Landlord Taxes Soar – New Data

Landlords and second-home buyers are now contributing a growing share of Stamp Duty revenue across England, with new analysis suggesting the private rented sector has become a key

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Energy Efficiency Rules Challenge Landlords

New concerns have been raised over how landlords will manage energy efficiency improvements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with industry bodies warning that upcoming rules could make retrofitting

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Landlords Risk Missing Key Deadline

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns about how prepared landlords are for upcoming requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, after figures showed relatively low

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UK Rents Rise Again in April

Average rents across the UK continued to edge upwards in April, marking the second consecutive month of increases. According to the latest data from the HomeLet index, tenants

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Halifax Cuts Rates – Will They Rise Again?

A major UK lender has reduced some of its mortgage rates, but brokers are warning that the current window of cheaper deals may not last for long. Halifax

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Landlords Raised Rents Pre-Act

A recent analysis suggests that a portion of landlords may have adjusted rental prices ahead of new rules introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, raising questions about how

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Landlords Sell 700 Rental Homes a Day

A growing number of homes that were once part of the private rented sector are now being listed for sale, as landlords across the UK continue to reassess

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Leaseholders Miss Embedded Managers

The government has confirmed that its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill does not currently include any specific measures aimed at dealing with concerns over so-called “embedded” management

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Tenants Still Clueless on Rental Reforms

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act marks one of the most significant changes to the UK rental sector in recent years. However, early signs suggest that many

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Section 21 Ends: What Replaces It?

The Renters’ Rights Act is set to bring one of the biggest changes to the private rental sector in decades, with Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions due to

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