Council turns to private landlords to house benefit tenants
Council Seeks Private Landlords to Provide Homes for Benefit Recipients in Sheffield Summary: Sheffield City Council is inviting private landlords to lease one to three-bedroom properties through its private rented sector (PRS) scheme, offering guaranteed rent and damage protection. This initiative aims to support tenants receiving housing benefits while providing landlords with secure rental income […]
How to Increase the Rent by Serving a Section 13 Notice
Section 13 Notices: A Guide for UK Landlords on Rent Increases from May 2026 Summary: From 1 May 2026, UK landlords will need to rely solely on serving a Section 13 notice to increase rent during periodic tenancies, following changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act. This article explains the legal framework for serving Section […]
Scottish Conservatives pledge to scrap rent controls
Scottish Conservatives Commit to Reversing Rent Controls and Boosting Affordable Housing Summary: The Scottish Conservatives have announced plans to scrap rent controls and deliver 80,000 affordable homes by 2031 as part of their strategy to address Scotland’s housing crisis. Their policy aims to encourage private landlords to remain in the market and increase housing supply, […]
Lodger supply drops for first time since 2020 amid rising rents
Lodger Room Supply Declines Amid Rising UK Rental Costs and Stagnant Tax Relief Summary: New data from SpareRoom reveals that the supply of lodger rooms in the UK has fallen for the first time since 2020, driven by rising rents and an unchanged Rent a Room scheme tax threshold. This decline has implications for landlords […]
NRLA hits out at court eviction delays
Court Delays in Evictions Threaten UK Landlords as Possession Times Hit Eight Months Summary: Government data reveals that UK courts took over eight months on average to process and enforce landlord possession claims in 2025, marking the second longest delay since 2005. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns that upcoming Renters’ Rights Act reforms […]
Can indemnity insurance help with building work?
Can indemnity insurance assist with urgent building repairs in conservation areas? Summary: A landlord’s son in London faces lengthy council delays for roof repairs in a conservation area, prompting questions about whether indemnity insurance could help expedite building work. Understanding the role of indemnity insurance is important for UK landlords managing properties with planning restrictions. […]
Landlord association challenges council’s selective licensing scheme
Landlord Group Threatens Legal Action Over Great Yarmouth Selective Licensing Scheme Summary: The Eastern Landlords Association (ELA) has formally challenged Great Yarmouth Council’s selective licensing scheme set to begin on 1 April 2026, warning of legal action unless the scheme is withdrawn or delayed. This dispute highlights growing tensions between landlord groups and councils over […]
Scottish Conservatives slam SNP’s ‘virtue-signalling’ policy for homelessness surge
Scottish Conservatives Criticise SNP Policy for Rising Homelessness in Glasgow Summary: The Scottish Conservatives have criticised the SNP’s removal of the local connection rule, linking it to a dramatic increase in homelessness applications in Glasgow, particularly from outside Scotland. This policy change has significant implications for local housing services and funding pressures in Scotland’s largest […]
My long-term tenant’s health seems to be failing – what should a landlord do?
Long-Term Tenant’s Declining Health: Guidance for UK Landlords on Managing Risks Summary: A UK landlord with a long-term tenant has noticed signs of declining health and is seeking advice on how to prepare for potential issues such as illness or death. This situation highlights important considerations for landlords managing stable tenancies where tenant health may […]
Why landlord eviction delays could be the biggest issue in 2026
Landlord Eviction Delays Set to Intensify Challenges in 2026 Summary: Landlords in England face growing difficulties as eviction delays lengthen, with possession claims now taking over six months on average. The Renters’ Rights Act, effective from 1 May 2026, will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, forcing all repossessions through contested Section 8 grounds, further straining […]
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