Government plans 1,000 new judges to handle Renters Rights Act cases
Government plans 1,000 new judges to handle Renters Rights Act cases The Ministry of Justice has announced the recruitment of 1,000 judges and tribunal members to manage the surge in possession claims and rent disputes
Rental fraud reports fall but financial losses rise sharply
Rental fraud reports fall but financial losses rise sharply Reported rental fraud cases in England and Wales have decreased by 18% over three years, yet the average financial loss per case has risen by 46%,
Suspended MP’s company confirmed as active lettings agency
Suspended MP’s company confirmed as active lettings agency Bayo Alaba, suspended Labour MP for Southend East & Rochford, is under investigation amid questions over his company’s involvement in property lettings and bounceback loan eligibility during
Landlord exhibition to host live property auction for investors
Landlord exhibition to host live property auction for investors The National Landlord Investment Show will feature a live property auction on October 28, combining in-person and online bidding to engage landlords, investors and property professionals
Royal rental properties fail to meet energy efficiency standards
Royal rental properties fail to meet energy efficiency standards An investigation has found over 100 homes on the royal estates of King Charles and Prince William do not comply with current minimum energy efficiency standards,
Zoopla data highlights diverse challenges for London landlords
Zoopla data highlights diverse challenges for London landlords A new housing market report published in partnership with Zoopla reveals the complex and varied conditions faced by property investors and landlords across London’s localised sub-markets. The
Landlords face large losses selling short-lease flats in England
Landlords face large losses selling short-lease flats in England Landlords selling flats with leases of 60 years or less are encountering average price reductions of over £48,000 compared to standard leasehold properties, according to recent
Council’s new HMO licensing fee risks pushing rents higher
Council’s new HMO licensing fee risks pushing rents higher Bolton council is introducing a new licensing scheme for nearly all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with a five-year licence fee set at £1,211 per property.
Property Care Association warns landlords over scam contractors
Property Care Association warns landlords over scam contractors Landlords are urged to verify contractors’ credentials after the Property Care Association found over 50 companies misusing its logo to falsely claim membership and gain trust. The
Rental growth continues but remains below inflation rate
Rental growth continues but remains below inflation rate New data from Hamptons reveals rents for new tenancies in Britain rose 1.9% year-on-year in July, reaching an average of £1,401 per month. Despite this increase, rental
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