With a general election looming just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about which party gets your vote (if you haven’t already decided). But which party has the best interests of UK landlords at heart? Rentify Landlords Survey A new survey by Rentify has revealed
A leading lettings expert has spoken out against the growing trend for investing in residential property via crowdfunding schemes. Instead he urges would-be investors to stick to the traditional sources of funding and become proper landlords.
Thousands of people have signed a petition in Bristol after a local estate and letting agency sent a letter to prospective landlords urging them to take advantage of the demand for rental housing in the city by putting the rents up.
In the run up to the General Election, the government has rushed out several pieces of legislation that directly affects the private rental sector. New Landlord Legislation The Superstrike amendment to the Deregulation Bill is one of the most important changes
The Association of Residential Landlords (ARLA) is calling for the government to rethink the amendments introduced via the Deregulation Bill 2015 as a way of preventing ‘revenge evictions’. ARLA is warning that these changes will have unintended consequences.
The Deregulation Bill has finally received Royal Assent so landlords and letting agents can finally enjoy some much-needed clarity on the subject of deposit protection.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of tower block fires. This comes after recommendations made by the coroner at the inquest into the tragic deaths of six people following a serious fire at Lakanal House in Camberwell, London.
According to research carried out by a leading insurer, being nice to tenants can pay dividends in the long run. So what is the definition of ‘being nice’? Of the 2,645 UK landlords surveyed, more than one third gave a welcome or farewell gift to a tenant,
The government has recently announced a crackdown on landlord licensing schemes and from April 1 all local authorities will have to seek ministerial approval if they want to implement a licensing scheme.
Following a consultation on conditions in the private rented sector, the government has announced new measures requiring the installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in rented homes. They say it will help to prevent up to 36 deaths per year. Landlords are welcoming the changes, which come into effect in October 2015.
A recent decision taken by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) could have a big effect on UK landlords. Leaseholders Charged for Expensive Improvements In Waaler v Hounslow [2015] the tenant disputed an obligation to pay for the cost of replacement windows in a block of flats.
New figures released by the National Landlords Association (NLA) have revealed that many tenants are bargaining with landlords to secure rental homes at below the advertised rent. Tenants Benefit from Bargaining Power The NLA data shows that 16 per cent of homes in the private rental sector are being let to tenants below advertised rates,
Back in April 2013, HMRC removed a tax concession that allowed landlords to claim wear and tear tax relief when they replaced white goods, curtains and carpets. However, according to research carried out by the Residential Landlords Association, 75 per cent of landlords are blissfully unaware of this important change in the tax rules.
Landlord deposits have risen by 15 per cent in the last 12 months. Landlords are now putting down an average of £100,000 as a deposit, which is a jump of more than £13,000. Because landlords are able to hand over larger deposits when they invest in new properties, they are able to access better interest […]
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