A recent First-tier Tribunal ruling has favoured a private landlord after tenants attempted to file an unsuccessful Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim. The decision confirms that the landlord
Tribunal Saves Landlord £29K in Rent Repayment Case
Green Politician: Landlords Ready to ‘Go Rogue’
Nikka Sulton
A Green Party politician has accused landlords of “counting the days” until they can operate without restrictions. Maggie Chapman, a Green Party member of the Scottish Parliament, claims
Dog Charity Pushes for Pet-Friendly Rentals
Nikka Sulton
Nearly 19,000 people have joined the Dogs Trust charity in calling for expanded pet-friendly rental policies to include social housing tenants. Last September, the government introduced the Renters
Generation Rent Says Reform Bill Fails Some Tenants
Nikka Sulton
The campaign group Generation Rent has voiced strong criticism of the Renters Reform Bill, arguing that it neglects the needs of student tenants. Tilly Smith, a spokesperson for
HMRC’s 20% Tax Hike for Holiday Let Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Owners of furnished holiday lets (FHL) in the UK should prepare for a significant tax increase of approximately 20% starting next month, according to a warning from an
Labour Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Haringey Council in London has announced the introduction of stricter measures aimed at holding rogue landlords accountable. The council claims that these new steps will ensure landlords who
Rental Energy Petition Sees Little Support
Nikka Sulton
A petition on the House of Commons website is calling for equal treatment across all property tenures regarding energy efficiency regulations. The petition argues that private rental properties
Politician Slams Labour’s ‘Confusing’ Landlord Charge
Nikka Sulton
A proposed 50% increase in landlord licensing fees by Rotherham’s Labour-controlled council has drawn criticism from an independent member of the authority. The sharp rise has raised concerns
Calls for Court Investment to Aid Landlords & Tenants
Nikka Sulton
T tThe government is being urged to invest more in civil courts and tribunals to improve their capacity and efficiency in handling property disputes. Lettings technology firm Reapit
UK House Prices Drop Unexpectedly – Halifax
Nikka Sulton
UK house prices took an unexpected dip in February, with the average property price falling by 0.1% to £298,602, according to Halifax. This decline follows a record high