London Council Takes Over 18 Landlord Homes

A London council has stepped in to take control of 18 rental homes after the landlord repeatedly failed to meet safety and licensing requirements. Officials say this represents

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Landlords Hit by Long Court Delays

Landlords are currently experiencing the longest delays in gaining possession of their properties in more than two years, based on new figures released by the Ministry of Justice.

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Final Stage Date Set for Renters Rights Bill

The government has now confirmed the date for the final stage of the Renters Rights Bill to be debated by MPs. This key stage will take place on

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Labour to Keep Stamp Duty Surcharge for Landlords

Labour’s latest property tax proposals are stirring concern among landlords, with reports suggesting they could end up shouldering additional costs while continuing to face the existing stamp duty

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HMOs for Asylum Seekers?

Related guide: compare HMO licence fees. The bigger picture for landlords: HMO licensing is tightening across the board. Our guide on how to legally avoid an HMO licence

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Landlord Register: A ‘Trustpilot’ for Tenants

Here’s a paraphrased version in British English, rewritten to sound natural and original, without looking copied: Landlords across England could soon be required to join a national register

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Rachel Reeves’ Mansion Tax: What It Means

Labour’s latest proposals on property taxation have sparked fresh debate, with reports suggesting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing up the idea of introducing a levy on profits

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Barclays Lowers Mortgage Rates Amid Inflation

Barclays has reduced its mortgage rates this week, even as a number of rival lenders have either raised theirs or kept them unchanged. The move comes after an

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Labour’s Tax Raid and the Property Market

Britain’s housing market remains delicate, and much of its stability has been supported by the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad. However, this lifeline for many first-time buyers

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Inflation Data and Its Impact on BoE Interest Rates

UK inflation rose more than expected in July, with rising food prices and higher airfares being the main contributors. This unexpected jump has raised fresh doubts about whether

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