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The latest news and industry updates with tips and guidance for landlords in the private rented sector.
Tenants on benefits choose heating or eating, claims report
A report has found that tenants in the private rented sector who are on benefits…
FSA warns against fraudulent 'no money down' deals
The Financial Services Authority has warned against fast-buy, no money down deals, saying these could…
Buy-to-let lending on long road to recovery
The value of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in the third quarter of 2012 totalled £4.2bn,…
What You Need To Know About The New Electrical Safety Checks
The government has recently announced new legislation which includes landlords facing mandatory electrical safety checks.…
Flatshare rents come down as tenants struggle with costs
Flatsharing rents have fallen this year for the first time. The average flatsharer in the…
Move-in Checklist For Landlords
A handy tenant move-in checklist for landlords to make sure everything is compliant.
Home Security Tips Landlords And Tenants Should Know
Fear of crime is something which unites both tenant and landlord. Here are some essential…
How Much Should You Charge For Security Deposit?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 will limit the amount you can charge for security and…
Property body hits out at 'flawed' rental surveys
Lack of official data on rents is fuelling misinformation and leading to a false portrayal…
Buying cheaper than renting in nine out of ten towns, says Zoopla
Buying is cheaper than renting in 90% of 50 towns in Britain. On average, renting…
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Olympics landlords still unstuck, says agent
23rd Nov 2012
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Olympics landlords still unstuck, says agent

An Olympics legacy of their own making has left London landlords with empty properties and lower rents.

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New lettings website launches for sharers
23rd Nov 2012
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New lettings website launches for sharers

A new website that helps prospective tenants in London to find flatmates has been launched by two foreigners who came to the UK to study.

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Taxman announces crackdown on south east landlords
23rd Nov 2012
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Taxman announces crackdown on south east landlords

A special taskforce has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs to tackle tax cheats in the rental property sector in the South-East. It is expected to recover nearly £4m.

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Local council wins courtroom battle to impose licensing scheme
20th Nov 2012
2 min read
Local council wins courtroom battle to impose licensing scheme

Landlords have lost their legal battle to have a selective licensing scheme declared unlawful.

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Landlord told to hand back rent under Proceeds of Crime Act
20th Nov 2012
2 min read
Landlord told to hand back rent under Proceeds of Crime Act

Two landlords who illegally converted their properties have been hit with huge penalties.

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New insurance product takes place of tenancy deposit
20th Nov 2012
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New insurance product takes place of tenancy deposit

A new insurance product has been launched which is designed to eliminate the need for a tenancy deposit.

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Tenants on benefits choose heating or eating, claims report
20th Nov 2012
2 min read
Tenants on benefits choose heating or eating, claims report

A report has found that tenants in the private rented sector who are on benefits are having to choose between heating and eating because they cannot afford both.

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Local council wins court battle to impose licensing scheme
20th Nov 2012
2 min read
Local council wins court battle to impose licensing scheme

Landlords have lost their legal battle to have a selective licensing scheme declared unlawful.

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Basic tenant checks may not be enough, landlords warned
16th Nov 2012
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Basic tenant checks may not be enough, landlords warned

Basic tenant referencing checks may not be sufficient to protect a landlord against the possibility of future arrears, an insurance firm has warned.

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UK&apos;s first ASBO landlord put tenants at risk, court told
16th Nov 2012
2 min read
UK's first ASBO landlord put tenants at risk, court told

A woman with the dubious distinction of being Britain’s first ASBO landlord has been in trouble again.