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Oxford landlord fined over £23,000 for licensing and safety breaches A landlord in Oxford has been fined £23,138 for failing to licence a rental property and breaching a Prohibition Order related to serious safety hazards.

Norfolk agent admits £50k fraud affecting landlords and tenants Victoria Steele, former director of eHomes agency, pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly £50,000 from landlords and tenants between 2011 and 2018. Sentencing is scheduled for September

Possession claims rise as Section 21 eviction notices end Landlord Action reports a surge in possession instructions in July 2026 as landlords rush to use Section 21 notices before the 31 July deadline. New possession

Paragon Bank cuts buy-to-let mortgage rates to attract landlords Paragon Bank has reduced interest rates on a range of five-year fixed buy-to-let mortgages, including those for single properties, HMOs and multi-unit blocks, offering landlords more

Private renters stay in homes for under five years on average New government data reveals private renters in England typically remain in their rented homes for 4.7 years, significantly shorter than other tenure types. The

Energy efficiency guide issued for landlords to improve tenant support A new energy efficiency guide has been published by the Future Homes Hub and Good Homes Alliance to help landlords and letting agents provide consistent

Renters Rights Act influences tenant behaviour in prime lettings A London lettings agent reports that tenants in the prime rental market are acting more cautiously and selectively, with a clear divide in behaviour above and

High Court ruling allows Thurrock selective licensing scheme to proceed The High Court has dismissed a second judicial review challenge against Thurrock council’s Selective Licensing Scheme, enabling the council to implement landlord licensing in designated

Government urged to clarify tax surcharge liability on rental properties The High Value Council Tax Surcharge will affect residential properties valued at £2 million or more from April 2028, but questions remain over who should

Lomond challenges five common myths about letting agents Lomond, a fast-growing agency group, addresses misconceptions about letting agents, emphasising their value especially following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. The firm highlights the importance