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<title>84% of landlords not ready for RRA – survey  </title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/84-of-landlords-not-ready-for-rra-survey/</link>
<description><![CDATA[More than eight in ten (84%) of landlords are unprepared for the Renters’ Rights Act go-live on May 1, with 58% at high risk of non-compliance according to new figures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134934</guid>
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<title>Expansion no longer default response to rising demand as rental growth slows  </title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/expansion-no-longer-default-response-to-rising-demand-as-rental-growth-slows/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Landlords are restructuring portfolios and financing in response to changing rental demand, rather than focusing on expansion, with the ONS announcement of a slowing in rental growth showing the need to ensure portfolios are right.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Landlords blamed for pushing first-time and local buyers out</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/landlords-blamed-for-pushing-first-time-and-local-buyers-out/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Landlords and investors have been blamed for pushing first-time buyers and local buyers out of the market, according to a new survey.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134929</guid>
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<title>Next government must stem landlord flow</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/next-government-must-stem-landlord-flow/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scotland's landlords have called for the next Scottish Government to formally recognise the private rented sector's (PRS) importance with a dedicated strategy. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134927</guid>
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<title>Landlords beware of registration requirement for tax advisor</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/is-your-tax-advisor-compliant-with-new-hmrc-rules/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Conveyancing solicitors and estate agency payroll teams are among those who could fall foul of new mandatory HMRC tax advisor registration requirements from May, facing penalties of up to £10,000.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Licensing doesn’t lead to higher rents &#8211; council’s claim</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/licensing-doesnt-lead-to-higher-rents-councils-claim/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The council is expecting landlords to pay £694 per property without recovering the cost]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134901</guid>
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<title>Labour makes it clear &#8211; no rent controls</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/labour-makes-it-clear-no-rent-controls/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The pledge was made by Matthew Pennycook]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134872</guid>
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<title>Authority wants to stop “HMO landlord free for all” </title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/authority-wants-to-stop-hmo-landlord-free-for-all/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The council is also drawing up detailed HMO guidelines]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134907</guid>
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<title>Tory-led council introduces two new licensing schemes</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/tory-led-council-introduces-two-new-licensing-schemes/</link>
<description><![CDATA[They come into effect on September 1]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134903</guid>
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<title>Tenants tutored on maximising Renters Rights Act powers</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/tenants-tutored-on-maximising-renters-rights-act-powers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The week-long campaign begins on Monday]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134899</guid>
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<title>Majority of homes would fail new EPC requirement</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/majority-of-homes-would-fail-minimum-epc-level/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The analysis has used data from over 300 local authorities]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title>Renters Rights Act provoking spike in S21 evictions</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/renters-rights-act-provoking-spike-in-s21-evictions/</link>
<description><![CDATA[This is exactly what Paul Shamplina predicted]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134897</guid>
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<title>Rents rising ahead of Renters Rights Act &#8211; new data</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/rents-rising-ahead-of-renters-rights-act-new-data/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The data comes from the lettings agency Hamptons]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134880</guid>
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<title>Renters Rights Act will kill off the hobbyist landlord &#8211; opinion</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/renters-rights-act-will-kill-off-the-hobbyist-landlord-opinion/</link>
<description><![CDATA[We're just 10 days away from the Renters Rights Act becoming law]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:03:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134882</guid>
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<title>Gen Z entrepreneurs turn to property investment</title>
<link>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/gen-z-entrepreneurs-turn-to-property-investment/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the red tape and extra tax poured on property investors in recent years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<guid>https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/?p=134890</guid>
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