Landlords Accused of Profiting from Council Millions
Generation Rent, a housing campaign group, has accused private landlords of exploiting the current system and benefitting financially from council…
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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…
Council Defends Strict HMO Rules
Portsmouth City Council has taken the unusual step of publicly commending its own policies regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)…
Landlord Fined Under Proceeds of Crime Act
A landlord from Romford has been ordered to pay an amount totalling £33,689.79 after repeatedly breaching licensing rules and defying…
Yet Another Council Targets HMO Oversight
Hillingdon Council, based in West London, is looking into the possibility of tightening controls around smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation…
Landlords Accused of Keeping Deposits
Campaign group Generation Rent has voiced serious concerns over how tenancy deposit schemes are working in practice, claiming that current…
Tenants at Risk of More CCJs
A leading figure in the lettings industry has voiced growing concerns about the unintended consequences of the upcoming Renters Rights…
Renters’ Bill Allows Surprise Checks
The UK government has introduced a significant amendment to the Renters Rights Bill that will empower local authorities to carry…
Build-to-Rent Crisis Spurs New Lobby
Leaders within the Build to Rent (BTR) sector have joined forces to create a new alliance, following a period of…
Taxes on Holiday Lets ‘Harming Local Markets’
One part of the UK facing some of the steepest property taxes has seen a surge in landlords and second…