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A mortgage firm that works with landlords claims an increasing number of them prioritise energy efficiency when assessing properties to buy.  ...
A council which last year staged a pilot project about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the lettings sector is now starting a year-long initiative to push for improved heating in private rental units.  ...
A council has agreed a council tax rise of an additional 100% on second home and long-term empty homes, despite widespread public opposition. ...
Britain’s housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, according new analysis published by the Resolution Foundation. ...
Insurance experts claim there are new issues facing short-let landlords following Airbnb's worldwide ban on the use of security cameras inside rental properties. ...
New research from specialist lender Aldermore reveals the financial boost landlords provide to local economies.  ...
The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration by One Housing Group in its record keeping following the its failure to conduct some repairs, a lack of clear service charge information, and mishandling of resident complaints. ...
Data from lenders trade body UK Finance show an 18 per cent leap in buy to let arrears in the past quarter compared to the three months previously. ...
The all-party Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee of MPs is looking into housing for disabled people.  ...
Damp and mould are two of the most common issues in rented properties, with surface mould caused by condensation one of the main problems. ...
The UK’s private rental sector grapples with a surge in waiting times for contractor appointments, according to industry supplier Fixflo.  ...
The Generation Rent activist group has called for a series of reforms about damp and mould. ...
Urgent action is needed by government to protect tenants who live in poor quality private rented homes, MPs have demanded. ...
Air quality expert Stuart Smith writes:  ...
An insurance firm claims landlords shopping for a new mortgage deal may be expected by lenders to prepare personal guarantees. ...
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