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Landlords Urged to Self-Declare Safe Lettings
A local council is encouraging landlords to commit to ensuring the safety and compliance of their rental properties by signing a dedicated document. This initiative, known as the
New Rental Hotspot: High Yields in the UK
According to the latest House Price Index from Haslams lettings agency, there’s a noteworthy development for investors in the private rental sector, as a new hotspot has emerged.
Licensing Fees Tied to Landlords’ Past Performance
Barking and Dagenham council is currently in the process of soliciting public opinions on a prospective landlord licensing scheme, supplementing the existing Selective Licensing Scheme that has been
Critics Slam Gove’s Leniency Towards Short-Let Landlords
In January, the year-on-year growth in average rents for newly let properties in Britain showed a moderate increase of 8.3%. This marks the slowest pace observed in the
Michael Gove Unveils Tighter Controls on Short-Term Lets
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has recently revealed a comprehensive set of modifications to planning and regulatory frameworks concerning short-term lets. In his announcements earlier today, Gove outlined a
Council Rejects Landlord Family’s Profit Venture
In a recent decision, planners at Northumberland Council rejected a proposal to convert three holiday cottages into permanent residences. This comes at a time when there’s ongoing scrutiny
Critiques on Upcoming Landlord Rules
A prominent lettings agency strongly criticizes the impending changes to safety regulations that private landlords in Scotland must adhere to under the government’s Repairing Standard Guidance. The revised
Lawyers Advocate Universal Legal Aid for Evicted Tenants
The Law Society of England and Wales advocates for legal aid to be provided to tenants confronting eviction. The latest statistics from the Ministry of Justice, covering October
Landlords Resist Labour Council’s £1,800 Licensing Fee
Bristol’s Labour council is sparking controversy by extending licensing schemes to new areas within the city, accompanied by a substantial £1,800 per HMO license fee, causing frustration among