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Renters (Reform) Bill: How will the changes to evictions affect landlords? - The Property Cast. In this episode of The Property Cast, Eddie and Paul are joined by special guest Paul Sowerbutts, Head of Legal at Landlord Action, to discuss how the …
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The High Court has ruled that the Department of Work and Pensions acted unlawfully by making deductions from a tenant’s Universal Credit payments to his landlord without first consulting him – a decision which could impact thousands of other claimants.
Landlords are rushing to sell while demand for property is high
1 day ago · From dwindling profits to tenant pressure groups and legislative interventions – landlords all over the UK have had enough. In the last month alone, over 200 landlords contacted Landlord Sales Agency to sell their rental properties and they are enjoying a bumper start to the year with demand for homes increased by 13% in January 2025 …
Major report reveals landlords, tenants and agents 'under strain'
2 days ago · Three quarters of landlords believe the private rented sector has got worse recently and half are planning to quit, a new report has found. The survey by Total Property of some 3,500 landlords, tenants and agents reveals a sector under strain as Labour’s renting reforms and EPC changes loom, not to mention higher mortgage costs and increased regulation.
Landlords: 2025 – What’s Next?
Jan 9, 2025 · 2024 sent a loud and clear message: the private rental sector (PRS) is in flux. Some argue the changes empower problem tenants while stripping landlords of vital tools to reclaim their properties efficiently. The exodus of landlords in record numbers speaks volumes. Rising mortgage costs, dwindling ...
Renters' Rights Bill - a month on, what's happened?
Nov 19, 2024 · It's been just over a month since I last penned my thoughts for LandlordZONE, and in that brief period, the private rental sector has continued to evolve at rapid pace.. The Renters' Rights Bill has moved forward, and with it, a mix of apprehension and cautious optimism has settled among landlords.As we stand on the brink of significant change, it's time to reassess our position and chart a ...
More landlords risk falling foul of new licensing rules
Jan 8, 2025 · Landlords have been advised to check whether they’re in one of the 37 licensing schemes currently under consultation or about to be implemented – or risk a huge fine.. In December, the government announced that councils in England now don’t need to get approval from the Secretary of State if they want to implement a selective licensing scheme of any size.
Full details of landlord fines and prosecutions (or lack of them) …
Nov 23, 2024 · Jae Vail (pictured), a spokesperson for the London Renters’ Union, agrees that many councils lack both the resources and the political will to hold landlords accountable. “The government must ensure local authorities have everything they need to side with renters and enforce our basic rights,” Vail says. “Renters also need the legal right to pause rent payments in cases of serious ...
Higher costs and eviction reform worrying hard-pressed landlords
Dec 29, 2023 · “It’s clear that the Renters (Reform) Bill and the abolition of Section 21 evictions, in particular, remain a concern for many landlords,” says Sam Reynolds (pictured), CEO of Zero Deposit. “It’s seen as fundamental to protecting their property when significant issues arise and with so many factors now working against them, many …
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