From Stalled Project to Success – How a Landlord Used Bridging to Complete a Deal
From Stalled Project to Success – How a Landlord Used Bridging to Complete a Deal Property projects can encounter unexpected challenges such as lender withdrawals or unforeseen refurbishment costs, which may jeopardise completion. This case study demonstrates how a landlord successfully used bridging finance to complete a stalled auction purchase, refurbish the property, and refinance […]
Council powers for surprise inspections will come into force this week
Council Powers for Surprise Inspections to Begin This Week New legislation coming into force on 27 December 2025 will grant local councils significant new powers to conduct surprise inspections of rental properties and related premises. These measures, introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, represent the most substantial regulatory changes for landlords in three decades and […]
Landlords demand efficiency and cost control for new enforced regulation?
Landlords Call for Efficiency and Cost Control in New Regulatory Databases UK landlords are urging the government to ensure that any new regulatory databases introduced for landlord registration are efficient, cost-effective, and free to use. With millions of deposits currently held in existing schemes generating significant income, landlords argue that the costs of new compliance […]
Renters’ Rights Act breaching Buy to Let mortgage terms and conditions?
Renters’ Rights Act and Buy to Let Mortgage Terms: What Landlords Need to Know The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), coming into force on 1 May 2026, will abolish fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and replace them with a single assured periodic tenancy (APT) for all residential lets. This statutory change raises important questions for landlords […]
Push to unlock empty homes amid Scotland’s housing crisis
Push to unlock empty homes amid Scotland’s housing crisis Scotland is facing a significant housing crisis, with over 44,000 privately owned homes empty for more than six months, according to recent figures from the Scottish government. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) is urging greater efforts to bring these properties back into use, highlighting the […]
Shelter demands 90,000 social homes as teachers warn of impact on children in temporary accommodation
Shelter Calls for 90,000 New Social Homes Annually Amid Concerns Over Children in Temporary Accommodation Shelter has urged the UK government to commit to building 90,000 social homes each year for the next decade, highlighting the growing crisis of children living in temporary accommodation. Recent research reveals that over half of state school teachers in […]
Small landlords likely to exit as Renters’ Rights Act looms
Small landlords likely to exit as Renters’ Rights Act looms The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May 2026 is expected to prompt many small landlords to leave the private rented sector. This shift will see younger, digitally savvy landlords reshape the market, requiring letting agents to adapt their services accordingly. Impact of […]
Could a tenant’s boyfriend moving in turn the property into an HMO if they split?
Could a Tenant’s Boyfriend Moving In Turn the Property into an HMO if They Split? Landlords often face uncertainty when tenants’ personal circumstances change, such as a partner moving in. This article explores whether a tenant’s boyfriend moving into a property let to a mother and daughter could reclassify the property as a House in […]
Government must release more detailed guidance to avoid misinterpretation of rental discrimination
Government urged to provide clearer guidance on rental discrimination rules The government’s Renters’ Rights Act introduces important protections against discrimination for tenants receiving benefits or with children, imposing fines of up to £7,000 for breaches. However, industry bodies such as Propertymark are calling for more detailed guidance to help landlords and letting agents apply the […]
Government to tackle restrictions after affordability checks lead to social housing rejection
Government to address social housing access restrictions following affordability check rejections The UK government has announced plans to review and update statutory guidance on social housing allocations after research highlighted that affordability checks are increasingly leading to the rejection of applicants. This development is significant for landlords and agents as it signals potential changes in […]
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