Lease Reform Bill Passed — No Ground Rent Cap for Existing Leases

Neither leaseholders nor freeholders are entirely satisfied with the last-minute legislation. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was passed into law today, marking one of the final pieces

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NRLA to Collaborate on Renters Reform Bill with New Government

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has voiced profound disappointment over the failure of the Renters Reform Bill to progress into law. Despite efforts to amend the bill

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Council Evicts Private Tenants and Charges Landlords £1,000 Fee

A council that recently announced it would charge landlords nearly £1,000 for a licence is now facing accusations of evicting over 100 tenants.  Lambeth Council in south London

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Airbnb Boom: Rise in Short-Term Let Properties

A new House of Commons report reveals a significant increase in short-term lets across most of the UK over the past five years. This surge in short-term rental

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Renter Activists Unhappy with Reform Bill Outcome

The Renters Reform Bill stands at the brink of potential enactment, poised to become law should both government and opposition parties choose to prioritize its passage before the

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Landlords: Who Will Get Your Vote?

Around half of landlords are unsure about how they will vote in the General Election. A joint survey of around 1,000 property professionals by the National Residential Landlords

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UK Rents Surge: Double-Digit Increases Reported

Landlords in London are experiencing significant rent increases, outpacing all other regions in Great Britain. This trend highlights the capital’s strong rental market and its appeal to both

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HMRC Targets Tax Evasion in Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals

HM Revenue and Customs has launched almost 2,000 investigations into landlords letting properties through Airbnb and other short let platforms. According to The Daily Telegraph, which submitted a

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Landlords Exiting: Generation Rent’s Nonchalant Response

Generation Rent activists have recently voiced a surprising perspective on landlords selling their rental properties and exiting the private rental sector. Previously, the group had staunchly maintained that

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Has Labour Unveiled Rent Control Plans by Mistake?

Just days after suggesting rent controls were off the table, it now appears Labour may be reconsidering their stance. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves mentioned on BBC local radio

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