Warning issued against excessive private rental reforms by Labour
Warning issued against excessive private rental reforms by Labour A leading lettings agent has cautioned the Labour Party against imposing too many reforms on the private rental sector, stressing the need to balance tenant protections
Tax rises and compliance top agenda at North Wales landlord forum
Tax rises and compliance top agenda at North Wales landlord forum Landlords in North Wales will gather for a free seminar addressing upcoming tax increases, digital reporting, and tighter property standards on October 26, aiming
Orkney landlords offered loans to renovate long-term empty homes
Orkney landlords offered loans to renovate long-term empty homes Orkney Council has launched a loan scheme offering landlords up to £25,000 at 5.5% interest to repair and bring empty residential properties back into affordable private
Rightmove reveals up to 30 tenants competing per rental in hotspots
Rightmove reveals up to 30 tenants competing per rental in hotspots Rightmove’s latest analysis shows intense competition for rental properties in Britain’s busiest months, with up to 30 tenants vying for each available home in
Agency secures over 500 tenancies for people at risk of homelessness
Agency secures over 500 tenancies for people at risk of homelessness Southampton-based SDM Property has secured 532 tenancies for homeless individuals and families, expanding its homelessness prevention work and urging private landlords to support local
Rental demand peaks with up to 30 tenants per property in hotspots
Rental demand peaks with up to 30 tenants per property in hotspots Rightmove’s latest analysis reveals intense competition for rental homes in Britain’s busiest summer months, with some locations seeing up to 30 tenants vying
Call for rental listings to emphasise lifestyle and location
Call for rental listings to emphasise lifestyle and location A Build To Rent support group urges rental listings to provide clearer information on lifestyle and community aspects, beyond basic details like bedrooms and price, to
Landlord concerns ease over Renters Rights Act impact
Landlord concerns ease over Renters Rights Act impact Recent research from Paragon Bank indicates a reduction in landlord worries about the Renters Rights Act, with fewer landlords now viewing the legislation as a major negative
Councils urged to justify rising landlord licensing fees and red tape
Councils urged to justify rising landlord licensing fees and red tape Letting agents call on councils to provide detailed cost breakdowns and transparency on landlord licensing schemes amid concerns over fees exceeding £1,000 per property
HMO landlord fined over £58,000 for serious management failures
HMO landlord fined over £58,000 for serious management failures A Bristol landlord has been ordered to pay more than £58,000 after being convicted of multiple breaches related to an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO),