A London council has launched a new taskforce aimed at identifying and taking action against landlords who fail to meet their legal responsibilities. Lewisham Council has introduced the
Council Launches Landlord Crackdown
Landlords Warned of Tax Changes Ahead
Nikka Sulton
Landlords could face another tax increase this autumn, with warnings that changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could have wider consequences for the rental market. Tom Bill, head
BTL Landlords Lowball Sellers as Prices Fall
Nikka Sulton
Buy-to-let landlords are taking advantage of the softer UK housing market to negotiate lower prices, with new research from Hamptons showing investors are increasingly making offers well below
Landlord Voids Fall After RRA
Nikka Sulton
Average void periods for rental properties across England fell in June, suggesting landlords and property managers are beginning to adjust to the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights
Landlord Exodus to Continue
Nikka Sulton
Rightmove has taken a more cautious view of the UK housing market after newly listed properties recorded a sharper-than-usual fall in asking prices during August. The property portal
Council May Add 50% to Landlord Fines
Nikka Sulton
Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to strengthen enforcement against landlords where tenants face serious housing hazards, illegal evictions, repeated breaches or licensing problems.
Rayner’s £20k Propertymark Row
Nikka Sulton
A group of tenants has protested against Housing Secretary Angela Rayner receiving £20,000 for speaking at the Propertymark One conference. The London Renters Union staged the protest by
RICS Warns Rents Will Rise as Stock Falls
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market continues to face pressure as the supply of available homes remains limited and some landlords reduce their portfolios or leave the sector. This is
Landlord Exodus Set to Continue
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market is continuing to face a shortage of available homes as some landlords reduce their portfolios or leave the sector altogether. The latest market snapshot
Landlord Exodus Expected to Continue
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market continues to face a shortage of available homes, with some landlords reducing their portfolios or leaving the sector altogether. The latest market snapshot from